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Off Topic => Other Discussion (OT Discussion) => Topic started by: chrisyen on January 14, 2010, 07:59:07 AM
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i'm undecided on what car to buy....
i want a car that
1. fuel consumption low
2. safe
3. comfort
4. fast
5. around rm100k
6. before CNY
7. not that bad on resale
i got n offer yesterday for a honda civic 1.8 japan model year 2006 asking for rm91.8k
it was price higher than malaysia model for around 4k
low mileage but not well up keep.... the car belongs to embassy...
brand new is rm115k now, so different is rm23k
different for interest of 1% for 7 yrs loan work out to be like rm5k
so different is 18k for a 4 yr old car
rm4.5k depreciated a yr...
sound good? not really but the additional item on japan made car has some premium!
i counter offer for rm88k which i dun think the guy will sell it to me!
went to used car see couple of civic 2.0.... all asking for over rm105k for yr 2007...
i think the price is just too high, brand new is rm125k so the different is only 20k
and if i buy this used i'll hv to pay higher interest about 1%
then if i borrow for 7 yrs... another 6 thousand different....
so actual different is rm14k for 3 yrs old car.... rm4k plus a yr depreciate....
why got ppl buy this used then?
seems its hard for me to buy pre owned car...
buy new will hv to wait till after cny or mayb even in march....
i dont feel like buying new car with ready stock or not selling well... afraid of resale value later...
i'm in dilemma! :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue:
any recommendation ?
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Chris.
Welcome come to the world of car hunting.
It is as exciting as hunting for a watch.
By reading your writes up, you have done your homework well.
For cars that's retain their value well, consider these 2 models;
a) Toyota
b) Honda.
c) ...have you consider Suzuki?
I believe at the moment, its very difficult to book now / and get the car by CNY.
Buying used car has its own hassle. Better buy new.
We had booked a new Honda ...last week and the delivery date is somewhere after April 2010.
Good luck hunting, bro.
dc
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Chris.
Welcome come to the world of car hunting.
It is as exciting as hunting for a watch.
By reading your writes up, you have done your homework well.
For cars that's retain their value well, consider these 2 models;
a) Toyota
b) Honda.
c) ...have you consider Suzuki?
I believe at the moment, its very difficult to book now / and get the car by CNY.
Buying used car has its own hassle. Better buy new.
We had booked a new Honda ...last week and the delivery date is somewhere after April 2010.
Good luck hunting, bro.
dc
got to wait till april ah? die lah.. i need to start work on 1st march...
mayb settle with nissan slyphy lah like that....
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nissan slyphy??...not bad.. Have you consider Latio?? And be prepared to loose....
Starting work 1st March??...get a car on lease. Never / Do not buy car in a hurry.
dc
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nissan slyphy is my 2nd choice after civic...currently i m driving e civic 1.8 and i ll say the fuel comsumption is not too low...1 litre for 12-14km (combined of city and highway drive)...
1. fuel consumption low - H = not really , N = To be confirm --- my fren say N can stretch to 1L for 15km-16km
2. safe - H & N should be on same par
3. comfort - H & N be on same par as well...both also quite spacious
4. fast - H = :thumbsup: , N = not too sure but low FC
5. around rm100k - i have no idea for both
6. before CNY- i have no idea for both
7. not that bad on resale - H = :thumbsup: , N = i guess not so good gua...
above is just my humble opinion and meant for "chui sui" only dnt take it so serious...hehe :Laughing_on_floor:
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nissan slyphy is my 2nd choice after civic...currently i m driving e civic 1.8 and i ll say the fuel comsumption is not too low...1 litre for 12-14km (combined of city and highway drive)...
