WTB Getz 1.1M or 1.6M??

[Branong]

Hi Bros, recently got into the Getz trend of cars fever.

Was wanting to get a Getz 1.1M or 1.6M. But after reading some pros

and cons of the 1.1M like no power windows, ABS and airbag. I got a little

Sceptical about it. Not because im a unsafe driver but i just prefer to have

this as a safety feature. Just in case type of mentality. However, I read that

the pickup isnt good as compare to the 1.6M. Perhaps need some of ur comments

if i should get a 1.1M or 1.6M. FC wise im a little confused. Some say 1.1M better

some say 1.6M better even when rather light footed. So i presume i will take an aggregate

value. Thanks bro.

[Vit4wd]

Bear in mind 1.6l is more expensive, drinks more, higher insurance and rd tax.

 

What are your priorities?

 

Basic transport or a powerful car?

[Branong]

true, u r right. however is it possible to fix up the car with these

ABS, powered windows etc.. My priorities are not so much on the $$$ side.

but of course in the long term although $$ draining, but safety also v impt.

thats why i feel the ABS v impt. As for the powered windows, its just for convenience sake...

[Vit4wd]

Yes, you can, but then again it defeats the purpose of getting a budget car to begin with.

[Gary84]

all i can say is tat the 1.1M Getz is seriously lacking of power...trust me i have a fren who went for test drive on the car b4...if u dun mind to pay more get the 1.6M lor...however if u just nid the car for a basic transport means u might jolly well get the 1.1...

[Branong]

Sure man... yea most prob will go test drive myself ba.. thats when can truely test the car.. thanks bros

[Gary84]

no prob...test drive the car wif full load...tats when u knw whether the car's reliable when moving up a slope....

[Trafford]

Basically its Hobsons choice

 

1.1 - no power, but cheap

1.6 - Got power, but not cheap

 

Choice is yours...

CHeers brudder!!

[Sam_wong_cm]

Go for 1.6 Verna ... Got power and 4 disk brake, with ABS and Airbag somemore ..

[Gary84]

yea u are right ...

[Branong]

whats the price diff ar?

from a 1.6M getz to 1.6M verna

[Gary84]

should be abt 48k and 52k respectively......the power to weight ratio for 1.6M Getz is reasonably good...

[Stivo]

i would go for 1.6M, reason being it might be a little expensive but it has all the safety features that you require... for example, driving a 1.1L with you in it isn't a bit issue, what happens if you load it..., secondly if you wanna make a trip to malaysia, do you wanna stress the engine of a 1.1L... I know some of the boys here will say, Kelisa also can make it to sillypore why not a 1.1L.... then i would say how much is our car as compared to theirs :)

 

just my tots!!

[Branong]

yes true, thats actually what im most concerned of.

However, im not too sure whats the diff in the insurance levels lets say i put my dads name, since im not over 25 yr old. what will be the quotation for the 1.1M and 1.6M. Got Diff other than the increased road tax?

[Branong]

also 1.6M getz also got 4 disc brake hor?

[Redeel]

All Getz will have rear drum brakes. I advice you to go for the 1.6 cos the price difference is only $2k!!! Differences, other than power, would be 3 doors instead of 5, 4 power windows, ABS, DOHC engine, Electronic adjustment for side mirrors, Driver's seat height adjustment, and of course, body colored door handles and side mirrors. Road tax differs by around $300+ a year, so not too much a difference.

 

FC for Getz 1.1 is around 15-16km/l and 1.6 is around 13-15km/l.

I own a Getz 1.6M and my FC is 14.5km/l on the average.

 

Call me if you need any queries answered.

 

eddie (90085584)

[Vit4wd]

But will insurance premium for the 3 dr Getz be very high, compared to the 5 dr version.

[Redeel]

The insurance for 3dr and 5dr is the same cos the Getz 3dr is not considered coupe nor performance car.

 

eddie (90085584)