How about Colt Plus Turbo?

[Quantum]

in term of Power, FC, handling, value of money etc...

[Julian]

Quite nice looking too

[Falc]

Power is ok. Boost not so high, so it just feels like a bigger cc car instead of full blown turbo car. FC is good I read because of CVT partly. But CVT is loud and can be intrusive. Handling not so good, esp for rear passenger where the ride is bumpy. Pretty value of money overall.

[Slonez]

Any idea what's the FC?

[Imamiah]

good leh, always win e kallang carpark race

[Schnauzee]

Went to test drive today, tried the NA Colt Plus first. Power adequate in CVT mode but once change to manual shift, quite shiok, overtaking is no problem. Steering is very light.

Tried the turbo next, acceleration in CVT mode already . Suspension is much firmer & confidence inspiring.

Tried manual mode .

Very tempted, anyone has figure for the FC?

[Falc]

According to Colt forum

http://dc3.ipbhost.com/index.php

 

IIRC 11-13km/L.

 

Just dunno how lasting the CVT gonna be, but no reported problem so far.

[Falc]

IIRC it's 7 speed CVT right? Can shift until blur.

[Slonez]

That's good news! Whack the gearbox for 3 years & see if it break. Under warranty

[Landex]

[Roulette23]

Other than the fact that it does look like Mr. Potato Head from the rear, its a pretty decent ride.

[Jusnel]

cannot assume gearbox is under warranty.... some ADs do not cover gearbox..... not sure abt C&C warranty... but i hear about other ADs

 

they considered it as wear and tear condition. gearbox spoilt, owner pay to repair

[Genes]

Wait it spoil on the 3rd year + 1 day how?

 

[Accordvtec]

go for the 5 speed manual Colt Turbo R

[Slonez]

Like that Lan Lan lah

[Falc]

Then it will spoil on 3years 01 day.

[Slonez]

Choy choy choy!

Frankly last time never think much about Colt Plus Turbo cos its light pressure (see no up) .

Now after experiencing it, feel that its a great buy considering it can keep up with the entry level BMW, Mercs, Camry, Accord, etc at that low price plus space to boot!

But my heart is somewhere else .....

Edited October 29, 2006 by Slonez

[Spas]

Looks cute. But some European drivers had problems with their Colts. Mainly a chassis problem. Sometimes creaky. Wonder if they stiffened it up for the Turbo version?

 

Also, some say that the chassis may not be able to take impacts. I.e. it may not be as safe - though I must stress that this is merely a rumour in some european mitsubishi forums.

 

:)