Quantum 5th Gear May 29, 2014 Share May 29, 2014 u mean MZ3 is a sub 100k car?? I based on Sgcarmat list price, new city 118K, new Mz3 103k ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic May 29, 2014 Share May 29, 2014 I think some of the Japanese makes have lost out to Koreans makes like Elantra and K3 already. The Koreans are priced more competitively and has more equipment. Japanese makes such as Honda, Toyota, the interior is still as spartan as before. The new Civic I only see a handful running around. With the new City I think Civic will be harder hit. Due to high COE I think ppl will choose City over Civic. And Honda always got this problem of making one of their cars that will not sell well. Previously the Civic FD series had 2.0L versions making the Accord 2.0L very hard to sell. Now the City is so similar to Civic and engine spec is just 100cc apart...history will just repeats itself. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum 5th Gear May 29, 2014 Share May 29, 2014 I think some of the Japanese makes have lost out to Koreans makes like Elantra and K3 already. The Koreans are priced more competitively and has more equipment. Japanese makes such as Honda, Toyota, the interior is still as spartan as before. The new Civic I only see a handful running around. With the new City I think Civic will be harder hit. Due to high COE I think ppl will choose City over Civic. And Honda always got this problem of making one of their cars that will not sell well. Previously the Civic FD series had 2.0L versions making the Accord 2.0L very hard to sell. Now the City is so similar to Civic and engine spec is just 100cc apart...history will just repeats itself. if i'm not wrong, current gen civic is the biggest failure since 1972 Civic luanched, totally lost honda's wild nature, and only Singapore 1.6L available, other country like Taiwan/U.S only 1.8/2.0 version, now 1.5 city luanch, Honda lift a rock only to drop it on its own feet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkk8989 1st Gear May 30, 2014 Share May 30, 2014 I based on Sgcarmat list price, new city 118K, new Mz3 103k Kah Motor sets at such high price of 113K (after 5K discount) with much lower features compared to our neighboring market , I would jump boat to VW Jetta immediately for 1K more at 114K. I'll see how well can Kah Motor sells this model ! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum 5th Gear May 31, 2014 Share May 31, 2014 Kah Motor sets at such high price of 113K (after 5K discount) with much lower features compared to our neighboring market , I would jump boat to VW Jetta immediately for 1K more at 114K. I'll see how well can Kah Motor sells this model ! it's the best time to get VW Jetta, squeeze the SE to get good deal, BTW, make sure you have enough annual leave to cater the car breakdown period 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged May 31, 2014 Share May 31, 2014 it's the best time to get VW Jetta, squeeze the SE to get good deal, BTW, make sure you have enough annual leave to cater the car breakdown period I heard their coffee is one of the best in sg, jb and some say batam as well.... Hehehe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartlander Turbocharged May 31, 2014 Share May 31, 2014 I heard their coffee is one of the best in sg, jb and some say batam as well.... Hehehe Actually the latte is really good, really thick and full of flavour! I always have 2 cups while waiting to collect my car. Better than those in hotels and cafes, no joke. Much better than other ADs i have been to. Mazda one so so only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged May 31, 2014 Share May 31, 2014 Actually the latte is really good, really thick and full of flavour! I always have 2 cups while waiting to collect my car. Better than those in hotels and cafes, no joke. Much better than other ADs i have been to. Mazda one so so only. I will go try it out one of this day..... Hehehe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartlander Turbocharged May 31, 2014 Share May 31, 2014 I will go try it out one of this day..... Hehehe You should! Maybe the experience will prompt you to get a vw instead, haha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged May 31, 2014 Share May 31, 2014 You should! Maybe the experience will prompt you to get a vw instead, haha. Hehehe... I have to resist the dark force... But I like dark coffee... Hehehe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotnyh 3rd Gear May 31, 2014 Author Share May 31, 2014 Just saw Top Gear post the top 10 least reliable cars in the UK http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/The-UK-ten-least-reliable-cars-2014-05-29 Not one VW... so why do they keep failing over in Asia? Pity cos I owned a 3rd hand VW Polo when I was a student over there that gave no problems over 5 yrs. I'd rather have good coffee in my office than at the workshop! Also a pity that I won't buy another Honda after my FD3 Civic Hybrid (should have got a FD2 - still kicking myself). It was a great drive and reliable too (until the IMA battery started to go). Kah's service was IMHO good as well so if they only sold something attractive in terms of pricing and specs I would not hesitate to get another Honda.... but the products are not worth the premium now! