Honda Brio or Nissan March?

**Bettyboo** · 10-11-2011, 10:42 PM

Yes, it's nice.

My favourite classic:

Or a British droptop:

**Marmite the Dog** · 10-11-2011, 10:50 PM

Seems easy enough

**rickschoppers** · 11-11-2011, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

^ you can snuggle up to one nipple each, but make sure they aren't 'tainted'...

Have you bought your missus a Fiesta yet you cheap git?

Pics, Ric, with the wheels, please.

BB, I will post some as soon as they are mounted. Since I am using this 3G Mobile Internet stick, I am not sure about uploading pics. I will take some of the wheels and see if they will post.

**rickschoppers** · 11-11-2011, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

^ nice, 110cc no doubt...

Is the interior similar to this Rick? Looks quite nice...

Pretty similar. One negative I have found already is the display light for the speedo and tach are not that bright. I will see if there is an adjustment as many other cars to brighten things up. I also have some gauges that I may or may not have mounted to give me some more detailed engine information. I hate relying on idiot lights. The car only has 56km on it and I have not taken it out for a shake down yet, but I will put that on my list. There is also a slight brake noise when applied which may be due to the newness but if it continues I will be making a trip to the dealer to check it out.

**Travelmate** · 11-11-2011, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

One negative I have found already is the display light for the speedo and tach are not that bright

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

I hate relying on idiot lights

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

There is also a slight brake noise

It's a cheap car, get use to it.

**rickschoppers** · 11-11-2011, 02:09 PM

Here is a picture of the rims next to the stock 15 inch wheels. They appear larger due the camera distortion and should fit with some low profile tires.

I will show a few more pics of the interior and exterior in a separate post since it is taking so long to upload on this 3G stick.

**rickschoppers** · 12-11-2011, 09:23 AM

Here is the dash and is similar to a previous picture, but you have to realize this is a J Model and has fewer bells and whistles.

Here is a rear/side shot and a front/side view.

**rickschoppers** · 12-11-2011, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by Travelmate

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

One negative I have found already is the display light for the speedo and tach are not that bright

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

I hate relying on idiot lights

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

There is also a slight brake noise

It's a cheap car, get use to it.

Travelmate, I think the word inexpensive might better describe the Yaris even though they are priced much higher in Thailand than elsewhere. Personally, I would also consider a Honda Accord in the "cheap" category, but at a price of 1mill baht plus, they are by no means inexpensive. They do have larger wheels and more gauges, but overall a cheap car in comparison to many others.

Upgrading, or pimping as some have called it, is my way of personalizing any vehicle I own and it is a disease that not only Americans have.

**Marmite the Dog** · 12-11-2011, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

pimping as some have called it, is my way of personalizing any vehicle I own and it is a disease that not only Americans have.

Hope you get well soon.

**Bettyboo** · 12-11-2011, 09:49 PM

Ric, it's a good car, looks nice.

You shouldn't pimp your stuff though...

**jizzybloke** · 12-11-2011, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

Travelmate,

Ignore anything that prick posts instantly!

**Bung** · 29-05-2012, 01:24 AM

I thought I would bump this thread as I am looking at getting a second car to run around the city in. the Vigo is just too much around CM. Too big, too much fuel, too hard to park...Fine for the long hauls though.

How are owners of Brio's feeling about their purchases?

I am also considering the City and Fiesta but wonder if it is worth the money...I will most likely trade the Vigo in a year or two for something similar. Like having the pickup so a city car is fine, never needed for long hauls. Also it is for my ex wife so she can take the boy to school when he is with her and I will use it when he is with me. If I need the ute I will then use that, swapping out with her. Obviously both vehicles will be in my name. I'm just not comfortable with her taking him to school in the rain on a scooter anymore and can afford the 500k.

I see a lot of March's for sale pretty cheap but that car is not an option, I checked it out and it's horrible. Haven't seen any Brio for sale.

Second hand City, Fiesta or anything at a good price would be a consideration seems you can easliy save 100k or more on the new price second hand with under 30 000k's on the clock.

Better to buy a new Brio @ 508k though?

**Bung** · 29-05-2012, 08:12 AM

Actually, the new Swift looks the business. 56 mpg @ 559k Baht for the top model.

