After looking at the prices of new Hyundai’s in DR the Changan’s are certainly starting to look pretty good as far as bang for the buck. When I come back in March I will certainly be going to the Changan dealer to get a better look at them. I really like the CS85 coupe and the UNI-T seems to be very hard to find a long term review on these vehicles but from the research I have done the major components of these vehicles are from very good suppliers so hopefully they will have some longevity to them.
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US vehicles are currently only required to have driver and passenger airbags.
That being said, to stay competitive, manufacturers have voluntarily added side curtain airbags, rear airbags, and the like.
I am not sure if they are compulsory in the DR. Years ago those imported yellow Hyundai passenger vans used as taxis were nothing but a stripped chassis with wheels. No airbags, no rugs, spartan interiors etc......but they met a price point that worked for the government who subsidized their purchase.
Even today, few consumers rarely bother to inquire about safety features when purchasing a vehicle.
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I think ii's a gamble. After 2-3 years you might find out if it was worth it or not. Also to consider is the re-sale value after a few years.
If this cars turn out to be good, re-sale value will be high. If this cars get a bad reputation, you might have to give them away almost for free.
If this cars turn out to be good, re-sale value will be high. If this cars get a bad reputation, you might have to give them away almost for free.
I was just discussing the resale issue with my wife. I certainly don’t want to be stuck with something that is only going to be worth pennies on the dollar in a short time. I have searched extensively for a long term report on Changan and have come up empty. On paper the Changan certainly has some notable attributes as far as (mazda)motor, (Aisin) transmission and I would assume some various Ford parts. But in the end as you say time will tell how Changan holds up in the DR.
One of the best things ever to come out of the old Czech Republic
IMO it kicked the Lada's ass (which is not saying much
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Hmmmm, I much preferred Pilsner Urquell from CzechoslovakiaOne of the best things ever to come out of the old Czech Republic
IMO it kicked the Lada's ass (which is not saying much
Rode in one Yugo in Costa Rica. It was fairly new then and was a taxi in the countryside.One of the best things ever to come out of the old Czech Republic
IMO it kicked the Lada's ass (which is not saying much
I rode in the front seat. As I closed the door the handle came off in my hand, oops.
As we came to a hill (not to steep as I recall), the car bucked and sputtered.
I got out 1/2 mile from my destination because the driver felt he could not continue going up.
You won't see Yugos being restored on Bitchin' Rides.