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Suzuki swift HT51S (jeep model)

Amen to that...my father in law has a 2004 cruze the trips we've had on those are countless specially in poor roads. He travels a lot and he travels a lot on horrible outstation roads and I'm stunned how that car keeps going. I'm 5'11 and weigh 85kg didn't find it too difficult in the front. But the car is NOT comfortable. If you think of a Colombo-Trinco trip for example its not very pleasant. Overall a Lancer CS will be a good option. If you can't fit into a swift/cruze these two are big no-nos. If comfort is a concern maybe a Bluebird sylphy circa 2002?

Lancer CS2/CS3. CS1 would be good too if you're OK with a 1.3L engine. It's a little less fun to drive when compared with CS2 or CS3. You can buy a 2006+ one for your budget (CS1, manual) - that's newer than most Jap sedans you can buy for this budget. CS1 and CS3 which were imported brand new by the agent have the high ground clearance suspension. Stock suspension has 165mm ground clearance AFAIK. There are plenty of CS1 cars to choose from; you might be able to find an absolute minter like this one - CS2 and CS3 ones are a bit hard to come by.

Premio 260 is the most ideal car for you... As im using it and very delighted with the driving pleasure of it.. Mine is 2013 model...Good if you can go for a model after 2010..

Ow yeah bro (evergreen)..and the car u sold few months ago...Runs smooth as silk up to now.... (lol..) Guys here.... dont be afraid of the CVT tranny... "True that the Honda CVT is very sensitive" but..as long as u use it by knowing how to maintain it... it will run for thousands & thousands of miles without any trouble.... just be sure the fact that CVT Fluid has been changed in evry 15000 km and done the CVT filter change in every 40000 km ..... if u have evidence (basically service records..ideally with the Local AGENT ! ) no body gotta be afraid of...