pre-owned Baleno vs pre-owned Accent vs ikon flair

rohantn · 5th February 2007, 20:18

Hi,

I am evaluating buying a pre-owned Baleno vs Accent.

I had also considered the ikon, but have ruled it out 'coz of high maintennance costs (spares and service, though some people dispute this) and poor brakes. Can people confirm if these isues are real.

I intend to do an LPG convesion or the car.

Could you please advice between Accent and Baleno.
While I find that the Baleno is getting better reviews, I have the following clarifications.

The Accent has a DOHC engine vs. the SOHC on the Baleno. Some models of the accent also has ABS.

What are the advantages of the baleno over the accent.

Also which car is better on the following parameters:
1) Value for money
2) Fuel Efficiency
3) Maintennance costs
4) Re-sale value

I had also thought about pre-owned Wagon R, but it looks like I get better VFM in going for the Sedans.

nbr · 5th February 2007, 21:23

go and buy the BALENO. You should get a good deal for an used BALENO, since a new model is on the way.
Don't worry about the spares and maintenence, bacause MARUTI , is always there to serve you.

danlalan · 5th February 2007, 21:33

if you do happen to put a poll on this one,iam sure the baleno will win by a mile...

rohitbagai · 5th February 2007, 21:46

Go for baleno. Old Accent is costly to mantain.

Thil · 6th February 2007, 00:43

As per your reqmts I would suggest to go with Baleno

(I Own a Ford Ikon Flair and it may not suit all ur needs..)

Akshay1234 · 6th February 2007, 09:49

get the baleno. your vfm, fuel efficiency and maintainence will be much better than the accent.

theMAG · 6th February 2007, 10:13

Pre-owned Accent. Still in production, low maintenance cost.

jkdas · 6th February 2007, 10:34

decide between the ikon and the accent.

safer would be the accent as its cheaper to maintain.

RX135 · 6th February 2007, 10:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by rohitbagai

Go for baleno. Old Accent is costly to mantain.

Are you sure about it? I recently started a thread regarding Old Hyundai cars after one of my friends faced issues with his Accent and most of the owners said, it's hassle free.

benbsb29 · 6th February 2007, 10:51

While the Baleno is a fav on this forum for obvious reasons, i would like to put in my views on the Ikon Flair which i own.

What model of the Flair are u looking at? Mine is a 2006 Flair, and fuel efficiency is pretty reasonable according to me. Of course, i drive light-footed, and my ride returns city figures which are in the 12-14 kmpl range (50% A/C usage), highway runs returning 16+ kmpl (full A/C), and 18.8 (almost no A/C usage). Brakes arent exactly the best and do not really inspire confidence. As far as maintenace costs are concerned, other long term users can confirm.
Rear seat space and comfort are among the best in its class. Ford makes good driver-oriented cars, and should keep u enthralled.

Just my opinion....

rchimni · 6th February 2007, 10:55

Its true , regarding spares for an IKON being expensive , not only are they expensive they are also dificullt to find as Ford does not sell off the counter and they are not easily available in the open market.

Had a recent eg where my dad had to replace the rear and front bumber because of a minor collision, and the damn things were just not available , finally found the front bumper that too at a premium beleive it or not.. this happened in Delhi.

I would suggest the Baleno , great service and spares should not be an issue while being more fuel effecient as well

All the Best in your hunt for a new car .

esteem_lover · 6th February 2007, 12:48

For LPG conversion, avoid the Fords. Baleno wins by a mile. Haven't you considered the OHC ?

desigNation · 6th February 2007, 13:23

rohantn,i use a baleno,done 52000km, no problems till date,the only issues you will find ,1.boot space,its lesser than an accent,2.gear shift is rubbery,accent is got smoother shift,3.looks,its quiet outdated compared to accent, but can be spruced up[pls check my gallery].4.interiors r plasticky,[even that can be done up]if these are ok with you baleno would be the right buy..

vivek_pinkoo · 6th February 2007, 14:43

Very difficult to get the Baleno in used car market. Have you found any?

CrAzY dRiVeR · 6th February 2007, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by theMAG

Pre-owned Accent. Still in production, low maintenance cost.

Dont think so...

It appears they are gradually phasing out the Accent... Its ony available made to order now...

