Small car suggestion

[Throttle2]

http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.ph...133&DL=1457

 

Cheap and cheap maintenance.....This one got DVD player somemore...

 

I think Picanto too weak...already

[Throttle2]

Jazz 1.3

Mz2 1.5

Sirion 1.3

Swift 1.2

 

So far shortlisted but seems to be a tussle between Jazz and Mz2

Edited December 3, 2012 by Throttle2

[Mllcg]

How about subaru impreza

 

fuel guzzler.

 

insurance ex

[Heng51]

fuel guzzler.

 

insurance ex

 

Fuel guzzler - Cos it's on awd and has a heavy body... Flip side it has better control and it's safer.

 

Insurance ex - For impreza, insurance is like any sedan car... unless you are referring to wrx.

[Elfenstar]

so far, it's come down to the following (budget can be a bit higher by not pass $45k)

 

Jazz

Swift

Mazda2

March

 

(not in any particular order)

 

Would be even better to hear from direct past experience with these cars.

 

thanks folks

 

All 4 you've listed are good and you can't really go wrong with any. Why don't you base it on condition instead? Just as an additional note, try for the current DE version of the mazda if you can. It's quite a bit better than the previous and the changeover was in 2008.

 

[Elfenstar]

Jazz 1.3

Mz2 1.5

Sirion 1.3

Swift 1.2

 

So far shortlisted but seems to be a tussle between Jazz and Mz2

 

Just saw your updated list. I test drove all when I before I bought my Demio in 2009. I picked the Mazda over the rest simply because it was the most fun to drive (went with the JDM instead of the local because of the colour it came in ).

To break them down:

Jazz 1.3 > best pickup and rear space

Mz2 1.5> best handling and most fun to drive (GF still drives hers)

Sirion 1.3> most comfy and best FC of the bunch

Swift 1.2> most all rounded

[Throttle2]

Just saw your updated list. I test drove all when I before I bought my Demio in 2009. I picked the Mazda over the rest simply because it was the most fun to drive (went with the JDM instead of the local because of the colour it came in ).

To break them down:

Jazz 1.3 > best pickup and rear space

Mz2 1.5> best handling and most fun to drive (GF still drives hers)

Sirion 1.3> most comfy and best FC of the bunch

Swift 1.2> most all rounded

 

Thanks for helpful input

[Tayspiderx]

http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.ph...920&DL=2440

 

WRX 2.5> most Fierce

[13177]

Jazz 1.3

Mz2 1.5

Sirion 1.3

Swift 1.2

 

So far shortlisted but seems to be a tussle between Jazz and Mz2

Among your shortlisted cars, for ladies to drive i find jazz and mazda 2 the best.

[13177]

How about getz ah?

Getz consider quite a decent car la if you can accept the korean badge.

[Steptronic]

Just saw your updated list. I test drove all when I before I bought my Demio in 2009. I picked the Mazda over the rest simply because it was the most fun to drive (went with the JDM instead of the local because of the colour it came in ).

To break them down:

Jazz 1.3 > best pickup and rear space

Mz2 1.5> best handling and most fun to drive (GF still drives hers)

Sirion 1.3> most comfy and best FC of the bunch

Swift 1.2> most all rounded

Best pickup: I feel otherwise with Jazz. Probably, slowest in that lot!

[Raytham]

Best pickup: I feel otherwise with Jazz. Probably, slowest in that lot!

 

Sounds Strange among the few rides mentioed. Jazz with the IDSI engine seems to churn out the max torque and the lowest RPM, correct me if i am wrong.

[Sugarmonster]

i think a 2nd hand mini would be a good choice..

 

 

[Throttle2]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

Plse keep in mind the fact that budget is one of the top criterias in the selection as car is going to be quite heavily under-utilized

 

 

anything more than the basic is not quite necessary.

this means no Beetles, Minis, 3ers, 5ers, Cclass, WRXs, and the likes...

 

[Little_prince]

i got a soft spot for the mazda 2. quite a decent car. car of the year once upon a time iirc.

 

drove a fit before. the FC is great. nothing speicial but nothing much to complain about either. maintenence also cheap.

 

swift is generally a good car. but i had a bad experience once. wouldn't try it again. but most ppl find it ok.

Edited December 4, 2012 by Little_prince

[Throttle2]

i got a soft spot for the mazda 2. quite a decent car. car of the year once upon a time iirc.

 

drove a fit before. the FC is great. nothing speicial but nothing much to complain about either. maintenence also cheap.

 

swift is generally a good car. but i had a bad experience once. wouldn't try it again. but most ppl find it ok.

 

 

I am also leaning towards the Mz2 as with my wife.

but still keeping options open as we have actually never even sat in one.

 

[13177]

I am also leaning towards the Mz2 as with my wife.

but still keeping options open as we have actually never even sat in one.

As compared between jazz and mazda 2, i find the size of the mz2 more compact than jazz. As i find jazz afterall still looks "big". Ladies looks good driving a mz2, esp if you choose the white colour.

[Throttle2]

As compared between jazz and mazda 2, i find the size of the mz2 more compact than jazz. As i find jazz afterall still looks "big". Ladies looks good driving a mz2, esp if you choose the white colour.

 

 

yes, it looks more compact and much sportier.

do you know if it comes with 4 caliper brakes ?

 

I considering the newer Jazz and the newer Mazda2, not the outdated looking ones