1. fuel consumption low - H = not really , N = To be confirm --- my fren say N can stretch to 1L for 15km-16km
2. safe - H & N should be on same par
3. comfort - H & N be on same par as well...both also quite spacious
4. fast - H = :thumbsup: , N = not too sure but low FC
5. around rm100k - i have no idea for both
6. before CNY- i have no idea for both
7. not that bad on resale - H = :thumbsup: , N = i guess not so good gua...
above is just my humble opinion and meant for "chui sui" only dnt take it so serious...hehe :Laughing_on_floor:
thanks for giving me your hands on opinion!
yes. after some study and chit chat with expert! this is the answer i got
1. fuel consumption N is much better
2. safe - N rear break is drum type is disappointing
3. comfort - N is more conmfort H is more stiff on absorber. N has a longer leg room. N cvt engine no gear change effect also helps!
4. fast - N 2.0 cvt engine is better than H ivtec 1.8....
5. price - H now selling at rm115 no discount. N selling at RM114 with discount near 10k. +4k u get leather seat, full vkool n cd changer!
rm125 before discount u get full impul accessories + leather seat + 17' alloy rim n sport tyre n...!
6. before CNY- H no way.... unless your fren cancel his order after waited 2 months. N possible
7. not that bad on resale - H = :thumbsup: , N = i guess not so good gua...
i still undecided...
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how about compare Singapore price then no need to think liao.. go and book right away lar..
hehe.. here Civic cost SGD94.4K or MYR226K, double the price in Malaysia :Cheers: :Cheers:
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Bro.
When you do purchasing in your own country, do not convert / compare.
Dollar to a dollar, Cars are much cheaper in other countries.
That's when you earn in your own currencies
eg. I can get a mini cooper at around Aussie 60-70k. Here, in Malaysia, the same model takes around rm160,000.00.
If my take home pay in Aust is A3k, I can easily afford the mini. But here in M'sia...no way.
Just my 2 cents
dc
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Last week i went Honda showroom now the 2.0 civic already at 129k+.
My friend just bought a Latio manual and he got his car in less than 2 weeks.
81k.
I like it alot coz the interior space is huge for a car that size.
Selphy is a good choice also.
I dont know bout local assemble but my sis bought the last batch of Nissan Sentra fully import, never had a single problem (besides wear n tear stuff) up untill 80k milleage.
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yeap. civic 2.0 is rm129k now...
last week i spoke to my wife's cousin, a honda car sales...
they all are in holiday mood, all hit the target in sales, will get free trip....
delivery time is 3 months...
so i gave up on civic!
talk to a few friends who are in car related industry, mechanic, tyre, accessories... about sylphy!
surprisingly their feedback is not that bad!
1. fuel consumption is damn low
2. maintenance is cheap, even the new cvt fitted into this car expect to last for 200,000km
even if it is broke, it will be cheaper than gearbox...
3. the engine tuning is fun for city driving... 90% power around rpm2000
4. spacious.... super long leg room for tall guys!
5. comfort, thanks to the renault tech to give some continental feel!
6. full vkool, combine leather seat, large screen latest gps.... at super affordable price!
setbacks
1. civic look much sportier.... sylphy look so so only with aerokit... look better than ok with impul aerokit (lower)
2. the too plain steering... not even control button for audio, now metal logo .... on this big car is below expectation
3. no vsc...
4. the 15" rim is a big joke!
What about the rear drum brake?
they said is ok to have rear drum brake since already have a ventilated disc brake in front with abs, ebd, ba....
its even better in wet condition...
but need to service the brake regularly...
so since my fren in nissan seremban can get me a super huge discount deal, my bro is willing to offer me new set of tyre with 17" sport rim at cost price and trade in my original tyre n rim...
so i finally decided to take the sylphy 2.0 luxury with navi and aerokit... sacrifice for my sporty character (a guy who drive a car in town like in racing track) for the comfort of my family.... hope my new born will appreciate it!
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There is always Nismo suspension kit.
Whack some 19's on it!
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And I thought the MYR appreciating sigh.....
Nissan Livina is quite nice about RM100-120K ?
Last week i went Honda showroom now the 2.0 civic already at 129k+.
My friend just bought a Latio manual and he got his car in less than 2 weeks.
81k.
I like it alot coz the interior space is huge for a car that size.
Selphy is a good choice also.