5th February 2007, 20:18	#1
rohantn BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London /Cochin Posts: 27 Thanked: 36 Times	pre-owned Baleno vs pre-owned Accent vs ikon flair Hi, I am evaluating buying a pre-owned Baleno vs Accent. I had also considered the ikon, but have ruled it out 'coz of high maintennance costs (spares and service, though some people dispute this) and poor brakes. Can people confirm if these isues are real. I intend to do an LPG convesion or the car. Could you please advice between Accent and Baleno. While I find that the Baleno is getting better reviews, I have the following clarifications. The Accent has a DOHC engine vs. the SOHC on the Baleno. Some models of the accent also has ABS. What are the advantages of the baleno over the accent. Also which car is better on the following parameters: 1) Value for money 2) Fuel Efficiency 3) Maintennance costs 4) Re-sale value I had also thought about pre-owned Wagon R, but it looks like I get better VFM in going for the Sedans.
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5th February 2007, 21:23	#2
nbr BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MANGALORE/BALEHONNUR/DUBAI Posts: 438 Thanked: 47 Times View My Garage	go and buy the BALENO. You should get a good deal for an used BALENO, since a new model is on the way. Don't worry about the spares and maintenence, bacause MARUTI , is always there to serve you.
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5th February 2007, 21:33	#3
danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,636 Thanked: 263 Times View My Garage	if you do happen to put a poll on this one,iam sure the baleno will win by a mile...
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5th February 2007, 21:46	#4
rohitbagai BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 410 Thanked: 259 Times	Go for baleno. Old Accent is costly to mantain.
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6th February 2007, 00:43	#5
Thil BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CHN-BLR-MSP Posts: 110 Thanked: Once View My Garage	As per your reqmts I would suggest to go with Baleno (I Own a Ford Ikon Flair and it may not suit all ur needs..)
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6th February 2007, 09:49	#6
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,266 Thanked: 12,321 Times	get the baleno. your vfm, fuel efficiency and maintainence will be much better than the accent.
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6th February 2007, 10:13	#7
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	Pre-owned Accent. Still in production, low maintenance cost.
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6th February 2007, 10:34	#8
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	decide between the ikon and the accent. safer would be the accent as its cheaper to maintain.
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6th February 2007, 10:51	#10
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,969 Thanked: 13,235 Times View My Garage	While the Baleno is a fav on this forum for obvious reasons, i would like to put in my views on the Ikon Flair which i own. What model of the Flair are u looking at? Mine is a 2006 Flair, and fuel efficiency is pretty reasonable according to me. Of course, i drive light-footed, and my ride returns city figures which are in the 12-14 kmpl range (50% A/C usage), highway runs returning 16+ kmpl (full A/C), and 18.8 (almost no A/C usage). Brakes arent exactly the best and do not really inspire confidence. As far as maintenace costs are concerned, other long term users can confirm. Rear seat space and comfort are among the best in its class. Ford makes good driver-oriented cars, and should keep u enthralled. Just my opinion....
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6th February 2007, 10:55	#11
rchimni BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Manila Posts: 137 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Its true , regarding spares for an IKON being expensive , not only are they expensive they are also dificullt to find as Ford does not sell off the counter and they are not easily available in the open market. Had a recent eg where my dad had to replace the rear and front bumber because of a minor collision, and the damn things were just not available , finally found the front bumper that too at a premium beleive it or not.. this happened in Delhi. I would suggest the Baleno , great service and spares should not be an issue while being more fuel effecient as well All the Best in your hunt for a new car . Last edited by rchimni : 6th February 2007 at 10:57.
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6th February 2007, 12:48	#12
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	For LPG conversion, avoid the Fords. Baleno wins by a mile. Haven't you considered the OHC ?
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6th February 2007, 13:23	#13
desigNation BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: calicut Posts: 661 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	rohantn,i use a baleno,done 52000km, no problems till date,the only issues you will find ,1.boot space,its lesser than an accent,2.gear shift is rubbery,accent is got smoother shift,3.looks,its quiet outdated compared to accent, but can be spruced up[pls check my gallery].4.interiors r plasticky,[even that can be done up]if these are ok with you baleno would be the right buy..
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6th February 2007, 14:43	#14
vivek_pinkoo BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 194 Thanked: 5 Times	Very difficult to get the Baleno in used car market. Have you found any?
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