Jaren 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 yes... or hw abt kia cerato...am thinking of getting a opc but been very new to cars...i didnt noe which is worth getting..cerato fuel comsumption alot... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
compassvale 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 between mitsubishi lancer n suzuki mazda which is better??Lancer GLX cheap for the space it offers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaCe 3 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 yes... or hw abt kia cerato...am thinking of getting a opc but been very new to cars...i didnt noe which is worth getting..stick to jap cars - dont waste your money on kor/china/malaysian makes.they maybe cheap but high repair cost, low resale value and some are like suicide machines.1) honda2) toyota3) mazda4) suzuki5) daihatsu6) mitsubishi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rojakqueeny 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 (edited) stick to jap cars - dont waste your money on kor/china/malaysian makes.they maybe cheap but high repair cost, low resale value and some are like suicide machines.1) honda2) toyota3) mazda4) suzuki5) daihatsu6) mitsubishiThanks to Mace, Jaren and compassv reply =)im looking more into honda, mitsubishi but mazda seems worth considering too.understd mitsubishi lancer is in the mkt for 7, 8 yrs oredi rite??thgt toyota car are now made in thai or am i wrong?any PI shops to recommend?kinda confuse, sorri for lots of qns.. Edited February 24, 2008 by rojakqueeny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
compassvale 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Thanks to Mace, Jaren and compassv reply =)im looking more into honda, mitsubishi but mazda seems worth considering too.understd mitsubishi lancer is in the mkt for 7, 8 yrs oredi rite??thgt toyota car are now made in thai or am i wrong?any PI shops to recommend?or shld i get a second car?kinda confuse, sorri for lots of qns.. It is best to start off with the budget.From there, then u can work out what u can or cannot buy with that budget.Easier that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rojakqueeny 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 It is best to start off with the budget.From there, then u can work out what u can or cannot buy with that budget.Easier that way.looking at abt 45 to 50k...best under 50k..if get abt 55k...will seem to be like paying a normal car even with the 17k off, rite?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
compassvale 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 looking at abt 45 to 50k...best under 50k..if get abt 55k...will seem to be like paying a normal car even with the 17k off, rite??Here's a range under 50KHonda: no models - Fit 1.3G (about 54Kupwards)Toyota: no models - Vios (about 52K upwards)Mazda: no models - Mazda 2 (about 52K upwards)Mitsubishi: Lancer GLX (about 46K upwards)Nissan : no models - March (about 51K upwards)Chevrolet (Daewoo) - Aveo (48K upwards) - Spark (42K upwards)Hyundai - Getz (43K upwards) - Verna (48K upwards)Kia - Picanto (41K upwards) - Cerato (47K upwards) - Rio (45K upwards)Chery - QQ (33K upwards) - A168 (38K upwards) - A5 (45K upwards)that's about the range your budget allows at this range. Prices not conclusive, me not car salesman.just picked the prices off some sites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaCe 3 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 looking at abt 45 to 50k...best under 50k..if get abt 55k...will seem to be like paying a normal car even with the 17k off, rite??then - all these around 50k.1) honda fit2) suzuki swift3) suzuki sx4) mazda 2 n 35) toyota vioslancer ex you need to get a 2.0 cos 1.5 underpowered.http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/index.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
compassvale 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Think from the range,seems like the japanese cars generally price their rides slightly above 50K.with the exception of the GLX which is why i feel it is a good buy.The koreans/chinese price below the 50K mental barrier.If they price their rides above 50K, people might sway to look at the Japanese counterparts instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rojakqueeny 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 (edited) wow u guys are great, appreciate all ur advice...i think at this moment i might be thinking of getting mitsubishi lancer sports...spoke to the sales man and apart from giving me solar film and a 200 voucher, he says cant think of any to give...the key sys, reverse sensor, leather all are included...any other freebies that i can ask forfor insurance, as a opc, shld i get an insurance that includes new for old when in the event i claim for total loss during the first year?can anyone help me on this...tks Edited February 24, 2008 by rojakqueeny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
compassvale 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 wah liew, crash until like that only "abrasions and shoulder injuries"In a dramatic 'freak' accident, this car flipped over the railing and up the hillside before skidding to a stop, says STOMPer Nicholas Fanyeong.He was driving past Yishun Ave 1 when he saw this scene at about 1.45pm. This is opposite Seletar Reservoir.Nicholas told STOMP today (Feb 24):"I came across this freak accident along Yishun Avenue 1 near the seletar dam at about 1.45pm."There were two ambulances, one police car, and one Rhino at the scene. The Rhino is usually used in a fire, but must have been there to extract the bodies out."The car looked quite badly crushed. I came across this while driving on my way home."The Police provided details of this accident, to STOMP today:"We received a call today at about 1pm, about an accident involving a car tmg]hat had ran onto the pavement along Yishun Avenue 1 toward Seletar Club Road."Four men in their early 20s were conveyed conscious to Changi General Hospital with abrasions and shoulder injuries. Investigations are on-going." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
compassvale 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 look at the number plate,死一死tomorrow must go buy ah....seriously, think the driver really went out with his friends to show off his ride above the limit.1) SJA plate, his tyres may not have reach optimal grip levels yet with the mileage gained2) RWD vehicles tend to oversteer and against a normal driver's natural reaction to regain control of the vehicle. for FWD vehicles, understeer happens and if you go out of line, ease up on the throttle (natural instinct), you can come back to the proper line easily. RWD are not so easy to react to if you are not used to/prepared for the oversteer suddenly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 wah your eyes very sharp lehcan see the model and the plate from the pixi can only see the metal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaCe 3 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 it's a rx8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
compassvale 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 (edited) see the damage to the car think the crumple zones did their part.What happened probably was, they were pressing hard around the right bend (their direction),pushed too hard, the car oversteered to the right, hit the center kerb. Lost control, over-correct/lose control, and the car headed towards the left now, mount up the kerb....hit the slope even (see the broken wheel !! )....probably even rolled on the roof one side andthen finally landed back on the wheels.what an expensive rollercoaster ride !!I have one impt question though,are they sure no one died it's a rx8yup,nowadays either cars come really cheap or parents buying expensive toys for their children.i know of a few NS guys driving RX8s,wah liew...me uncle@30 then can drive...last time NS we take bus to camp, they drive nice cars Edited February 24, 2008 by compassvale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