I dont know bout local assemble but my sis bought the last batch of Nissan Sentra fully import, never had a single problem (besides wear n tear stuff) up untill 80k milleage.
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There is always Nismo suspension kit.
Whack some 19's on it!
U dnt poison him so much lar he is father of 1 ard... Yen, go for Nismo u ll never regret esp the nismo gt sport rim hahaha
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nismo suspension? will that make my car more bumpy? i prefer comfort than too bumpy...
slightly shorter spring lower the car always make the car look better
n my brother own a tyre n shop in seremban2... so will get rim at cost from him... cheap one lah... pokai already...
anyway, any1 looking for new tyre.... i can ask him to give u all a good price.. sure cheaper than KL...
u can enjoy some gd food in seremban at same time!
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Yay thats good to know Chris ! When time comes sure buy from your bro.
Hey you can consider Eibach springs, lower car about 25mm but not too stiff.
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Unless your car is a performance vehicle, I see no point modifying / soap up your car. For a new car, warranty is void under this modifications.
dc
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Eibach spring might cost u 1k+ if I not wrong... So I suggest u dump e $ to change u rim 1st thn only thk abt e spring... Just my 2 cents
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Yen,my opinion is :
Around 100k car , few model you can choose is civic 1.8 , nissan slyphy , toyota altis , mitsubishi lancer , peugeot 308 and toyota wish(recon).
Summary:
Civic 1.8 - nice interior - best looking dashboard among above (as least for me) but pity no leather seat.
exterior is also not bad - elegance looks , suitable for young ppl
FC is approx. around 60km per RM10 (city drive)
However , i get a lot of negative feedback about this car for their body/chassis.My friend just sold his 1.8 using not more than 2 years because he say got a lot of 'rat' sound.Wind and sound proof also not that good.This car is locally assembled.Price very 'stiff'.No discount given. :Blue: RM115k . However , This car got good resale value.
Nissan slyphy - I did a test drive before.Very impressive.Love the CVT gearbox,no jerk when changing gear.Acceleration is also quite good.Very spacious in the rear room.I think is the spacious among all i mention above.
The only 2 thing i don't like about this car is 1)the dashboard - very cheap looking plastic material , especially the center dashboard(radio look a bit cheap).For a price around 120k , is a bit disappointment
2)the exterior - looks a bit dull . but i heard they now come with full skirting , so maybe is not that bad.
FC not sure , but for city drive i think also not really save as it is a 2.0 engine. Price around 125k and this car use leg brake(handbrake at leg)if i am not wrong.
Toyota Altis 1.8 - Did a test drive too.Acceleration is ok and this car have shiftronic which is a bonus compare to civic.Nothing to comment much on this car except when i rev this car to 120km/h , wind proof is not that good and the car feel a bit floating.For the interior , nothing much changes compare to the previous model.Nothing really attractive.Quality is ok lah...Leg room is also not really spacious.For exterior , 50 50 lo.some ppl say uncle-look car and some ppl say ok.but i also heard toyota is giving promotion , which this car come with free skirting , so maybe not bad.The pearl white altis is really nice.Price is 109k for low spec and 118k for full spec.The low spec model did not have vsc.So far i didn't hear any complain about this car.only ppl critic the dull looking exterior.FC not sure.Maybe a bit save compare to civic 1.8
Mitsubishi lancer 2.0GT - Exterior is really nice and sporty(for me la).Very fierce looking car.Come CBU completely with full skirting.5 year warranty.124k for CBU is not bad but a bit afraid of the resale value.Interior is all black with nappa leather seat.6 speed auto with paddle shift.but did heard ppl complain for the engine performance.Acceleration is a bit not that good.Room space also not as big as slyphy.FC not sure,but i think not really good because come original 18" rim.Maybe in your case this car is not so practical for you.
Peugeot 308 - Just an opinion. - 1.6turbo , panaromic roof , continental car , price around 110k +- but resale value ... hehe , i think all of you know about it.
toyota wish 1.8- so far this car receive a lot of good comment . price is around 110k to 120k.FC not bad(almost as civic). Suit any family guy . the only thing is , it is a recond car , which make you a bit hard to sell after few years.
