Toyota Altis 1.6A
I got my new Altis on Friday, July 28, 2006. My first NEW car. The 1.6 litre saloon was a proven no frill family car. It came with a reputation for fuel efficieny, reliable and economical at its class. Those were my reasons to choose this saloon on Mitsubishi Lancer, Renault Megane & Nissan Saloon.
Actually, it was my third car following Renault Clio 1.4 and Nissan EX Saloon 1.5. However, this medium silver machine was my first automatic transmission car costing me around S$55K (inclusive COE at around S$11K). Being made in Thailand doesn't make this car any less Japanese. It came with the same VVTI engine, smooth & efficient gearbox. The interior remains satisfactory with beige leather upholstery and wood panelling on the centre console with a MP3 CD-player with control from the steering wheel and a digital climate control.
Technical Specifications
MODEL - All NEW TOYOTA ALTIS 1.6A
ENGINE
Engine: 1598cc 16V in-line 4 with VVT-i
Max Power: 110bhp at 6000rpm
Max Torque: 150Nm at 3800rpm
TRANSMISSION
four-speed automatic
TOP SPEED
185 kmh
0-100km/h
11.7s
I am happy with this new toy.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Friday, July 21, 2006
Italy Won
I haven't posted for a quite a while due to the hectic traveling schedule. Well, Italy won the World Cup and this campaign has all the ingredient of a spectacle. Good goals, young rising stars, controversies, wrong decisions from our men in black, hearbreaking & dramatic finale ...
Soccer is hailed as "The Beautiful Game" driven by passion (or over passion), great skill, teamwork, strategies and controversies.
A place where people are divided yet united.
A place where talent and hard work co-exisit.
A place where creativity exisits within the box.
A game where passion, hunger and determination can rule the day.
A game where superiority teamwork and cohesive can makes a difference.
A game where complicated preparation meets simple strategy.
A game where brute force meets flair and elegance.
A game where controversies add spices ...
Well, it's the beautiful game....
I haven't posted for a quite a while due to the hectic traveling schedule. Well, Italy won the World Cup and this campaign has all the ingredient of a spectacle. Good goals, young rising stars, controversies, wrong decisions from our men in black, hearbreaking & dramatic finale ...
Soccer is hailed as "The Beautiful Game" driven by passion (or over passion), great skill, teamwork, strategies and controversies.
A place where people are divided yet united.
A place where talent and hard work co-exisit.
A place where creativity exisits within the box.
A game where passion, hunger and determination can rule the day.
A game where superiority teamwork and cohesive can makes a difference.
A game where complicated preparation meets simple strategy.
A game where brute force meets flair and elegance.
A game where controversies add spices ...
Well, it's the beautiful game....
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Got It Wrong Again But England Was Disappointing
England and Brazil were knocked out this morning. Brazil lost to a deserving team. The French played football and won the game on the field. I felt that Sven lost the game for England.
England were too defensive and allowed the Portugees built up their confidence. They lost their plot as the match went and fustration kicked in. It did not help with the Portugees' play-acting and provoking ethics. However, credit must be give to Ricardo's commanding performance.
Wayne Rooney was lost playing as a long striker without support. They played too deep when they were down to 10 men. Substitutions of Aaron Lennon and Jamie Carragher were not purposeful.
England would probably have done better with sticking to their 4-4-2 formation with Wayne Rooney just behind Peter Crouch and Owen Hargreaves playing on the left for Joe Cole with Beckham, Gerrard & Lampard in midfield. Joe Cole has good reading of the game and would be a good substitution for Beckham moving Hargreaves to the right. Jermaines Jenas would have been a good cover to Lampard during the last stage fo the game. His stamina would have provided England with an attacking edge.
Gary Neville was a liability failing to cover his position on many occasions. He was probably not fully fit from his calf injury. I would use the no-nonsense & fresh Jamie Carrager to counter the trickery and speed of Christino Ronaldo. Otherwise, Rio, John and Ashley were magnificent in defence. Steven Gerrard was all over the pitch helping out in defence and attack.
This would still be a 4-5-1 formation using Peter Crouch as the point man. England would be more adventurous and pressing. They would reduce Portugal's attack and make them more defensive.
Maybe this line-up would have change the game and, even if they lost, they would have won the fans. Who knows?
Anyway, it is now about Italy, Germany, Portugal and France.
England and Brazil were knocked out this morning. Brazil lost to a deserving team. The French played football and won the game on the field. I felt that Sven lost the game for England.
England were too defensive and allowed the Portugees built up their confidence. They lost their plot as the match went and fustration kicked in. It did not help with the Portugees' play-acting and provoking ethics. However, credit must be give to Ricardo's commanding performance.
Wayne Rooney was lost playing as a long striker without support. They played too deep when they were down to 10 men. Substitutions of Aaron Lennon and Jamie Carragher were not purposeful.
