Pocket Rocket to replace my Swift Sport

[Goldenvodka]

As per title,

any suggestions for the replacement of Swift Sport, my unit is due to scrap in early 2029.

I know it is still early but nowadays I hardly able to see any similar cars

Small and nibble with go kart like acceleration.

1) New Swift Sport - AD did not bring the automatic version, spouse cannot drive

2) Mini Cooper S - Cat B COE, a little out of budget

3) Seat Ibiza 1.5 - No longer available as new unit. Very rare to find in used car market

4) Honda Fit 1.5 hybird - I only had a chance to test drive the normal 1.3 version which I feel the accelration is no where near the Swift Sport. I hope the 1.5 with hybird motor will be better. New facelifted 1.5 model also hard to find in used car market

5) Audi A1/VW Polo 1.0 - This 2 item also no longer available as new. Only can find in used car market 

Any other models to look out for?

 

 

 

[Maxus-MIFA9]

Ora "Good Cat", EV and AD is C&C 

Nice for lady driver.

 

[RadX]

#1 SMART!

 

pretty decent drive

[Volvobrick]

  On 7/21/2024 at 10:38 AM, RadX said:

#1 SMART!

 

pretty decent drive

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This one? Yes (Deep) Pocket Rocket 

[RadX]

  On 7/21/2024 at 10:45 AM, Volvobrick said:

This one? Yes (Deep) Pocket Rocket 

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I tried it and yes, has that oomph.

 

would put it between the seal and i4M50 in terms of the overall package

[Ceecookie]

Golf GTI. But insurance premium tend to be very high 

[inlinesix]

  On 7/21/2024 at 9:31 AM, Goldenvodka said:

As per title,

any suggestions for the replacement of Swift Sport, my unit is due to scrap in early 2029.

I know it is still early but nowadays I hardly able to see any similar cars

Small and nibble with go kart like acceleration.

1) New Swift Sport - AD did not bring the automatic version, spouse cannot drive

2) Mini Cooper S - Cat B COE, a little out of budget

3) Seat Ibiza 1.5 - No longer available as new unit. Very rare to find in used car market

4) Honda Fit 1.5 hybird - I only had a chance to test drive the normal 1.3 version which I feel the accelration is no where near the Swift Sport. I hope the 1.5 with hybird motor will be better. New facelifted 1.5 model also hard to find in used car market

5) Audi A1/VW Polo 1.0 - This 2 item also no longer available as new. Only can find in used car market 

Any other models to look out for?

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1. New Swift no Sport yet.  Swift Sport still previous gen.  CM only bring in 130hp, not 140hp version.

4. Honda Fit 1.3 cannot compare with 1.5L eHEV la.  eHEV uses motor then engine.

[Mkl22]

5years later…. Think so far ahead. 
I don’t even bother about such things. Who knows if I’m alive by then! 😂

[Jamesc]

Don't worry about price can buy any car because

I keep hearing COE will crash in the next few years.

You can trust the MCF member that said that because

he will chop something off if he is wrong.

[Benarsenal]

Hot hatchback a bit not so common these days.

Can consider Mini Electric. Got Cat A version.

[Stratovarius]

  On 7/21/2024 at 9:31 AM, Goldenvodka said:

As per title,

any suggestions for the replacement of Swift Sport, my unit is due to scrap in early 2029.

I know it is still early but nowadays I hardly able to see any similar cars

Small and nibble with go kart like acceleration.

1) New Swift Sport - AD did not bring the automatic version, spouse cannot drive

2) Mini Cooper S - Cat B COE, a little out of budget

3) Seat Ibiza 1.5 - No longer available as new unit. Very rare to find in used car market

4) Honda Fit 1.5 hybird - I only had a chance to test drive the normal 1.3 version which I feel the accelration is no where near the Swift Sport. I hope the 1.5 with hybird motor will be better. New facelifted 1.5 model also hard to find in used car market

5) Audi A1/VW Polo 1.0 - This 2 item also no longer available as new. Only can find in used car market 

Any other models to look out for?

 

 

 

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The zc31 and 32 are quite in a weird spot. They are at most warm hatches, neither here nor there. A logical upgrade will be the Cooper s or gti and those you have to go cat B. You cant find a similar performance car in cat A unless you go ev. But I think ev drive are anything but nimble.

