Duratorq-in' with Josh: Ford Ikon TDCi * 4 years 7 months/43,941 km & Letting Go :(

condor · 1st April 2013, 13:33

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Originally Posted by dhanushs

Finally, eh?

Dhanush, yep. Now we know this one is also a true-blue Ikon

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Originally Posted by dhanushs

vnabhi, when you select hot air, the valve sends in hot coolant from the engine.

I think that the coolant is always flowing thru the valve. It's the valve that regulates how much the air mixes ? (to give the desired mix).

condor · 17th July 2013, 18:59

4.5 years, and 43,500 km now. It's been almost 3 months sine the Storme came home. Being the only one at home who drives, I cannot justify having two vehicles - esp two diesels. Or a sedan and a SUV. Hence planning to let go of the Ikon now. I know I have had both the Sumo & the Ikon for quite some time. But at that time, I was using the Sumo, and the Ikon was meant to replace the Marina that was used by folks at home at that time. Times have changed, and I think the Storme is more than sufficient for my requirements.

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On another note - I had gotten so used to the Ikon's seating. Though I had known it to be comfortable for both front & rear seats, I had not realised how good it was till I took rides in an Accent. Somehow, I found the Accent's seating to be really off the mark.

condor · 13th August 2013, 07:24

4 years, 7 months
43941 km

The Ikon goes to it's new home. Wasnt easy letting go, even upto the previous evening - day before delivery.

Wishing the new owner & his family a long happy ownership of the car.

gemithomas · 13th August 2013, 14:29

Ah! Its always sad to let go something you love. Hope she gets a great home.

unni.ak · 13th August 2013, 15:15

On multiple occasions I had come close to letting the Fiesta go, and can imagine how you felt. In some ways its good that you let the Ikon go. At least, it will get some running.

condor · 16th September 2013, 09:33

Met the new owner yesterday to handover the CC & the RC card. Said he got a FE of 22 kmpl ! No secret on doing that though - just need to stick to 90-100 kmph.

He's got the servicing done at Lathangi. A little more than 4k, which included a clutch/brake fluid change & an extra item that was requested.

benbsb29 · 16th September 2013, 13:14

I missed this update, Parwath. So, looks like both the old steeds have gone, for new blood into the stable. Hope you enjoy the truck even more now!

So, is it going to be just one car at home now?

17th July 2013, 18:59	#437
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,989 Thanked: 16,268 Times View My Garage	Time to bid Adieu ? 4.5 years, and 43,500 km now. It's been almost 3 months sine the Storme came home. Being the only one at home who drives, I cannot justify having two vehicles - esp two diesels. Or a sedan and a SUV. Hence planning to let go of the Ikon now. I know I have had both the Sumo & the Ikon for quite some time. But at that time, I was using the Sumo, and the Ikon was meant to replace the Marina that was used by folks at home at that time. Times have changed, and I think the Storme is more than sufficient for my requirements. ************ On another note - I had gotten so used to the Ikon's seating. Though I had known it to be comfortable for both front & rear seats, I had not realised how good it was till I took rides in an Accent. Somehow, I found the Accent's seating to be really off the mark. Last edited by condor : 17th July 2013 at 19:28.
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13th August 2013, 07:24	#438
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,989 Thanked: 16,268 Times View My Garage	*re: Duratorq-in' with Josh: Ford Ikon TDCi 4 years 7 months/43,941 km & Letting Go :(** 4 years, 7 months 43941 km The Ikon goes to it's new home. Wasnt easy letting go, even upto the previous evening - day before delivery. Wishing the new owner & his family a long happy ownership of the car.
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13th August 2013, 14:29	#439
gemithomas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,366 Thanked: 143 Times View My Garage	*re: Duratorq-in' with Josh: Ford Ikon TDCi 4 years 7 months/43,941 km & Letting Go :(** Ah! Its always sad to let go something you love. Hope she gets a great home.
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13th August 2013, 15:15	#440
unni.ak BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 777 Thanked: 84 Times View My Garage	*re: Duratorq-in' with Josh: Ford Ikon TDCi 4 years 7 months/43,941 km & Letting Go :(** On multiple occasions I had come close to letting the Fiesta go, and can imagine how you felt. In some ways its good that you let the Ikon go. At least, it will get some running.
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16th September 2013, 09:33	#441
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,989 Thanked: 16,268 Times View My Garage	*Re: Duratorq-in' with Josh: Ford Ikon TDCi 4 years 7 months/43,941 km & Letting Go** Met the new owner yesterday to handover the CC & the RC card. Said he got a FE of 22 kmpl ! No secret on doing that though - just need to stick to 90-100 kmph. He's got the servicing done at Lathangi. A little more than 4k, which included a clutch/brake fluid change & an extra item that was requested.
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16th September 2013, 13:14	#442
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,013 Thanked: 13,513 Times View My Garage	*Re: Duratorq-in' with Josh: Ford Ikon TDCi 4 years 7 months/43,941 km & Letting Go** I missed this update, Parwath. So, looks like both the old steeds have gone, for new blood into the stable. Hope you enjoy the truck even more now! So, is it going to be just one car at home now?
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