New Car Advice

[polksaladallie]

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?

[softail-joanie]

Cars, how many of us have them ?

cars, ones we can depend on.

cars, how many of us have them ?

cars, before we go any futher lets be cars.

  

Love is a word we use everyday

most the time we use it, in the wrong way

now you can look the word up from earth to the stars

but the dictinary don't understand our love of cars.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxni-FM-UVA

If you ask me ya know I couldn't be much help,

cause love is something you gotta judge for yourself.

Some will overheat and some cars will run cool

and some cars are lemons they take they owner for a fool

We like to look at some cars because they look funny

others use alot of gas that costs alot of money

Some cars have GPS so drivers can find their way

Others older than they owners run to this very day

[this-one-time-at-bandcamp]

In January of 71 I went to order a new Camaro.  The salesman took me into the back lot to show me a '70 Nova SS 396, Black Cherry paint with a black bench seat interior...........and a 375 horsepower 396 (actually a 402).  It had been ordered by a Marine who was then killed in 'Nam.  $3500, and I was tempted.  The one problem was getting a big enough tire inside the rear wheel well.  So, I ordered the Camaro.

[this-one-time-at-bandcamp]

Who among us has ever watched "Two Lane Blacktop"? 

[dwilke33]

Private Malone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5dyHPX8Cos

[softail-joanie]

Yes, they still called it the 396 for two reasons, One, cars under a certain size couldn't have more than 400cu, two, the 396 was such a popular and reputable selling point with people, (Chevy Rat fans) but it was at some point increased to 402cu.

I really like those Novas, 68 - 72... I'm more into small blocks (SBC) so a that Nova with a 350hp 350cu, and a 4 speed manual would have me drooling. I studyed up on that COPO, but most became Yenkos, I think two survives as COPOs. I like the plain looking better, more of a better sleeper. Much more fun when folks don't know what you have there until they see what it can do.

[this-one-time-at-bandcamp]

cars under a certain size couldn't have more than 400cu

That became irrelevant when the GTO, 442, GS, and Chevelle had 455 and 454 engines.  The 396 became a 402 simply for decreased emissions.........

the 396 was such a popular and reputable selling point with people

I'll buy that reason, the 396 had a certain mystic..........

That Chevy dealer in Virginia Beach, where I bought the Camaro had a ship-load of Yenko Deuces in stock.........too plain-jane for me, I wanted this............

[colic2bullsgirlore]

I have driven a 2013 Suzuki swift Gti manual and loved it .... awesome drivers car. all the Corollas I have driven have been in the workshop and only driven minimally.

The finish appears more refined on the Swifts.

Toyotas are generally cheaper for parts.

Some whisperings on the Toyota CVT being at best lacklustre and some are prone to small inexplicable faults although I have not experienced it myself and there are no recalls that I know of

