7 seater SUV

[batniss]

what are you driving now? and yea, i got it at 96K, now i can trade it in almost 3 years later for 111K.

when i got it, it was mid-transition of some VES changes so it was actually cheaper than Sienta Hybrid, pricing error much hahaha.


but i miss my Lexus GS450H so so much

buy back lo.

 

[TUV2008]

#134, I suggest think carefully if you decide to go for those zha ba lang brands... You will have to drive until coe end if not is going to be a hard sell or make big losses in the resale market.

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[ackk4331]

Alternative way to look at the diesel turbo cars road tax. 1.6 diesel road tax is the same as petrol 2.0 cc cars. But the power of 1.6 turbo diesel is so much better than 2.0 petrol. Moreover diesel is cheaper than petrol ...

 

[batniss]

quick update! went to test drive a couple of cars today and below are my personal impressions.

Honda CRV - the entire driving experience was quite bland. nothing exciting it about it. i notice whenever I shift the gear stick, it feels very plasticky.

Peugeot 5008 - had the highest hope for this car. the i-cockpit and new infotainment displays are beautiful. the mood lighting brings a very nice ambience too. BUT everything else feels "basic". there's no plushness to the cabin. I get the impression that Peugeot designed the 3008 and just decided to squeeze in 2 extra seats and make the car longer and... voila, 5008.

Skoda Kodiaq - the most fun I had among all the test drives today. the engine is punchy and toggling between normal and sports mode is quite an experience. once you step on the throttle, you'll feel a kick in acceleration once it hits a specific RPM.

Mazda CX-8 - the entire driving experience feels very premium. Opposite from the 5008. Feels more expensive than it is. the engine also feels like a beast; heavy and grounded..like you can hit the accelerator and the car will just fly. the Heads up display is also quite a novelty, i can see myself enjoying it. only down side is that the infotainment system looks so so so so outdated.

so strangely, it looks like I might be leaning towards the CX-8. totally unexpected

1. it's a honda. Reliability is there at least. Honda Sensing is also one of the better safety technologies out there in the market. have 3rd Row Ventilation Outlet
Local Review: https://www.sgcarmart.com/news/review.php?AID=1690

2. Peugeot. Reliability might be a challenge, 3cyc ****. Fuel Consumption quite good.

3. Kodiaq is value for money but.. it is a Volkswagen., 7 airbags.
Local Review: https://www.sgcarmart.com/news/review.php?AID=1352

4. eat petrol king, fuel tank also super big to make up for the petrol consumption required. Mazda is never known for its outdated technology especially if you going for the low-tier models. high road tax. Largest among the 4. Love the ventilated seats (if u getting the highest tier). Even high models don't have adaptive cruise control? lack Passenger's memory seat. 0-100 is the slowest among the 4 despite the road tax. No idea why they cannot plan turbo in. Definitely don't expect to filter out last minute.
Local Review: https://www.sgcarmart.com/news/gallery.php?AID=1667&CUR=13&TYPE=reviews

 

[sfugel]

Mazda CX-8

 

[DailyRoutine]

one perspective thats on my mind is the finance arrangements for some car dealers turns me off. For my case, I'm deciding between the Kodiaq and CX-8.

Skoda has a minimum 50% loan with 6 years.
Mazda has a minimum 50k loan with 5 years.

After doing the calculation on the cost of maintaining the car (roadtax and loan installment), i would end up paying 15k a year for the Kodiaq and 12k a year for the CX-8.

Though I'm sure the CX-8 would have a higher petrol consumption, though the idea of paying more for interest makes me lean towards the CX-8.

 

[mazduh]

wan sui wan sui sorento wan wan sui

 

[batniss]

one perspective thats on my mind is the finance arrangements for some car dealers turns me off. For my case, I'm deciding between the Kodiaq and CX-8.

Skoda has a minimum 50% loan with 6 years.
Mazda has a minimum 50k loan with 5 years.

After doing the calculation on the cost of maintaining the car (roadtax and loan installment), i would end up paying 15k a year for the Kodiaq and 12k a year for the CX-8.

Though I'm sure the CX-8 would have a higher petrol consumption, though the idea of paying more for interest makes me lean towards the CX-8.

cheaper, maybe.

lack of features, slow speed also another. Sometimes is really not just about money. A car is a long term "investment"/liability. Need to make it count.

