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The Judymobile (actual)
So my parents just gave me a car: a 2013 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R GX. No, it's not the JDM kei car, but the car designed by Suzuki's Indian subsidiary. So it's essentially an Indian car with a Japanese name. But yeah, it's my first car, it's supposed to be like that. Used to be my mom's backup vehicle.
Well, my car is an econobox (I wouldn't call it a shitbox because I'm grateful I don't have to take the crowded buses and trains anymore) with a 998cc 3-cyl engine that has 68 horsepower. But at least it has the most effective anti-theft tool ever: a 5 speed manual (yeah I can drive stick). It takes eternity to reach 60, but I'll never go above 50 as it shakes like my bed on Valentine's night two years ago when it's nearing 50 mph. It has no Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, no push button start, no bluetooth, and its only safety features are seat belts. But to be honest, I test drove several cars with driver assistance features on auto shows, and trust me, nothing is more annoying than a car that beeps like a metal detector when another car passes by or when you are intentionally drifting off lane. Also, I think smartphone connectivity is redundant because I'm already used to multitasking while using my phone. At least it has an air conditioner, a speedometer and a radio.
My parents bought the Suzuki in 2013 for IDR 140,000,000ish (approx. $9,200 in 2023, yeah, my country's currency is hilariously weak). On the plus side, and I genuinely appreciate this, the Suzuki is low tech so it's easy and cheap to maintain and live with. I can fill it with 90 gas (88 gas is only for commercial vehicles here). It's also lightweight and my "toys" have more power than this Suzuki so it has good fuel economy without using fancy engine tech. I live alone in my apartment and this thing can easily be parked and squeezed in tight spaces. The tiny size makes the Suzuki maneuverable in the barbaric traffic jam unlike big ass SUVs. But yeah, my apartment is only a few kilometers away from my work place, but the traffic jam makes daily commutes can be up to hours long. I won't take public transport because the transportation system here is severely overcrowded and underdeveloped. So, while it's not the Wagon R I want, it's something I need. And it's better than buying a used car, and most importantly: it beats walking.
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Well, my car is an econobox (I wouldn't call it a shitbox because I'm grateful I don't have to take the crowded buses and trains anymore) with a 998cc 3-cyl engine that has 68 horsepower. But at least it has the most effective anti-theft tool ever: a 5 speed manual (yeah I can drive stick). It takes eternity to reach 60, but I'll never go above 50 as it shakes like my bed on Valentine's night two years ago when it's nearing 50 mph. It has no Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, no push button start, no bluetooth, and its only safety features are seat belts. But to be honest, I test drove several cars with driver assistance features on auto shows, and trust me, nothing is more annoying than a car that beeps like a metal detector when another car passes by or when you are intentionally drifting off lane. Also, I think smartphone connectivity is redundant because I'm already used to multitasking while using my phone. At least it has an air conditioner, a speedometer and a radio.
My parents bought the Suzuki in 2013 for IDR 140,000,000ish (approx. $9,200 in 2023, yeah, my country's currency is hilariously weak). On the plus side, and I genuinely appreciate this, the Suzuki is low tech so it's easy and cheap to maintain and live with. I can fill it with 90 gas (88 gas is only for commercial vehicles here). It's also lightweight and my "toys" have more power than this Suzuki so it has good fuel economy without using fancy engine tech. I live alone in my apartment and this thing can easily be parked and squeezed in tight spaces. The tiny size makes the Suzuki maneuverable in the barbaric traffic jam unlike big ass SUVs. But yeah, my apartment is only a few kilometers away from my work place, but the traffic jam makes daily commutes can be up to hours long. I won't take public transport because the transportation system here is severely overcrowded and underdeveloped. So, while it's not the Wagon R I want, it's something I need. And it's better than buying a used car, and most importantly: it beats walking.
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well not the worst deal also with the right will you can put in a proper hifi with carplay/android to do stuff with low tech cats are best tech cars here have a piccy of my daily ride a nice 2003 SEAT Arosa low tech fun car https://media.discordapp.net/attach.....53/unknown.png
3 Cylinders? I have yet to see that in a CAR here. Least you usually can get is 4. 3 is maybe used in bikes.
The gas stuff threw me a bit off. We have "Super" and "Super E10". The E10 version contains 10% bio fuel, normal super is without any bio fuel. There is also "Ultimate". It seems the numbers behind gas means the octane value.
So to give you some context: "Super" (our normal non-diesel fuel) has 95. "Ultimate" (exists from different brands) has 100-102. E10 has also 95 it seems. If you are curious, you may check the german version of Wikipedia with the keyword "Motorenbenzin" (basically motor fuel) and use a translator.
Oh, btw. You can't get leaded fuel here (has been forbidden by the EU in 2000 it seems).
Manual driving mode (stick) works like a anti-theft measurement? Lol. If you want to get a driving license here, you HAVE TO learn automatic and manual. Both variants are common and it won't stop any thiefs here. But your car is basically too cheap to get stolen :D
Unfortunately (almost?) every new car here has any sort of assistant. They are also required to have mobile communication (for emergency calls) built in (since 2018, EU wide, its called eCall).
