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Post by heroshima on Jun 1, 2011 2:23:05 GMT 8
hi. im new here. thought of buying a 1.6 forte koupe. heard its quite good. but i think its better to hear from people who drive it themselves. any good and bads? anything i should take note before buying? and most importantly, how expensie is the insurance? i heard 2 door cars have more expensie insurance how much more expensive? anyone can shed some light? THANKS IN ADVANCE ;D
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Post by gold on Jun 1, 2011 14:55:43 GMT 8
Good: stylish looks, features not usually found in cars in this price range Bad: noisy engine, lack of power (but it's 1.6l) afterall, FC seems quite bad Insurance: $3,150 (28-30yrs with AIG)
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Post by heroshima on Jun 1, 2011 21:50:27 GMT 8
hm.. how bad is the fc? now im driving a zheng-ed wish. ard 11-12km/L but its alright since its quite powerful. for the insurance, its mor expensive for below 28? cause im 21
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Post by gold on Jun 1, 2011 22:02:19 GMT 8
I think the FC should be around what you're experiencing, I didn't take note. The insurance at 21 will cost you a bomb! Unless you have 50% ncd to offset?
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Post by heroshima on Jun 2, 2011 23:38:03 GMT 8
die liao.. insurance only will kill me
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Post by Lao Beng on Jun 3, 2011 1:24:38 GMT 8
because of age
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Post by spyder8850 on Jun 3, 2011 12:32:33 GMT 8
I back to differ bro gold claims on the disadvantages. As i drove a wish before i switched to koup.
It is not a noisy engine. Compared to 1.5 mivec. FC is definitely avg. At least its better than Mazda 3 and impreza. Koup's FC is better than Forte's considering forte's avg is between 10-12/litre.
I have to agree, the features are great with that kind of price. However, its underpowered for 1.6, and its interior is not that solid. Overall, its a nice car to drive. Don't need to even zheng, the car is already very handsome. Don't need to beat the wrx or evo, cos if u want speed, get a sport car.
Unfortunately, ur age will be a disadvantage. At least $3k, nevertheless, there are ways to getby it...
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Post by corgel on Jun 3, 2011 15:05:16 GMT 8
I back to differ bro gold claims on the disadvantages. As i drove a wish before i switched to koup. It is not a noisy engine. Compared to 1.5 mivec. FC is definitely avg. At least its better than Mazda 3 and impreza. Koup's FC is better than Forte's considering forte's avg is between 10-12/litre. I have to agree, the features are great with that kind of price. However, its underpowered for 1.6, and its interior is not that solid. Overall, its a nice car to drive. Don't need to even zheng, the car is already very handsome. Don't need to beat the wrx or evo, cos if u want speed, get a sport car. Unfortunately, ur age will be a disadvantage. At least $3k, nevertheless, there are ways to getby it... underpowered? i think the only 1.6 we'll lose to is a Honda...
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Post by gold on Jun 3, 2011 16:14:07 GMT 8
Bro spyder, I thought the koup's engine spec is same as forte? So FC should be the same right, for the 6 speed I meant.
Btw, anyone knows where to buy pouch for the smart key? Been searing but can't find.
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Post by spyder8850 on Jun 3, 2011 19:33:04 GMT 8
Forte weight around 1300kg Koup weight around 1200kg + aerodynamic
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Post by heroshima on Jun 3, 2011 23:54:04 GMT 8
did loads of mods to my wish. press will go.. haha... gonna go test drive a koup soon to see how it responds
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Post by Lao Beng on Jun 4, 2011 23:20:59 GMT 8
ha ha ha ha driving a WRX or EVO 3k insurance no go man. it will come to 4.5k if you are 21 it will come up to 5k to 6k
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Post by heroshima on Jun 5, 2011 2:18:50 GMT 8
lols. still trying to settle the insurance... its ard 5K! hahaha. die liao..
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Post by Lao Beng on Jun 8, 2011 0:00:35 GMT 8
are you sure 5k then go and buy evo better
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Post by roger06 on Aug 4, 2011 19:56:45 GMT 8
hi im new here, been driving ex 1.5 for nearly 5 yrs, was thinking to switch to 1.6koup, but insurance might be high due to 2 door right? cos right now my insurance was 1.2k for ex...like wat bro gold said ncd 50% offset liao will left how much for the insurance?
many thanks
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Post by Lao Beng on Aug 5, 2011 16:19:29 GMT 8
hi im new here, been driving ex 1.5 for nearly 5 yrs, was thinking to switch to 1.6koup, but insurance might be high due to 2 door right? cos right now my insurance was 1.2k for ex...like wat bro gold said ncd 50% offset liao will left how much for the insurance? many thanks first what is your age and do you have 50% NCD if does you can ask them(agent) to quote for you. From there you can start gauge. start the first step first.
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Post by roger06 on Aug 11, 2011 13:17:44 GMT 8
hi im new here, been driving ex 1.5 for nearly 5 yrs, was thinking to switch to 1.6koup, but insurance might be high due to 2 door right? cos right now my insurance was 1.2k for ex...like wat bro gold said ncd 50% offset liao will left how much for the insurance? many thanks first what is your age and do you have 50% NCD if does you can ask them(agent) to quote for you. From there you can start gauge. start the first step first. oh ok, is the same with 1st n 2nd hand right?
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Post by Lao Beng on Aug 11, 2011 13:54:50 GMT 8
first what is your age and do you have 50% NCD if does you can ask them(agent) to quote for you. From there you can start gauge. start the first step first. oh ok, is the same with 1st n 2nd hand right? Is the same to all car 1st or 2nd. However if car is more then 10years will be cheaper.
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Post by roger06 on Aug 19, 2011 12:53:01 GMT 8
oh ok, is the same with 1st n 2nd hand right? Is the same to all car 1st or 2nd. However if car is more then 10years will be cheaper. ok i have ask the agent le, if i were to use my mom name for it, with 50% NCD the insurance is $1.1k+
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Post by Lao Beng on Aug 22, 2011 12:19:35 GMT 8
bro waiting for what just use your mom name. But there is a problem next time when you want to buy car by using your name and you had not NCD and there will cost you.
But that is next time. just use your mom name.
C U.
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