I heard nissan latio hatchback is also not bad.The interior is spacious.Very smooth riding car.Maybe u can have a look at it.price around 96k without bodykit.
One last more , naza forte - nice looking exterior , smart interior - got keyless entry , engine start stop button , 6 cd changer ,and 6 air bag , quite future wise . price also quite attractive . 85k for 1.6 full spec and 93k for 2.0 full spec.however , only concern is resale value.
I suggest you go for a test drive first then only you decide which car you wanna buy.Don't in hurry to buy a car as you might regret it later.I hope i did help you a bit after giving my opinion , although it is not really detail.Anyway good luck...
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Eibach spring might cost u 1k+ if I not wrong... So I suggest u dump e $ to change u rim 1st thn only thk abt e spring... Just my 2 cents
Usually , eibach spring , despite for wat car , all cost above 1k.however , eibach spring lower your car without really sacrify your car's comfort.Unlike other brand like GAB , not to say they are not good but they are a bit stiffer.eibach spring is just nice . lower your car but maintain the comfort level.
i agree with dennis.change your rim first only spring....
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Eric... I am impress...with your frank opinion....
dc
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Yen,my opinion is :
Around 100k car , few model you can choose is civic 1.8 , nissan slyphy , toyota altis , mitsubishi lancer , peugeot 308 and toyota wish(recon). YES U R RIGHT, GOT HONDA JAZZ, FORD FOCUS, MAZDA 3 WITHIN THE PRICE RANGE AS WELL
Summary:
Civic 1.8 - nice interior - best looking dashboard among above (as least for me) but pity no leather seat.
exterior is also not bad - elegance looks , suitable for young ppl
FC is approx. around 60km per RM10 (city drive)
However , i get a lot of negative feedback about this car for their body/chassis.My friend just sold his 1.8 using not more than 2 years because he say got a lot of 'rat' sound.Wind and sound proof also not that good.This car is locally assembled.Price very 'stiff'.No discount given. :Blue: RM115k . However , This car got good resale value.
U R DAMN RIGHT, THIS IS WHAT I HEARD, ESPECIALLY BOUT THE RAT SOUND N SUSPENSION PROBLEM WHICH ALSO HAPPENED TO CRV
Nissan slyphy - I did a test drive before.Very impressive.Love the CVT gearbox,no jerk when changing gear.Acceleration is also quite good.Very spacious in the rear room.I think is the spacious among all i mention above.
The only 2 thing i don't like about this car is 1)the dashboard - very cheap looking plastic material , especially the center dashboard(radio look a bit cheap).For a price around 120k , is a bit disappointment
2)the exterior - looks a bit dull . but i heard they now come with full skirting , so maybe is not that bad.
FC not sure , but for city drive i think also not really save as it is a 2.0 engine. Price around 125k and this car use leg brake(handbrake at leg)if i am not wrong.
U R RIGHT, USE LEG BRAKE, NOT EVEN A BUTTON ON THE STEERING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. BUT PRICE AFTER DISCOUNT FOR LUXURY NAVI + AEROKIT PACKAGE IS BELOW RM112K
Toyota Altis 1.8 - Did a test drive too.Acceleration is ok and this car have shiftronic which is a bonus compare to civic.Nothing to comment much on this car except when i rev this car to 120km/h , wind proof is not that good and the car feel a bit floating.For the interior , nothing much changes compare to the previous model.Nothing really attractive.Quality is ok lah...Leg room is also not really spacious.For exterior , 50 50 lo.some ppl say uncle-look car and some ppl say ok.but i also heard toyota is giving promotion , which this car come with free skirting , so maybe not bad.The pearl white altis is really nice.Price is 109k for low spec and 118k for full spec.The low spec model did not have vsc.So far i didn't hear any complain about this car.only ppl critic the dull looking exterior.FC not sure.Maybe a bit save compare to civic 1.8
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Mitsubishi lancer 2.0GT - Exterior is really nice and sporty(for me la).Very fierce looking car.Come CBU completely with full skirting.5 year warranty.124k for CBU is not bad but a bit afraid of the resale value.Interior is all black with nappa leather seat.6 speed auto with paddle shift.but did heard ppl complain for the engine performance.Acceleration is a bit not that good.Room space also not as big as slyphy.FC not sure,but i think not really good because come original 18" rim.Maybe in your case this car is not so practical for you.
