HP_Lee 5th Gear January 23, 2012 Author Share January 23, 2012 The cruze is sold in the US, & pretty well recieved. I think the design also not bad. It also in World or British touring car series. So it cannot be too shabby me think. I am not aware about the touring car series. But have been doing quite in-depth knowledge about the car before I did a switched recently from my reliable Altis. I have also learned about why FCs of my old Altis have not been beaten by any other cars. And finally I found out the secret of Toyota's great FC engines. This forum have given me a lot of insight about cars. For those who have interest of the Cruze, do note that this car is not meant of racing and great pick up. Is more for family that require stable pick up and FC wise is definitely losses against my old Altis. But once the car is Cruising, the stability is great when compared to my old Altis. So do your sum for those especially with tight budget. The Cruze could be higher operating cost as compared to Toyota. That was already made known to public. As most Singaporeans does not like slow pick up, hence will not even look at it. My main concern is safety first. Most cars are the Japanese type on the road, aleast I do not need to worry, in the event of being kiss by a Jap. Anyway the choice is very individual. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiadaw 6th Gear January 23, 2012 Share January 23, 2012 (edited) I am not aware about the touring car series. But have been doing quite in-depth knowledge about the car before I did a switched recently from my reliable Altis. I have also learned about why FCs of my old Altis have not been beaten by any other cars. And finally I found out the secret of Toyota's great FC engines. This forum have given me a lot of insight about cars. For those who have interest of the Cruze, do note that this car is not meant of racing and great pick up. Is more for family that require stable pick up and FC wise is definitely losses against my old Altis. But once the car is Cruising, the stability is great when compared to my old Altis. So do your sum for those especially with tight budget. The Cruze could be higher operating cost as compared to Toyota. That was already made known to public. As most Singaporeans does not like slow pick up, hence will not even look at it. My main concern is safety first. Most cars are the Japanese type on the road, aleast I do not need to worry, in the event of being kiss by a Jap. Anyway the choice is very individual. Whats the secret of the FC engine. There are hamsters inside on rollers? Anyway, for you only. Edited January 23, 2012 by Kiadaw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escksu Clutched January 23, 2012 Share January 23, 2012 I am not aware about the touring car series. But have been doing quite in-depth knowledge about the car before I did a switched recently from my reliable Altis. I have also learned about why FCs of my old Altis have not been beaten by any other cars. And finally I found out the secret of Toyota's great FC engines. This forum have given me a lot of insight about cars. For those who have interest of the Cruze, do note that this car is not meant of racing and great pick up. Is more for family that require stable pick up and FC wise is definitely losses against my old Altis. But once the car is Cruising, the stability is great when compared to my old Altis. So do your sum for those especially with tight budget. The Cruze could be higher operating cost as compared to Toyota. That was already made known to public. As most Singaporeans does not like slow pick up, hence will not even look at it. My main concern is safety first. Most cars are the Japanese type on the road, aleast I do not need to worry, in the event of being kiss by a Jap. Anyway the choice is very individual. You sure Cruze is not meant for racing? FYI, Cruze won 2010 and 2011 WTCC. It beats BMW, Merc, VW etc...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladykillerz 4th Gear January 23, 2012 Share January 23, 2012 at times, its not about you being careful. other road users will possibly kiss your vehicle even though you are a safe driver. i got to agree that it is a better option to get Conti or bigger cars, safety is always better than smaller cars like Vios, Fit/Jazz, etc. go test drive and you will know what i mean. of course, everyone got a budget when purchasing a car and not everyone can afford big and expensive cars. i can only advise drivers to at least put on seat belt and please ensure your passengers do that too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear January 23, 2012 Share January 23, 2012 Scary crash test of a Vios. What happen if Vios crash on to a conti car? Base on this crash I believe the backseat is gone too. There were two cars in the demonstration crash test. Had both of them be able to take full avoidance action, there may not be a crash. Had one of them took acoidance action, perhaps only a partial crash. If one of the car stalled, the crash less serious. The respective drivers are more crucial than the cars. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear January 23, 2012 Share January 23, 2012 Morale of the story.... Get a bigger car. Can share with us your logic? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear January 23, 2012 Share January 23, 2012 U all buy car to crash? I like the way you put it. Perhaps they find roller coasters rides too boring Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear January 23, 2012 Share January 23, 2012 moral of the story...if your time is up, even a tank also cannot protect you I believe he deployed by motor insurers/workshops to promote traffic accidents (with bigger cars). Example: how often do we see motorcycles crash in similar manner? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear January 23, 2012 Share January 23, 2012 I used to drive a vios and this is its main minus point. Its thin metal collapses too eagerly, and i got no idea about its ncap rating. Scary. NCAP idea is to promote traffic accidents, in order to sell replacement cars Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear January 23, 2012 Share January 23, 2012 We bros don't buy cars for crash. All you need, is a freak accident and there it goes. If everyone knows the accident is about to happen, there will be minimum accidents on roads. Why we practically heard news daily on accidents? Whether is life endanger on not, safety bro, not for crash. Is for the sick of my family, if it will to happen in split seconds. Not for FC bucks that I saved previous on my Altis, which I proudly wrote in this SG Forum. Some bros have waked me up on safety aspects and some clips on NCAP sites. Can know if you involves in selling Dfender/Pajero...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear January 23, 2012 Share January 23, 2012 This test is done by Toyota only, with it's every own Carmy which is the same metal sheet. Not even an EU NCAP. I think it would be worst off. You will definitely save much fuel and less wear and tear to the VVTi engine. Super low running cost. That is why so many are on the roads. Most of these drivers are middle class with budget to watch on , but still need a car. I believe they knew the potential risk, if in the vent of a freak accident. So it cuts both sides. Best FC with basic safety or Poorly FC with great safety. But most thing is an unlikely event of a serious accident. But... all you need is just one.... Better to maintain good kharma? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear January 23, 2012 Share January 23, 2012 Haha I that's assuming you leave things in the hands of fate. Hmm is that why you got yourself a picanto? I'm glad I'm driving my merc. Well it is true most of the time that the smaller car will be at the losing end in the event of a crash. Drive safe especially when you lack rear disc brakes and ABS. Does your car have Airbags? You may be aware that bigger car also mean more chances for accidents Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear January 23, 2012 Share January 23, 2012 Bro, you can check with all cars that are tested NCAP on this site : EU NCAP Site If the car is not mentioned, means is not even tested or failed the test. Note that those that failed the test, will not be register on this site. I believe some accident-less or non-accident-prone ones not on the list Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear January 23, 2012 Share January 23, 2012 Vios is a very soft skinned car Another example: http://www.mycarforum.com/index.php?showtopic=2659761 That car designed to protect occupants in that manner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear January 23, 2012 Share January 23, 2012 Even if there is 4 airbags on picanto and ABS, will not safe the driver in this crash. Its the car structural design, material plus other added safety features. A small car like the picanto could be worst off, if it kiss just the Vios which is a bigger car. So no need to mention with a Camry. Forget about bringing out the Conti cars. Do you mean Conti cars inferior in comparison? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear January 23, 2012 Share January 23, 2012 Watch out for those who drives a hatch back or without a boot. You practically have very little protection against the rear passenger seats, in the event of a crash comes from the back. Defender among exceptions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear January 23, 2012 Share January 23, 2012 I still prefer conti cars over japan or korean cars. Just saying. +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow 1st Gear January 23, 2012 Share January 23, 2012 U all buy car to crash? Nope. Many factors can contribute to accidents, and not all are within the driver's control. Hence we are just being safety conscious. Hoping to have a better chance of surviving with minimal injuries to self and occupants during accident. By your logic, nobody needs cars with seat belts and airbags, auto insurance because nobody buys car to crash. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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