Victor68 Turbocharged February 6, 2009 Share February 6, 2009 I read this car is now selling at $50K. many write up say it lack power and poor FC. I heard the facelift 2009 version also coming. Can the experts here share their views so that buyers can consider the pros and cons. Please be realistic. don't make comparison with cars that are $60K and above. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felipe 3rd Gear February 6, 2009 Share February 6, 2009 well the car shares the platform with the s40 which is a 2.4L car. it deserves at least a 2L engine if not, it will struggle & thirst Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xefera 6th Gear February 6, 2009 Share February 6, 2009 that's true, considering that the car also weights in at 1.3 ton. but luckily the car comes with a manual override that satisfies the thirst for high revs from time to time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junjie 1st Gear February 6, 2009 Share February 6, 2009 That's why I am seriously considering to get the i30 or M3 since both about the same price range for ride at around 50K. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_I_Am 2nd Gear February 6, 2009 Share February 6, 2009 Think there's some terms and conditions. Must loan certain amount and loan tenure with certain interest rates or compulsory in house finance and insurance. Otherwise got to pay more. Also 50K is the basic model. Luxury cost more. I read this car is now selling at $50K. many write up say it lack power and poor FC. I heard the facelift 2009 version also coming. Can the experts here share their views so that buyers can consider the pros and cons. Please be realistic. don't make comparison with cars that are $60K and above. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vwguy77 3rd Gear February 6, 2009 Share February 6, 2009 I read this car is now selling at $50K. many write up say it lack power and poor FC. I heard the facelift 2009 version also coming. Can the experts here share their views so that buyers can consider the pros and cons. Please be realistic. don't make comparison with cars that are $60K and above. Have you test driven the car? If so, what is your first impression of it? Like it, hate it or....?? If you have not test driven it, go ahead and try it out. It is only then that you will know... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caravan 5th Gear February 6, 2009 Share February 6, 2009 It's heavy and underpowered. Noisy too. And fc is average or below average. However it does look good even now and the interior dash is very beautiful. Handling is good, and it will be good if you can get the 2.0litre version. I think it comes with 1 airbag for the cheapest version when I was looking for a car last time. But it's an outgoing model and the new model will be coming in soon. 50+k, I think best overall car will be Kia forte 2.0litre. It comes almost fully equipped, 6 airbags, ESC, sunroof, etc. Check it out in the forte thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic February 6, 2009 Share February 6, 2009 I think it's bcoz they are clearing stock for the new mazda 3, which by the way looks very nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh Neutral Newbie February 6, 2009 Share February 6, 2009 I switched from the previous Altis to Mazda 3 so I can only compare between the 2. I must say I had not regretted it at all except when I go to the petrol station. It really is thirsty. I average about 10.5km/litre though I have a pretty heavy right foot. The altis gave me about 12.5km/litre. Other than that, in terms of wind noise or road noise there isn't much difference between the 2. When accelerating, if you step lightly, the Mazda 3 won't feel like moving but Altis moves off readily. But if you floor it for both, the Mazda 3 wins as I can rev it all the way to redline even in auto mode which I am never able to do for the Altis. Thereafter Mazda wins hands down really, from exterior looks, "sturdyness" of the metal, to interior cushion and dashboard finishing. The boot comes with those "non-springy" thing (not sure what's it's called) so it feels a class above the normal 1.6 category really. The handling as mentioned before is no contest either. At 110km/h for the Altis, I would feel unsafe but for the Mazda 3 I can go comfortably at 120km/h and perhaps even beyond (not tried it yet!) At 50K, it really is a steal especially if your mileage is not gonna be high. But I feel it's worth it to pay 2K more to get the passenger air bags. Comes with a nicer leather wrapped steering wheel, nicer looking gear knob and air con controls too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ev0lutionz Clutched February 6, 2009 Share February 6, 2009 It's heavy and underpowered. Noisy too. And fc is average or below average. However it does look good even now and the interior dash is very beautiful. Handling is good, and it will be good if you can get the 2.0litre version. I think it comes with 1 airbag for the cheapest version when I was looking for a car last time. But it's an outgoing model and the new model will be coming in soon. 50+k, I think best overall car will be Kia forte 2.0litre. It comes almost fully equipped, 6 airbags, ESC, sunroof, etc. Check it out in the forte thread. You are right! Low end pickup sucks. But i think in the higher rpm ranges, it performs quite decently. Its stable because of its weight as well. Got like 9-10km/l for mazda 3 SP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged February 6, 2009 Share February 6, 2009 i have m3sp... it is indeed thirsty (i'm on 16inch) pickup is pathetic. 100km/hr cruising is noisy and hits 3krpm. but looks nice. car is affordable for the price. conti feel. nice interior. makes me feel relaxed when i'm inside the car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz 2nd Gear February 6, 2009 Share February 6, 2009 Handling is 1 of the best in it class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ev0lutionz Clutched February 6, 2009 Share February 6, 2009 i have m3sp... it is indeed thirsty (i'm on 16inch) pickup is pathetic. 100km/hr cruising is noisy and hits 3krpm. but looks nice. car is affordable for the price. conti feel. nice interior. makes me feel relaxed when i'm inside the car. Maybe because its a 4 speed gearbox haha. m3sp drivers, do u use D mode or the M mode to save petrol? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslielai 1st Gear February 6, 2009 Share February 6, 2009 What's the latest price from the AD? Very tempting... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Turbocharged February 6, 2009 Share February 6, 2009 Even though EOL, still a very solid and decent car, only marred by the weak engine/drivetrain combo. The 2.0 will be a better match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
En0203 2nd Gear February 6, 2009 Share February 6, 2009 firm and stable ride but high fc, underpower and noisy. cabin space is quite small too. get it if you don't need big cabin space and don't care about fc / power else you are better off getting other cars another catch is that new model is on the way. get it only if you don't mind driving old model. do check out avante and the new kia forte, i think the two are really value for money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
En0203 2nd Gear February 6, 2009 Share February 6, 2009 i have m3sp... it is indeed thirsty (i'm on 16inch) pickup is pathetic. 100km/hr cruising is noisy and hits 3krpm. but looks nice. car is affordable for the price. conti feel. nice interior. makes me feel relaxed when i'm inside the car. just curious, does it really hit 3k rpm or u didn't ease off the accelerator enough for it to engage torque converter lock-up mode? Mine does 100 km/h at 2.6k rpm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie 2nd Gear February 6, 2009 Share February 6, 2009 firm and stable ride but high fc, underpower and noisy. cabin space is quite small too. get it if you don't need big cabin space and don't care about fc / power else you are better off getting other cars another catch is that new model is on the way. get it only if you don't mind driving old model. do check out avante and the new kia forte, i think the two are really value for money Is it a new model or like some said it is a facelift? Same engine and chassis? Regards, ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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