Ignis Sport vs YRV Turbo vs Colt Turbo

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Yo brothers!

kinda in a fix over what performance car i shld get wif a tight budget.
narrowed it down to these 3 cars, though Im more interested in the ignis sport coz its manual the other 2 is not. Your comments on the ignis and the other 2? any owners driving them? I went to test drive the ignis sport yesterday, pick up and road holding is good, stable at high speeds.

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DoggieHowser SG

The Ignis is marketed as the Swift in Japan.

It is being replaced by the new Swift.

There should be a new Sports version of the new Swift with a similar engine as the current Ignis/Swift Sports

Not sure if this will factor into yr buying decision.

Personally, I think the Recaros of the Ignis Sport look pretty dated. What's with the netting!!?

YRV Turbo looks IMHO too much like a mini van. And I really don't like Auto trannies.

Heard Colt Turbo here will be a 5 door auto version. Blech. If they can get around to bringing in the 3 door manual, it might be worth considering.

Personally, of the 3, I find the exterior of the Ignis the nicest of the lot. I am not terribly convinced that the new Swift looks better than the current Ignis/Swift, but the insides of the new Swift seems to look a lot better.

If I were u, and could afford to wait a while, I'd wait for the new Ignis Sport (whenever that gets launched)... hope they fix the Recaros Smile

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im not really concerned abt the interiors, probably get to change every single thing inside and out of the car. juz need a performance car so i can review and test certain products when they come my way, btw im a automotive journalist intern hehehe! forced to buy a fast car Very Happy

btw anyone knows the pricing plan of the ignis?
sales rep told me its 4790 downpayment and 637 monthly
are there hidden costs? i heard rumours of payin the first month installment and insurance which will raise the price to 7K is that true? i tot downpayment covers all these?

manualisbetter SG

Normal the insurance is excluded from the price which the sales told you.

Beside the downpayment (money you deposited for the purchase), if you are driving it out of Champion, it will mean the loan period is activated.. Of course, you need to make the first downpayment for the bank, right?

So to get the your car out and drive on road, you need roughly 4790 + 637 + Insurance (whatever you have asked to pay by insurance coy).

Working as a journalist intern, i thought you should know one popular road rally driver in SG driving both a E8 and SIS?

Joe_Legal SG

Don't mind me asking Very Happy
Can PM me how i can drop him a message?
Will love to find out where he does his car.
Wanna find alternative to Champion motors to do servcing and stuff..
Thanks in advance Mr. Green

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nope journalism wasnt my line of work before, i was in public relations headhunted by the magz, im new to the SG racing scene as well...probably gonna learn along the way hahaha of coz i wouldnt mind if u could intro me to them so i can establish some connections hehe Twisted Evil

TwinTurbo_Supra SG

I LURRRVV THE COLT PLUS TURBO!!! Mr. Green

bismarck SG

u're better off with the ignis.
the colt's trans sucks

light81 SG

Very Happy , THe ignis SPort Rox. have it for a week Plus and I think its a blast to own one of this.. Still getting the perenial nagging from Mum over my choice of ride.. hahaha Evil or Very Mad .NVH(noise Vibration and HArshness) is kinda poor. Refinement is not your kind of priority when yer in this car. Exhaust emits a burble and constant hum at highway speeds. Dated Plastic feel for dashboard and interior. overlook all this short comings, and what you get is a car that feels really zippy and quick on its toes.(110Bhp) Decently good Fuel economy too! Albeit the most 'anti social' of the lot.

On a more pratical note. the Colt Turbo would be excellent given its station wagon like configuration in the rear. The only down side would be the messy CVT transmission as well as the TURBO.( puts a big $$ dent on insurance premium). Excellent family transporter. with an evil alter ego (150BHP)

my car insurance premium is based on a normal 1.5L saloon car with 20%NCD. Note: it Aint a Performance car. so Dont let the Insurers Make u Pay that kind of Premium.

Daihatsu YRV turbo.. ahh the other punchy pocket rocket. though some would be critical of its outward appearence. Powered by a 1.3VVTI Engine( toyota owns the co.) n its Got a turbo to boot.(130BHP). the Speedometer and tachometer does a fancy startup sequence. Plus its a 5 door car. Easier to convince your S.O to the purchase. Only jig is the auto transmission as theres no manual. But it gives u stuff like a moon roof. and a front bonnet scoop for the intercooler. Note, the car signal stalk follows the European std.(i.e. left side) so when u depress the signal indicator.. be sure to take note, lest you get 2 wipers smiling at you on your windscreen.

Cheers!!

All in all the Colt turbo commands the highest price out of the 3. (mitusbishi quality and pricing.)

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may i know how much are u payin for ur insurance? im considering puttin it under my dad's name so that it would cost around a 1K plus

btw how old are u? the SE said that 24yr old insurance = 2K+

light81 SG

Its Under My Mum;s Name. I;m 23. Insurance Is abt 25++ ..really Steep. With Mum;s name., its 12++ thereof with 20%NCD. Try looking around for insurance. My mum did it coz she sells insurance, so her 1st year premium, she will get back as part of her commission.

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fabientan SG

today went to test drive the ignis sport with my dad. the car performance is marvellous the handling and the pick up is damn good for a car at that price. at 3000 rpm or more the engine is giving a very comfortable and sporty sound. the exhaust is good also. hope that i can strike toto or bigsweep and get this car real soon.