I LIKE THIS CAR ALOT, BUT ITS TOO SPORTY FOR MY JOB N FAMILY...
Peugeot 308 - Just an opinion. - 1.6turbo , panaromic roof , continental car , price around 110k +- but resale value ... hehe , i think all of you know about it.
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toyota wish 1.8- so far this car receive a lot of good comment . price is around 110k to 120k.FC not bad(almost as civic). Suit any family guy . the only thing is , it is a recond car , which make you a bit hard to sell after few years.
EXACTLY. ITS RECOND
I heard nissan latio hatchback is also not bad.The interior is spacious.Very smooth riding car.Maybe u can have a look at it.price around 96k without bodykit.
THIS IS WHAT I LOOKING FOR WHEN I WALK INTO NISSAN SHOWROOM, I WANT THE IMPUL HATCHBACK LE VERSION.... SPORT YET NOT AS FIERCE AS LANCER, LOOK SMALL BUT YET ENOUGH SPACE... I LIKE THE WHITE PAINT MATCHING THE GOLD RIM... BUT NISSAN OFFER VERY LITTLE DISCOUNT ON THIS SO WHEN COMPARE TO THE SYLPHY, THE DIFFERENT VERY LITTLE
One last more , naza forte - nice looking exterior , smart interior - got keyless entry , engine start stop button , 6 cd changer ,and 6 air bag , quite future wise . price also quite attractive . 85k for 1.6 full spec and 93k for 2.0 full spec.however , only concern is resale value.
94K FOR 2.0 ACTUALLY. I ALSO THOUGHT OF THIS. I M NOT AFRAID OF KIA.... ESPECIALLY FOR THIS AWARD WINNING CAR. BUT I'M WORRY BOUT NAZA WHO HAS BAD REPU FOR PAST FEW YEARS, THEY CHANGE GD SPEC TO LOUSY, THEY CONTROL SPAREPARTS, PRICE OF CAR CHEAP BUT SPAREPARTS EXPENSIVE.... N THEY WILL THROW PRICE ONE DAY...
I suggest you go for a test drive first then only you decide which car you wanna buy.Don't in hurry to buy a car as you might regret it later.I hope i did help you a bit after giving my opinion , although it is not really detail.Anyway good luck...
THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH MY FREN. AS I SAID EARLIER I ALREADY BOOKED THE SYLPHY ! SO CANT REGRET NOW....
MY FIRST CHOICE IS CIVIC, BUT NO DISCOUNT N I CANT WAIT FOR 3 MONTHS.... SO I GAVE UP!
TOYOTA ALTIS NOT MY TASTE... EVEN THOUGH IM DRIVING A COMPANY CAR VIOS NOW WHICH I GOT NO COMPLAINT
BUT I DO LIKE THE CAMRY BEYOND MY AFFORDABILITY.
NOW I'M HAPPY THAT I CAN GET MY CAR BEFORE NEW WORK N BEFORE CHINESE NEW YR...
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Eibach spring might cost u 1k+ if I not wrong... So I suggest u dump e $ to change u rim 1st thn only thk abt e spring... Just my 2 cents
Usually , eibach spring , despite for wat car , all cost above 1k.however , eibach spring lower your car without really sacrify your car's comfort.Unlike other brand like GAB , not to say they are not good but they are a bit stiffer.eibach spring is just nice . lower your car but maintain the comfort level.
i agree with dennis.change your rim first only spring....
i'll give it a try after i changed rim and use for few months or yr till warranty gone...
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THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH MY FREN. AS I SAID EARLIER I ALREADY BOOKED THE SYLPHY ! SO CANT REGRET NOW....
