Norkis Legacy and Privacy

[mike01]

With a price of 180k, are they any good? are they worth the buck?

assuming you have 150k and need a no frills car which will get you from point A to point B will you buy this car?

or just use the 150k to buy a 2nd hand car and spend for constant repairs?


i just need car that runs. Thats it.. a car that will help me hone my driving skills..

[wildthing]

pangit ang itsura nito kaya i won't buy it...but if it had the looks like the old austin mini ba bilhin ko pa.

[mike01]

pangit ang itsura nito kaya i won't buy it...but if it had the looks like the old austin mini ba bilhin ko pa.

as i said earlier..i'm not after the looks. i just need a very small car that runs fine..

and since this is brand new.. i guess they give 6 months warranty for this isn't it?

so say between a 150k corolla xl 1997 model or this one.. which one will you choose?

although corolla is fine with me.. i still like something of a smaller car since i will be the only one riding the car..

[Mojo]

aside from being completely rebuilt. the major selling point would be the low maintenance cost and the high fuel economy.

a small car has a small engine. hence requires less oil, 3 cylinders, requires less plugs. the light weight of the car requires smaller tires and less wear and tear. etc etc

[mike01]

pangit ang itsura nito kaya i won't buy it...but if it had the looks like the old austin mini ba bilhin ko pa.

aside from being completely rebuilt. the major selling point would be the low maintenance cost and the high fuel economy.

a small car has a small engine. hence requires less oil, 3 cylinders, requires less plugs. the light weight of the car requires smaller tires and less wear and tear. etc etc

so what's your take on this?

i actually saw a dressed up norkis legacy in sm mall of asia , and it looked like a mini ford f150! hehehe.. it was so cool!

[Mojo]

if u dont have a family or just still a bachelor, mini cars like the privacy will be worth buying as long as your not looking for mid size sedan comfort.

As you said, just to get you from point A to point B, without frills. If you got used or driven sedans before you definitely miss the better comfort brought about by the long wheel base and heavier body and suspension.

[niky]

The problem is: it's rebuilt, not new. And the warranty is a pathetic six months, which sort of negates one of the reasons for buying a new car, which is assurance of no cash outlay for out-of-warranty repairs for three to five years.

I don't know if the engine is the same as the Charade's, but if it is, then parts shouldn't be too hard to find...

[mike01]

The problem is: it's rebuilt, not new. And the warranty is a pathetic six months, which sort of negates one of the reasons for buying a new car, which is assurance of no cash outlay for out-of-warranty repairs for three to five years.

I don't know if the engine is the same as the Charade's, but if it is, then parts shouldn't be too hard to find...

but then if say I buy a 2002-2003 kia pride cd-5 at a price of around 150k will that be a better buy than this car? considering that i might end up paying more for maintainance and repair every month for more than 6 months..

[Mojo]

not the same with charades.

the local charades here uses the cb23 carb engine. which is a 3 cyclinder, 993 cc.

the daihatsu mira/privacy uses a 660 cc engine, 3 cyclinder, turbo/NA. although maybe some of the parts maybe interchangeable

[Mojo]

a kia cd 5 would be a viable option, you can even replace the stock B1.1 liter engine with a B3 1.3 liter engine, and add power steering/kit and convert your car to a AT without much modifications.

[Syuryuken]

Norkis Legacy aka Daihatsu Mira hirap daw ng parts nyan sabi ng barkada kong SA ng Yamaha kaya nga ang warranty 6 months lang.

Kuha ka na lang Kia Pride GTX o kaya Mazda 323.

[mike01]

The problem is: it's rebuilt, not new. And the warranty is a pathetic six months, which sort of negates one of the reasons for buying a new car, which is assurance of no cash outlay for out-of-warranty repairs for three to five years.

I don't know if the engine is the same as the Charade's, but if it is, then parts shouldn't be too hard to find...

a kia cd 5 would be a viable option, you can even replace the stock B1.1 liter engine with a B3 1.3 liter engine, and add power steering/kit and convert your car to a AT without much modifications.

i just need a car that runs.. a small car that runs.. i won't be modifying it.. as long as walang sira its fine with me..

[Mojo]

if you get the cd5/mira , you might like it at first, but as you get exposed to other cars, especially updated Power steering and AT cars, youll definitely notice how the cd5/mira tire you on both long drives and traffic.

its your choice, i have been in that predicament before, but its good to start basic at first, when you realize you need features like Powersteering and AT, you then realize and have the urge to sell your car to get one that has a powersteering. Im just saying that the Kia Cd5 offers you that.

[RedHorse]

bilhin mo na, then post your ride now, and six months later

[mike01]

if you get the cd5/mira , you might like it at first, but as you get exposed to other cars, especially updated Power steering and AT cars, youll definitely notice how the cd5/mira tire you on both long drives and traffic.

its your choice, i have been in that predicament before, but its good to start basic at first, when you realize you need features like Powersteering and AT, you then realize and have the urge to sell your car to get one that has a powersteering. Im just saying that the Kia Cd5 offers you that.

i don't think i will be having problems with those power features..i'm very much physically fit.. go to the gym, run 10 kilometers each day..

in fact i would have thought about just riding my road racer bicycle if not for the danger on the roads.. and the need to date my gf..

[darnoc]

hi,

saan may showroom ang legacy? does anyone have their contact numbers?

[BlueBimmer]

naku pang gf pala, cd5 nalang mas presentable ng 'konti' kesa sa legacy

[lui]

kung small car tapos 150k bdget. bili nalang ako ng charade na 70-80k. tapos yung sobrang pera pang ayos. paint, mags, a/c, tune up ng engine, underchasis. parang ganun lang din kc yung legacy kc nde nman tlaga un bnew

[niky]

A Secondhand Kia Pride will cost you under 100k... say 80k if you get a very recent one, or 30k for a real piece of **** ( )... replacement parts, such as shocks, springs, wheel bearings, etcetera... are real cheap (say, less than 3k for an entire steering rack? Whereas a big car's rack will cost 10k). You could conceivably replace absolutely everything mechanical (including the engine) within 50k... :hihihi:

But then, there's the problem with rust, body integrity, and the general rattiness of an old car that's been used like a taxi... really not date-impressing stuff unless you fix up the interior, too.

Don't have enough jack to stump up to the Norkis M1 (at least that's a step up, being a Nissan Micra... parts might be easier to come by) or a Suzuki Alto? (use the 150k as a downpayment, then get terms on the other 200k)

At least, except for the weird-colored seats, the Alto looks decent. The M1? Not sure... I believe the Micra might have been offered in LHD, so it shouldn't have the melting dash look of the Privacy.

The Privacy should be okay for at least a year or so... but afterwards, the parts problem might start to set in. It's your money, though, so it's your decision.

Kahit anong tsikot mo, lugi ka naman sa pera... it's just up to you whether you want to lose it up front or down the line... so you might as well pick what you're comfortable with.

[mike01]

ok..so is a used corolla xl 1997 a better buy than this norkis legacy privacy? or even a 3 year old kia cd5

price for a corolla xl 1997 is basically in the 150k-160 range too..