Hep wit car choice...
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ola forum dudes...
presently me driving 93 civic esi 1.6 manual...am thinking of changing to a new car...also 1.6 and strictly manual...i h8 autos.
have narrowed down to 3 choices...
Hyundai Getz 1.6 manual 3 door...they say it goes from 0-100 in 16secs??? wtf!!
Nissan Sunny 1.6 manual...looks like an old mans's car, but i don't mind...
Subaru Impreza TS 1.6 manual...heard that this car is heavy and fuel consumptn in high...
also one more that i havent even checked out and might consider...
Honda Jazz/Fit 1.5 VTEC manual...i don't know how `manual' is the manual...if it's one of those tiptronic deals with the +/- things...then probably not.
any advice u guys can give my regarding my top 3 choices will be appreciated...the more technical the better....
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hmmm the jazz sounds cool
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wat about vios and city?
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need any info (price, viewing of cars..etc) on the cars u looking for . u can contact me. maybe i can be of some help to you.
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how abt Mazda3? not bad also...
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Honda VTI?
well also have to depends on your needs and likes,
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Hey dude ... i think that if you are looking for a manual car and currently driving a civic ... my advise will be:Originally posted by OneDoubleManTayar:ola forum dudes...
presently me driving 93 civic esi 1.6 manual...am thinking of changing to a new car...also 1.6 and strictly manual...i h8 autos.
have narrowed down to 3 choices...
Hyundai Getz 1.6 manual 3 door...they say it goes from 0-100 in 16secs??? wtf!!
Nissan Sunny 1.6 manual...looks like an old mans's car, but i don't mind...
Subaru Impreza TS 1.6 manual...heard that this car is heavy and fuel consumptn in high...
also one more that i havent even checked out and might consider...
Honda Jazz/Fit 1.5 VTEC manual...i don't know how `manual' is the manual...if it's one of those tiptronic deals with the +/- things...then probably not.
any advice u guys can give my regarding my top 3 choices will be appreciated...the more technical the better....
adios...
1.Good choice for the Subaru 1.6TS cause its a 4 wheeler and gives good handling and smooth accel, whats more it looks sporty
2.if you are those type who like tiong chiaz then the Sunny with abit of cosmatic will be nice too ... good accel when you need it and it suits more of the everyday drive. i am talking about the1.6 one of course. whats more its cheap now, the last i heard was 72k (all inclusive)
3.If you dun mind second hand you can consider Toyota Corolla G9 (before the Altis) that is a very reliable car too .. but the set back its the driver post is at a too commanding height but it can hold a wheel spin for 12 seconds! (i threw the clutch too fast on my dads car ... so its proven) so if you want something lasting and a nice interior you can consider corolla.
4.Try the Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 ... heard now that the japanese side is loosing money on its production of cars so my cousin just accuired one from C&C at 68,500 for the manual one ... it looks sporty and comes with full leather sits ...
Well i have express my views on the more "common" 1.6 sedans but if you need more info i would suggest you go get brochure from those show rooms *just my 2 cents worth* -
Thanks johncooper...appreciate ur 2 cents...
actually i'm already leaning towards the subaru...just waiting for someone to say something bad about the car.
i did consider mitsubishi but didn't quite like the look of the new lancer especially the logo at the front. looks like i could make it into a belt buckle or something...and also a friend of mine told me recently that some bigshot at mitsubishi mentioned that they had a lot of problems with their cars but continued to sell them and not do a recall...i think it's bad...anyways...thnks -
oh dear...my mum just bought a colt...
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Hey man glad that you reply ... but are you getting the first hand one or the second hand ones?Originally posted by OneDoubleManTayar:Thanks johncooper...appreciate ur 2 cents...
actually i'm already leaning towards the subaru...just waiting for someone to say something bad about the car.
i did consider mitsubishi but didn't quite like the look of the new lancer especially the logo at the front. looks like i could make it into a belt buckle or something...and also a friend of mine told me recently that some bigshot at mitsubishi mentioned that they had a lot of problems with their cars but continued to sell them and not do a recall...i think it's bad...anyways...thnks
I heard that the Subaru is under power but really have no review about that from any mag ... it is 98bhp only ... thats what i heard lah .... -
Yupz the stats states that it has only 98 bhp... The Impreza is really underpowered, poor pick-up unless u floor the pedal, heavy FC, but the main plus point is that it handles realy wellOriginally posted by johncooper:I heard that the Subaru is under power but really have no review about that from any mag ... it is 98bhp only ... thats what i heard lah .... -
Manual Mazda3 is not available in S'poreOriginally posted by rumie:how abt Mazda3? not bad also... -
Originally posted by OneDoubleManTayar:
Nah, The Getz can do a 0-100 in 9.6s due to is small and light body (according to the specs)
[Hyundai Getz 1.6 manual 3 door...they say it goes from 0-100 in 16secs??? wtf!!
