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khai22

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Latio Sports. A good car?
« on: May 12, 2008, 12:29:19 PM »
Pardon me for asking '********' questions.

Hope the brothers here can shed some light.

I am a newbie in this car thing. Been riding motorcycles all my life and family commitments has made me to take up driving.

I do not have a car license yet. Hopefully, I will pass one day.

Been reading up here and there about cars.

Recently the Latio caught my interest.

Been reading up on other car makes and models. Basically the Suzuki SX-4, Swift, Honda Fit.

Perhaps anyone could provide comments or what they tink of the Latio Sport.

I understand there are 2 type of these Sports. The A/T and the ECVT. Any difference?

Is there much difference in road tax between a 1.5 and 1.6l cars? How about compared with 1.1 or 1.3?

What is this cashback thing?


Hope to hear from you guys.

Safe driving everyone.

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Re: Latio Sports. A good car?
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2008, 12:39:20 PM »
I do not know much abt Sport. But sedan and hatchback, boot space made a diff.

SX-4 is higher then Sport. The In Car Entertainment is built-in. Quite good to sit in. There's indicator to check ur FC. FC wise, I think Latio can be better because some of the ppl here can reach 13-19km/l. SX-4, my bro in law driving can merely reach 13km/l  :w00t:

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Re: Latio Sports. A good car?
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2008, 01:28:43 PM »
I do not know much abt Sport. But sedan and hatchback, boot space made a diff.

SX-4 is higher then Sport. The In Car Entertainment is built-in. Quite good to sit in. There's indicator to check ur FC. FC wise, I think Latio can be better because some of the ppl here can reach 13-19km/l. SX-4, my bro in law driving can merely reach 13km/l  :w00t:
Think most ppl here get 12 to 16.  19km/l seems to be isolated cases.  Some ppl say Axio can get 20 to 24 easily.

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Re: Latio Sports. A good car?
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2008, 01:33:09 PM »
Pardon me for asking 's*****' questions.

Hope the brothers here can shed some light.

I am a newbie in this car thing. Been riding motorcycles all my life and family commitments has made me to take up driving.

I do not have a car license yet. Hopefully, I will pass one day.

Been reading up here and there about cars.

Recently the Latio caught my interest.

Been reading up on other car makes and models. Basically the Suzuki SX-4, Swift, Honda Fit.

Perhaps anyone could provide comments or what they tink of the Latio Sport.

I understand there are 2 type of these Sports. The A/T and the ECVT. Any difference?

Is there much difference in road tax between a 1.5 and 1.6l cars? How about compared with 1.1 or 1.3?

What is this cashback thing?


Hope to hear from you guys.

Safe driving everyone.

Think different cars have their own pros and cons.  It depends on the needs or life-styles of the individuals.  For instance, saloon vs SUV vs MPV vs SUV-cum-MPV.  Each type serves different needs and preferences.

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Re: Latio Sports. A good car?
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2008, 02:55:31 PM »
Think most ppl here get 12 to 16.  19km/l seems to be isolated cases.  Some ppl say Axio can get 20 to 24 easily.

This is what I read.. http://forum.thelatioclub.org/index.php?topic=5976.40. Unbelievable!

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Re: Latio Sports. A good car?
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2008, 05:12:20 PM »
Pardon me for asking 's*****' questions.

Hope the brothers here can shed some light.

I am a newbie in this car thing. Been riding motorcycles all my life and family commitments has made me to take up driving.

I do not have a car license yet. Hopefully, I will pass one day.

Been reading up here and there about cars.

Recently the Latio caught my interest.

Been reading up on other car makes and models. Basically the Suzuki SX-4, Swift, Honda Fit.

Perhaps anyone could provide comments or what they tink of the Latio Sport.

I understand there are 2 type of these Sports. The A/T and the ECVT. Any difference?

Is there much difference in road tax between a 1.5 and 1.6l cars? How about compared with 1.1 or 1.3?

What is this cashback thing?


Hope to hear from you guys.

Safe driving everyone.

if u looking for comfort driving and normal city driving style, its a good car. if u need power and beng factor, then forget it.
Latio design and target to family...low profile ride..or slow car :devil2:

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Re: Latio Sports. A good car?
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2008, 08:39:16 PM »
This is what I read.. http://forum.thelatioclub.org/index.php?topic=5976.40. Unbelievable!
I share your view too!  Seems too good to be true!  How I hope I am wrong here!

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Re: Latio Sports. A good car?
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2008, 08:50:03 PM »
if u looking for comfort driving and normal city driving style, its a good car. if u need power and beng factor, then forget it.
Latio design and target to family...low profile ride..or slow car :devil2:

Slow is ok.. Feel luxurious and comfort is the best!  :thumbsup:

HumbleCar  - Im hoping I can get 15-16km.. LOL..

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Re: Latio Sports. A good car?
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2008, 09:10:29 PM »
How to answer this thread? If we say yes seems like latio owner of coz say latio good, if we say no then we seem s***** to buy our cars in the first place.

I think latio sports is good for me as I like the ionizer aircon and comfortable seats (better than full leather). The seats won't heat up as much as leather seats under hot sun parking as I'm sure many of you suffer the hot seat touch the skin sensation before. I also like the relative good sound proofing of latio for me to enjoy my music and cvt sports has tweeters. All other hatchbacks you listed cannot match latio for comfort.

CVT Sports could fold down back seats and slide the back seats fwd/bwd. I have ferried one TV (with the box) by this flexible setup. I also ferried one chinese mandarin tree and one pot of tao hua flower together at the back before.