Airbags are also "the norm". They are not required by law, but I haven't seen newer cars without them (you need to get back to the early 90s to find cars without).
I still hate those unnecessary beeps you mentioned :/
Little funfact: Cars need to meet some requirements to use our "Autobahnen" (comparable to Interstate Highways from the US) and you really want to meet them.
I hope I didn't miss anything. I fact checked my comment and didn't only rely on my memories. Maybe you get a little insight on our car-world?
The gas stuff threw me a bit off. We have "Super" and "Super E10". The E10 version contains 10% bio fuel, normal super is without any bio fuel. There is also "Ultimate". It seems the numbers behind gas means the octane value.
So to give you some context: "Super" (our normal non-diesel fuel) has 95. "Ultimate" (exists from different brands) has 100-102. E10 has also 95 it seems. If you are curious, you may check the german version of Wikipedia with the keyword "Motorenbenzin" (basically motor fuel) and use a translator.
Oh, btw. You can't get leaded fuel here (has been forbidden by the EU in 2000 it seems).
Manual driving mode (stick) works like a anti-theft measurement? Lol. If you want to get a driving license here, you HAVE TO learn automatic and manual. Both variants are common and it won't stop any thiefs here. But your car is basically too cheap to get stolen :D
Unfortunately (almost?) every new car here has any sort of assistant. They are also required to have mobile communication (for emergency calls) built in (since 2018, EU wide, its called eCall).
Airbags are also "the norm". They are not required by law, but I haven't seen newer cars without them (you need to get back to the early 90s to find cars without).
I still hate those unnecessary beeps you mentioned :/
Little funfact: Cars need to meet some requirements to use our "Autobahnen" (comparable to Interstate Highways from the US) and you really want to meet them.
I hope I didn't miss anything. I fact checked my comment and didn't only rely on my memories. Maybe you get a little insight on our car-world?
In here the gasolines for sale are:
Regular: 88 (subsidized, only for commercial vehicles and public transport)
Regular Plus: 90 (subsidized, purchase is regulated and limited to several gallon per week using an app)
Premium: 92
Premium Plus: 98
Premium Racing: 100 (very limited distribution)
Ethanol mix is only available in the Regular grade, thus not for personal vehicles. All fuels are unleaded.
We have no safety mandates here, hence why most automakers are able to sell their cars cheap.
Regular: 88 (subsidized, only for commercial vehicles and public transport)
Regular Plus: 90 (subsidized, purchase is regulated and limited to several gallon per week using an app)
Premium: 92
Premium Plus: 98
Premium Racing: 100 (very limited distribution)
Ethanol mix is only available in the Regular grade, thus not for personal vehicles. All fuels are unleaded.
We have no safety mandates here, hence why most automakers are able to sell their cars cheap.
Subsidized fuel? Wow. We have no such thing.
I am not 100% certain, but businesses may get cheaper fuel due to missing VAT.
I wrote airbags are not required by law, but seat belts are. Since the 80s.
(they are however not required in public transport)
We probably have airbags cuz its been recommended early on and we are called a rich country, so a few thousand Euros extra didn't hurt.
Nowadays even the "cheapest" cars you can get (I've seen at least) have airbags.
Btw, everything bigger than a personal car usually uses diesel (especially everything transport related).
And you'll find a lot of normal cars with diesel as well, since it's been cheaper for decades (we talk about 30% cheaper in pricing of the fuel and less taxes on car usage).
That's now changing. Diesel got a lot more expensive and the car-use-tax (air pollution tax or something) went up, since studies brought up diesel driven cars emit more fine dust.
I am not 100% certain, but businesses may get cheaper fuel due to missing VAT.
I wrote airbags are not required by law, but seat belts are. Since the 80s.
(they are however not required in public transport)
We probably have airbags cuz its been recommended early on and we are called a rich country, so a few thousand Euros extra didn't hurt.
Nowadays even the "cheapest" cars you can get (I've seen at least) have airbags.
Btw, everything bigger than a personal car usually uses diesel (especially everything transport related).
And you'll find a lot of normal cars with diesel as well, since it's been cheaper for decades (we talk about 30% cheaper in pricing of the fuel and less taxes on car usage).
That's now changing. Diesel got a lot more expensive and the car-use-tax (air pollution tax or something) went up, since studies brought up diesel driven cars emit more fine dust.
you actually have seen that hundreds of times all Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107 and Citren C1 have the same 3 cylinder toyata engine.. and that engine is actually rugged and good... much to my surprise.
its the toyota KR Engine
some mini cooper also have 3 cylinder engines, BMW has the B38 series of Engines also used for BMW 218i for example.
so you surely have seen these....
its the toyota KR Engine
some mini cooper also have 3 cylinder engines, BMW has the B38 series of Engines also used for BMW 218i for example.
so you surely have seen these....