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twich 3rd Gear May 31, 2014 Share May 31, 2014 Actually the latte is really good, really thick and full of flavour! I always have 2 cups while waiting to collect my car. Better than those in hotels and cafes, no joke. Much better than other ADs i have been to. Mazda one so so only.Case received the most complain is VW. Also, I do not have so many days of annual leave. Just saw Top Gear post the top 10 least reliable cars in the UK http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/The-UK-ten-least-reliable-cars-2014-05-29 Not one VW... so why do they keep failing over in Asia? Pity cos I owned a 3rd hand VW Polo when I was a student over there that gave no problems over 5 yrs. I'd rather have good coffee in my office than at the workshop! Also a pity that I won't buy another Honda after my FD3 Civic Hybrid (should have got a FD2 - still kicking myself). It was a great drive and reliable too (until the IMA battery started to go). Kah's service was IMHO good as well so if they only sold something attractive in terms of pricing and specs I would not hesitate to get another Honda.... but the products are not worth the premium now! Good thing u do not have any family commitment. I need my car to pick up my wife and children. No time for free coffee. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Supersonic May 31, 2014 Share May 31, 2014 Just saw Top Gear post the top 10 least reliable cars in the UK http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/The-UK-ten-least-reliable-cars-2014-05-29 Not one VW... so why do they keep failing over in Asia? Pity cos I owned a 3rd hand VW Polo when I was a student over there that gave no problems over 5 yrs. I'd rather have good coffee in my office than at the workshop! Also a pity that I won't buy another Honda after my FD3 Civic Hybrid (should have got a FD2 - still kicking myself). It was a great drive and reliable too (until the IMA battery started to go). Kah's service was IMHO good as well so if they only sold something attractive in terms of pricing and specs I would not hesitate to get another Honda.... but the products are not worth the premium now! How many years ws that ago? On MT or AT i suppose? Quite often is the hot humid asian climate paired with stop/start trafic that kills angmo cars. Back in its natural habitat, it often functions w/o too much hicups. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotnyh 3rd Gear May 31, 2014 Author Share May 31, 2014 (edited) How many years ws that ago? On MT or AT i suppose? Quite often is the hot humid asian climate paired with stop/start trafic that kills angmo cars. Back in its natural habitat, it often functions w/o too much hicups. It was what seems a life time ago... 1988-1994. The car was a manual 5 speed 1.3L Polo Sedan... Very simple, nothing much to go wrong. It's the one right at the bottom of this link http://www.polodriver.com/heritage/series-2-polo-1981-1994/ Edited May 31, 2014 by Hotnyh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaloryalor 5th Gear June 5, 2014 Share June 5, 2014 then definitely eaten by New MZ3 lah, MZ3 MIJ and price 15k lower than new city Some times the branding can let the buyer feel MIJ or MIT is not an issue. You see Honda and Toyota selling so well compare to Mazda, Suzuki or Mitsubishi. I do agree the Mazda 3 look is nice. City still using rear drum brake and no projector head lamps. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic June 5, 2014 Share June 5, 2014 Just saw Top Gear post the top 10 least reliable cars in the UK http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/The-UK-ten-least-reliable-cars-2014-05-29 Not one VW... so why do they keep failing over in Asia? Pity cos I owned a 3rd hand VW Polo when I was a student over there that gave no problems over 5 yrs. I'd rather have good coffee in my office than at the workshop! Also a pity that I won't buy another Honda after my FD3 Civic Hybrid (should have got a FD2 - still kicking myself). It was a great drive and reliable too (until the IMA battery started to go). Kah's service was IMHO good as well so if they only sold something attractive in terms of pricing and specs I would not hesitate to get another Honda.... but the products are not worth the premium now! In Europe and UK, they prepfer manual car. The problem on VW mainly is the 7spd DSG. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wind69 Clutched June 6, 2014 Share June 6, 2014 Bring in more manual variants. Sure got ppl want one. Fuss free and reliable. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithchue 5th Gear July 14, 2014 Share July 14, 2014 (edited) Kah Motor sets at such high price of 113K (after 5K discount) with much lower features compared to our neighboring market , I would jump boat to VW Jetta immediately for 1K more at 114K. I'll see how well can Kah Motor sells this model ! u sure you will jump boat to jetta? I rather have the civic....anytime. my annual leaves are running out from the numerous visits to the workshop... Edited July 14, 2014 by Keithchue ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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