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Post by sharky » 09 May 2010, 8:35 pm

It was my day off today so I dropped by the nearest showrooms to scout for hatchbacks.
The first hatchback I got to see was the Civic. The 3-door Type R was cool and it's reasonable for it to be 95 grand. When the sales guy brought me to the back of the showroom to show me the 5-door version, I was in for a shock - that too costs around 90 grand. Come on! 90 grand? I'd rather buy an SUV with that money!
The next hatchback(s) I got to see were the Ford Focus and Fiesta. Focus starts at around 65 grand while the Fiesta starts at around 55 grand. It was funny. I was only asking for the price and the sales lady there started lecturing me about the safety features. But it was alright with me. ;)
Anyway, the next car I'm going to check out is the Mazda 3 hatchback.

If you guys have any feedback, I'm all ears.
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Post by AccordTuner » 09 May 2010, 8:55 pm

are u any way related to OZI :happy:


get a the CTR its will be fun u'll enjoy it plus good resale value
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Post by sharky » 09 May 2010, 9:00 pm

AccordTuner wrote:are u any way related to OZI :happy:


get a the CTR its will be fun u'll enjoy it plus good resale value
CTR?
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Post by AccordTuner » 09 May 2010, 9:36 pm

civic type R
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Post by TNT » 09 May 2010, 9:58 pm

The Type R gets my vote.
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Post by sharky » 09 May 2010, 10:48 pm

Type R is manual only though. =(
And having the non-Type R priced at 90 grand? You can buy 2 Ford Fiestas with that price!
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Post by TNT » 09 May 2010, 10:59 pm

You'll have the time of your life with the Type R.
Get the Focus then.
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Post by Ozimandius » 09 May 2010, 11:11 pm

I saw a Kia Cerato Coupe on the road...and it looks very nice! Why don't you check it out?
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Post by sharky » 09 May 2010, 11:14 pm

TNT wrote:You'll have the time of your life with the Type R.
Get the Focus then.
Hmmm...
Still researching on its reputation though.

But I'm going to check out the Mazda 3 hatchback as well. Hopefully I'll be able to after work tomorrow.
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Post by sharky » 09 May 2010, 11:18 pm

Ozimandius wrote:I saw a Kia Cerato Coupe on the road...and it looks very nice! Why don't you check it out?
Hmmm... Thanks.
But I'm currently suffering from hatchback fever right now.
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Post by Accord98 » 10 May 2010, 6:50 am

^ everything you mentioned has a crappy reputation except the Type R :wink:

Those KIA's/Hyundai's are looking really nice! I saw the Genesis coupe the other day and it was real sexy!
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Post by albertho555 » 10 May 2010, 8:26 am

How about the Yaris or Swift? might be able to buy 3 for the price of a Type R !!! :| I wont question the yaris's reputation ... but these days even toyota needs to be question :S

Accord98, the man wants a hatch !!! dont think the genisis fits that category :grin:
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Post by alexEF » 10 May 2010, 9:25 am

go for the Type R if you have the money...

next mazda3 (Y)
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Post by Ozimandius » 10 May 2010, 9:38 am

What about the Swift or coughTiidacough?
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Post by wek-236 » 10 May 2010, 9:47 am

if they only have the mazda speed 3 here... its a hands down choice for me (Y)
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