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| Thread ID: 121700 | 2011-11-07 21:56:00 | Toyota Prius? | wallarro (11242) | PC World Chat |
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| 1242383 | 2011-11-08 10:06:00 | +1 for Kia. Very fuel efficient. | sahilcc7 (15483) | ||
| 1242384 | 2011-11-08 22:48:00 | Speaking about Kia, any comments on the saying that Korean cars (Kia, Hyundai, Daewoo) are of lesser quality compared to Japan? | wallarro (11242) | ||
| 1242385 | 2011-11-08 22:56:00 | I think the ones in the last few years, say 2007 and newer are pretty comparable. No one knows how well they last really, but I can't imagine a brand new Corolla lasting as well as some of the ones from the early '90s either, so it's hard to say. :p I had a 2008 manual Kia Rio 4 door hatch as a hire car a while back, went from Auckland to Taupo and back on $40 of fuel, was as comfy as a new corolla. I'd still buy the corolla mind you, but i was very impressed with the Rio. |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 1242386 | 2011-11-08 23:03:00 | Yep as plod says keep clear of European cars. They are just trouble. Garages love them for the income although the wage earning mechanics spew about how expensive and difficult to fix. I know a chick who spent $2500 just fixing a water leak from a heater when all the front had to come out to get it out of a 5 year old BMW. BMW engine in FW190 was ok but they have gone downhill since. South Korean cars seem to be getting better and better |
prefect (6291) | ||
| 1242387 | 2011-11-08 23:59:00 | Most dealers are putting the fuel effiency on the window these days, Just buy one with a good rating and don't worry about it. Hybrid and electric technology is still in it's infancy and not for most of us. |
dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1242388 | 2011-11-09 19:42:00 | You might also find that Toyota NZ will not service or do any repair work on imported Japanese Prius's. I cannot confirm that other than what a Toyota service manager told me. Was also told to avoid any that had the Gen 2 battery or older in the car. Might be a newer battery now but a year ago, Gen3 battery's in the Prius was the standard. When you read the promotional blurb on them, they sound rather attractive from a greenies point of view but if you dig deeper into the figures, you would have to rack up a lot of miles such as taxi drivers to get a break even / profit on the cost of the car verses running costs. Also, the batteries are very expensive though I believe they are getting cheaper and there are after market one's also available. |
PinoyKiw (9675) | ||
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