http://forum.lowyat.net/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:58:40 +0800 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2253920 Hi there,<br /><br />As the title suggested, I&#39;m looking for a brand new car that costs less than 160k. <br /><br />I&#39;ve always wanted a VW because of the performance, plus the attractive warranty package that is being offered. I&#39;ve test-driven Polo 1.2 TSI and Golf 1.4 TSI, and I really like the Golf more. But... it only comes in DSG. DSG is good, but I&#39;m looking for a manual-transmission car. More fun, more interaction.<br /><br />Hence, Alfa Romeo MiTo and Fiat 500 come to mind. I haven&#39;t test-driven either car, but I really like the styling of both cars. I know, some people would say that both are ugly. At first, I was like that too, but it kind of grow on me. I saw a white Fiat 500 (Abarth version I think) just now, and WOW&#33; It&#39;s a breath of fresh air. Alfa Romeo MiTo isn&#39;t too shabby either. Both are not as quick as Golf, but funner to drive (according to reviews).<br /><br />My heart says MiTo, but people claim/say it&#39;s expensive to maintain. And that is a big concern. I don&#39;t mind splashing a bit more to maintain/repair, but how much more expensive I&#39;m looking at?<br /><br />I would really love to hear opinions/suggestions/etc or recommendations about other choices. But my preferences are manual-transmission (not paddle-shift), and continental cars.<br /><br />Thank you. van_romario The Fast &amp; The Furious Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:36:10 +0800