Can't decide between Vios or colt...
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Hi there, i'm newbie here. First time buying car so need advice from experts out there.
These two cars are within my budget but I'm in between getting a budget car or a 'character' car?
In terms of FC, performance, BHP etc, both seems to be quite equivilent.
I like everything about colt except the boot space...
I like Vios too but this car doesn't seems to match a gal? (Perception i guessed)
Colt SE is willing to throw in lots of freebies that Vios don't offer...
Vios SE very stingy... sigh... -
Vios, no doubt.
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Change ur SE, if u are more interested in Vios. There are other SEs who are more willing to throw in rebates and accessories.
However, I would suggest u go with ur heart. It would be nice to wake up to enjoy your decision.
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colt. surely.Originally posted by Sharont:Hi there, i'm newbie here. First time buying car so need advice from experts out there.
These two cars are within my budget but I'm in between getting a budget car or a 'character' car?
In terms of FC, performance, BHP etc, both seems to be quite equivilent.
I like everything about colt except the boot space...
I like Vios too but this car doesn't seems to match a gal? (Perception i guessed)
Colt SE is willing to throw in lots of freebies that Vios don't offer...
Vios SE very stingy... sigh... -
Hi Sharon,
Let me be the devil's advocate
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If your main concern is between mainstream (you called it budget) or character car, you must decide on this FIRST.
It will be conflicting if you decide on a mainstream car and you are thinking about what feature Colt has or vice versa.
And if you have decided on the Colt (which you mentioned you like everything), then why bother about the boot space? (there are already more pros & cons according to your analysis...)
Hee... hope this helps!
PS: btw, what is BHP? horse power? -
Colt is Heaven and Vios is Earth. Get the drift?
Depends on what u want anyway. Cheap and no frills, u go for cheap thai made Vios.
Something better and more refined, Colt.
Test driven two cars and bought the latter for my mum.Originally posted by Sharont:Hi there, i'm newbie here. First time buying car so need advice from experts out there.
These two cars are within my budget but I'm in between getting a budget car or a 'character' car?
In terms of FC, performance, BHP etc, both seems to be quite equivilent.
I like everything about colt except the boot space...
I like Vios too but this car doesn't seems to match a gal? (Perception i guessed)
Colt SE is willing to throw in lots of freebies that Vios don't offer...
Vios SE very stingy... sigh... -
Sounds like your heart already goes with Colt, then go for it! Vios is also a very good car, it's cheap because it's thai made but that does not rule out it's good performance. If you prefer not to live with the budget car image, then go for Colt since your budget allows it, but Vios is definitely value for money on the whole. Do check out the maintenance and warranty period too.
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Since you are considering auto car, I guess Colt would be better. I kind of like its bench-like seat design which I believe would give more comfort and space for both the driver and passenger. Colt boots is small, but flexible as in all hatch that can fold down the rear seats for instant boot expansion.
Reasons I would go for Vios.
1. Fast
2. Good FC
3. Reliable and proven engine
4. Most importantly, it comes in Manual.
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Thanks for the advice.
Btw, the new colt does not come with bench seat anymore. Splited already.
ok... i think i know what i want. -
I think vios will fetch higher resale value than the Colt. Partly due to the fact that Mitsubishi is still in some kind of financial difficulties.
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No bench seat? Even for the rear seats?Originally posted by Sharont:Thanks for the advice.
Btw, the new colt does not come with bench seat anymore. Splited already.
ok... i think i know what i want.
Anyway, since you have already decided, then good luck with your car hunt! Check back here when you are in need of answer. Trust me, owning a car isn't easy, you will need all the help you can get.
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No bench sit in the front. Rear is still bench.
No offence to the Vios owner but heard Vios resale value might be lower since there r so many Vios on the road. So common that i might hv difficulties selling away next time. -
Vios is too common, resale value will suffer...no used car dealer will take in...some more new Vios is so cheap now...like the Sunny, which used to be so popular but now you hardly see any 00 to 03 model on the road anymore...all went to scrap yard...dealer not taking in...all went at scrap price...so consider this point carefully...
Look at the paper value and COE...this is what you will eventually get when you let go....unless of course you are loaded and this is not your concern...
Colt is more comfy...Vios is quite basic...there are other better cars in this segment...take your time to look around...but ask yourself what you deem is important...FC...space...performance...sporty outlook...value for money...or what...then zero down your choice... -
definitely colt, based on looks alone vios is rather common on the road these days and personally i think it looks kinda weird, imho no offence to anyone =)
go get damd imperial kit for colt .. very nice !
http://www.damd.co.jp/products/mitsubishi/colt01_im.html?car=colt -
i vote for colt. easy to park n sutiable 4 lady oso. vios 2 common oredi.
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how much for a vios n a colt now btw?
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Colt Plus costs $64,488... from what I know..correct me if I'm wrong, only Colt plus has Auto tranmission... the normal Colt only comes in MT.. and it costs around 60K.. can call up cycle and carriage to ask bahz...Originally posted by coke6976:how much for a vios n a colt now btw?
Vios' prices ranges from $52817 to $57617 ...depending on transmission....
From my point of view.. although Vios is VERY common on the roads these days... its definately more value for performance than a Colt (around the same performance or slightly better... yet alot cheaper).. unless u get Colt plus ralliart... which is quite ex..
Disregarding the resale value... i'd rather get Vios... if not i would rather spend $64K to get a Lancer... which will definately not be your choice if you're looking for a small car....
But its all up to ur preference bahz... drive what you're comfortable in... that small difference in bhp makes little or no difference...
P.S i think Colt SE throws in lots of freebies coz colt is relatively quite EX for a 1.5L car.. thats why... does the freebies all add up to 6 to 10K? -
When they start bringing in Manual Colt? Damn those guys, tell me only have auto 9 months ago when I went to their showroom. Never known they would eventually bring in the manual version.Originally posted by silv3rgal:...... the normal Colt only comes in MT.. and it costs around 60K.. can call up cycle and carriage to ask bahz...... -
Maybe you can check with Cycle and Carriage.. i think i saw Colt MT stated in the list of cars they are selling in the AAA Highway magazine ard 2 mths ago... but its the original colt i think, not colt plus. However i when i visited their website, i could only see colt plus...Originally posted by wbucket:When they start bringing in Manual Colt? Damn those guys, tell me only have auto 9 months ago when I went to their showroom. Never known they would eventually bring in the manual version. -
Don't know if they updated their web site? It is still Auto. And the front seat is still bench style (according to their picture)......Originally posted by silv3rgal:Maybe you can check with Cycle and Carriage.. i think i saw Colt MT stated in the list of cars they are selling in the AAA Highway magazine ard 2 mths ago... but its the original colt i think, not colt plus. However i when i visited their website, i could only see colt plus...
http://www.mitsubishicars.com.sg/cars/techdata_tpl.asp?f=COT -
well i saw the MT thingy in jul/aug issue of Highway Magazine.. if u really want some concrete info you should call up C&C bahz...
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Don't need la. Already gotten my ride.Originally posted by silv3rgal:well i saw the MT thingy in jul/aug issue of Highway Magazine.. if u really want some concrete info you should call up C&C bahz... -
colt plus a good one.
IMM got road show -
Colt confirm got no more bench-seat in front... And it's only available in AT... According to the C&C roadshow at Suntec recently