QUOTE(Chiggah @ Sep 24 2018, 03:52 PM)
I am looking at 2nd hand Swift (not sport nor manual)
- What mechanical defects should I be looking out for apart from the standard service ?
- Is year 2012/13 onwards a good model to lookout for ? But OK to spend for the 2014/15 shape too, if the price is worthwhile. They are around RM40k right ?
- Does the non sport version give a good ride and comfortable long distance drive ? (for example KL to ipoh highway)
- I am all about fuel efficiency. Should I look for the 1.4, or 1.5 L model ?
For a used car, do these checks
All front end bushes, including subframe bushes, stabilizer link bushes.
Steering rack may make noise when going over rough roads. Find a good mechanic to diagnose it, whether is it the rack that is faulty or the brake caliper pin that needs to be replaced.
The later model Swifts are fine, but the 1.4 models (ZC71/72) is lighter and it shows. Door close sound also less solid than the earlier 1.5 models (ZC21)
Yes, good enough. Just make sure your shocks have been replaced if they're old.
If fuel efficiency is what you want, get a Myvi instead. Swift models generally have just about average fuel economy. But if still want a Swift, the 1.4 might save a bit more than the 1.5