**Marmite the Dog** · 29-05-2012, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by Bung

Actually, the new Swift looks the business. 56 mpg @ 559k Baht for the top model.

As has already been said many times, the Fiesta is the class leader, but the Swift is quite funky.

The Brio & Yaris are overpriced by about 100k.

The Vios is frugal but dull.

The Jazz/City are guzzlers and common/dull.

The March is a piece of shit.

I think that covers it.

**aging one** · 29-05-2012, 09:40 AM

Agreed Bung about the new little Swift. It should go well enough with the 1.2 liter engine I would think. Knocks a good amount off the price of the older model as well.

**VocalNeal** · 29-05-2012, 09:43 AM

If I needed a cheap car to go to Tesco/Maakro/downtown easy to park. I think I'd buy a Savvy.

**Bung** · 29-05-2012, 09:49 AM

Yes looking at Fiesta as well but for once in my life I am putting economy as a priority. Also there is something about the Fiesta I just don't like and for the price you only get the base model. I've always noted the Swift as quite a good car, seems this new model is also good. Seems a better deal than the Brios either way.

**Marmite the Dog** · 29-05-2012, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by VocalNeal

I think I'd buy a Savvy.

A tin can with 4 wheels - no thanks.

**VocalNeal** · 29-05-2012, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by VocalNeal

I think I'd buy a Savvy.

A tin can with 4 wheels - no thanks.

Yes but a cheap tin can with wheels. ..and no a Brio auto is not cheaper.

**Bogon** · 29-05-2012, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

As has already been said many times, the Fiesta is the class leader, but the Swift is quite funky. The Brio & Yaris are overpriced by about 100k. The Vios is frugal but dull. The Jazz/City are guzzlers and common/dull. The March is a piece of shit. I think that covers it.

Missed out the new Mitsubishi Mirage.
Seen a few on the forecourt, but none on the roads yet.
Anyone got any 1st hand info on on it?

Linky...New MIRAGE Be More |

**Bettyboo** · 29-05-2012, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by Bung

Actually, the new Swift looks the business. 56 mpg @ 559k Baht for the top model.

It seems to be a nice little car - no good for any motorway driving really and it now comes with a more gutless powerplant; nice city car though.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

the Fiesta is the class leader, but the Swift is quite funky.

For the small cars, yes.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

The Jazz/City are guzzlers and common/dull.

Absolute bollocks. The City is the same size as a Focus/Mazda 3 hatchback, but with more space, especially the boot - the 1.5 engine is fine, I do 110 on the motroway at 2,500 revs, and the added size and Honda quality make a real difference; the Fiesta is great quality, but just too small for my liking; Vios is cheap and horrible.

Originally Posted by VocalNeal

I think I'd buy a Savvy.

That'd be a very bad purchase, the cost of ownership is horrible when you add in the depreciation and the problems, and it's just a badly designed/built car - read up on the Malaysian threads about it...

**Marmite the Dog** · 29-05-2012, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

Absolute bollocks. The City is the same size as a Focus/Mazda 3 hatchback, but with more space, especially the boot - the 1.5 engine is fine, I do 110 on the motroway at 2,500 revs, and the added size and Honda quality make a real difference;

And in which way did you counter my opinion that they're guzzlers and dull?

**Bung** · 29-05-2012, 08:03 PM

I actually really like the City, always have. It is a nice quality car, roomy and nice inside, looks good, huge boot...I think the economy is the same as any 1.5 litre car. I would consider a low milage 2nd hand one for sure. They keep their value as well.

**Marmite the Dog** · 29-05-2012, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by Bung

I think the economy is the same as any 1.5 litre car.

In my experience, it's half as much (if not more) more guzzly than the Vios. That being said, the Vios is at least twice as dull as only a Toyota (or a Chevy) can be.

**Bettyboo** · 30-05-2012, 04:49 PM

^ hyperbole; as I was driving around the ringroad today, the metre was reading 21.4 kpl I was doing 110kph).

If the Vios manages 42.8 kpl, a standard vios, and you can prove so to me, a standard Thai 1.5l vios, then I will eat the hat of your choice...

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