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Can can...but multiply 1.2 mil by 10 ne ? Oh..also...JDM Fronx is from India But more than anything...Fronx is very Star Trekky noh ? (Fronx stands for FROntier NeXt)

There isn't anything groundbreakingly different from the previous models. The model even over here in Japan is still relatively new and hasn't had any serious issues (apart from early recalls for minor things). As for parts supplies, etc it is hard to say as the car is new in Sri Lanka. It all depends on the car-market mafia. However, if what @Hyaenidae is saying is true....I would suggest you look in to the possibility of buying the Fronx instead. It is a much more versatile car (not as fun or spunky as the 1.5L variant but the 1L is still more usable than a Swift for the same price)..

A much more engaging drive. Unlike the previous JDM Swift the current Swift feels more or less the same in terms of refinement (previous model swift between equivelant trim levels the Swift felt a bit nicer than the Aqua. the plastics had a better finish, etc...). Other than that..the new Swift has a little bit more power than the Aqua but the electric motor doesn't feel as peppy as the Aqua's (despite the Swift being a more fun car to drive. ALbeit the Aqua has a nice playful chassis that is let down by slow steering and slightly pudgy suspension). Ride comfort...well...personal choice here....the Swift feels a bit firm

😮 Is it at least a Galloper ?

..and here I was going to say Anura Malli working at Handiye Tissa's garage.

Sri Lankan method of selling cars : Whatever you have and want to sell off is the best thing on the planet. What the other person has is absolute garbage.

Arpico rubber bands...sounds like they did a Nissan engine conversion

Toyota badge is really not worth anything more to be honest (and this is coming from..as you all tag me as...a "Toyota fan"..depite me actually having owned cars other than Toyotas )

These are just best-case scenarios and are similar to normal timing belt replacement intervals. Sadly, that is not the case with wet timing belts and the life span can be far less than that. In Sri Lanka itself, there are quite a few reports of the wet-belt needing replacement at the 50 to 60 thousand mark. the wet-belt replacement, more often than not, can include additional repairs like attending to the turbo charger, oil lines, etc... Now, I don't know if Honda has done anything different than other manufacturers, but, with many other wet-belt applications, belts do (and have) disintegrate at much lower mileages than the standard 80 to 100 thousand kms. Factors such as oil temperature and the efficiency of the oil and the car's cooling system in dissipating heat make a significant difference. High temperature zones and heavy use do not help either. So typically, if the car is used under what most manufacturers would consider as "harsh use", then the risk increases. Can diligent maintenance help avoid it? It might help, but there is no way to know (plenty of wet-belt cars that had premature issues had been meticulously taken care of) So, if there is an option go with the non-wet-belt option (preferably one that doesn't have worrisome transmissions ) True, surprisingly not by that much (especially when you are "somewhat" at speed). The Bezza is almost 200kg lighter than the City RS and Almera so I suppose it makes up for it from that. I would say it is closest to the Vitz/Yaris. Moves well provided you put your foot down at low speed but gets tired at higher speed or when under load. The Almera is somewhat the same too (has an interesting "narrow ?" power band in the low to mid rev range). I reckon the City would be much better if it retains the engine characteristics of the Civic. Also yes...the City, Almera and Fronx are far more refined than the Bezza. Although I would not say the same about the Raize (sorry...Raize is just too old and entry level - just like the Bezza).

@Hyaenidae..I was being sarcastic !

Out of the two means the City ? Yes...the Almera (technically) on paper is the safer bet. Both cars have been around for around the same amount of time and both cars are heavily used in South East Asia (Taxis, rental cars and personal cars). The issue is the City has the stigma of the wet belt and the Almera stigma of Nissan's past. How the Lankan market would react to these cars when they are of age is a gamble. Personally I think you should keep the Fronx in the running. Has more road presence than both those cars and doesn't look like a budget vehicle (especially compared to the Almera). As for the Raize..tried and tested yes...but it does feel old. Even over here in Japan sales have been slowing down (especially after the Daihatsu scandal) as there are other more modern options available. Besides, for the same amount of money as the ALmera, City and Fronx won't you be getting a base/low-trim Raize even though it is JDM ? The warranty service itself is legit..but it is not as extensive or straight forward as some car sales make it out to be (some car sales will go to the extent of stating they would even replace the entire engine, etc....without any question). It is a standard warranty with the usual limitations. What is questionable is the car salesperson and the appointed service agent. Sometimes they just are not good at following up with claims or doing the job properly (this includes the services). Also, in regard to JDM cars....most of these cars have been stored in Japan for some time. Because of delivery time-lines, one cannot place an order for a brand-new car with a Toyota dealer and get it in a month or two as in the past. These car exporters have been holding onto stock in Japan. So the shop exporting your car would have kept in in stock themselves or would go and buy one of these pre-stocked cars from auction (which is why you get a whole bunch of 2024 brand new vehicles despite it is being almost at the end of Q3 of 2025 - in the past these would be sold as 1 year old cars. Not brand new). So you need to make sure that the vehicle is legit (properly stored in Japan, mileages have not been tampered and it actually IS 2024 brand new,etc..). Also...the exporters still do buy crashed cars and fix it up before export. So you need to make sure it is not one of those cars. Get a Car Check report. They can do a check on the car and its history in Japan.

