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New Car Advice

polksaladallie — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:14:40 GMT

Does anyone have an opinion about the difference in quality between a Suzuki Swift and a Corolla hatch?

I am aware of the difference in engine capacity, the difference in the wheel base which would give better stability, and the price difference. The dashbboard gadgetry is irrelevant.

Would the Corolla be a better car? By much?

Re: New Car Advice

cherry*135 — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 01:17:23 GMT

I just got the NRMA magazine yesterday, with their choices for best cars 2014. I know this doesn't answer your question but you might be open to different car brands

Best Micro Car

Mitsubishi Mirage ES $14,352

Nissan Micra ST $16 321

Holden Barina Spark CD $15 663

Best Light Car

VW Polo 66TSI $22 559

Honda Jazz VTI $19 856

Best Small Car under $35 000

Hyundai i30 Active $26 586

Mazda3 MAXX $28 349

Re: New Car Advice

softail-joanie — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 02:53:25 GMT

Does anyone have an opinion about the difference in quality between a Suzuki Swift and a Corolla hatch?

I know the Corolla to be a good car, know nothing about the Swift. Look into a Honda Fit. Dad bought one, great car.

Re: New Car Advice

polksaladallie — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 04:28:41 GMT

Thanks Am and Joanie. Nobody else seems to have an opinion.

We might have to think in a different direction.

Re: New Car Advice

gleee58 — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 05:03:36 GMT

Go for a drive in all the ones in the size and price range of interest, go home and read about/research your favourites, then pick the one with the best looking colour.

Re: New Car Advice

punch*drunk — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 05:06:37 GMT

I have a Suzuki Alto, smaller than the Swift, and its been great. I am going to upgrade to something slightly larger soon so I am also interested in opinions. I kind of like the Ford Fiesta or Honda Jazz.

Re: New Car Advice

polksaladallie — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 05:14:04 GMT

@gleee58 wrote:
Go for a drive in all the ones in the size and price range of interest, go home and read about/research your favourites, then pick the one with the best looking colour.

That would be black.

Re: New Car Advice

polksaladallie — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 05:20:00 GMT

@punch*drunk wrote:
I have a Suzuki Alto, smaller than the Swift, and its been great. I am going to upgrade to something slightly larger soon so I am also interested in opinions. I kind of like the Ford Fiesta or Honda Jazz.

I've heard that car called a Noddy car. Would be useless (IMO) for long drives at speeds.

Corollas are no longer made in Japan, but in India, as are the Suzukis, so I'm told. But those imported into Australia still have a good reputation.

Best car I ever drove was a Ford Laser Ghia. Wish I still had it.

Re: New Car Advice

punch*drunk — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 05:29:28 GMT

Its actually not bad along a freeway and surprsingly comfortable, not so great on steep hills and not enough guts to overtake unless you have a fair bit of room.

I just want something with a bit more leg and boot space and a bit more guts up a hill. I have a 4wd as well so I dont want anything too big, just something to run around in that is cheap.

Re: New Car Advice

kopenhagen5 — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 05:30:45 GMT

We have had corollas in our family for a long time.

Very reliable, easy to work on and parts are reasonably priced.

My sister had a fiesta, I don't think she'll buy another.

A few friends have the Jazz and say terrific but Honda are a little dearer for what you get and in parts.

Don't know much about the Swift.

Test drive both and you may fall in love with one. I think they are both reliable.

Also google the exact models you are looking for to see if either have a design issue.

Re: New Car Advice

polksaladallie — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 05:33:39 GMT

Thanks, it will probably not be love, as cars are getting uglier every year.

Re: New Car Advice

kopenhagen5 — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 05:45:12 GMT

Yeah they all look the same these days and plasticy.

But driving them you might find one feels really good to drive. Viewing is better, functions inside in all the right places and generally feels right.

Re: New Car Advice

kadesnana — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 05:57:54 GMT

I have a Suzuki Swift and love it, my first one I had for 5 years and it never missed a beat, traded it in on a newer model and still no complaints.

Before buying the swift I looked at a jazz but it was very tinny unlike the swift..

Re: New Car Advice

joz*garage — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 08:31:09 GMT

theyre in a different category

its probably better to compare the quailty of the same class car

...what you want - a small car or a smaller city car?

Re: New Car Advice

chuk_77 — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 09:22:47 GMT

what year are you thinking? Makes a difference in my opinion in regards to the zook.

My mate has a brand new corolla and loves it. But feels it lags up one our main roads that has a 100k zone and a 7ish % incline and goes for ages. Its his only gripe

Re: New Car Advice

softail-joanie — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 10:17:33 GMT

Thanks, it will probably not be love, as cars are getting uglier every year

lol, I knew there was a reason I come here to read the topics.

actually that Chevy got alittle better looking

Must have been the 70s when the cars started going downhill. Not sure the first two cars are going to post, a 1955 Chevy and a 1970 Nova.

Re: New Car Advice

joz*garage — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 10:36:47 GMT

chevelle joani? mmm, nice

my niece bought a new hyundia and my sister recently bought a new mitsu mirage, crikey! i was just saying to her with the money that flows thru you[s] why dont you buy something lovable

i think a late - to new model quailty vehicle can still be loved

Re: New Car Advice

j*oono — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 10:55:31 GMT

I have the Suzuki Swift and I've been really happy with it. I've never driven a Carolla so I can't really help with a comparison.

It's great for every day getting around but as Punch drunk said it's not the best for getting up steep hills. It's ok as long as you don't have impatient drivers behind you 😄

The boot space is fairly small compared to my old Astra but what I do like about it is the vision because it doesn't seem to have blind spots and also it feels solid.

Apparently it's the car you get when you really wanted a Mini and couldn't afford one.

Re: New Car Advice

softail-joanie — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 10:59:45 GMT

i think a late - to new model quailty vehicle can still be loved

I don't know if a car should be loved, maybe liked really well. But lets save love for people, they need it more than cars do.

Re: New Car Advice

joz*garage — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 11:18:34 GMT

yea, i could use some luvin' 😄