Kelisa vs Getz
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Hi bros and sisters.
Can you give me advice on which car to get? I intend to make it an Off Peak Car , which one is better in terms of fuel saving? Have been reading alot about both cars in the forum till I really got Blur??? Kindly advice thanks -
I am new in the "car business" too.
From what I read Kelissa should be better in terms of FC than Getz. Cause of the engine CC of the cars.
Guess instead of being so concern about FC here, I think you shall consider more on the price of the cars, seems to be a 5k different here.
Just a guide, if you spend S$300/month on petrol for a 15km/l car, comparing it to a 13km/l car, you will save S$5000 in 10 years.
Fuel consumption is only important when you drive a lot, for example when you work in the west and stay in the east.
Or when you are comparing cars of FC differences of 4 of more km/l.
Just a thought from me.
wbucket -
dun mind me asking: why OPC? With such low COE now, theres no point having to live with the inconveniences ............ and have you actually went for a test drive ? bcos your own feel is the best decision making tool ........... eg. I can tell you 1001 & one reasons why kelisa better than getz, but if you like Getz, my opinion will mean nothing ......... and vice versa ...............
STEPS when buying car
1. Establish Budget( And stick to it !!)
2. List out some requirements ( not too many hor)
3. Read up on fellow forumites' posting for unbiased opinions based on actual usage
4. go shopping
5. SHortlist 2 or 3, and choose which one you LIKE best. -
yes the coe has went down but if you compare the getz at $53888 for normal car and $36888 for OPC is cheaper. Though the time is restricted but i can go leave home at 6.30am and reach office at 7am, and work abit later which i always do and leave office at 7pm. As for testing of car, i have not do so, coz me girl mah...got power or not i also can't feel it..kekkeke as long as can move off and reach my destination is good euff already. most important must save fuel loh..but then seems like kelisa have to do alot of modding then will be very power coz after reading the forum all the fishes (kelisa) go for modding every now and then.
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Originally posted by lahgal:yes the coe has went down but if you compare the getz at $53888 for normal car and $36888 for OPC is cheaper. Though the time is restricted but i can go leave home at 6.30am and reach office at 7am, and work abit later which i always do and leave office at 7pm. As for testing of car, i have not do so, coz me girl mah...got power or not i also can't feel it..kekkeke as long as can move off and reach my destination is good euff already. most important must save fuel loh..but then seems like kelisa have to do alot of modding then will be very power coz after reading the forum all the fishes (kelisa) go for modding every now and then.
u wan powerful car or u wan high FC car? this 2 kinda mutally exclusive leh..
dun look like u noe what u wan really..
anyway the kelisa is rated as one of sg's most frugal cars.. in FC... if u mod liao FC 100% + guarantee + chop + money back will go up..
kan ze ban ba -
Actually for test driving, other than feeling strong or not, can also test the handling. For the car feel, you might want to get someone experience to test drive for you.
Never the less, still go down to the showroom to have a look.
Seeing the car physically matters a lot.
Sit into their display car and have a feel of what it is like.
You will benefit from it.
Anyway Kia having a roadshow in Tampines century square.
Maybe you can get a good deal on Picanto.
But first, do read about what everyone here had written about the comparison between kelissa and picanto. -
i wan car that save fuel loh...as i said power or not is dun even know so not a problem. ya maybe i should go n test drive see which one is my love at first sight ...
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FC really isnt an issue if you just to and fro work. I travel from Simei to Boon Lay every morning to my office and its ard 35Km so per day only 70km travelled. So in 20 working days you may travelled around 1500 km (plus your own outside or work consumption).
Thus a car which gives you 10km / litre will need 150 litres of fuel. Assuming you pump Esso/Mobil 95 which is 1.465 per litre, you would spend $219.75 per mth.
In comparison a car which say gives you 12km / litre, you would spend $183.13
In comparison a car which gives you 15km / litre (which getz and kelissa cant give you i believe), you would spend $146.50.
Kelissa and Getz's FC is close to one another I believe cos I never read up on them, thus based on yout travel consumption, FC should not be a big consideration as the savings you may achieve per mth is not that critical. The lesser you travel, the lesser FC becomes important.
For your reference, I travel around 3000+ Km per mth on my sales job and I use to drive a KIA Sephia and my fuel every mth $400+. Now I drive a Honda City Vtec, I spend less than $300 per mth. So with over $100 in savings per mth, FC should then be a critical factor. -
Yes you need to test drive and see which one catches your eye. Which one every day you see liao will fall in love with it. A car that you are proud to show to your family and frens. A car that you can handle well. A car you think can fit your needs. As I said, in your case, FC may not be such a big consideration.Originally posted by lahgal:i wan car that save fuel loh...as i said power or not is dun even know so not a problem. ya maybe i should go n test drive see which one is my love at first sight ... -
wow thank you everyone for the advice given, really appreciate , i will go test drive both tomorrow. Thank you very much
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If you want an OPC, there are many choice around. Kelisa and Getz are very basic low end cars.
