What's the difference between Daihatsu Sirion and Perodua Myvi?Originally posted by Blockhead:Hi All,
Thanks to all for the useful info on the Smart car thread. I guess I can safely tell my wife to drop the idea.
On the other hand, I understand that Daihatsu has the new Sirion out. I am still a bit doubtful over small Korean cars due to reliability issues, and I guess that a Daihatsu should be fairly reliable, judging from the number of old Charades still running around.
Anyone here tried looking at the new Daihatsu yet?
Have you tried the 1.5?Originally posted by Blockhead:Hi,
Went down yesterday to try out the Sirion as some of you suggested. The basic (1.3, manual) is going for 53k. Found the car to be quite good for a small car. The fit and finish of the car is pretty good and it looks like it would be able to stand up to some abuse, at least better than the Hyundai or Picanto. That said, the dash is still plasticy, but at least it looks solid. The engine is perky, and doesn't mind being reved hard, which is good since you would have to rev it a fair bit to actually get up to speed quickly. But since few owners of a car like this is going to actually try racing a WRX or outrun the police, I guess it suits city driving well. The car is very manouverable and steering is light, making parking dead easy, which is much aided by its small size. Visibility is good, and storage spaces are all over the place.
Downsides are the gearshift, the soft suspension and the lack of an ashtray (trashbin). The gears seem a bit too tight and notchy, and requires a fair bit of effort to stick it in gear. The SE said that this will loosen up over time with use. I suppose there might be some truth in that..... The upshot is that the clutch is light. The soft suspension does provide a comfy ride over bumps, but try to get around a few corners too quickly and the soft suspension becomes way too obvious... but I must note that it's never enough to make you panicky. The high seating position aggravates body roll, I suppose. The lack of an ashtry is kinda odd (there is a ciggie lighter) but I suppose it will prevent pple like me from hoarding trash. Oh yeah, and the signal stalk is on the left, like the Euro cars. This may be a problem for some, but I think most will be able to adapt after inadvertantly seeing their wipers come on every time they turn.
Overall, I'd say its a good car on a budget against the Getz. But if you afford a more, the Suzie Swift would be a better driver's choice. You get what you pay for, i guess. Worth a look if you are looking for a small car.
Any chance to get the Myvi, I thought I saw one with sg car plate.Originally posted by wbucket:Still have Liana, IST.
1.4l, Aveo, Getz(new), Rio(new).
Myvi, there is still high hope for its arrival in Singapore. Read somewhere in some Magazine.
old sch car. hehehe. i'm driving an old sch model too. but no TC like urs lah.Originally posted by kelviz:Haha I'm Driving a Daihatsu GTti 20 years old le and still running fine after replacing important parts !!! quite reliable but bodywise I'm not sure abit weak
The design of the Myvi is based on the Sirion so i would say that the difference is one is original and one is piratedOriginally posted by LBKLK:What's the difference between Daihatsu Sirion and Perodua Myvi?
Not pirated la..It's a collaboration..hence they looks the same..Originally posted by NoobBOY:The design of the Myvi is based on the Sirion so i would say that the difference is one is original and one is pirated![]()
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Its a collaboration? I dont know about that but anyway i will jus choke up some money to buy the SMART FOUR-TWO insteadOriginally posted by alleggerita:Not pirated la..It's a collaboration..hence they looks the same..
SMART FOR-TWO is available in sg?Originally posted by NoobBOY:Its a collaboration? I dont know about that but anyway i will jus choke up some money to buy the SMART FOUR-TWO instead
Yes there is, but theres only second hand oneOriginally posted by LBKLK:SMART FOR-TWO is available in sg?
yeah, hardly see a Myvi in SG,Originally posted by LBKLK:Any chance to get the Myvi, I thought I saw one with sg car plate.