QUOTE(jasonloh7906 @ Jun 25 2014, 08:39 PM)
not interested in inspira coz dun wanna spend time in SC. sylphy is a really good choice except for its look. jetta is on that segment but not on my budget. zoidberg is what car?
well, previously really like hatch for its look. however the hatchback is not practical for me as I need boot. Comfort is good as it is going to be family car. What i heard is the torque from the focus is good compared to others.
The car I am choosing in between have their own good and bad I am considering on:
Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8:
Pros:
-Good fc and reliability and comfort.
-Somehow the looks is ok
Cons:
-1.8 doent have all the specs that is offered in 2.0 which I want to have
-If really want a 2.0, will not choose the altis
Hyundai Elantra:
Pros:
-Really like the looks
Cons:
-Reliability of Hyundai
-Resale( dun really care)
Mitsubishi Lancer
Pros:
-2.0 Mivec is good
-18" wheels with multilink suspension is perfect
-The looks is still attractive and handsome after so many years.
Cons:
-Seems to be quite bad in fc based on owner review and online data
-The age for the model is quite old, no major update had been done till now
Honda Civic:
Pros:
-Reliability and fc and comfort lvl is high enough
-Multilink suspension
-Can look good with bodykit
Cons:
-No more honda vtec feel of power
-Very bad spec sheet when compared to other cars
Kia Cerato
Pros:
-equipped with tons of gadgets and specs
-look cool but not my style
Cons:
-reliabilty of Kia
-service center problem
-1.6 not enough omph in power if 2.0 dun feel like getting cerato.
-fc so so
Ford Focus Sedan
Pros:
-Filled with all kinds of features
-Powerful than others
-feels premium a bit
Cons:
-Heard that warranty parts need too long of waiting time
-doesnt feel cool enough
-fc not that low. only slightly ok
Nissan slyphy
Pros:
-reliability, fc, and comfort is good
-quite well equpped
-fc spec sheet looks good
Cons:
-Looks are a bit on uncle side
-doesnt feel new enough
I presume ur budget level is around 110-125k then..
For me choices for a long term and reliable car
1) Ford Focus Sedan - Powershift DSG, good engine, FC not super low like Slyphy, soft suspension, very properly spec, driver leg area abit cramp( but u small size nvm), spare parts waiting time not that long seriously, low defect rate compared to Jetta, but overall a very good car.
2) Nissan Slyphy - X-tronic CVT man!!, very good drive train, can maintain power all the time as it is seamless CVT (no fake ratio to simulate gear changes), looks fresh and huge, proven very reliable engine and gearbox, bang for buck, low maintenance car.
3) Mazda 3 2.0 CBU - SkyActiv Engine is a very very very good FC engine in real world consumption. good conti feel to the car, interior a bit drab, reliability not sure and maintenance not sure.