u/AliveShyft

Hi Everyone,

Just sharing my new Suzuki Swift here, purchased after much deliberation.

Previous cars were a 2003 Mazda 323 (Protege) - BJ - Sold at 330000km in Putte (B/NL), then my first new car, a 2018 Mazda CX-3 sold at 235000km in Oswiecim (PL), and now the Swift AOL at home here in Singapore (SGP) - newly collected at 12km on the clock.

Really happy to join the family, it took some time to get the car onshore and approved but all is finally done and registered.

Can't wait to take it for festivals over the summer and camp out in the wild.

See you on the roads :)

EDIT:
Since someone asked privately, yes, the car is modified and was done immediately on collection.
List is below.

Dealer Options for Singapore:

• Locally Fitted Leather Seats - Heated
• Auto Fold Mirrors - Heated
• 3M Solar Film

• Thinkware Dashcam - Front and Rear
• Bidded License Plate and Embossed Material

• Tuff-Kote Dinol Rustproofing
• Tuff-Kote System 6 Paint Protection

• DAB and RDS Antenna - Type A
• Scuff Plates with "Swift" emblem
• All weather floor mats - Right Hand Drive

• Paint Protection Film - Xpel:
- on LIDAR, Wing Mirrors, CHMSL Brake Light

Aftermarket:

• Alcantara and Nappa Leather Steering Wheel
• Alcantara and French Seam Stitch A Pillars
• Rati Centre Armrest finished in Alcantara / Nappa

• LED lamp conversion (all lights) - SAD emulation
• Aluminum Pedal Set - Automatic
• Door Visors - Smoke Out

• Scangauge II OBD
• Power Inverter 2x 3 Pin UK Socket (Boot)
• Second 12V Socket (Boot)

• Enkei PFM1 16x6.5J ET45 4x100 PCD
• Bridgestone Turanza 6 Enliten 185/55r16
• Rays lugnuts - Black
• Rays valve covers - Red with etched logo

• Esatto High Fidelity Italian Sound System:
- 2x Component
- 2x Coaxial
- 2x Tweeter - Silk Dome

• Berger Germany Seat Belt in Green - Front
• Calipers Sprayed Gloss Black - Spies Hecker 3 Coat

On Rear:

• Right Hand Drive Sticker (Left)
• SGP Oval (Right)

Hi Everyone,

Just recently found this subreddit and wanted to share my travel adventures over the past ten years mainly around Asia and Europe. It's great to be amongst like-minded kin.

What started as trips abroad from here in Singapore to Malaysia and Thailand turned into more long term adventures as time as well as money allows.

In 2016 made it to the top of Scotland and spent subsequent years exploring more of the EU whilst moved around S.E. Asia during the winter months - closer to home as seasons change.

It was very difficult back then to do the research for trips, and a lot of it was just "winging" along the way, with little information ahead. Often would rely on locals for directions, and the vehicle was done up mostly DIY at home, getting the necessary parts ordered online.

What was funny is i'd often tell people at local car meets was going to do it, back in 2016, about my dreams and love of driving - and everyone laughed at me like it was some pipe dream or a joke. When me and the car returned home after a world of adventures, again i was shunned by that crowd, apparently the word is i did what everyone thought couldn't be done - alone - and envy was the theme now.

Since then the sun never set on exploring, and i learnt that the true value of these adventures were the experiences learnt along the way, people met (lots of friends made), and journey - all of which grew me as a person holistically.

From then on no longer told anyone apart from my family and friends about the trips, and left the car clubs behind... but the adventures never ceased, year after year i explored more and more, learnt new things about the world around me, and had the opportunity to see as well as do things never thought possible.

First car was my old 2003 Mazda 323 (BJ) that i've had since i was 19 second hand, which did 330000km before rusting through - pictured in Belgium.

Second is my first new car, a 2018 Mazda CX-3 (DK) shown in Poland, sold at 235000km.

Last one is my current new Swift (AOL) which is modified accordingly for upcoming overland trips - factoring lessons learnt from the two previous rides in terms of setup efficiency for pack n go situations, sudden inclement weather changes, and emergencies (now i know what else to carry after being stung by a wasp twice whilst exploring a historic site last summer hehe).

Every year, the car would act as "base camp" whilst i explore more of the local villages, towns, nature reserves, and discover the vicinity. With the CX-3 I wanted an "all in", so the rear boot/seats encompassed a bed with an inverter, and water/toilet storage behind the front seats. But also realised this setup was a little on the heavier side - "top heavy". It was a change from the 323/protege having much more modern creature comforts, but felt akin to bringing my apartment everywhere, a little too bulky.

The Swift on the other end of the spectrum has a very nimble setup and was purchased after sitting in or testing over 15 vehicles on a shortlist, from BYDs to the Forester, to the new Mini. Rather than a bed i'm going with equipment and utilities in the boot as an access point to setup a camping tent from at the end of each day. Had to really think about how i'd like to do it up just right and whether it would be the right fitment.

Currently looking into sending it either to Australia/NZ or South Africa, and will be getting a CDP soon if everything works out - playing by ear. Otherwise all good to go.

Thanks for reading.
Please feel free to ask me anything - happy to chat!!!