GoodCar 4th Gear October 17, 2009 Share October 17, 2009 As of this period, I pick Nissan Latio, but Toyota allion always have a place in my heart ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
W210k 1st Gear October 17, 2009 Share October 17, 2009 The most value-for-money made-in-Japan car now is the Mitsubishi Lancer GLX manual. Its just ~$3-4K more expensive than say a Korean KIA Forte manual. p.s. Vios, City, Altis etc. are all not 100% Nippon car, IMHO ... and neither are they cheaper than the Mitubishi CS3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfisti168 1st Gear October 17, 2009 Share October 17, 2009 (edited) I did a search of Japanese cars that cost less than $60k. Got quite a number of cars. Just a reference to prices of popular Korean cars, they are: 1. Hyundai Avante 1.6 - $48,999(M), $50,999(A) 3. Avante 1.6 S (A) - $53,999 4. Avante 1.6 S Sunroof (A) - $55,999 5. i30 1.6 (A) - $55,999 6. i30 1.6 Sunroof (A) - $59,399 7. Kia Forte 1.6 EX - $47,999(M), $50,999(A) 8. Forte 1.6 SX - $52,999(M), $55,999(A) The Japanese: 1. Daihatsu Sirion (entire range of cars consisting of 1.3 and 1.5 cars) - $53,300 to $58,800 2. *Honda Fit 1.3G (M) - $59k 3. *Honda Airwave 1.5M (A) - $60k 4. Mitsubishi i (A) - $54,988 5. Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 GLX - (M)$49,988, (A)$54,988 6. Lancer 1.6 GLX Sports - (M)$54,988, (A)$56,988 7. Nissan Latio Sedan (all Auto) - $55k(basic), $57.5k(premium) 8. Latio Sport (basic) - $57.5k 9. Subaru Impreza sedan 1.5 R - $55,999(M), $58,999(M, MIRT edition) 10. *Suzuki Cervo (A) - $47k 11. Suzuki Swift (entire range) - $52.5k to $57.5k 12. *Suzuki Lapin (A) - $57.5k 13. Suzuki SX4 1.6(A) - $55.9k(pre-facelift), $57.9k(facelift w/ more features) 14. *Suzuki Splash 1.2 (A) - $59k 15. Toyota Vios & yaris - $54988 to $62988 NOTE: (*) denote PI-cars Edited October 17, 2009 by Alfisti168 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfisti168 1st Gear October 17, 2009 Share October 17, 2009 As of this period, I pick Nissan Latio, but Toyota allion always have a place in my heart Allion cost $70k, even more expensive than the Altis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfisti168 1st Gear October 17, 2009 Share October 17, 2009 goodcar, why vote options don't have suzuki? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie 2nd Gear October 17, 2009 Share October 17, 2009 As of this period, I pick Nissan Latio, but Toyota allion always have a place in my heart Have to spell out what is your definition of "Value for money"? Do you mean cheapest car? horsepower to dollar value ratio? resales value? OMV value? and etc and etc. If you don't do that, then the 1st thing that come to my mind is the cheapest japanese car in general . Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hover Neutral Newbie October 17, 2009 Share October 17, 2009 no daihatsu too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholasl Neutral Newbie October 17, 2009 Share October 17, 2009 If you say value for money.. Its gonna be either the latio for now as the pricing didn't really increase with the COE. For hatchback, its the suzuki swift(not sports), at ard 55k its still 1 of the lowest priced. Else its still good old lancer glx and nissan sunny for its 1.6L and size. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopus 3rd Gear October 17, 2009 Share October 17, 2009 5. Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 GLX - (M)$49,988, (A)$54,988 6. Lancer 1.6 GLX Sports - (M)$54,988, (A)$56,988 I got my GLX Sports (M) for slightly below $47k in Mar 2008, COE was around $12.3k back then.... Even the fuse I see is stated "Made in Japan". I hear the Sports version currently do not have foglights and only one air bag.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodCar 4th Gear October 17, 2009 Author Share October 17, 2009 Sorry Folks. I miss out Daihatsu and Suzuki , This is the first time I try to do a poll for curosity purpose. How do I add these two brand in? As for the meaning of value for money for a normal family car. I think It should be a car that has the most specification/equipment with the least $$$. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodCar 4th Gear October 17, 2009 Author Share October 17, 2009 I did a search of Japanese cars that cost less than $60k. Got quite a number of cars. Just a reference to prices of popular Korean cars, they are: 1. Hyundai Avante 1.6 - $48,999(M), $50,999(A) 3. Avante 1.6 S (A) - $53,999 4. Avante 1.6 S Sunroof (A) - $55,999 5. i30 1.6 (A) - $55,999 6. i30 1.6 Sunroof (A) - $59,399 7. Kia Forte 1.6 EX - $47,999(M), $50,999(A) 8. Forte 1.6 SX - $52,999(M), $55,999(A) The Japanese: 1. Daihatsu Sirion (entire range of cars consisting of 1.3 and 1.5 cars) - $53,300 to $58,800 2. *Honda Fit 1.3G (M) - $59k 3. *Honda Airwave 1.5M (A) - $60k 4. Mitsubishi i (A) - $54,988 5. Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 GLX - (M)$49,988, (A)$54,988 6. Lancer 1.6 GLX Sports - (M)$54,988, (A)$56,988 7. Nissan Latio Sedan (all Auto) - $55k(basic), $57.5k(premium) 8. Latio Sport (basic) - $57.5k 9. Subaru Impreza sedan 1.5 R - $55,999(M), $58,999(M, MIRT edition) 10. *Suzuki Cervo (A) - $47k 11. Suzuki Swift (entire range) - $52.5k to $57.5k 12. *Suzuki Lapin (A) - $57.5k 13. Suzuki SX4 1.6(A) - $55.9k(pre-facelift), $57.9k(facelift w/ more features) 14. *Suzuki Splash 1.2 (A) - $59k 15. Toyota Vios & yaris - $54988 to $62988 NOTE: (*) denote PI-cars Thanks Alfistis168, that was a very good compilation. At present period: For Korean car, my pick will be Forte, but Cruze will always have a place in my heart and will be the car thay I will buy For Japan car, my pick will be Latio, but My heart was attracted to Allion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tingshen Clutched November 4, 2009 Share November 4, 2009 Nissan Latio Premium, coz it's sharing the same OMV as Subaru Forester 2.0 and TanChong is selling at "paper loss" now...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged November 4, 2009 Share November 4, 2009 i think the most value for money is lancer glx, sirion, and latio Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tkseah Turbocharged November 4, 2009 Share November 4, 2009 Nissan Latio Premium, coz it's sharing the same OMV as Subaru Forester 2.0 and TanChong is selling at "paper loss" now...... Yup, based on paper value, Latio is the best value for money now.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyo 1st Gear November 4, 2009 Share November 4, 2009 Sorry Folks. I miss out Daihatsu and Suzuki , This is the first time I try to do a poll for curosity purpose. How do I add these two brand in? As for the meaning of value for money for a normal family car. I think It should be a car that has the most specification/equipment with the least $$$. In that case it has to be Daihatsu Sirion. At 55K u get a car that is spacious, 4 star NCAP rating, ABS w/EBD, 4 airbags, front & rear anti roll bar. but if i had 55k, i would rather buy a Hyundai i30 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumbengheng Neutral Newbie November 4, 2009 Share November 4, 2009 no need to argue, confirm nissan, it is the only made in japanese car and the car which have the best interior among all jap car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumbengheng Neutral Newbie November 4, 2009 Share November 4, 2009 omv is oso very high as compared to korean car but the selling price is onli 1-2k diff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodCar 4th Gear November 5, 2009 Author Share November 5, 2009 Look like a lot of people who prefer Japanese brand car support Nissan now. Nissan car have really improve a lot after the buy over from Renault. Mitshuibishi also have pull up their socks 8 to 9 years back, AirTrek was the car that I admire during that time. Diahatsu has also make their car very practical and convenient for small family. I guess people will naturally support product that is value for money. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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