Citroën C1 comes in 3&4 cylinder config (diesel), which means even if you could buy one with 3, (almost) noone would've chosen that one in the past.
But I actually checked Autoscout24.de which is a online marketplace to sell cars. (The biggest I'm aware of)
The BMW 216i uses a 3 cyl engine. I was able to find 56 offers on the page. BMW 218i - less than 900 results.
So far everything you specifically listed has yet to be seen here where I live. Most people get 4 and 6 cylinder engines, cuz they are running smoother (from the feeling, probably).
I also see a lot of electrical cars and I used to see a lot of hybrids before electrical ones went up in sales.
Citroën and Peugeot cars are really rare here. You may see Toyota a lot, sure, but only bigger cars.
From what I've seen here, the trends are either SUVs (they really increased) or big electric cars.
Just keep in mind, I specifically mentioned *here*. It may differ for other contries nearby or even regions within my country.
I was surprised when I leaned that a friend in a different part of Germany had a different product range in the exact same store chain (Kaufland).
But I actually checked Autoscout24.de which is a online marketplace to sell cars. (The biggest I'm aware of)
The BMW 216i uses a 3 cyl engine. I was able to find 56 offers on the page. BMW 218i - less than 900 results.
So far everything you specifically listed has yet to be seen here where I live. Most people get 4 and 6 cylinder engines, cuz they are running smoother (from the feeling, probably).
I also see a lot of electrical cars and I used to see a lot of hybrids before electrical ones went up in sales.
Citroën and Peugeot cars are really rare here. You may see Toyota a lot, sure, but only bigger cars.
From what I've seen here, the trends are either SUVs (they really increased) or big electric cars.
Just keep in mind, I specifically mentioned *here*. It may differ for other contries nearby or even regions within my country.
I was surprised when I leaned that a friend in a different part of Germany had a different product range in the exact same store chain (Kaufland).
well lemme congratulate you that you are living in a millionairs ghetto.
Most compact cars that you can buy in germany are at least available with 3 cylinders by now.
Never seen a VW Gold 8 (not exactly a compact car anymore but most sold car in germany) with less than 1L displacement (Hubraum)? thats a 3 cylinder engine.
Most compact cars that you can buy in germany are at least available with 3 cylinders by now.
Never seen a VW Gold 8 (not exactly a compact car anymore but most sold car in germany) with less than 1L displacement (Hubraum)? thats a 3 cylinder engine.
I won't describe it that way, but fine, your opinion, not mine.
"Most compact cars that you can buy in germany are at least available with 3 cylinders by now" availability doesn't represent popularity. It may be possible to buy 3 cyl cars somewhere, but I literally wrote "3 Cylinders? I have yet to see that in a CAR here. Least you usually can get is 4" which refers to what MOST people ACTUALLY OWN and what you usually see at local dealerships.
Also keep in mind I wrote "usually".
You write like I offended you in some way, which sounds hilarious to think about. I just mentioned what's the norm and not what's available. Keep that in mind.
If you think I represented the norm here in a wrong way, then that's your opinion and not what's actually the case where I live.
"Most compact cars that you can buy in germany are at least available with 3 cylinders by now" availability doesn't represent popularity. It may be possible to buy 3 cyl cars somewhere, but I literally wrote "3 Cylinders? I have yet to see that in a CAR here. Least you usually can get is 4" which refers to what MOST people ACTUALLY OWN and what you usually see at local dealerships.
Also keep in mind I wrote "usually".
You write like I offended you in some way, which sounds hilarious to think about. I just mentioned what's the norm and not what's available. Keep that in mind.
If you think I represented the norm here in a wrong way, then that's your opinion and not what's actually the case where I live.
Hope you don't take this the wrong way but a car is a car is a car. I couldn't help, though, admiring everything BUT the car. It felt very familiar. Outskirts of Bangcock... some town in India whose name I cannot remember now... Olongopo City... Singapore... sweet memories.
Yeah. Although where I was I rarely saw any that looked that good or new. Lots of old beaters and bangers. Rode my share of Jeepneys and loved the motorcycle+sidecar taxies! Those buggers are CRAZY! I think they'd drive/ride the wires if they could!!! ROTFL!
Now that you mention it, the roads look MUCH better than what I remember!
Now that you mention it, the roads look MUCH better than what I remember!
why are you sad about it? A Porsche will not make yougo faster than the speed limit in a city... looks solid, get you to your destination takes up less space and is more manoeverable and guzzles less fuel... I would have bought something like that too . I have no idea how people drive in your country... well I have a few ideas from a few visits but I will say it nontheless use a bike? on the other hand indian car drivers seem to think traffic rules are mere suggestions so a bit of steel sheet as protection is likely a good idea...
"it shakes like my bed on Valentine's night two years ago " care to elaborate? ^^
"it shakes like my bed on Valentine's night two years ago " care to elaborate? ^^
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