Honda Jazz/Fit 1.5 VTEC manual...i don't know how `manual' is the manual...if it's one of those tiptronic deals with the +/- things...then probably not.
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Jazz only comes in 1.4 i-dsi.... Only the PI Fit has is available in 1.3 or 1.5 Vtec... As for your concern, the manual is truely manual -
Well, if i am not wrong, the impreza is running on a boxer engine. thats why the FC is damn high, not too sure of the power though, looks ok to me, but for all boxer engines, it the same, a rich mans game, will be alright if nothing happens to the engine, but if there is a problem, then well, might be exhausting on your pocket, because it is very Xpensive to maintain it.Originally posted by OneDoubleManTayar:Thanks johncooper...appreciate ur 2 cents...
actually i'm already leaning towards the subaru...just waiting for someone to say something bad about the car.
i did consider mitsubishi but didn't quite like the look of the new lancer especially the logo at the front. looks like i could make it into a belt buckle or something...and also a friend of mine told me recently that some bigshot at mitsubishi mentioned that they had a lot of problems with their cars but continued to sell them and not do a recall...i think it's bad...anyways...thnks
I would suggest you get the corolla as wll, get the PI one at 72K -
what the above thread say is true ... is high maintanece dispite the superb handling ... so there are some plus point and some minus point ... no car is built perfect ... if there is one there will not be any more car in the production line anymore
But if you need something that is practical i think the Corolla G9 is the better choice cause now almost all the domestic brand cars are now from either Thai , indon or phillipines.
Another alternative is to go to burneo motors and place a $3000 deposit for the now Toyota Vios Turbo heard is quite good and performs well too ... but ... limited to 150 piece to SG market .... my friend just down $6k for one, dunno whether is burneo or PI but he say there is only 40+ units left ... (the facts you have to check it out but what i am quoting here is from a friend) -
I think if you want the Subaru... don't get the TS since it's underpowered.... it might be better in the long run to get a WRX instead... don't need the STi... but a WRX might be just right...
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Thanks u guys for the great response....certainly i am now twice as cloudy as i was before...but nm....
that settles it...the order of priority in which car i will go a test drive for will be...
Hyundai Getz 1.6 manual 2 door...because its the cheapest...also can anyone advise me regarding getting a 2 door car as a family car esp if there's a baby on the way...
Honda Fit 1.5 manual...i knoe what to expect from a Honda
Nissan Sunny 1.6 manual
Subaru 1.6TS...just to see what's the deal with this 4wd thighy...i did ask a subaru salesman about the pick-up, if it's the same as my old 93 civic esi...and he said that my civic would be faster...that's not good at all...
...I think if you want the Subaru... don't get the TS since it's underpowered.... it might be better in the long run to get a WRX instead... don't need the STi... but a WRX might be just right...
a WRX will be right in a lot of places except for my wallet... -
that's right.... make ur choice... coz you pay the $$$ and u enjoy the ride....
hope u make a choice soon!!! Cheez!!! -
If all these is true... Might as well get the Focus! Continental car, better bhp than TS, similar pricing, better handling, more safe, longer warranty!Originally posted by w2k_83:Yupz the stats states that it has only 98 bhp... The Impreza is really underpowered, poor pick-up unless u floor the pedal, heavy FC, but the main plus point is that it handles realy well
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Hey dude ...scrap the idea of the 2 door car, you are going to expect your child to arrive soon rite?
there if you are going to have a baby then your wife got to 'climb' behind to get to the back sit and it is abit packed esp after shopping. Trust me you need the space and thats why i sold my CooperS mention on the earlier thread ...i would suggest a Corolla or a Sunny for a family man ... a decent Sedan. if you want to go for value then go for Kia rio or the pincato if not get a second hand car ...
