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  • Scania N113CRB luver's Avatar
    4,322 posts since Sep '06
    • Greetings to all .

      I just would like to ask 2 question . Are hatchbacks suitable for long distance travel? Such as from SG to M'sia (Genting) ?

      Also, which hatchbacks do you guys recommend , a hatchback that have ample engine power , good fuel economy and spacious? Smile

  • dork3d's Avatar
    4,740 posts since Feb '06
    • Originally posted by Scania N113CRB luver:
      Greetings to all .

      I just would like to ask 2 question . Are hatchbacks suitable for long distance travel? Such as from SG to M'sia (Genting) ?

      Also, which hatchbacks do you guys recommend , a hatchback that have ample engine power , good fuel economy and spacious? Smile

      For a good powered hatchback with relatively efficient fuel ratio should be Honda Jazz, followed by Mitsubishi Colt and Suzuki Swift...

      Me won't even think of driving a hatchback all the way up north to Genting...

  • Scania N113CRB luver's Avatar
    4,322 posts since Sep '06
    • Originally posted by dork3d:
      For a good powered hatchback with relatively efficient fuel ratio should be Honda Jazz, followed by Mitsubishi Colt and Suzuki Swift...

      Me won't even think of driving a hatchback all the way up north to Genting...

      Hmmm... thx ! Very Happy

      I've sat on a Honda Jazz before , but the car is "zeng" one . Lol ... My cousin go zeng it , then become sporty , altho gearbox is still auto . But overall performance is superb.

  • Scania N113CRB luver's Avatar
    4,322 posts since Sep '06
    • Originally posted by dork3d:
      Me won't even think of driving a hatchback all the way up north to Genting...

      Reason being too light ? Or suspension sucks?

      So ... What kind of cars are more suitable for driving up to genting?

  • dork3d's Avatar
    4,740 posts since Feb '06
    • Originally posted by Scania N113CRB luver:
      Reason being too light ? Or suspension sucks?

      So ... What kind of cars are more suitable for driving up to genting?

      Hatchback is not good for long distance endurance driving... And most suspensions for hatchbacks are soft... And been light, it would be hard to handle especially for the incremental 15 degrees to 25 degrees slope driving and sharp turns at Genting just after Awana Hotel...

      For driving distance up north and able to endure the engine strain along the way, me think a 1.6 sedan or SUV or MPV would be better to suit...

  • n0x's Avatar
    1,583 posts since Mar '06
    • Originally posted by Scania N113CRB luver:
      Reason being too light ? Or suspension sucks?

      So ... What kind of cars are more suitable for driving up to genting?

      mercedes benz e200

  • lalaTearz's Avatar
    600 posts since Sep '06
    • Originally posted by n0x:
      mercedes benz e200

      sure tio rob on when on the way to genting..haha...

  • n0x's Avatar
    1,583 posts since Mar '06
    • Originally posted by lalaTearz:
      sure tio rob on when on the way to genting..haha...

      eh then nvm la... juz any nice sedan will do....

  • Scania N113CRB luver's Avatar
    4,322 posts since Sep '06
    • Originally posted by dork3d:
      Hatchback is not good for long distance endurance driving... And most suspensions for hatchbacks are soft... And been light, it would be hard to handle especially for the incremental 15 degrees to 25 degrees slope driving and sharp turns at Genting just after Awana Hotel...

      For driving distance up north and able to endure the engine strain along the way, me think a 1.6 sedan or SUV or MPV would be better to suit...

      Hmm... Icic ... Thx ! Very Happy

      I've ridden on a MPV to malacca before and i can say its quite a bumpy ride, but the engine performance is superb . Its a Honda Stream (old version) . Not sure about fuel economy . Somemore at that time the car was carrying more than 5 people . Laughing

  • vertmonyet's Avatar
    964 posts since May '06
    • honda fit.

      okay to use.

      long distance, should be no prob at all.

      looks wise, power wise. ok lor.

  • Scania N113CRB luver's Avatar
    4,322 posts since Sep '06
    • Originally posted by vertmonyet:
      honda fit.

      okay to use.

      long distance, should be no prob at all.

      looks wise, power wise. ok lor.

