Baleno Overhaul

cooldude1988765 · 9th June 2009, 23:24

What is the typical life of a baleno engine ?
I was thinking of getting myself a used baleno under 2 lakhs and mod it slowly. A used baleno under 2 lakhs would have done 1L+ kms.
What all is necessary to be replaced during an engine overhaul and what would the costs be like ?

Also how much would the following cost ?
1. complete suspension replacement
2. brake repalcement
3. gearbox overhaul
4. drive shaft replacement
5. clutch replacement

Basically how much would it cost for a baleno that has run 1L+ kms perform like new ?
Also was there a BHARAT stage 1 baleno ?

nitrous · 9th June 2009, 23:31

Why buy one for 2 lakhs and spend a lakh or so on it?
You can get a low mileage, clean 2005 Lxi for 2.5 lakhs.

absynthguzzler · 9th June 2009, 23:33

Dude , from a Jeep to a Baleno ? Something is wrong here ! Can you even stretch your legs in one of these ? lol.

cooldude1988765 · 9th June 2009, 23:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

Why buy one for 2 lakhs and spend a lakh or so on it?
You can get a low mileage, clean 2005 Lxi for 2.5 lakhs.

True makes sense.
Also are baleno parts cheaper than OHC, lancer and palio 1.6 ?

Arun: The jeep aint going anywhere. It is just that i cant always go sweaty and smelly to a formal gathering and the fairer sex will surely not appreciate being driven around in a jeep without a/c.
Max budget is under 3L preferably.
I Have never owned a modded car before and i think the baleno is a good place to start.

passion4cars · 9th June 2009, 23:38

Hi , Maruti Baleno should last you about 3lakh kms if you get a well maintained one, but I tend to agree with what NITROUS has written

kpzen · 9th June 2009, 23:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooldude1988765

Also are baleno parts cheaper than OHC, lancer and palio 1.6 ?

I'm not sure how they stand in comparison to the cars u have mentioned, but i can confirm that some Baleno parts are really expensive.

Trust_In_Thrust · 10th June 2009, 13:28

Hey even i was in the same dilemma .Finally i settled for 2.40 l for a 2006 Baleno 25k kms on odo .I know some parts are expensive but how often do we require those parts .
So my suggestion look for a less used car .I had turned one baleno run 60K kms due to apprehensions even though he was giving it for less than 2 lacs.
Keep Looking.

cooldude1988765 · 10th June 2009, 14:46

Can anyone provide me with the baleno's spare part price list ?

nitrous · 10th June 2009, 14:54

For 3 lakhs, you can get a 2007 vxi with climate control.

cooldude1988765 · 10th June 2009, 14:58

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Originally Posted by nitrous

For 3 lakhs, you can get a 2007 vxi with climate control.

Are you serious ? Most of the cars in hyd are pretty expensive i have seen ads for 2005-2006 balenos for 4-4.5L

thermalpaste · 10th June 2009, 15:52

THe lower arms should cost you 5000 each.
Clutch should be around 5000 also. The g16b is quite relaible; should easily last 300,000 kms. No, I don't think there was a BS1 baleno.

filcord · 10th June 2009, 17:10

I agree with nitrous. Re-sale prices of Balenos are pretty low. I was quoted 2.7 for my 30k kms Vxi, which I have babied since it's purchase.
I decided that I'd rather gift it to myself than to a perfect stranger, so am keeping the car for another couple of years at least.

silver_shadow · 10th June 2009, 17:21

guys car rates vary from city to city and i really doubt you can get a 3lakh 2k7 baleno in bangy. if hyd is anything similar, then same applies there too.

fieroid · 10th June 2009, 17:27

Here in bangalore a clean 2006-2007 vxi model baleno is no where below 3.5 - 4L.
for 2.5L, u get 2002 types. For less than 2L u get some crappy ones.

cooldude1988765 · 10th June 2009, 19:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by silver_shadow

guys car rates vary from city to city and i really doubt you can get a 3lakh 2k7 baleno in bangy. if hyd is anything similar, then same applies there too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fieroid

Here in bangalore a clean 2006-2007 vxi model baleno is no where below 3.5 - 4L.
for 2.5L, u get 2002 types. For less than 2L u get some crappy ones.

Even hyd prices are around the same.

9th June 2009, 23:24	#1
cooldude1988765 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,042 Thanked: 194 Times	Baleno Overhaul What is the typical life of a baleno engine ? I was thinking of getting myself a used baleno under 2 lakhs and mod it slowly. A used baleno under 2 lakhs would have done 1L+ kms. What all is necessary to be replaced during an engine overhaul and what would the costs be like ? Also how much would the following cost ? 1. complete suspension replacement 2. brake repalcement 3. gearbox overhaul 4. drive shaft replacement 5. clutch replacement Basically how much would it cost for a baleno that has run 1L+ kms perform like new ? Also was there a BHARAT stage 1 baleno ?
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9th June 2009, 23:31	#2
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Why buy one for 2 lakhs and spend a lakh or so on it? You can get a low mileage, clean 2005 Lxi for 2.5 lakhs.
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absynthguzzler BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: hyderabad Posts: 651 Thanked: 245 Times	Dude , from a Jeep to a Baleno ? Something is wrong here ! Can you even stretch your legs in one of these ? lol. Last edited by absynthguzzler : 9th June 2009 at 23:37.
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9th June 2009, 23:38	#5
passion4cars BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 156 Thanked: 6 Times	Hi , Maruti Baleno should last you about 3lakh kms if you get a well maintained one, but I tend to agree with what NITROUS has written
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10th June 2009, 13:28	#7
Trust_In_Thrust BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 768 Thanked: 349 Times	Hey even i was in the same dilemma .Finally i settled for 2.40 l for a 2006 Baleno 25k kms on odo .I know some parts are expensive but how often do we require those parts . So my suggestion look for a less used car .I had turned one baleno run 60K kms due to apprehensions even though he was giving it for less than 2 lacs. Keep Looking.
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10th June 2009, 14:46	#8
cooldude1988765 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,042 Thanked: 194 Times	Can anyone provide me with the baleno's spare part price list ?
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10th June 2009, 14:54	#9
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	For 3 lakhs, you can get a 2007 vxi with climate control.
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10th June 2009, 15:52	#11
thermalpaste BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 59 Thanked: 9 Times	THe lower arms should cost you 5000 each. Clutch should be around 5000 also. The g16b is quite relaible; should easily last 300,000 kms. No, I don't think there was a BS1 baleno.
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10th June 2009, 17:10	#12
filcord BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: goa Posts: 996 Thanked: 67 Times	I agree with nitrous. Re-sale prices of Balenos are pretty low. I was quoted 2.7 for my 30k kms Vxi, which I have babied since it's purchase. I decided that I'd rather gift it to myself than to a perfect stranger, so am keeping the car for another couple of years at least.
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10th June 2009, 17:21	#13
silver_shadow BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 366 Thanked: 3 Times	guys car rates vary from city to city and i really doubt you can get a 3lakh 2k7 baleno in bangy. if hyd is anything similar, then same applies there too.
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10th June 2009, 17:27	#14
fieroid BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 706 Thanked: 304 Times	Here in bangalore a clean 2006-2007 vxi model baleno is no where below 3.5 - 4L. for 2.5L, u get 2002 types. For less than 2L u get some crappy ones.
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