Some costs guides below re crach and sevice costs

2008 repair cost for 10km crash

Vehicle Repair Cost and % of new car price

Toyota Corolla(5 Door Hatch) $1019 4.4%

Ford Focus(Sedan) $2358 10.7%

Holden Astra(5 Door Hatch) $2627 10.9%

Mazda 3(5 Door Hatch) $2886 12.6%

Toyota Yaris(5 Door Hatch) $4016 22.1%

Hyundai Getz(5 Door Hatch) $3363 22.4%

Mitsubishi Lancer(Sedan) $5467 23.5%

Honda Civic(Sedan) $7386 31.0%

Suzuki Swift(5 Door Hatch) $5547 34.7%

2012 repair cost for 10km crash

Small car front and rear bumper collision tests results

Type of vehicle repair costs % of RRP rrp

Holden Barina
5 door hatch - automatic $2,574 14.3% From $17,990

Nissan Micra ST-L
5 door hatch - automatic $6,056 35.6% From $16,990

Ford Fiesta LX
5 door hatch - automatic $8,850 42.2% From $20,990

Suzuki Swift GL
5 door hatch - automatic $8,929 48.6% From $18,390

VW Polo 77TSI Comfortline
5 door hatch - automatic $11,037 51.4% From $21,490

Hyundai i20 Active
3 door hatch - automatic $9,031 53.2% From $16,990

Mazda2 Maxx
5 door hatch - automatic $11,320 58.5% From $19,340

Honda Jazz VTi
5 door hatch - automatic $13,754 69.5% From $19,790

Toyota Yaris YRS
5 door hatch - automatic $13,440 70.8% From $17,990

http://www.raa.com.au/motoring-and-road-safety/car-advice/vehicle-running-costs

RAA’s 2014 Cost of Vehicle Ownership survey has revealed the Suzuki Alto is the cheapest car to run, with the V8 Nissan Patrol ST-L coming in at the other end of the scale as the most expensive.

RAA calculations for the 2014 Cost of Vehicle Ownership survey are based on private ownership of a vehicle for a five-year period and driving an average of 12,000km each year.

The data was collected in the period leading up to June 2014.

$ per week to run

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SUZUKI SWIFT GL 5D HATCHBACK 1372 cc 5 SP MAN $124.51

HYUNDAI i20 ACTIVE 5D HATCHBACK 1396 cc 6 SP MAN $127.95

FORD FIESTA AMBIENTE 5D HATCHBACK 1498 cc 5 SP MAN $129.59

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HOLDEN CRUZE EQUIPE 5D HATCHBACK 1796 cc 6 SP AUTO $154.09

HYUNDAI ELANTRA ACTIVE 4D SEDAN 1796 cc 6 SP AUTO $157.19

TOYOTA COROLLA ASCENT 5D HATCHBACK 1798 cc CVT $157.76

[colic2bullsgirlore]

I always also urge prospective buyer to check the government vehicle recall site

....... and also  google vehicle dogs and lemons

https://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/952857

Toyota—Corolla ZZE122 and Avensis Verso ACM20 Passenger-Side Front Airbag
PRA number: 2013/13544
Date published: 12th April 2013
Product information
Product description
Passenger-side front airbag fitted to Toyota Corolla ZZE122 and Avensis Verso ACM20 model vehicles

Suzuki Swift AZF414
Identifying features
Selected VINS produced from 12th March 2012 to 30th October 2014
What are the defects?
The steering box cover has an improper shape. This may affect the sealing of the cover, possibly allowing water leakage, which may cause rusting and then wear
If wear is present an abnormal noise may be heard and in worst case scenario the steering may become inoperative, posing a potential accident hazard to the driver and other road users.

Suzuki Swift AZH414
Identifying features
Selected VIN produced produced from 28th June 2013 to 4th October 2013
The fastening bolts on the water pump pulley may not have the correct tension, and the bolts may loosen. If the vehicle continues to be driven the belt may come off, causing the warning light to illuminate, and possible engine power failure.
What are the hazards?
If the defect occurs the engine will stop, and may not restart.

dogs and lemons... below

http://www.dogandlemon.com/safety/recalls/au

http://autoexpert.com.au/buying-a-car/dogs-lemons-the-top-10-new-cars-you-should-not-buy

[softail-joanie]

atheism is a non prophet organization . . . / No one profits from it, only loses salvation.

 List of the fly cars, all with manual shift transmissions

one- 1968 or 1969 Chevy Malibu Chevelle ...

two- 1968 thru 1972 Chevy Nova

3- 1967 Chevy Camaro

4- 1966 Ford Mustang fastback

5-1965 Plymouth Barracuda

6- Late 60s early 70s Dodge Dart, also the Demon.

7- 1963 Chevy Corvette split window coupe

8- Factory Five replica Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe / also the same in a Cobra replica convertable.

1990 Ford Bronco !! (two) 2 wheel drive 5speed

1993 Harley Softail Custom FXSTC

Those are the only vehicles that make fly's list, I likes them all