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This is what the market is looking for, cheap and very cheerful
But its a stunning vehicle for China price as a bonus. They will sell zillions of them, buy korean or this...can i phone a friend...NOT! Just keeps pushing the price point down and down, screws the 2nd hand market and trade in values http://www.carsales.com.au/reviews/2...h-review-32512 Built in the same factory as Porsche, and is fitted with laser guide system! I like, its enough car for 75% of the population ![]() Last edited by RASER; 19-09-2012 at 12:49 PM. Reason: Light clutch |
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Stolen from article.........
It's economical too, with a combined fuel figure of 4.9L/100km. Reading 8.0L/100km at the start of our mainly urban drive, the Volkswagen up! displayed fuel consumption of 5.5L/100km 80km later. Carbon dioxide emissions are simiarly low, rated at 114g/km. Low fuel consumption, low price, european badge, how many 18 year old girls will be begging for one of these when they get their licence?
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They have ANOTHER winner, no stopping VW in AUS, very aggresive with the prices If u told me you could buy a brand new Euro built VW for less than $15k i would have said u need mental help FIAT are going to REALLY have a look at its $22k entry 500 model, its a nicer vehicle, but VERY silly money here in AUS Cannot fault this one, EVERY other brand here will be shitting themselves, standby for price drops and a bloodbath |
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They buy on prices Seems zippy enough, even got the traction-control to work...lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84a4DjIgl6w I would say auto will come in the future Ford are going to need to bring in the Ka me think, wont be able to sell the Fiesta that low Last edited by RASER; 19-09-2012 at 01:27 PM. |
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Another question I have, can it be sold here in Victoria, like the Cherry.
The Great Wall Cherry cannot be sold in Victoria because it does not meet Victorians safety standard. Heaps of these cheap cars, do not have all the current safety features. |
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5-star exceeded: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWLwJt5IBto ESC tested: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkmPmfFfx48 Infact it has anti-collision laser system fitted as std. should have the cheapest insurance premium on the market. My wife has crashed twice [only minor thank God!] she needs this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfRW58xMzOM The only pis/s offs are: Needs PULP fuel [Big deal $100? extra a year] its frugal anyway. VW dealers rape you for service charges, dont go to the VW dealer. Toyota Agent.86 issue, wont be able to keep up with demand. The Chinese are going to have to go under $9999 mark i would say. This without doubt is a revolution on the Aussie market, the peoples car is back! Last edited by RASER; 19-09-2012 at 01:36 PM. Reason: Light clutch |
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All of my girls at work, wife and both daughters and all nieces drive manual cars. All of the work cars are manual and the only problems I have ever had were almost every male I have employed under the age of 23 in the last 5 years or so cannot drive a manual. A couple have been forced to get a manual license to keep their jobs but they make skippy look like snake on valium when leaving lights or a park. |
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I noticed the same thing, more girls drive manuals than males.
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It's another value priced import alongside the new Chrysler 300 and Toybaru.
Could it be possible that we're on our way to finally seeing reasonably priced cars in Australia? I'm seeing a trend... |
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Honestly it should be mandatory to get your learners in a manual unless you have a decent medical excuse as to why you cant. Its not all about changing the actual gears but IMO your more attentive when driving a manual. A VW Up for Barina price..it will do well. Alot of people also just need something small for the daily commute.
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maybe i`m wrong, but it still looks like a coffin on wheels to me, european made......big deal.....not a plus imo, the laser works up to 30 kph, that will be handy for the car park loonies, on the other hand it is cheap.
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Be warned - the downside of owning a VW (or VAG group model) in Australia is service and parts costs (and parts availability) and insurance - plus the typical (for these cars) 95 ULP petrol as somebody mentioned. But the average punter doesn't think of these things up front. At least quality should be good (for a change) being made in Slovakia rather than Germany! VW and Skoda also sell millions of cars in China and India so they are getting some mileage in such markets. One of the interesting subjects discussed on Indian car forums is how they fuel their 95ULP cars when there's rarely any 95 available in India! |
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The 2 door looks so much better. Should be a fun little car to drive with it's weight of 880kg.
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pfffft where is the rest of it? it fits in the back of the Terry. no family member of mine will ever drive that death trap .
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There is an automated manual version available but it was so rubbish VW Australia rejected it for sale here.
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I wouldnt wanna be in it if it was hit by a large car like a falcon or commodore. encap ratings mean nothing when getting hit by something twice your weight. I wont ever be comfortable in small cars like these on australian roads. Dont get me wrong, it looks great and im sure its great value for money but i feel no safer in cars like this then i would on a push bike.
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Some people are totally missing the point of this car, and the greater implications it has.
It's cheap, new, has badge creed, looks funky, should have a good safety rating, and the options don't seem overly costly. What more do you want??? Honestly......... If the KA was here with the same price we would all be applauding how smart the boffins at Ford were... Has anyone noticed how hard VW has worked to maintain quality but reduce prices??? They are gradually getting there as well. And the Golf and Polo are getting very affordable. They are no longer the premium car for the upper middle class that cost several thousand more than the competition. They also have won a bunch of awards etc.... You can really see the VW group trying their best to get to number 1. Do you remember when you bought your first new car... driving it off the lot knowing that it was yours from day 1?? This has just allowed a whole bunch of new buyers that opportunity. Sure they could have got an Alto or the Spark... but wouldn't you prefer to be driving a new Audi?
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This thing is like the Ford Festiva/Mazda 121 of today, easy for a new driver to get their *** into and enjoy their first taste of freedom in a new car. |
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I would rather go to Vic Roads and hand my licence in than drive a pos like that.
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Wow it's so... Little!
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Too small and too ugly. |
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Edit: I get that it looks good and is a lot of car for the coin, but I wouldnt buy one. And if i was old enough to have a 16yo daughter I'd buy them a 5-10yo medium - large sedan.
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