England would probably have done better with sticking to their 4-4-2 formation with Wayne Rooney just behind Peter Crouch and Owen Hargreaves playing on the left for Joe Cole with Beckham, Gerrard & Lampard in midfield. Joe Cole has good reading of the game and would be a good substitution for Beckham moving Hargreaves to the right. Jermaines Jenas would have been a good cover to Lampard during the last stage fo the game. His stamina would have provided England with an attacking edge.
Gary Neville was a liability failing to cover his position on many occasions. He was probably not fully fit from his calf injury. I would use the no-nonsense & fresh Jamie Carrager to counter the trickery and speed of Christino Ronaldo. Otherwise, Rio, John and Ashley were magnificent in defence. Steven Gerrard was all over the pitch helping out in defence and attack.
This would still be a 4-5-1 formation using Peter Crouch as the point man. England would be more adventurous and pressing. They would reduce Portugal's attack and make them more defensive.
Maybe this line-up would have change the game and, even if they lost, they would have won the fans. Who knows?
Anyway, it is now about Italy, Germany, Portugal and France.
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Got It Wrong but I am happy!
I am back again after my week in Bangkok. Bangkok was a nice place with good food and massages at extremely reasonable price. The only drawback was its traffic and weather (this time). I reckon that driving along Sukomvit Road would be a challenge and require plenty of patience. Otherwise, the people were nice and friendly.
England won with a Beckham's routine. Netherland and Spain remained the underachievers in major competitions despite the talents. Brazil & Italy joined Germany and Ukraine as expected. While these are out-dated news, I felt the need to conclude.
Germany and Italy, beat Argentina on penalties and Ukraine 3 - 0 respectively, will meet in the last four. I felt that Klinsmann & Lehmenn won it for Germany. Germany never panic despite being a goal down. They continued to pass the ball around patiently, creating chance after chance and finally got their reward to Miroslav Klose 10 mins from time. By this time, Argentina did not have the firepower to attack the game with Crespo and Riquelme already on the bench. It didn't help with their first choice goalkeeper, Roberto, crashing out earlier before the equalizer. Lehmenn, justified Klinsmann's faith in him, had an outstanding game with numerous saves throughout the games including the penalties.
Gattuso, Buffon & Zambrotta won the game for the Azzurri with their dedicated play. Gattuso was all over the pitch, protecting the defence and supporting attack. He was named Man-of-the-match. Buffon, as reliable as usual,was the unsung hero with several important saves.
England & Portugal will battle for the third semi-final slot whereas Brazil will be given a chance to revenge their 3 - 0 defeat by the French in the 98 final. Now the million dollar question. Who will join Germany & Italy in the last four? My bet goes to England and Brazil. I do hope Rooney and Lampard, Pauleta,Henry, Ribery, Ronaldo, Adriano and Ronaldino will live up to their expectation, England to do a repeat of the '66 and Brazil to bury the ghost of '98. However. do remember no Latin American team has ever won the world cup on European soil.
Will Brazil be the first team to do it in Germany or will the remaining European teams have other agenda? We shall see!
I am back again after my week in Bangkok. Bangkok was a nice place with good food and massages at extremely reasonable price. The only drawback was its traffic and weather (this time). I reckon that driving along Sukomvit Road would be a challenge and require plenty of patience. Otherwise, the people were nice and friendly.
England won with a Beckham's routine. Netherland and Spain remained the underachievers in major competitions despite the talents. Brazil & Italy joined Germany and Ukraine as expected. While these are out-dated news, I felt the need to conclude.
Germany and Italy, beat Argentina on penalties and Ukraine 3 - 0 respectively, will meet in the last four. I felt that Klinsmann & Lehmenn won it for Germany. Germany never panic despite being a goal down. They continued to pass the ball around patiently, creating chance after chance and finally got their reward to Miroslav Klose 10 mins from time. By this time, Argentina did not have the firepower to attack the game with Crespo and Riquelme already on the bench. It didn't help with their first choice goalkeeper, Roberto, crashing out earlier before the equalizer. Lehmenn, justified Klinsmann's faith in him, had an outstanding game with numerous saves throughout the games including the penalties.
Gattuso, Buffon & Zambrotta won the game for the Azzurri with their dedicated play. Gattuso was all over the pitch, protecting the defence and supporting attack. He was named Man-of-the-match. Buffon, as reliable as usual,was the unsung hero with several important saves.
England & Portugal will battle for the third semi-final slot whereas Brazil will be given a chance to revenge their 3 - 0 defeat by the French in the 98 final. Now the million dollar question. Who will join Germany & Italy in the last four? My bet goes to England and Brazil. I do hope Rooney and Lampard, Pauleta,Henry, Ribery, Ronaldo, Adriano and Ronaldino will live up to their expectation, England to do a repeat of the '66 and Brazil to bury the ghost of '98. However. do remember no Latin American team has ever won the world cup on European soil.
Will Brazil be the first team to do it in Germany or will the remaining European teams have other agenda? We shall see!
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