Pick and Comments needed

[Dennisk]

Hi bros and sis,

 

my friend is considering a new ride. As i don't really know much about these rides, hope that you guys can help to contribute.

 

 

Priority:

Resale Value

Reliability

Valve for money

FC

Performance

 

 

He is considering the following.

 

1. 2008 Honda Accord 2.4 $106k

2.4 DOHC i-vtec 16 valves in-line 4 CYL

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133kW(180bhp)/6500rpm

Max Torque 222Nm/4300rpm

0-100km/h: Unknown

FC: Unknown

 

2. Lexus IS250 $128K

2.5-litre V6 Four Cam 24-value with Dual VVT-i (4GR-FSE)

 

153kW (205bhp) / 6400rpm

 

Max Torque : 252Nm/4800rpm

 

0-100km/h: 8.4 secs

 

FC: 10km/l

 

 

 

3. VW Passat Sedan 2.0 FSI Turbo $122K

 

Turbo FSI 4 - cylinder petrol engine

147kW (200bhp) / 5100rpm

Max Torque 280Nm / 1800rpm

0-100km/h: 7.8 secs

FC: 12.9km/l

[Fondue]

Don't like to looks of the last few generations og Accorf from KAH Motors

Lexus IS rear legroom too small for my liking, but V6 is sweet

Passat quality have been improving generation after generation. Good balance between power and space.

Edited December 18, 2007 by Fondue

[Typhoonz]

Passat for me...

[Watwheels]

The brand new Accord, they claim it's the biggest Accord ever. Worth a look.

 

IS250...? Nah. I don't like re-badged Toyotas with such premium price.

 

Passat is worth a look cos of the Golf GTI engine.

[Dennisk]

is it true that passat resale value is lower than IS250 and accord?

Edited December 19, 2007 by Dennisk

[Dennisk]

yup, Although the car is running on V6 but legroom is not impressive.

[Dennisk]

i went over to KAH motor to take a look. It's big BUT the styling of the car . i find it too squarish

[Alfpoon]

the backside of the accord looks really big!

[Typhoonz]

NOt too sure about that but what I know is that the feel and the drive is definitely different from the Accord... Go and have a test drive...

[Azarael]

Personally,

 

the accord is too expensive at 106K for the 2.4 model. nice car, nice interior and space but the front looks boring and the backside frumpy...still if i could replace the front grill with a sports version it would rock......

 

the lexus is cramp, but people who think it is a rebadged toyota are being prejudiced. the 2008 model has slightly better legroom. Remember lexus not longer has toyota equivalents anymore as it is a stand alone brand. Aftersales and reliabilty is top notch compared to some ..... brands IMHO. Drive it and see for yourself, but if u have a maid and more than one kid, then dont consider it. it's FC is around 10-11, i get 11 km/L

 

The passant has a great engine but it is impossible to get a 12.9 km/L FC for it if my friend's golf GTI is getting 10km/L and he doesnt drive like a madman. Mods are more possible for the TC car and build quality is great. good choice for a conti IMHO

 

tough choice to make but it is a enjoyable problem to have....

[Route88]

Is this the accord at KM ?

 

 

 

 

[Apollo]

accord not V6 ink-jine?

 

lidat no choice got the passat. FSI-turbo niap niap.

 

unless u wanna consider the subaru LGT or mitsu lancer EX 2.0

[Biohazard]

Passat looks good. Has a torquey engine. Build quality is good. Great warranty terms from AD. But then.....u'll have to get used to having electronic problems, afterall its German

[Dennisk]

yup.

[Dennisk]

only the 3.5 is running V6 not for 2.0 and 2.4

[Oink]

hi bro,

 

given your priorities and choices, go for IS250.

[Galantspeedz]

if resale is 1st priority, then all conti cars are out. period!

 

go ask other forum ba. my guess is most that chose the passat in your poll aint driving conti. i may be wrong though

Edited December 20, 2007 by Galantspeedz

[Nullifi3d]

I have to disagree with you, electronic problems can be prone to lets say a Corolla and not necessarily to a German marque. I think you are mistaken because the Italians have a colourful history of electronic problems, i know cos my dad used to own 1 Fiat and 2 Lancias. Now that's a case of "one problem leads to another problem" issues.

 

So far i've never heard any major issues with German electricals, they've probably got the best track-record in the whole of Europe.