[Mancypher]

  On 7/21/2024 at 9:31 AM, Goldenvodka said:

As per title,

any suggestions for the replacement of Swift Sport, my unit is due to scrap in early 2029.

I know it is still early but nowadays I hardly able to see any similar cars

Small and nibble with go kart like acceleration.

1) New Swift Sport - AD did not bring the automatic version, spouse cannot drive

2) Mini Cooper S - Cat B COE, a little out of budget

3) Seat Ibiza 1.5 - No longer available as new unit. Very rare to find in used car market

4) Honda Fit 1.5 hybird - I only had a chance to test drive the normal 1.3 version which I feel the accelration is no where near the Swift Sport. I hope the 1.5 with hybird motor will be better. New facelifted 1.5 model also hard to find in used car market

5) Audi A1/VW Polo 1.0 - This 2 item also no longer available as new. Only can find in used car market 

Any other models to look out for?

 

 

 

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4) Honda Fit 1.5 hybird - I rented the first batch back in 2018. Back then it is using 7-DCT. Pick up shiok. New models now using e-CVT. Feeling maybe like Prius.

5) Audi A1/VW Polo 1.0 - I think A1 will sit in workshop longer than you drive it. This just my POV.

Any other models to look out for? [I assume you looking for PARF car]

- If you dont mind abit bigger, Mazda 3 HB. Astina trim very nice interior. Not much mods though.

- If budget permit, then Cupra Leon.

[Mkl22]

  On 7/22/2024 at 1:49 AM, Mancypher said:

4) Honda Fit 1.5 hybird - I rented the first batch back in 2018. Back then it is using 7-DCT. Pick up shiok. New models now using e-CVT. Feeling maybe like Prius.

5) Audi A1/VW Polo 1.0 - I think A1 will sit in workshop longer than you drive it. This just my POV.

Any other models to look out for? [I assume you looking for PARF car]

- If you dont mind abit bigger, Mazda 3 HB. Astina trim very nice interior. Not much mods though.

- If budget permit, then Cupra Leon.

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Sat in a few freed fit 1.5 hybrid with dct all with grab/gojek. The dct implementation with hybrid is lousy. Only works well if you always somewhat floor it. With the partial throttle by PHV drivers  it makes for a jerky and vomit inducing ride.  The cut in of the petrol engine is also very rough. Power is there but the overall refinement isn’t. 

[Mancypher]

  On 7/22/2024 at 2:17 AM, Mkl22 said:

Sat in a few freed fit 1.5 hybrid with dct all with grab/gojek. The dct implementation with hybrid is lousy. Only works well if you always somewhat floor it. With the partial throttle by PHV drivers  it makes for a jerky and vomit inducing ride.  The cut in of the petrol engine is also very rough. Power is there but the overall refinement isn’t. 

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Ah maybe got mileage to it already. Back then I rented the car, was only 10k mileage from Tribecar. [They leased a few Fit Hybrids that time and I rented 1 to run errand, as well as get a feeling of it]

[inlinesix]

  On 7/22/2024 at 2:52 AM, Mancypher said:

Ah maybe got mileage to it already. Back then I rented the car, was only 10k mileage from Tribecar. [They leased a few Fit Hybrids that time and I rented 1 to run errand, as well as get a feeling of it]

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New Fit Hybrid (including Civic & CRV Hybrid) works differently from previous gen.

e-CVT is misleading to a certain extent.  There is no gearbox.

Instead, it is replaced by 2 motors.

Below 60km/h (i can't rem exact number), it is pure electric. Engine is just generator for electricity.

Beyond 60km/h, it is pure engine.  With 250nm torque, it is nice to drive in the city.

 

[Lethalstrike]

  On 7/21/2024 at 10:45 AM, Volvobrick said:

This one? Yes (Deep) Pocket Rocket 

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Over $4k a year on the road tax for this Brabus edition is not exactly palatable for some people 🤣 

[Mockngbrd]

GTR la

[Mkl22]

  On 7/22/2024 at 2:52 AM, Mancypher said:

Ah maybe got mileage to it already. Back then I rented the car, was only 10k mileage from Tribecar. [They leased a few Fit Hybrids that time and I rented 1 to run errand, as well as get a feeling of it]

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Then all the more shitty right. More mileage is no excuse. 😂