MY FIRST CHOICE IS CIVIC, BUT NO DISCOUNT N I CANT WAIT FOR 3 MONTHS.... SO I GAVE UP!
TOYOTA ALTIS NOT MY TASTE... EVEN THOUGH IM DRIVING A COMPANY CAR VIOS NOW WHICH I GOT NO COMPLAINT
BUT I DO LIKE THE CAMRY BEYOND MY AFFORDABILITY.
NOW I'M HAPPY THAT I CAN GET MY CAR BEFORE NEW WORK N BEFORE CHINESE NEW YR...
Anyway , congratulation...sylphy is not bad...for a price below 112k can get this car actually i think is worth it.i really give 2 thumb up for the interior space.i think they even give low interest rate even after discount.is it 2.88%?
civic got too much negative comment already.not really that confidence... :)
I also like camry a lot ,so far hear no complain , but too bad cannot afford .... :Blue:
i'll give it a try after i changed rim and use for few months or yr till warranty gone...
yen,if i am not wrong,even if you change your rim and coil spring,your warranty will not void.My mum's myvi also using sport spring and bigger rim.but when i went back to claim the front disc brake , perodua still let me claim.I am not sure bout nissan ,whether can or not . have to check back with nissan dealer. maybe you can try the impul version sport spring.Specifically design for sylphy , i think is better than any other aftermarket part.i think so la....
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Eric... I am impress...with your frank opinion....
dc
thank david ...
did some homework this few month,that why know a little bit for this few model.. :)
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Anyway , congratulation...sylphy is not bad...for a price below 112k can get this car actually i think is worth it.i really give 2 thumb up for the interior space.i think they even give low interest rate even after discount.is it 2.88%?
i borrow for for yrs because interest rate is 1.99% only!
2.49% for 5-7 yrs
2.79% for 8 yrs
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yen,if i am not wrong,even if you change your rim and coil spring,your warranty will not void.My mum's myvi also using sport spring and bigger rim.but when i went back to claim the front disc caliper; quote by Eric.
Once you have changed / modified your rims and coil spring, I guarantee your car warranty will render void. For Myvi - replacement of brake caliper assy come under so-called recall parts campaign, hence all Myvi are allowed to replace the brake caliper due to rattling noise - where the drive pin/s are worn.
Hope the above helps.
dc
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Thats why you keep your original parts if possible haha.
But warranty issues kinda depends on luck as well...thank GOD my Vios nothing happen at all during the 3yr warranty and hopefully for no problem for long time to come.
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Thats why you keep your original parts if possible haha.
But warranty issues kinda depends on luck as well...thank GOD my Vios nothing happen at all during the 3yr warranty and hopefully for no problem for long time to come.
vios is a damn gd car! Enough power for daily drive, low fc, no problem...
If I'm not using my company vios now I may buy it!
Chit chat with few uncle who all their live n all their family car are Toyota 2 days ago!
They are driving latest camry n wife driving estima n altis! Their opinion!
1. Old estima is not as gd as earlier version
2. Altis n camry suspension is disappointing after assembling work done locally!
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nissan service is gd... at least fast in delivery!
just got my car today!
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/IMG_0315.jpg)
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Wow so fast change rim already?
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Wow so fast change rim already?
sharp eyes....
the original rim is 15", which i think is awful...
and my bro is a tyre salesman! my father partner with others opened a tyre shop in seremban 2....
so i drive my the new car straight to my father shop immediately.... buy the rm17" sport rim, 4 new falken gd import tyres.. n trade in the original
sport rim n tyres....
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Congrats of your new ride Chris :thumbsup:
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nissan service is gd... at least fast in delivery!
just got my car today!
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/IMG_0315.jpg)
Chris, will call you this coming 10th Feb, come to pick me up at LCCT.
I want sit in your new car. ;D
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Chris, will call you this coming 10th Feb, come to pick me up at LCCT.
I want sit in your new car. ;D
i saw some klia n lcct limo is using this car.... :Laughing_on_floor:
coming back for new year?
