T&T OFFICIAL New Vehicle Prices & Discussion Thread

[Habit7]

well check back a couple pages....Skoda Octavia = value for money (locally)

[Stephon.]

The grand vitara is a flawless suv IMO. 2013 can't come fast enough for the new lineup.

[scotty_buttons]

the SGV lacks power though..

[NorStar2K]

The grand vitara is a flawless suv IMO. 2013 can't come fast enough for the new lineup.

Final 3G face-lift coming in 2Q 2012. 4G due 3Q 2013. Two versions of the SGV shall be available, a crossover (soft-roader) version based on the Kizashi to compete with the likes of CUVs such as the RAV4, Tucson/Sportage, CRV, etc. And the familiar 4x4 uni-body (off-roader) design. Hopefully we get both.

[NorStar2K]

the SGV lacks power though..

Agreed! The 140hp 2.0L engine sucks. The sweet spots for the SGV performance were discontinued 2.7 V6 (185hp) and 3.2 V6 (224hp) engines. All that's left beyond the weak 2.0L is the 2.4L @ 166hp.

[d_l_p_87]

Anyone knows the price of the A1 Audi

[S_2NR]

Anyone knows the price of the A1 Audi

is that even in trinidad?

[tiger balm]

Anyone knows the price of the A1 Audi

is that even in trinidad?

I think it's available for sale locally as it's being advertised on their local website. No price is given though.

[scotty_buttons]

yep, saw a billboard almost a month now advertising the A1. not sure if it's available yet though

[noshownogo]

yeh the A1 in is Trinidad, saw a white on D plates on in POS last night heading for the dealership, driver was doing some numbers

[equipped2ripp]

the A1 is $275K, 1.4TFSI engine.

[aidan]

the A1 is $275K, 1.4TFSI engine.

Nice motor in there

[acesinghit]

yeah but the $275k A1 would get raped by the new Jetta 7-speed DSG for 240k. The A1 has 122ps vs Jetta @ 160ps plus you get 4-doors and a real trunk!! boo for A1.

[S_2NR]

lol @ A1 price..
they could keep that.

i would personally go with the A3 over the A1

[noshownogo]

New Swift Sport gonna be about 100k less than the A1, who Audi competing with @ $275k for a half car?

[Stephon.]

Well Audi has to keep a certain price to keep a certain level of people buying their showroom vehicles.

I love Audis, but as far as purchasing one and maintaining one. It's too much

[Habit7]

They are targeting the supermini crowd that there is in Europe. But it is a very small crowd in Trinidad, Mini Coopers might be bought but Sterling Service said that they are not bringing the Fiat 500 because it would be at that high price too, but in the US they are selling though.

[Stephon.]

If they Fiat were to come in Trinidad, I foresee only women buying them because they're "tiny and cute"

[Habit7]

If they Fiat were to come in Trinidad, I foresee only women buying them because they're "tiny and cute"

Funny you say that because for me, most times than not, men drive Chevy Spark, Suzuki Celerio, Nissan March, etc.

[Rory Phoulorie]

If they Fiat were to come in Trinidad, I foresee only women buying them because they're "tiny and cute"

You obviously have never watched the drivers of these Grand Vitaras, Tucsons and Sportages...most of them are women...the soccer mom type. You also get some women driving the "blinged" out Vigos, Navaras and Tritons, but these women tend to be on the somewhat less aesthetically pleasing side.

[DSM_05]

If they Fiat were to come in Trinidad, I foresee only women buying them because they're "tiny and cute"

According to Schuey's interview on Top Gear, doesn't he drive a 500 Abarth as his "daily driver"?

Tiny maybe...but 500 Abarth SS = 170+ hp in a small car = plenty fun

[lenzomaru]

i wonder if prices would drop next year?

[S_2NR]

i wonder if prices would drop next year?

prices dont drop in trinidad bro.
dont get ur hopes up.

[Stephon.]

LOL @ Prices dropping. Wait on that.

[Swisha]

$254,000.00 d/c 4x4 auto, 3.0 turbo diesel, fabric

it's now $274,000

[scotty_buttons]

$254,000.00 d/c 4x4 auto, 3.0 turbo diesel, fabric

it's now $274,000

what the hell!? this is rel madness yes

[Reamos DC5]

anyone knows the monthly installment on a 2010 CR-V (fully loaded) from Classic Motors with the minimum downpayment?

give me all options and scenarios if you can, thanks

[Stephon.]

I don't know, but my advice to you is to never buy a vehicle with only 10% (minimum) downpayment. Get yourself at least 20 - 30% first AT LEAST! The following 5 years will be much easier on you. I've heard too many stories of friends having just 20k in the bank that can't enjoy life anymore because all of their money at the end of the month go towards their bills and a vehicle. Anytime you ask them to go out and lime, they can't spend much because they have loans to pay

[rawCpoppa]

^^^^ very true. Some banks even "reward" you with lower interest rates if you have a deposit larger than 10%. (16% in one bank). Get loans nearer Christmas too. Banks have lower interest rates from Oct to Dec. They still taking your money but they might as well take less if you can wait till then to get your car.

http://www.diamondmotors.co.tt/index.ph ... calculator

^^^ try that link for an *estimate* of what monthly payments are likely to be based on the 10% downpayment.

Here's another link to try:

http://www.rbtt.com/tt/personal/borrowi ... 27692.html

[Seeker]

I don't know, but my advice to you is to never buy a vehicle with only 10% (minimum) downpayment. Get yourself at least 20 - 30% first AT LEAST! The following 5 years will be much easier on you. I've heard too many stories of friends having just 20k in the bank that can't enjoy life anymore because all of their money at the end of the month go towards their bills and a vehicle. Anytime you ask them to go out and lime, they can't spend much because they have loans to pay

Yeah i know couple of people in this dilemma. I really feel sorry for them