nivlac9 SG Hummm.... I drive a normal 2003 Civic VTi (no..."S"...keke) Stock. I feel that the car is quite responsive & econ... 100km/hr at only 2500rpm... have not pushed it passed 3000rpm yet. Comparing it to a 2Lit Galant... who's maintains... 100km/hr at also 2500rpm... true the civic is lighter... but I would expect at least some sort of performance difference... But i agree that the civic is rather light... even steering is too light for my comfort... corolla is a little to heavy (feels like no pwd steering...gd old times) Galant... juz nice not too heavy not too light.
[email protected] SG thats because it does! the ford mondeo and focus series have long been acknowledged to handle well in corners, with very good cornering dynamics.
xircon SG I've been driving my Mazda3 for a week now. I've been driving for the last 20yrs but this is my best ride so far. It handles tight corners very well without any rolling. The brakes are simply superb. Though I admit the pick-up has got nothing to be rave about but it sure feel continental and have a solid feel compared to the other japanese cars in its class presently. Well everyone is entitled to his opinion but I really wonder those that gave a bad one without even experiencing the car himself.
[email protected] SG feels like a..... ford! right? ford sort of owns mazda now, so the dynamic steering of ford cars is also present in mazda cars now. 2 thumbs up!
Goodeal SG hmm...pardon my ignorance. i am wondering if your civic vti a manual or auto? if it is a 4 forward auto, than it is no econ at such wide gear ratio. Final drive at 40km/h every 1000rpm?
nivlac9 SG Hi, Yes its an auto transmission car... I dun rev it too hard on a straight flat expressway.... it can travel at 100km/hr @ 2500rpm.... Me slow slow driver...
[email protected] SG i think VTi... even the S is a bit slow. but then, since the car so light, better to have lesser power. for civics, it is a worthwhile investment to slightly upgrade the suspension, so that cornering is more stable, as a investment in safety.
