Which car I should get? Advise needed.

• alexkusu

  10 Apr 05, 20:42

  I travel to campus daily...around 50km going back and forth...about 25km each way. Which car should I get? Honda Integra or Subaru Impreza (normal version,not wrx) .I prefer to have an economical and lasting car. Or are there any alternative cars?
  
  I also have a perception that its better to get a car with sports engine than normal engine, cos it last longer for long distance driving while normal engine is only used for city driving....is there any truth is this statement?
• MetalGear

  10 Apr 05, 21:33

  if your focus is on economical, my pick is the toyota corolla Altis. Very refined and comfortable for it's price tag of 60k++.
  
  Korean cars may be cheaper but the FC expenses in the long run may be more expensive than jap cars.
  
  Cheers
• ditzy

  10 Apr 05, 21:42

  Wah, 50 clicks a day, thats hell on your pocket, not to mention mileage which might just push down its resale value.
• ewoodrovers

  11 Apr 05, 10:14

  Originally posted by alexkusu:

  I travel to campus daily...around 50km going back and forth...about 25km each way. Which car should I get? Honda Integra or Subaru Impreza (normal version,not wrx) .I prefer to have an economical and lasting car. Or are there any alternative cars?
  
  I also have a perception that its better to get a car with sports engine than normal engine, cos it last longer for long distance driving while normal engine is only used for city driving....is there any truth is this statement?

  Out of the two.... i will go for Integra...
  
  However, if you are looking for economical cars, try Korean cars. Alternatively, you may want to consider Vios or City.
  
  Happy shopping
• alexkusu

  11 Apr 05, 12:46

  Originally posted by ditzy:

  Wah, 50 clicks a day, thats hell on your pocket, not to mention mileage which might just push down its resale value.

  its highway hell
• alexkusu

  11 Apr 05, 12:49

  Originally posted by ewoodrovers:

  Out of the two.... i will go for Integra...
  
  However, if you are looking for economical cars, try Korean cars. Alternatively, you may want to consider Vios or City.
  
  Happy shopping

  thanks for ur advice. I ddnt know korean cars are much more economical.
• alexkusu

  11 Apr 05, 12:53

  Originally posted by MetalGear:

  if your focus is on economical, my pick is the toyota corolla Altis. Very refined and comfortable for it's price tag of 60k++.
  
  Korean cars may be cheaper but the FC expenses in the long run may be more expensive than jap cars.
  
  Cheers

  im a poor student...cant afforc 60k
• ha8n

  11 Apr 05, 12:54

  korean quite popular
  n japanese made can say reliable
• ewoodrovers

  11 Apr 05, 13:11

  Originally posted by alexkusu:

  thanks for ur advice. I ddnt know korean cars are much more economical.

  Economical in terms of lower cost of purchase for the car.....on the other hand, most Korean cars are drinkers. Another point for your consideration. With the growing popularity of Korean cars also make the parts and accessories more easily available.
  
  Picanto is one of the most affordable cars around. Heard that Picanto has good FC. Any Picanto drivers to verify the information?
• Deportivo

  11 Apr 05, 13:14

  Originally posted by alexkusu:

  im a poor student...cant afforc 60k

  and you are still thinking about integra and impreza? wake up loh.
• ewoodrovers

  11 Apr 05, 13:17

  Originally posted by alexkusu:

  im a poor student...cant afforc 60k

  What's your budget???
• RaTtY81

  11 Apr 05, 13:22

  advice is dun get car...
• Bloop...

  11 Apr 05, 15:08

  Originally posted by Deportivo:

  and you are still thinking about integra and impreza? wake up loh.

  Exactly
• alexkusu

  11 Apr 05, 18:51

  Originally posted by ewoodrovers:

  What's your budget???

  Oh..i ddnt clarify one thing up.Im studying overseas .So these cars I mentioned are under my budget. Sorry everyone!
• Ah Wei

  11 Apr 05, 22:19

  Get an integral..... you might not have the chance to drive it anymore when you are back in S'pore.
• ditzy

  11 Apr 05, 22:23

  Originally posted by alexkusu:

  Oh..i ddnt clarify one thing up.Im studying overseas .So these cars I mentioned are under my budget. Sorry everyone!

  Steady lar! Honda Integra Type S [Manual] $42,990* with air.
  
  * Price includes GST, but excludes dealer delivery & Government charges. Prices are subject to change without notice.
• A_vErY_pOoR_gUy

  12 Apr 05, 01:06

  Originally posted by alexkusu:

  I travel to campus daily...around 50km going back and forth...about 25km each way. Which car should I get? Honda Integra or Subaru Impreza (normal version,not wrx) .I prefer to have an economical and lasting car. Or are there any alternative cars?
  
  I also have a perception that its better to get a car with sports engine than normal engine, cos it last longer for long distance driving while normal engine is only used for city driving....is there any truth is this statement?

  since u r oversea. i tink the impreza is ej25? or ej20? so speed wise sld be aroundthe same for both.
  chose impreza for it awd
  chose integra for its vtec.
  
  sports engine? hmmm actually i tink sports engine usually more problem. kah motor used to bring in a batch of type R. but too much problem then they stopped. and warranty for performance car usually shorter.