Suzuki Liana 1.6 Hatch

[Instinct]

Guys, need advise as I am eyeing on this car but know nuts about it.... juz happen to be a passenger and am impressed by the rear leg room, interior and the smoothness of the ride... pls let me know the pros and cons and the most importantly is the FC.. My budget is ideally can be below 70K.

[Toyo]

FC for 1.6A is about 10-11, depending on driving style. Overall it is a very good car, I believe the current model is meant for euro market so u can be assure of the built quality.

[Oneofakind]

Two colleagues have it. FC according to then is 'shocking' Expect to get less than 10 km/ltr for combined cycle. Possibly worse if u are mostly city driving. Acceleration is best described as sufficient not to hold up traffic. One got so sick of it he binned it after just one year and got an Altis.

 

Altis about same price as Liana....go for the Toyota...much better engine and performance. FC always brings a smile to your face

 

I have driven both the Altis and Liana and seriously the Altis is where I would put my $70,000....Liana's pace or rather the lack of it can become tiresomes after some time.

[Instinct]

Oh no.... u mean is really that bad????

 

I am veru disappointed to hear that...

 

Honestly I taut the the FC is fantastic cos my colleague claims that FC is superb...

 

Pls more comments of the car from all bros out there.... let me know more before i take the route of no return...

[Instinct]

Ok lets say that the Liana is not a good choice... what other choices do i have if i wana a hatchback wif good FC and is below 70K

[Ah_veo]

if u'r looking at Hatch with very gd FC, i can only think of Honda Fit or Jazz.

slightly above $70k.

[Instinct]

Jazz is a 1.3 leh... any other recommendations?

[Titanium]

Ignis Sport?

 

FC ard 14 ~ 15 km/l

 

 

I think this one "wu hwa"... Mileage 3000Km only...

 

http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info.php?cid=SFD7847S&did=1021

[Ah_veo]

errr....in my impression, car with good FC is only Honda or Toyota. maybe u can check out toyota IST,parallel import.

but frankly speaking....i've tried Liana before.

esp the Headroom, good for those with long body or long face(like me).

FC wise i cant comment much.

Edited August 21, 2004 by Ah_veo

[Oneofakind]

For under $70,000 try the Mitsubishi Colt.

 

If you can spare a couple of Ks more, try the Ford Focus.

 

But I think your choices would be better if u look into the sedan category.

[DarkLord]

This one considered "old" one liaoz! Check out the "new" ones with rally stickers and Ricardo seats!! Chio man!

[Titanium]

70+K more chio leh...

[DarkLord]

Worth it manz! The Ricardo seats cost more than 2K to fix on your own mahz!

[Titanium]

I heard the Ricardo seat is a old model...

 

http://www.suzukicar.com.sg/showroom/ignis..._sport.cfm?id=8

 

$69,900

[Instinct]

Wow thanx for all the suggestions....

 

1 last favour... if now i opt for a sedan, wat are my kind of choices and my considerations :

 

1) FC (i wana a auto gear)

2) Sporty look ideally wif body kits

3) reliable car

4) Ideally below 70K if really need to compromise +5K (shld be able to)

 

Sorry cos I really save up for a long tme and is a no U-turn route for me once i commit

[Ah_veo]

hahaha....if FC your top priority, sedan version shd be honda city or toyota vios. imho.

[Instinct]

Honestly speaking i am happy and sad... happy is that i did not commit myself to LIANA (nearly) sad is that i have already set me mind on it till i realised in is not advisable.....

 

Thanx bros.... looks like got to hold back and do more research b4 committing.

[Ah_veo]

to me, there's no rite or wrong answer when it comes to buying new cars. diff ppl got diff taste or preference or priority. juz like looking for gf, some go for looks, some go for brains, some go for background, some go for characters, some go for ahem....figure.

cant say who's right or who's wrong. most important is you're buying something you like, which i personally think its very very important. others can give you their views/comments...but ultimately, u decide for youself.

Edited August 21, 2004 by Ah_veo