Kelisa cabin is very small and crampy, although it has a rev willing engine. If you are looking for space and comfort, its out.
Gtez- Better space layout but the plastic used for the dash is terrible. The dials and knobs is so filmsy and poor quality. It reminds me of my niece toy radio knobs. Engine is so so and FC is better than Matrix. Exterior looks good, especially the 3 door model.
Go try the Vios, City, Jazz. It cost a bit more but they are better made, a class higher and gives you much more comfort and 'shiokness'. Hey you are going for OPC, so last thing you want is look forward to driving a car that is crampy, lousy plastic and noisy. -
I got to disagree here 'cos the Getz build quality is actually pretty good with tactile feel throughout and the car's remarkably quiet for its class. In fact refinement its comparable to a Corolla only slightly corase. FC may not be class leading 'cos it has an immensly heavy body and the pick up maynot be brisk. I dun think Getz is in the same class as the Vios, City/Jazz 'cos of the price differentiation.
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From your description of your daily schedule, I think the Kelisa is a worthwhile buy for you due to its cost.
Unless, of course you are also going for the overall 'looks' of the car. -
dun know why buy car got to worry this and tat hai..frds told me kelisa next time no value this and tat might for as well buy getz alot of opinion making me confused.
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It is logical right, if you pay less for something initially, its resale value later on would also be lower. In this case the Kelisa, of course, would have a lower resale value.
Yes, there are a lot of things to consider before signing on the dotted line. -
hi lahgal,Originally posted by lahgal:i wan car that save fuel loh...as i said power or not is dun even know so not a problem. ya maybe i should go n test drive see which one is my love at first sight ...
pls visit the below url for SG Kelisa Club Forum for more information:
http://forums.delphiforums.com/Kelisa/start -
just to compare KELISA to PICANTO.....
kelisa runs on a DOHC but a 3 cyclinder engine
picanto runs on a 4 cyclinder engine..dunno its SOHC or others..but confirm not DOHC.
which one is more powerful? -
This is what I heard from others.Originally posted by K_ge_zi_wang:just to compare KELISA to PICANTO.....
kelisa runs on a DOHC but a 3 cyclinder engine
picanto runs on a 4 cyclinder engine..dunno its SOHC or others..but confirm not DOHC.
which one is more powerful?
They said Kelisa pick up faster than Picanto.
But Picanto feels better when riding at faster speed.
Just saw kelisa on a roadshow in Tampines.
1 of the display car was fitted with sport rims, air-scoop bornet, spoiler, skirting, leather seats, a different steering wheel, GT-R pedals.
Looks cool, however they come at a price of S$4990.
Without any chances to the cars performances, it seems a little too steep. -
Lahgal/wbucket..Originally posted by wbucket:This is what I heard from others.
They said Kelisa pick up faster than Picanto.
But Picanto feels better when riding at faster speed.
Just saw kelisa on a roadshow in Tampines.
1 of the display car was fitted with sport rims, air-scoop bornet, spoiler, skirting, leather seats, a different steering wheel, GT-R pedals.
Looks cool, however they come at a price of S$4990.
Without any chances to the cars performances, it seems a little too steep.
Well..my opinion is that the kelisa will definitely be more econmical than Getz....BUT based on the price (if it is S$49900) wbucket quoted at the roadshow, it is DEFINITELY very expensive considered how much COE has fallen!!
The last time i ask for the price at a roadshow, Kelisa is going for S$49900 (manual) and S$51990 (Auto) and the COE then is almost $30K!! See the big difference! COE has fallen so much yet the selling price remained almost unchanged.....
Well...u ought to decide for urselves if it is worth buying at this price...
Recently, got feedback about my uncle's Getz....less than 1 yr oredi got prob...cannot start the car!
Well well well...............
probably have to look at other Models oredi!
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Benwong is true.... I very agree..
Even COE is cheaper now, but kelisa price never come down propotionaly with the COE. I feel not worth. -
Originally posted by Benwong75:
It looks like Korean-made cars (i.e. Kia and Hyundai) still have a long way to go to reach the standards of their Japanese counterparts.
Lahgal/wbucket..
Well..my opinion is that the kelisa will definitely be more econmical than Getz....BUT based on the price ([b]if it is S$49900) wbucket quoted at the roadshow, it is DEFINITELY very expensive considered how much COE has fallen!!
The last time i ask for the price at a roadshow, Kelisa is going for S$49900 (manual) and S$51990 (Auto) and the COE then is almost $30K!! See the big difference! COE has fallen so much yet the selling price remained almost unchanged.....
Well...u ought to decide for urselves if it is worth buying at this price...
Recently, got feedback about my uncle's Getz....less than 1 yr oredi got prob...cannot start the car!
Well well well...............
probably have to look at other Models oredi!
Ben
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It is interesting to see whether the latest Kia Picanto and the other models would also face similar problems in a year's time because the car is priced at a relatively low price that one wonder whether the quality is compromised.