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NeverLucky88

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  On 7/6/2021 at 1:19 PM, NeverLucky88 said:

Don't think i'll ever consider the FD2R given my budget but yes, i've heard of it's track-focused aspects. Thanks for the heads up though, cheers!

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All the best bro! Update us on your final choice, and enjoy the drive! Manual cars are always fun

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Ody_2004

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  On 7/7/2021 at 1:18 AM, Jamesc said:

5 year COE on a one owner Honda was so wasted.

What was the owner thinking?

:D

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Owner thinking “if i had bought Bitcoin 5 years back my Honda will be Spirits of Estasy oredi”

sometimes bo bian lah.. not all got the cash outlay but still need a car to move around.

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  On 7/3/2021 at 7:48 AM, NeverLucky88 said:

Hi all, i have a similar question as OP as well. Can't create a new topic as i'm new to this forum, apologies. Thinking of buying my first car, budget around 30-40k and looking for manual cars preferably. With these 2 criteria in mind, i have shortlisted 2 cars - 2009 Honda Civic 1.8M and Subaru Impreza/STI (more out of budget).

1. For my first car, should i go for one with renewable COE (so that i can still sell next time) or just try try for 2-3 years and then scrape?

2. Any other manual cars available you guys would recommend? Quite hard to find manual cars nowadays...

Any help would be much appreciated, cheers!

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@BabyBlade Nah wanna help this guy spin off new topic?

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  On 7/3/2021 at 11:44 AM, NeverLucky88 said:

I'm looking more towards the normal impreza due to a lower price point but really don't like the looks of it as compared to the civic 1.8M. Would you recommend getting a COE civic 1.8M personally? Even though there's no renewable value. Personally, i don't mind the modifications, i'm more worried about condition of the car. Understand that the civic community is quite big and has a somewhat bad reputation for being an "ah beng" car, just hope that the car isn't used and abused.

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Forget about NA Impreza - bad low end torque + heavy chassis = constant struggle to accelerate from low speed and also lousy fuel consumption. You'll be much happier with civic if that's your only other choice.

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  On 7/3/2021 at 12:59 PM, Hamburger said:

CL7 Euro R manual. Top of my list. 

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Yes, reliable work horse. Get a stock one will do, at most changes to suspension setup. Then go tune abit will do. 

Can get 11 to 13km/l, considerably better than the normal civics 😬

Inside big and cozy, and the engine droning can be intoxicating. 

But now these rare hondas price is steep. 

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  On 7/8/2021 at 8:00 AM, yellowshaun said:

Now a bit hard to compare, cause manuals are so rare in SG, but are manuals more reliable than auto cars ah from your own experience?

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If both are stock then both are as reliable (Honda Civic 1.7A/1.8M VTi-S, Toyota Vios/MRS/86, Mazda MX-5)

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  On 7/8/2021 at 7:23 AM, Phluvcat said:

Yes, reliable work horse. Get a stock one will do, at most changes to suspension setup. Then go tune abit will do. 

Can get 11 to 13km/l, considerably better than the normal civics 😬

Inside big and cozy, and the engine droning can be intoxicating. 

But now these rare hondas price is steep. 

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Most probably cannot find a stock CL7R by now. With $12k dep, the options are aplenty.

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  On 7/3/2021 at 7:48 AM, NeverLucky88 said:

Hi all, i have a similar question as OP as well. Can't create a new topic as i'm new to this forum, apologies. Thinking of buying my first car, budget around 30-40k and looking for manual cars preferably. With these 2 criteria in mind, i have shortlisted 2 cars - 2009 Honda Civic 1.8M and Subaru Impreza/STI (more out of budget).

1. For my first car, should i go for one with renewable COE (so that i can still sell next time) or just try try for 2-3 years and then scrape?

2. Any other manual cars available you guys would recommend? Quite hard to find manual cars nowadays...

Any help would be much appreciated, cheers!

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SSS 1.6, Jazz 1.3, Civic 1.8/2.0, City 1.5, Lancer EX 2.0

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  On 7/8/2021 at 5:01 AM, Jellandross said:

Forget about NA Impreza - bad low end torque + heavy chassis = constant struggle to accelerate from low speed and also lousy fuel consumption. You'll be much happier with civic if that's your only other choice.

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Yeah am aware about the low end torque but was not so sure about the acceleration. Thanks for the clarification! Looks like my best bet is a civic but most of the civics out in the market have multiple owners so not sure about their condition.

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  On 7/8/2021 at 8:28 AM, Naimed said:

Most probably cannot find a stock CL7R by now. With $12k dep, the options are aplenty.

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For my first car, would it be better if i get one with non-renewable coe (meaning scrap by end of 2/3 years) or a renewable one (means still can sell/trade in next time)? Or does it not make a significant difference in terms of money/effort?

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Lol. After I saw the topic title, I would say Real Man drives responsibly regardless of car model or manual/auto. 

Unlike those wannabes and arrogant drivers that we see everyday.

 

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  On 7/8/2021 at 9:09 AM, NeverLucky88 said:

For my first car, would it be better if i get one with non-renewable coe (meaning scrap by end of 2/3 years) or a renewable one (means still can sell/trade in next time)? Or does it not make a significant difference in terms of money/effort?

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Depends on depth of pocket and luck (not getting a lemon car), if you still prefer to go manual. 

For first daily driven car, I recommend Altis, Camry, Mazda 3, Honda Fit (and many other choices) with a few years left. 

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