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Hyundai Avante, Chevy Cruze, KIA Forte

A_nesta84

By A_nesta84,
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Which is a better choice at the price range  

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  1. 1. which is a better choice for first timer

    • Hyundai Avante
      94
    • Chevy Cruze
      104
    • KIA Forte
      89

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Alfisti168

Alfisti168

1st Gear

pls do ur homework....

cruze is also known as Daewoo Lacetti Premiere in Korea, which incidentally, has a nicer grille [bigcry]

 

Personally, I dun mind getting e Daewoo badge and get some $$ knocked off from the price.

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GoodCar

GoodCar

4th Gear

I normally will want to wait for second or third batch car for nitty gritty to be iron out....hehe. <_<

 

Nowaday, car got a lot of electronic and software, so it will be good to let the AD to find out what is the best update for local condition.

 

As a driver, I think a good practice is to power up the car first for the "computer" to "boot up" a bit and fuel pump to prime a bit, before cranking the engine. Just my thinking and opinion. [:)]

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A_nesta84

A_nesta84

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it think it is close choice between this model at least before 2010. All have it own pro and cons and is up to one to determine what you are satisfied with.

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Silver_blade

Silver_blade

Turbocharged

machiam like Microsoft release security and hotfix patches every month, cruz owners better check with AD every month on monthly updates and downtime to install patches :)

Common among modern cars....that why ADs always ask you better to let them service the car all the time. Sometimes, they can have 4-6 patches in a year.

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Kangadrool

Kangadrool

Supersonic
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Wah piang, so much softies. Hopefully, the car won't shut down automatically mid-way or suffer blue screen of death syndrome.

 

Is that "STOP-START" button on some keyless entry cars supposed to mimick MxcroSxxx "Start-Shut Down" button?

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Sniperben

Sniperben

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really all will crack??? Still thinking to get a forte or koup. Any owner here with feedback?

 

initially when it is launch, quite a few customers experience the cracking of the windscreen. [lipsrsealed]

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Keong731

Keong731

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Waiting for my Cruze 1.6AT shipment to arrive in Dec.

 

Did not testing driven Avante and Forte, but when compaeing them based on appearence and specs:

 

Looks: I like both Cruze and Forte, but prefer Cruze's exterior and interior

Body size: Cruze is much larger in size than the other teo

Power: Cruze is not as powerful though

Safety: Cruze has the heaviest body, and got awarded for safety

FC: Cruse worst of all!

Nett Price: Bought it in early Nov 2010, Cruze is more exp than Avante (68k) but cheaper than Forte (73k)

OMV: All about the same.

 

Each car will suit different needs of the buyer :)

 

However, for a family man like me, I would choose Cruze.

 

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Friendstar

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Supercharged

Waiting for my Cruze 1.6AT shipment to arrive in Dec.

 

Did not testing driven Avante and Forte, but when compaeing them based on appearence and specs:

 

Looks: I like both Cruze and Forte, but prefer Cruze's exterior and interior

Body size: Cruze is much larger in size than the other teo

Power: Cruze is not as powerful though

Safety: Cruze has the heaviest body, and got awarded for safety

FC: Cruse worst of all!

Nett Price: Bought it in early Nov 2010, Cruze is more exp than Avante (68k) but cheaper than Forte (73k)

OMV: All about the same.

 

Each car will suit different needs of the buyer :)

 

However, for a family man like me, I would choose Cruze.

 

 

well said... even though i thought a family man would choose the avante. heheh

 

 

but on a serious note, i drove a cruze before... its even more sluggish than my mazda3 (on 16inch rims) which is a surprise.

 

it simply has no urgency in our start-stop traffic environment... and the 6 speed gear box doesn't help in FC or drivability, in fact, if the gear box is broken after warranty, it'll give a bigger headache than necessary.

 

this car is very very aesthetically pleasing, both inside out.

 

can't wait for the 1.4T version to hit our shore....that will change the entire story.

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Junjie

Junjie

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No, the Forte Windscreen issues isn't resolve yet, CnC just carry on with so-called free replacements and yes, it was promised to replace even after normal warranty expired. Many forte even experienced self cracked windscreen after driving for more than a year...Ask those Forte owners, in hot day, when driving with air-con on, u can hear piak piak sound from the windscreen, constantly having the fear not knowing when the crack will occur?

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Sohboonguan

Sohboonguan

1st Gear
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I never heard anything from C&C regarding windshield problem...

My forte 1.5yrs...

never had any problem...

heard alot about the windshield problem...

but i never seen any yet till now

I'm sure my forte can last me at least 10 years...

 

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Blackyv

Blackyv

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actually, the windscreen cracking problem also "common" with proton in MY as far as i was told by my relative.... it's due to sudden temperature fluctuation btw hot to cold too fast..... they said, to minimize the risk, is after parking under hot sun for too long, when driving off, open the window to let it balance up the temp slowly with aircon swithc on.... if all window closed and on aircon, the screen might crack.... that's what i was told, dont know how true... [:p]

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Blackyv

Blackyv

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Waiting for my Cruze 1.6AT shipment to arrive in Dec.

 

Did not testing driven Avante and Forte, but when compaeing them based on appearence and specs:

 

Looks: I like both Cruze and Forte, but prefer Cruze's exterior and interior

Body size: Cruze is much larger in size than the other teo

Power: Cruze is not as powerful though

Safety: Cruze has the heaviest body, and got awarded for safety

FC: Cruse worst of all!

Nett Price: Bought it in early Nov 2010, Cruze is more exp than Avante (68k) but cheaper than Forte (73k)

OMV: All about the same.

 

Each car will suit different needs of the buyer :)

 

However, for a family man like me, I would choose Cruze.

 

 

im in plastic molding industry and seriously, after viewing cruze physically, it's loast on the list among the 3.... their plastic quality and finishing is way below par comparing with avante and forte.... cant blame me.. job hazard.. i have the same problem of picking on the plastics quality when buying handphone..... [:p]

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Liu38

Liu38

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You all can say what ever here. When come actual buying decision is different story. Best judgement is to look at the sales volume this year.

 

Cruze sales is way below Forte and Avante.

 

 

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