 

[nomoreliaola]

I just got a SKODA taking 50k loan at 6 years.. so it's less than 50% loan . But they quite anal abt thevlv6 year loan period. Bobian, need to see how to prepay early lo

one perspective thats on my mind is the finance arrangements for some car dealers turns me off. For my case, I'm deciding between the Kodiaq and CX-8.

Skoda has a minimum
50%
loan with 6 years.
Mazda has a minimum 50k loan with 5 years.

After doing the calculation on the cost of maintaining the car (roadtax and loan installment), i would end up paying 15k a year for the Kodiaq and 12k a year for the CX-8.

Though I'm sure the CX-8 would have a higher petrol consumption, though the idea of paying more for interest makes me lean towards the CX-8.

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[sky00sky]

Maybe those with skoda and Mazda recently can share the IR?

easier to see in absolute terms .
Maybe end up only difference is 700-800 for 5-6 years so works out to

For a 15 dollar a month , the experience / value for the other vehicle might be worth while ?

 

[batniss]

Maybe those with skoda and Mazda recently can share the IR?

easier to see in absolute terms .
Maybe end up only difference is 700-800 for 5-6 years so works out to

For a 15 dollar a month , the experience / value for the other vehicle might be worth while ?

I agree. Skoda vs Mazda I will definitely get Skoda though.

High torque, conti feel. I will definitely pay the $15 more

 

[Kia7200]

I agree. Skoda vs Mazda I will definitely get Skoda though.

High torque, conti feel. I will definitely pay the $15 more

I Skoda is like the cheaper version of conti. I saw the Octavia, Interior quite chui

And Mazda Interior quite nice, mz8 interior is not the latest though

 

[batniss]

I Skoda is like the cheaper version of conti. I saw the Octavia, Interior quite chui

And Mazda Interior quite nice, mz8 interior is not the latest though

I feel the inside ok leh. U look at the base model isit?

 

[batniss]

 

[Kia7200]

I feel the inside ok leh. U look at the base model isit?

I Comparing to the new mz3.
Mz3 looks better for me

 

[DailyRoutine]

I Skoda is like the cheaper version of conti. I saw the Octavia, Interior quite chui

And Mazda Interior quite nice, mz8 interior is not the latest though

some how I also feel the same. the interior of the kodiaq is ok, but I just feel the interior of the cx-8 is more refined and plush. soft touch everywhere, console has piano black finishing. leather seats compared to Alcantara seats.

the only complaint I have is the super outdated infotainment console and instrument cluster.

I'm rationalizing that I'll most probably concentrate more on the drive rather than looking at all the other displays.

 

[Kia7200]

some how I also feel the same. the interior of the kodiaq is ok, but I just feel the interior of the cx-8 is more refined and plush. soft touch everywhere, console has piano black finishing. leather seats compared to Alcantara seats.

the only complaint I have is the super outdated infotainment console and instrument cluster.

I'm rationalizing that I'll most probably concentrate more on the drive rather than looking at all the other displays.

Mz8 is using the 2017-2019 infointainment unit n commander control.
The newer version is more premium.

Mazda interior is one of the best in Jap/Korea market. More soft touch n leather, even interior door handles r made of metal

If u ever have a chance to drive on nshw at fast speed, no steering vibration or floaty feel. Handling is great too

6AT is reliable
Skyactiv engine also very efficient

Resale value should be better than skoda ba

 

[Finbias]

some how I also feel the same. the interior of the kodiaq is ok, but I just feel the interior of the cx-8 is more refined and plush. soft touch everywhere, console has piano black finishing. leather seats compared to Alcantara seats.

the only complaint I have is the super outdated infotainment console and instrument cluster.

I'm rationalizing that I'll most probably concentrate more on the drive rather than looking at all the other displays.

why not sorento?

also the minimum loan % or amt is rubbish, can be negotiated away depends how hard you want to push

 

[batniss]

why not sorento?

also the minimum loan % or amt is rubbish, can be negotiated away depends how hard you want to push

over his budget? His comparison only gets him base model. Base model...

 

[DailyRoutine]

over his budget? His comparison only gets him base model. Base model...

yup, exactly. I feel the tech model is the one to get. but at the moment, I think it's over priced.

also, I've been following the Sorento prices for the past few months and Kia has intentionally increased the Tech variant price specifically because there's high demand and limited supply for this model.

I feel they are being opportunistic.