Need opinion on economic car

Ricky Ricardo SG

I am looking to buy a new car and since i'm quite a new driver i would like some opinions from the forumites here regarding the following models.

Following are my criterias

-Budget is between $40k to $60 (Value for money is the best as am on limited budget)

-Good Mileage

-Good 2nd Hand Value (Never know when you wanna upgrade)

-Decent pickup speed probably about 10 to 13 secs (/100km)

-Easy to obtain spare parts

I would like to get some opinions from the forumites on the following cars.

1)Suzuki SX4 (Hatchback)

2)Mitsubishi Lance Ex 1.5 Sports (A)

3)Kia Cerato Variant 2 (I understand there is a sports version but can't find the specs so let's take the 1.6 Premium with Skyroof)

BrUtUs SG

y not get a toyota vios?

nOrmalbOi SG

AFAIK, all the above you shortlisted do not meet your (hold value to upgrade) requirement. They also do not have a reputation of good FC. But FC is highly dependent on how u drive and ur driving profile so its hard to guage now. If you really do want a car that holds its value in the budget segment, toyotas and hondas are the way to go. Personally, I would ask you to have a looksee at the Mazda 2. Pretty good value to me.

But if i die die have to choose one from the list, the SX4 has my vote.

Ricky Ricardo SG

Thanks for the replies.

Yeah will definitely look into the Toyota Vios as well. Not too keen on the Mazda 2 as i'm quite big sized and it's kinda small for me when i tried my friend's.

For Hondas is the new FIT a good choice for my specifications?

jgho83 SG

If u think Mazda 2( the new version) is too small for u, then u can forget about the new Honda Fit. Its more or less the same space. But surprising, my big sized friend commented that he like the spacious seat provided by Mazda 2.

BadzMaro SG

Honda Civic 1.8

Applar SG

When in doubt,go for Toyota Vios,as Toyota is always good in FC as well as has second hand value when u wanna upgrade.

n0x SG

toyota vios...

look into the honda jazz as well...

these 2 fit ur requirements the best...

korean cars do not really have veh good mileage....

nullifi3d SG

toyota vios...

look into the honda jazz as well...

these 2 fit ur requirements the best...

korean cars do not really have veh good mileage....

not entirely true; the 2.4 Sonata does better mileage than a 2.0 camry.

Ok out of the budget i know.

n0x SG

not entirely true; the 2.4 Sonata does better mileage than a 2.0 camry.

Ok out of the budget i know.

haha...

i mean for the cars within TS's budget...

for eg. general consensus for the avante is tt it has poor fc....

for higher end cars.. i am not too sure..

mh2 SG

make sure your mileage is 0 when you receive your car. else you know they use your car to run errant before handling over.

Itedino SG

If you kinda prepare to buy a car. You should have mentally prepared that your resources will be exhausted on car anytime. It is Akin taking care of a BABY.

Nick and amanda has a baby. Amanda baby - :~~ ee kei. This is Nick next baby: boom boom boom. Every Mercedes Benz owner like mercedes benz service.

I prefer u buy a mercedes. So quiet inside when u switch on the radio. Really fantatic.

Another commercial very funny one: The wife of the mecerdes Benz owner: WHY DO YOU KEEP your car Picture in the wallet? Every Mercedes Benz owner like mercedes benz service.

mh2 SG

1)Suzuki SX4 (Hatchback)

SUV dun give good mileage

2)Mitsubishi Lance Ex 1.5 Sports (A)

underpowered

3)Kia Cerato Variant 2 (I understand there is a sports version but can't find the specs so let's take the 1.6 Premium with Skyroof)

i will choose 2008 honda fit with cvt

soleachip SG

SX4 has my vote.

It's a fairly new model, the handling is smooth, decent capacity and reasonably stylish.

Lancer is just too darn common on sg roads.

alleggerita SG

make sure your mileage is 0 when you receive your car. else you know they use your car to run errant before handling over.

The mileage will NEVER be zero, even for a freaking new car out of the factory.

mh2 SG

The mileage will NEVER be zero, even for a freaking new car out of the factory.

at least below 1000m can or not.

alleggerita SG

at least below 1000m can or not.

Nope. Minimum 70-100km at least.

Added: This estimation is for most Japan/Korean cars, continental cars maybe lesser. If you know anything at all, you'll know why. I'm too lazy to tell you anymore.

jeramy SG

If you kinda prepare to buy a car. You should have mentally prepared that your resources will be exhausted on car anytime. It is Akin taking care of a BABY.

Nick and amanda has a baby. Amanda baby - :~~ ee kei. This is Nick next baby: boom boom boom. Every Mercedes Benz owner like mercedes benz service.

I prefer u buy a mercedes. So quiet inside when u switch on the radio. Really fantatic.

Another commercial very funny one: The wife of the mecerdes Benz owner: WHY DO YOU KEEP your car Picture in the wallet? Every Mercedes Benz owner like mercedes benz service.

damn.. just what the fark are u talking about ???

alleggerita SG

New option if you want an economical car. The Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion. With less drag coefficient, tyres with lesser rolling resistance, etc. Expect FC in the region of 20-26km/l. Official figures from VW is 26km/l, rather impossible to achieve IMHO. But still going to be very economical.

Diesel cars carry less tax now, $1.25 per CC. So you can actually start to consider diesel-powered cars now.

Added: The VW Polo BlueMotion has a 1.4-litre 3-cylinder turbodiesel engine with 80bhp and 195Nm. So tax is roughly @ $1777.50.

Poparazzzi SG

im a ccb