I wish the engine could pickup faster, have back seat aircon and rear disc brake. If I can have this then this car is perfect. Just my thoughts as cvt latio sport owner.
« Last Edit: May 12, 2008, 09:13:37 PM by machim »

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Re: Latio Sports. A good car?
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2008, 11:13:02 PM »
Pardon me for asking 's*****' questions.

Hope the brothers here can shed some light.

I am a newbie in this car thing. Been riding motorcycles all my life and family commitments has made me to take up driving.

I do not have a car license yet. Hopefully, I will pass one day.

Been reading up here and there about cars.

Recently the Latio caught my interest.

Been reading up on other car makes and models. Basically the Suzuki SX-4, Swift, Honda Fit.

Perhaps anyone could provide comments or what they tink of the Latio Sport.

I understand there are 2 type of these Sports. The A/T and the ECVT. Any difference?

Is there much difference in road tax between a 1.5 and 1.6l cars? How about compared with 1.1 or 1.3?

What is this cashback thing?


Hope to hear from you guys.

Safe driving everyone.
wat's good depends wat's ur needs.
u probably dun need big boot space coz ur choice cars all hatchbk.
this is what latio has in my opinion is good for me: :thumbsup:
latio has better leg room than any of those mentioned.
digital AC, ionizer, keyless entry are among the std features.
cvt sport will have foldable seats, as well as slidable seats, armrest,. of course, cvt gearbox vs 4AT, CVT is smoother, more efficient, but lesser power than 4AT.
cashback is more of if u have loan more than 30k for more than 7 yrs (if i'm not wrong), the interest will be 3.5% instead of standard 2.5%, but will give u cash returns better than what the higher interest will charge u.  if u intend to ride till end of coe, then u can go for that, but if u plan to change cars every few years, think hard coz the banks will be very happy

end of the day, u should test drive, visit showroom and compare all the cars, u are the driver, dun have to worry wat other say.happy choosing!hope u join the lation nation :devil2:
if u can't convince urself,how u confuse others?

HumbleCar

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Re: Latio Sports. A good car?
« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2008, 11:13:51 PM »
Slow is ok.. Feel luxurious and comfort is the best!  :thumbsup:

HumbleCar  - Im hoping I can get 15-16km.. LOL..

My best so far is 14.2.  After 1K servicing, it went down to about 12.  Recent few tanks managed to get 13+. Still quite far from the 15-16 leh.  How?  Add water can?  

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Re: Latio Sports. A good car?
« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2008, 11:19:39 PM »
My best so far is 14.2.  After 1K servicing, it went down to about 12.  Recent few tanks managed to get 13+. Still quite far from the 15-16 leh.  How?  Add water can?  

Water cannot burn, add kerosene.  :D

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Re: Latio Sports. A good car?
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2008, 11:20:56 PM »
My best so far is 14.2.  After 1K servicing, it went down to about 12.  Recent few tanks managed to get 13+. Still quite far from the 15-16 leh.  How?  Add water can? 
seems many frens here fc drop after 1k huh :confused1:
wonder is it the engine oil use by tcm?
if u can't convince urself,how u confuse others?

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Re: Latio Sports. A good car?
« Reply #13 on: May 12, 2008, 11:23:55 PM »
seems many frens here fc drop after 1k huh :confused1:
wonder is it the engine oil use by tcm?
Dunno leh.  Just hope that it improves like some ppl here can get 19km or even 20 km.  Shiok man.  Can save alot.

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Re: Latio Sports. A good car?
« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2008, 11:25:01 PM »
Water cannot burn, add kerosene.  :D
Hope they don't increase the price of kerosene later.

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Re: Latio Sports. A good car?
« Reply #15 on: May 12, 2008, 11:27:12 PM »
seems many frens here fc drop after 1k huh :confused1:
wonder is it the engine oil use by tcm?

mine drop also, den 2nd servicing ask them retune and stuff. suddenly car much more balanced, more gao chiong. Lol

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Re: Latio Sports. A good car?
« Reply #16 on: May 13, 2008, 08:40:21 AM »
seems many frens here fc drop after 1k huh :confused1:
wonder is it the engine oil use by tcm?

Not true leh bro. I got the best FC for my latio after 1st servicing leh. :yehyeh:

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Re: Latio Sports. A good car?
« Reply #17 on: May 13, 2008, 12:05:51 PM »
mine drop also, den 2nd servicing ask them retune and stuff. suddenly car much more balanced, more gao chiong. Lol
Hi Bro, what you meant by "car much more balanced"? Thanks.

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Re: Latio Sports. A good car?
« Reply #18 on: May 13, 2008, 12:13:28 PM »
Hi Bro, what you meant by "car much more balanced"? Thanks.

Think he meant by stable in a way???

How I wish my sedan back seat can fold down. Mine is basic... I agree with machim  of having backseat air con.  :bleh:

Humble - how many servicing you went for it already? Poor FC might due to their E.O.? Using mineral or fasflo?

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Re: Latio Sports. A good car?
« Reply #19 on: May 13, 2008, 01:03:07 PM »
Think he meant by stable in a way???

How I wish my sedan back seat can fold down. Mine is basic... I agree with machim  of having backseat air con.  :bleh:

Humble - how many servicing you went for it already? Poor FC might due to their E.O.? Using mineral or fasflo?
My ride 3000+ km only.  Still on mineral.