The Story of MIKE - My Ikon Flair 2006 EDIT : The story concludes

InternetUser · 18th January 2008, 11:50

That's a really good review.

I too own an Ford Ikon now. It's a superb car to drive! It's also got an excellent build quality.

benbsb29 · 18th January 2008, 12:12

Thats great, InternetUser.
Which colour did you pick up, and what were the dealer discounts like?

snaronikar · 18th January 2008, 12:20

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

Its not in my nature to keep going slow over huge craters, specially when they seem to have no end in sight,

Treat him (Mike) well Ben...Don't spoil his comforts. He is comfortable to be driven at 25~30kmph in the crater ridden road.

InternetUser · 18th January 2008, 14:31

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

Thats great, InternetUser.
Which colour did you pick up, and what were the dealer discounts like?

It's silver colored. It's a 2006 model Ford Ikon 1.3 Flair that I'd bought from the local AutoMart dealership about 2 months back.

It's a fun car to drive. I plan to post some photos and write a review--whenever I can spare the time.

joshdrive · 18th January 2008, 15:07

Hi Ben,

Great to see the passion you have on your car. Yeah its fun driving it and has character.

undead · 18th January 2008, 16:50

i too got the same Jewel Violet ikon .... And the car is doing good ..it has clocked 16000 kms so far ..

benbsb29 · 21st January 2008, 11:45

@joshdrive, thanks for the nice words.
@undead, good to see another Jewel Violet Ikon on the forum. Put up some pics when you are eligible for a TBHP garage.

joshdrive · 21st January 2008, 12:44

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Originally Posted by sumirish

Pardon my ignorance, but what is the 'panther' that is being referred to here in this thread?

I think its the black color Ikon. Like Jewel voilet, mist silver, black is referred as "Panther Black".

undead · 27th January 2008, 19:03

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

@joshdrive, thanks for the nice words.
@undead, good to see another Jewel Violet Ikon on the forum. Put up some pics when you are eligible for a TBHP garage.

sure..i will for now.. here is a snap of my speedo ..

One of the consultant at ford dealer who is a friend of mine told me that the company is planning to launch Ikon with Fiesta 1.6 Engine ... Also Fiesta is coming up with slight change in interiors ....

esteem_lover · 27th January 2008, 19:11

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Originally Posted by sumirish

Pardon my ignorance, but what is the 'panther' that is being referred to here in this thread?

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Originally Posted by joshdrive

I think its the black color Ikon. Like Jewel voilet, mist silver, black is referred as "Panther Black".

Oh! I thought they were referring to my little benny boy. Mike & Panther would have been a good combination.

undead · 27th January 2008, 19:30

hey guys... is there a way to improve the performance of my ikon .. ?? like fitting a K&N air filter ???? Any suggestions ???

snaronikar · 27th January 2008, 21:12

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Originally Posted by undead

hey guys... is there a way to improve the performance of my ikon .. ?? like fitting a K&N air filter ???? Any suggestions ???

Yeah..go ahead with K&N and FFE. It will really boost the performance of the car. But the FE will come down by a couple of kms. BTW, is your car 1.6 or 1.3?

undead · 28th January 2008, 00:36

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Originally Posted by snaronikar

Yeah..go ahead with K&N and FFE. It will really boost the performance of the car. But the FE will come down by a couple of kms. BTW, is your car 1.6 or 1.3?

i own an 1.3 rocam jewel violet too... Is it enough if i just install K&N filter ..?

benbsb29 · 28th January 2008, 10:08

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Originally Posted by undead

One of the consultant at ford dealer who is a friend of mine told me that the company is planning to launch Ikon with Fiesta 1.6 Engine ... Also Fiesta is coming up with slight change in interiors ....

I seriously doubt it. The Ikon would do well with the 1.4 TDCi from the Fiesta, however, i dont think having the 1.6 petrol from the Fiesta is a good option.

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Oh! I thought they were referring to my little benny boy. Mike & Panther would have been a good combination.

undead · 3rd February 2008, 20:56

here is my jewel violet ikon..

18th January 2008, 11:50	#121
InternetUser BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 46 Thanked: 3 Times	That's a really good review. I too own an Ford Ikon now. It's a superb car to drive! It's also got an excellent build quality.
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18th January 2008, 12:12	#122
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,090 Thanked: 14,099 Times View My Garage	Thats great, InternetUser. Which colour did you pick up, and what were the dealer discounts like?
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18th January 2008, 15:07	#125
joshdrive BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 205 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi Ben, Great to see the passion you have on your car. Yeah its fun driving it and has character.
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18th January 2008, 16:50	#126
undead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bhavani - Komarapalayam Posts: 1,194 Thanked: 179 Times	i too got the same Jewel Violet ikon .... And the car is doing good ..it has clocked 16000 kms so far ..
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21st January 2008, 11:45	#127
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,090 Thanked: 14,099 Times View My Garage	@joshdrive, thanks for the nice words. @undead, good to see another Jewel Violet Ikon on the forum. Put up some pics when you are eligible for a TBHP garage.
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27th January 2008, 19:30	#131
undead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bhavani - Komarapalayam Posts: 1,194 Thanked: 179 Times	hey guys... is there a way to improve the performance of my ikon .. ?? like fitting a K&N air filter ???? Any suggestions ???
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3rd February 2008, 20:56	#135
undead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bhavani - Komarapalayam Posts: 1,194 Thanked: 179 Times	here is my jewel violet ikon..
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