Maybe the spelling mistake is the counterfeit identification method No one would think of missspelling some random bsic words

I believe it was Carplan...relatively unknown back then (not that they are that known now).

It is big. As it is it can be a significant repair. It is fine when the car in new and you keep up with proper maintenance. But as it gets old...that is when things get dicey. When I say old I don't mean a few decades, I am talking about a few years. It is hard to say when it would happen. No idea about the Sonet. Decent car...personally feel it is the comfiest in the segment. Comes well equipped as well. The Nissan variants of JATCO transmissions in the past have had issues (use of plastic components, etc...). Nissan claims to have improved them. I honestly don't know if those issues persist in the new Almera. What I can say is that the CVT7 (JF015/020E) transmissions are being used in Mitsubishi Delicas and Suzuki Hustlers, Swifts and Spacios and a whole host more and they don't have any issues. So unless Nissan has done some wierd wizardy on the transmission (which is highly possible) it should be okay.

I was going to suggest Taizor - the rebadged Fronx if the badge is an issue. The JDM Fronx is becoming quite popular over here in Japan (we get both a FWD and AWD variant). Simple motoring with modest creature comforts. Rides and handles well too. We only get a 1.5L mild-Hybrid variant even though it competes with the Raize (1L and 1.2L). Performance-wise, the Fronx over here performs better than the Raize. SL gets the 1L variant and, on paper, seems to be better than the 1L Turbo Raize. Given the choice between a Raize and Fronx, I would go for the Fronx (JDM mid-grade is equipped as well as the highest spec Raize - interior looks more modern). Now I have no idea if all this translates to the Fronz you get in SL. Going with a Taizor/Fronx gives you the added benefit of being able to stay-away from questionable car importers (especially when things go wrong). I would say go with the Suzuki badge - the source model. Historically, the source model has always done better than rebadged versions. This is because of technical support after end-of-life of the model. The rebadges have to go to the source manufacturer for parts (which can take time) or the customer just gets sent to them (i.e. Toyota needs to get parts from Suzuki or Toyota sends the customer directly to Suzuki). Suzuki is as reputable as Toyota and Honda. It's kind of like the under-dog. Don't forget: the fact that Toyota takes Suzuki (India) models and resells them with nothing but a Toyota badge stuck on it shows that they are a pretty good car manufacturer (Suzuki Baleno = Toyota Starlet/Glanza, Suzuki Alto (Indian ver) = Toyota Vitz, etc...). As for the City RS....it is a pretty good car. Has taken the spot of where cars like the Civic, Corolla, Sunny used to be (these cars have grown up to a higher market segment). The only issue with the City RS is the wet timing belt. In the long run this will kill the desirability of these cars. Nevertheless, there will be a group of City owners who are in denial and would insist that their cars are worth as much as they were when new (kind of like the 1L Civic owners who are completely oblivious to the good and bad of the model). If you are open to a City RS, have you considered something like a Bezza, or is the Perodua badge way too off-stream for the badge snobs?

Interesting pick...So its an actual Grand Sportage ? I didn't know we had Grand Sportages in SL. Some knobs and stuff were shared with Mazda and Ford so you might be able to find replacements for those from these brands but other than that things might be a bit hard to come by.

Well......what is the model number of the car that is on the ID plate? Not the chassis number (i.e. Frame no) but the model number - see photo Since the 3D and the 5D both had the same model codes the chassis numbers between the plate and the body can be made to match and cannot distinctly identify whether it is a 3D or a 5D by the number itself. My guess is that the insurance company might have gotten the model number and then realised that it doesn't match with the actual car.

@Gummybr...please take the turn. I'm travelling

Well. Yeah. This particular model looks like a mix and match of a bunch of traditional looking crossover. Rear lights look like it could be from a variant of the current Toyota Harrier. Then there is the name. The brand name sounds very French and wants to make you feel like you are Touring in a Jet. That is not the Chery on top. The model name follows a very Volvo like convention (funnier when you consider who Volvo actually has partnered with)

I am travelling so maybe someone can take my turn

Am I the only one who thinks Honda stole the rear lights for the new CR-V off of Volvo? Like the XC40's lights are shaped exactly like the CR-V )albeith the inner lamp placement and accents are slightly different). This very well could be mistaken for a CR-V if not for the thinner C-pillar and the rear door window shape. Oh...I am saying this is NOT a CR-V..the other one...Volvo XC40.

That is some serious level Seppuku

Did you just sabotage your own quiz and then go on to answer it yourself?

Think more exotic...

Are you talking about wheel alignment or tire rotation (i.e. putting front tires in the back and back tires in the front..depending on the vehicle criss-crossing them...so that they wear-out evenly ? Tire rotation is fine and a good practice. Wheel alignment every 5000km - You would typically have to get this done at a tire/suspension shop with an alignment jig/machine. It would be a waste of money to do it every 5k(so hope it wasn't some service guy who duped you into doing it to get some extra money off of you). Also, if you do need to do your alignment every 5000km that would mean there is something wrong with the car. I am guessing you meant tire-rotation...and not wheel alignment.