Which OPC is good for me to choose? Help!

CrazeeMatt SG

Hi guys! I’m now considering of getting an OPC car since I hardly use it during weekdays. The problem is that I don’t know which car to choose from? My Budget is less than 40k and so I have Vios, Sunny, Matrix in mind.. Any Ideas or comments?

so_nice SG

vios is more FC friendly..dun get a matrix. if u need alittle more space, go for an sunny. if u just need a car from point a to b, power/space isn’t ur concern, try out an kelisa or picanto..or our neighbour’s wira.

nOrmalbOi SG

kia having road show offers now..

with ur budget u can even get the magentis if u desire... lol

but i guess.. a wkend transport car.. maybe the picanto would be more than gd?

so_nice SG

i missed out on kia..can look at the new kia rio too..the HB looks decent

wbucket SG

Try Siron. Lancer also good. Of course the above suggestion of Kelisa and Picanto will really save you some money. Aveo, Optra are also decent model.

Prehaps you can list down some things you are looking for in a car. Example, hatchback or sedan, power vs fuel saving, spacious cabin and boot for family outings, comfort or stylish or sporty or luxury.

New Rio, I like the sedan one better. Looks nice with their sport upgrade.

nightsky87 SG

The new kia Rio is nice.. that time they having it at Suntec there.. quite some time ago, they showcase the new Rio.

Well since you are using it for weekend transport.. I agree with so_nice about the Vios. It's an all rounded good car.. FC, reasonable space, etcs. Of course, Vios also good for non-OPC cars la. hahaha

LCL SG

The Kia Picanto OPC is disgutingly CHEAP. A friend who owns one told me road tax is only 50 bucks a year? Damn it!

CrazeeMatt SG

All off the OPC's road tax is damn cheap leh. Shocked

CrazeeMatt SG

I went to Borneo Motors to check out the 2006 v. of Vios.. Ok lah.. Just little bit of adjustment to its exterior.. But the earliest shipment will only be in Jan unlike Sunny, expected in Dec. I've kicked Matrix out of my list.. Haha.. Thanx guys!!
Anyone out there to provide me with both of these cars' FC?

1) Sunny EX 1.6 A/T
2) Vios 1.5 A/T

CrazeeMatt SG

Hmm.. I'm looking for a car with some of the following feat. :
Priority (1-5)

1) Spacious
2) Good Value
3) Power
4) Nice Appearance
5) Fuel Consumption

AE86tofu SG

Picanto la…..Saw a picanto with OPC plates and its road tax was abt $50 a year if i am correct

nightsky87 SG

Vios la. Vios is 1, 2, 4 and 5. Vios is not very spacious, but it it reasonable enough, more than what you can get for a 1.5. Good value, definately, pls. Nice appearance, this one is darned subjective, but just walk to any main road and stop one of the thousands of Vios-es going by and ask their driver if they think Vios is nice. As for FC, Vios winds hands down.

wbucket SG

sunny vs vios

1) Spacious - sunny
2) Good Value - vios
3) Power - vios
4) Nice Appearance - vios
5) Fuel Consumption - vios

so_nice SG

1) Spacious - sunny
2) Good Value - vios(in the long run due to the more FC friendly engine)
3) Power - vios(more responsive engine wif a kerb weight of 940 kg)
4) Nice Appearance - vios(more after market parts to "dress" up)
5) Fuel Consumption - vios(as mentioned on point 2)

alf6901 SG

Japan car usually has lighter body, this give better FC and lesser safety as compare to Korea made.

IMHO, since you are getting OPC, go for the one you like and leave the FC as the last condition.

FireIce SG

picanto not spacious leh

mitsubishi roadshow @ suntec, outside carrefour

CrazeeMatt SG

Ya lorh.. I'm not very concern about FC as i hardly drive it..

fondue SG

forget about FC, but if you intend to drive up north, then stability comes in ! I think sunny wins in this department, and who cares about FC when you are up north Laughing

nightsky87 SG

Yah lor yah lor.. the govt subsidise your petrol man.. Hahaha..

But ok, other than FC, look at the rest of the opinions.. It's quite obvious Vios wins hands down..

alf6901 SG

have u ever consider getting a getz?
i've tested getz 1.6M and vios 1.5M and i got myself a getz 1.6M
Shocked

reasons,

1) more powerful
2) you be surprise that getz is quite spacious....except the boot lah cos it is a hatch back.
3) cheaper. forget about the resale value since the new car so cheap.
4) imho getz is much "chio" and fun to drive with.

as for fc, not really that bad. i get about 13km/l after 1k servicing.
think will getting better after chancing to sythetic oil.
btw i got a heavy right foot! Mr. Green