When buying a car you have to think of how many people is going to sit and how much space you can spare for a pram some big bag with water pampers and milk ...
take for example my cousin, he bought a Skyline coupe R34 ... then his wife was expecting at that time ... he happily zoom here and there with his car ... then his baby came and all hell arise .. he found that the car is too small for his small family and then there is a constrain of putting the push pram into the boot and he cannot take my Aunty and Uncle out when they want to go shopping ... in the end he had to change to a Sedan ...so please think harder i am sure you can work out a way for a better and more comfortable ride for your little family.
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well john u came through for me again...thanks manOriginally posted by johncooper:Hey dude ...scrap the idea of the 2 door car, you are going to expect your child to arrive soon rite?
there if you are going to have a baby then your wife got to 'climb' behind to get to the back sit and it is abit packed esp after shopping. Trust me you need the space and thats why i sold my CooperS mention on the earlier thread ...i would suggest a Corolla or a Sunny for a family man ... a decent Sedan. if you want to go for value then go for Kia rio or the pincato if not get a second hand car ...
When buying a car you have to think of how many people is going to sit and how much space you can spare for a pram some big bag with water pampers and milk ...
Just my 2 cents worth again 
ok, 2 door car idea scrapped...
now i'm left wit Sunny, Fit and Impreza...
someone in the forum suggested i consider getting a continental car. i have nothing against continentals but after the warranty period, it's not that easy getting it repaired at any workshop nor is it cheap rite?? a fren of mine told me that an alternator can cost u $2000...now that's some alternator if u ask me...
Corolla's...i don't know...they don't have 1.6 manuals do they
Also i try to steer away from getting 2nd hands, but not totally ruled out. for once i wanna experience that new car smell
rios and picantoes... Gee...i don't know...it's not really a trusted/proven brand...no offence to kia owners out there...
i also may have been mistaken when i said there's a honda fit 1.5 vtec manual. i searched the net and can only find a honda fit 1.5 vtec 7-speed multi-matic crap. guessed i'm left wit the Jazz 1.4 5MT to check out...sigh
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Don't worry i'm pretty sure the 1.5 Vtec manual is available (saw in a newspaper ad) cos i was actually considering that when I was getting my car last year... Anyway juz a reminder that the Jazz 1.4 is more of a 1.3 than 1.4 cos its capacity is actually in the lower ends of 1300+ccOriginally posted by OneDoubleManTayar:i also may have been mistaken when i said there's a honda fit 1.5 vtec manual. i searched the net and can only find a honda fit 1.5 vtec 7-speed multi-matic crap. guessed i'm left wit the Jazz 1.4 5MT to check out...sigh -
Yes the Honda 1.5 Vtec is still available, cos i just got mine 1 week ago. Now they are still coming from Japan, but in time to come will be from Thailand make.Originally posted by w2k_83:Don't worry i'm pretty sure the 1.5 Vtec manual is available (saw in a newspaper ad) cos i was actually considering that when I was getting my car last year... Anyway juz a reminder that the Jazz 1.4 is more of a 1.3 than 1.4 cos its capacity is actually in the lower ends of 1300+cc
Car still running in, yet to really try the manual, but heard from my friend who is driving the same car, in the manual mode, it will auto change gear if you over drag.
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Yeah... I was the one who suggested going continental... =)
Go test drive the Focus! You'll be surprised how good the handling is... I see people trading in their G9 Corollas for that! The safety, handling and comfort definitely outweighs the costs involved in the car!!!
The current Altis does not come with manual mode. Actually, if you're still on the idea of getting a 4-dr Jap brand, besides Jazz there's still Vios and City to consider! Just that i hate the Vios' dials in the middle... City comes with both i-DSi and VTEC too! If really wanna save money, go for a 1.3M Ignis or even a Wira...
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wat do u mean `yet to really try the manual'?? `auto change gear if u over drag'??...i don't like the sound of this...u mean it's not the `clutch in...engage 1st gear...clutch out...biting point...give it some gas...move off...' type of manual??Originally posted by Patty:Yes the Honda 1.5 Vtec is still available, cos i just got mine 1 week ago. Now they are still coming from Japan, but in time to come will be from Thailand make.
Car still running in, yet to really try the manual, but heard from my friend who is driving the same car, in the manual mode, it will auto change gear if you over drag.
Overall its still a good car.