Upgrading from a Baleno

quicksilvr · 15th February 2010, 01:03

Thanks .anshuman. It IS the Decontent version.
I'll start another thread where we can discuss about the stuff that's on the cards right now.
But I have one question - the car seems to be running rich. It's fine when idling, but during WOT, it smokes a bit. Any tips on how to get that sorted?

.anshuman · 15th February 2010, 01:42

1.Get the Airfilter cleaned
2.Replace the Fuel Filter
3.Fill only NORMAL Diesel from reliable fuel stations

And your Elantra will never smoke again (Unless the Fuel Pump gives up some day).
Hope this helps.

quicksilvr · 15th February 2010, 08:36

Let me try that out. Thanks!

quicksilvr · 16th February 2010, 20:19

@.anshuman - You have a white Elantra right? What's the color known as - Noble White or Real Earth? My R/c just says White :(

.anshuman · 18th February 2010, 15:49

I dont know about the color name, AFAIK its noble white. All Hyundai car have the same white color. I have personally compared the white color in Santro, Accent and Elantra is same.

ElantraGT · 18th February 2010, 18:38

Quicksilvr,

Congrats on your buy. I am glad that yopu decided on Elantra for your commute. Elantra is really good in handling, thanks to the stiff suspension in the rear and the power (turbo spool) will be so good that you will see cars vanishing in the RVM.

I am a happy owner fo Elantra, hope to meet you in our TBHP meets soon. Enjoy your drive.

quicksilvr · 18th February 2010, 23:59

Thanks GT.
If it wasn't for TBhp, I would've ended up with a petrol guzzling Corolla or a 'pain in the A.S.S.' Octavia!

Thanks everyone who introduced me to the Elantra!

swiftnfurious · 21st March 2010, 02:46

Congrats qckslvr. How much did you seal the deal for? Also have you checked the FE that you get on this car?

MIG Piscean · 26th April 2010, 11:33

Upgrading from Baleno can be a tough task. Congratulations for your purchase, especially when you have come out so satisfied. There are few options to upgrade unless you stretch your budget substantially. I believe Baleno has been a starting point for experiencing good driving pleasure and leaves you for more and more.
My Baleno has been sparing used with odo at 23K and three years old. I have been contemplating to upgrade, but I still love it.

gigy · 26th April 2010, 19:50

Will it be similar/better drive, an upgrade to skoda octavia 1.9tdi from baleno?

procircuit_234 · 26th April 2010, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by gigy

Will it be similar/better drive, an upgrade to skoda octavia 1.9tdi from baleno?

octavia 1.9tdi is very different car.you will get that luxury,big car,solid feel.very good highway car.but my answer to your guestion is NO

GTO · 27th April 2010, 17:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by procircuit_234

octavia 1.9tdi is very different car.you will get that luxury,big car,solid feel.very good highway car.but my answer to your guestion is NO

According to me, the Octavia 1.9 TDi is an overall superior car to the Baleno, and serves as a good upgrade too.

- The Octavia 1.9 TDi is super reliable. Simple honest mechanical engineering (minimal electronics)

- It's surprisingly quick. 0 - 100 in 13.xx seconds stock, and in 10.xx with a Petes box. In stock trim, the mid-range will blow the Baleno away, and with the Petes box, overall performance (including 0 - 100) will either be on par with the Baleno, or better.

- Excellent ride quality, handling and dynamics. It's way superior to the Baleno here.

- FE : No competition. Plus, it sips the cheaper fuel.

Sure, the spares will be more expensive, but the Balenos aren't cheap either. Yet again, overall, the Octavia 1.9 TDi is an excellent upgrade to a Baleno owner.

shuvc · 27th April 2010, 18:05

To me, the natural upgrade from a Baleno would be either the Cedia or the Civic. I'm not comparing power only but from an overall daily driving perspective.

.anshuman · 27th April 2010, 18:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

- The Octavia 1.9 TDi is super reliable. Simple honest mechanical engineering (minimal electronics)

But this simple honest car costs a bomb to maintain compared to Elantra. A clutch and flywheel job which costs 15k for Elantra will cost upwards of 60k for Octavia.

15th February 2010, 01:03	#46
quicksilvr BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 41 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks .anshuman. It IS the Decontent version. I'll start another thread where we can discuss about the stuff that's on the cards right now. But I have one question - the car seems to be running rich. It's fine when idling, but during WOT, it smokes a bit. Any tips on how to get that sorted?
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15th February 2010, 01:42	#47
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	1.Get the Airfilter cleaned 2.Replace the Fuel Filter 3.Fill only NORMAL Diesel from reliable fuel stations And your Elantra will never smoke again (Unless the Fuel Pump gives up some day). Hope this helps.
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15th February 2010, 08:36	#48
quicksilvr BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 41 Thanked: 0 Times	Let me try that out. Thanks!
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16th February 2010, 20:19	#49
quicksilvr BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 41 Thanked: 0 Times	@.anshuman - You have a white Elantra right? What's the color known as - Noble White or Real Earth? My R/c just says White :(
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18th February 2010, 15:49	#50
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	I dont know about the color name, AFAIK its noble white. All Hyundai car have the same white color. I have personally compared the white color in Santro, Accent and Elantra is same.
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18th February 2010, 18:38	#51
ElantraGT BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 441 Thanked: 12 Times	Quicksilvr, Congrats on your buy. I am glad that yopu decided on Elantra for your commute. Elantra is really good in handling, thanks to the stiff suspension in the rear and the power (turbo spool) will be so good that you will see cars vanishing in the RVM. I am a happy owner fo Elantra, hope to meet you in our TBHP meets soon. Enjoy your drive.
	() Thanks

18th February 2010, 23:59	#52
quicksilvr BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 41 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks GT. If it wasn't for TBhp, I would've ended up with a petrol guzzling Corolla or a 'pain in the A.S.S.' Octavia! Thanks everyone who introduced me to the Elantra!
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21st March 2010, 02:46	#53
swiftnfurious Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 7,204 Thanked: 9,663 Times	Congrats qckslvr. How much did you seal the deal for? Also have you checked the FE that you get on this car?
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26th April 2010, 11:33	#54
MIG Piscean Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	Upgrading from Baleno can be a tough task. Congratulations for your purchase, especially when you have come out so satisfied. There are few options to upgrade unless you stretch your budget substantially. I believe Baleno has been a starting point for experiencing good driving pleasure and leaves you for more and more. My Baleno has been sparing used with odo at 23K and three years old. I have been contemplating to upgrade, but I still love it.
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26th April 2010, 19:50	#55
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	Will it be similar/better drive, an upgrade to skoda octavia 1.9tdi from baleno?
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27th April 2010, 18:05	#58
shuvc Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2,913 Thanked: 352 Times View My Garage	To me, the natural upgrade from a Baleno would be either the Cedia or the Civic. I'm not comparing power only but from an overall daily driving perspective.
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