I went for a test drive 3 cars altogether.

1) First was the Honda City 1.5. (Damage SGD58,800/-)

I was damn nervous during the test drive as I never driven auto car before. Engaged the gear from N to P as I took over the driver seat.....and I stepped the accelerator, the engine noise grew louder makes me think the car will burst forward.....but it never did move. The sales lady who sat besides me, looked bewildered and said, “Put to D...it stand for drive mode.”

Of course I know....but anyway....freaking embarrassed.

Overall assessment

Strength: Powerful engine, pick up very fast. Superb fuel consumption. Can switch to between auto and manual drive. Yes, it a auto/manual car – fun to drive.

Weakness: The external body is damn ugly. Also, there's no ABS brake and air bags.

Comments: Yuck! Enough said.

2)Then Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 GLX CVT (Damaged: SGD57,488/-)

This time, I did fared much better. No more silly mistake like engaged wrong gear. However, whenever doing a turn or u turn, I will still use my hand to touch the gear somehow. No choice my instinct for manual car is strong.

Overall assessment

Strength: Very good interior space especially leg room at the back. Best of the 3 cars in term of
spacious. Exterior is excellent as well. This is a very good looking car, I must say.

Weakness: The engine....simply no power. (Worst of the three cars)

Comments: Currently considering this car.

3)Last car was Toyota Vios-Auto (Damaged: SGD56.717/-)

I did a reverse parking and for the first time, I felt it much than easier done than drving a manual car.

Overall assessment

Strength: Good fuel efficiency. Really cheap & value-for-money since getting VVT-I engine. They threw in full body kit.

Weakness: The interior is small. (Smallest of the three cars).

Comments: Currently considering this car.

So......it's boil down to 2 choices for me now.
Either Lancer or Vios. Still undecided yet.

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