hey guys
i guess the topic title is a bit off a turn off for the vtec-ers and not really discussed on this message board
nevertheless this is my review on my 2000 model nexia which has just completed 50 k km
this car was meant to be used by my mom who now uses the corolla
the reason we bought this car was to replace our cielo .
at that time, there were really no colour in which the car looked good. after a few days of deciding we chose a twinkle beige colour..
i was away at camp when the car car came...
unfortuneatly the camp was dirty and this car had come to pick me up and like my clothes too were dirty (luckily we did not remove the plastic covers until the puja was done in my presence)
on first sight the car seemed silver and gold depending on the light it was under.
nevertheless, with all the chrome and the coloured indicators and the rear spoiler which was standars on our deluxe version and the exclusive (at that time atleast) , the car seemed quite elegant and stately..
today too, the car looks quite decent and should age better than cars like the accent... which age quite fast
on stepping inside, i was awed by the design and the relitively better than cielo, lancer quality interiors which just looked tempting and inviting
finished in a royal tan and wood scheme, we all just fell in love with the car's interiors
a point to note though - the car had less legroom than the cielo though more than the lancer etc...
power - the car is not fast
and that is a fact.. the engine is relitively refined but starts jerking once uve left the gas pedal ( anyone have a clue )
its a bit faster than an astra and comparible to the lancer
ive taken it upto 180 speedo read though
the FE of the car is approximatly 7 kmpl in city with 50% aircon
the ride is soft and bumps can be felt but minutely as in the case of the lancer
i have recently changed my tyres to 185 nct 5 on 14 inch wheels
the ride has improved and the car feels lighter and has less body roll
today, after 50k km , i have not experienced any major problem with the car and apart from hand scratches and a scratch made by a truck, the car is in relitively good condition
i am using normal petrol and the engine has become a bit slow.
will changing to power help the FE and performance of the car
2 years hence, depending on the resale value I will decide whether to keep the car or sell it off ....
anyway
cheers for now
i will keep u updated about the car
lambo |