Originally published at: https://www.pakwheels.com/blog/suzuki-baleno-has-excellent-resale-owners-review/
We are here with another user review and this one is about Suzuki Baleno 2000 model, 1.6L GDi. In start, Baleno used to get imported in Pakistan, then Suzuki started its local assembly. However, this one is a CBU unit.
Price
The owner bought this car in 2012 at the rate of
Rs5-lacs. "At that time, it was
not a market car and people did stop us from us buying it, but it is now a
popular car in Pakistan and its
current price is around
Rs7.5-lacs," he told us.
Key Features
As per the owner, the car has
basic features including Power Steering and Power Windows. The
local variant of this car has additional feature like ,
Immobilizer which was not available in Corolla and Civic at that time, and CNG kit.Fuel Average
The
intracity fuel average of this car is around 13-14km/liter, while on long route its average is around
17km/liter with AC.
Storage Spaces
The car doesn't have much storage space including doors and interior. However, it has
two cupholders in front and one in central console. There are
file holders and space for placing wallet and
mobile phone etc.
Comfort
The owner believes that the comfort of Suzuki Baleno is
very good and you don't feel tired, while travelling in it. "However, there is
more cabin noise in this vehicle compared to latest cars," the owner added.
Furthermore, the car has ample leg space on both front and rear seat.
Trunk Space
The sedan has
340-liter Trunk Space, which is quite ample as the owner regularly travels with family to other city without any issue.
Car Handling
The owner believes that handling of this car is
excellent and it remains under control on both low and high speed. "However, I miss
ABS because you feel its absence in the car, especially on high speed," the owner stated.
Missing Features
As per the owner, he misses
ABS and Cruise Control as these features would have boost the performance of this car. Also, he thinks that
Projector Headlights would've been a great option in it, although he is satisfied with performance of current lights.
Maintenance Cost
The owner get its
Engine Oil and
Filter changed after every
3,000 kilometer and it costs him around
Rs3,000. Furthermore, the spare parts are very
easily available in the local market at reasonable prices.
Token Tax
The owner pays
Rs1,500 as annual tax of this car.
Resale
The car's resale is
very good as the owner told us that strangers often offers him to sell it. "I think it
would be sold very easily and in higher price than its purchase rate," he said.
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