      Sure anot? Laughing

  • sir_boris's Avatar
    300 posts since Jul '06
    • is not about type of car, is about the make. which 1 are you referring?

      does any1 got reservation abt driving a vw golf all the way to thai border? Wink

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  • Scania N113CRB luver's Avatar
    4,322 posts since Sep '06
    • Originally posted by BadzMaro:
      Pick up trucks bro.. gurantee u rich the top . bo Su. can even camp during trips.~

      if can buy i confirm buy . Diesel engine mahs . And i love camper trucks . Mr. Green

  • dork3d's Avatar
    4,740 posts since Feb '06
    • Originally posted by Scania N113CRB luver:
      if can buy i confirm buy . Diesel engine mahs . And i love camper trucks . Mr. Green

      Me like Land Rover Defender TDI engine... Powerful and rugged...

  • substance's Avatar
    75 posts since Oct '03
    • Originally posted by dork3d:
      Hatchback is not good for long distance endurance driving... And most suspensions for hatchbacks are soft... And been light, it would be hard to handle especially for the incremental 15 degrees to 25 degrees slope driving and sharp turns at Genting just after Awana Hotel...

      For driving distance up north and able to endure the engine strain along the way, me think a 1.6 sedan or SUV or MPV would be better to suit...

      Try the Satria Neo (Manual) up and down, you will definately love the handling.

  • dork3d's Avatar
    4,740 posts since Feb '06
    • Originally posted by sir_boris:
      is not about type of car, is about the make. which 1 are you referring?

      does any1 got reservation abt driving a vw golf all the way to thai border? Wink

      VW Golf is a reliable hatchback... Only turn-off is the price of the car...

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    1,258 posts since Aug '04
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  • alleggerita's Avatar
    7,710 posts since Aug '06
    • Originally posted by lalaTearz:
      sure tio rob on when on the way to genting..haha...

      Yeah..confirm get robbed..lol..my friend's mum drove her Jaguar S-Type to Malaysia one time and a thief held a gun and use the gun butt to knock on the window to ask her to wind down the window and he told her: "You want to go the easy way or the hard way?" LOL..how clever of the thief..no violence needed.. Laughing

  • alleggerita's Avatar
    7,710 posts since Aug '06
    • Originally posted by freakass:
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      Ford Focus ST

      The Ford Focus ST can be a good choice to drive up North too..but again, the problem of looking after your car comes in..such nice car, confirm a lot of poeple wanna steal.. Mr. Green

  • Scania N113CRB luver's Avatar
    4,322 posts since Sep '06
    • Originally posted by alleggerita:
      Yeah..confirm get robbed..lol..my friend's mum drove her Jaguar S-Type to Malaysia one time and a thief held a gun and use the gun butt to knock on the window to ask her to wind down the window and he told her: "You want to go the easy way or the hard way?" LOL..how clever of the thief..no violence needed.. Laughing

      aiya ur friend mum shld say, "eh ah bang , aku give you car, you give me gun larhs . " Laughing

      Anyway it is not advisable to drive a posh car to malaysia . A simple toyota car will do . Smile

  • substance's Avatar
    75 posts since Oct '03
    • Originally posted by alleggerita:
      The Ford Focus ST can be a good choice to drive up North too..but again, the problem of looking after your car comes in..such nice car, confirm a lot of poeple wanna steal.. Mr. Green

      Don't have to worry, Ford is not on the list, usually Jap cars are more popular as parts are easily avaliable, if they steal a Ford, they can't sell it out.

      Usually they target Harrier or Rav4 or any SUVs, cos there's a high demand in thailand and east Msia.

      Jap cars like Evo are always popular, cos its all PnP in most of the older protons.

  • freakass's Avatar
    1,258 posts since Aug '04
    • Originally posted by substance:
      Don't have to worry, Ford is not on the list, usually Jap cars are more popular as parts are easily avaliable, if they steal a Ford, they can't sell it out.

      Usually they target Harrier or Rav4 or any SUVs, cos there's a high demand in thailand and east Msia.

      Jap cars like Evo are always popular, cos its all PnP in most of the older protons.

      Haha... Very well informed... Are u the chief of the car-stealing syndicate? Twisted Evil

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