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congrats Chris, very nice OEM aero kits :thumbsup:
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Congrate Chris ;) I'm not a car person but the white color looks good :thumbsup:
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wah ....cun cun ...especially now with 17" rims...please share more side view la....hehehe
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thanks all... wasnt sure i made the right decision but i do not hv much option actually....
but after driving it for few hours yesterday.... i'm happy with the performance... enough power....
just little bumpy after changed to a bigger rim and thin tyre.... but definitely better grip.... especially come to cornering...
the aerokit make it look much better.... not so a bek afterall... but i still cant convince myself to love the front head light....
interior is spacious, alot of leg room... well fit.... solid feeling......
no time to drive today...
i still not use to the no gear feeling.... its kinda weird...but it is gd for my bb!
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wow :Startled: , so fast get your car already .... anyway congratulation...since you already choose this car , then don't feel regret already . just think positive lo.
it is the right decision to change your rim , at least your car now look a lot sportier with the new rim and OEM aerokit. Really nice with the white colour paint. :thumbsup:
as i mention earlier , the CVT provide a smooth acceleration , 'no gear' changing feeling . when i first test drive also not use to it , but i think maybe after a while you should be ok already.
just went to test drive lancer gt last week . lancer also using CVT gearbox . acceleration quite good despite original 18" rim . only difference with sylphy is lancer have paddle shift . quite nice car to me...
anyway congratulation yen , at least you have your new car before chinese new year . 2 new thing this chinese new year . one is your bb and second is your car ... :)
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yeap.... happy for this cny...
bit regret on too sporty tyre.... very good grip... but bit too thin... so bit bumpy now... but superb steering feel....
i prefer more comfort drive because my bb is small...
and my bro is finding the correct size of centre conned for me....
even though without it i dont really feel the vibration....
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Chris, will call you this coming 10th Feb, come to pick me up at LCCT.
I want sit in your new car. ;D
i saw some klia n lcct limo is using this car.... :Laughing_on_floor:
coming back for new year?
yea, going back for chinese new year. but stop 1 day for shopping only at KL need go back home town.
So good have new car to drive during cny. i still using my 22 years old junk. (honda civic EF2)
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Any pics of ur rim?
Also what size tire you using? 215/45/17?
You wanna know whats bumpy?
Previously in US i was using 205/40/17 tire with 40psi pressure !
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i've check... the tyre spec is harder and well constructed.... so i was suggested reduce the air pressure to 200 kpa... which i did n its help bit....
and was told the original suspension for this car was design by renault... which is not soft also... thats mayb for road in france....
and its tough n guarantee last as long as your toyota..... just not cheap!
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Chris, will call you this coming 10th Feb, come to pick me up at LCCT.
I want sit in your new car. ;D
i saw some klia n lcct limo is using this car.... :Laughing_on_floor:
coming back for new year?
yea, going back for chinese new year. but stop 1 day for shopping only at KL need go back home town.
So good have new car to drive during cny. i still using my 22 years old junk. (honda civic EF2)
:Laughing_on_floor:
bro, ef2 vtec is more powerful thn dvvt/cvvt lar :Laughing_on_floor:...my brother also driving his 15 years old eg6 for 7 yrs ard... no complaint :thumbsup:
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some long journey experience...
1. fuel saving definitely.... less than rm0.15 for ron95 from here to Kuantan through east coast highway... 130kph the rpm is 25000 only
2. cornering around karak is not a problem.... although the car still bit high.... the suspension is not as soft as i thought...
but the 17" sport rim + falken ziex 215/45 really help.... can easily drive 70-90kph in most corner with my small bb at the back sleeping....
3. driving towards kuantan along the poorly done east coast highway... is more bumpy comparing to a camry.... mayb that was due to tyres as well....
4. its quiet... the engine sound is very very low.... and the sound proof is quite well....
5. power.... its ok for 2litre car....
6. the cvt no gear still haunting me in cornering....but certainly gd for family car....
after servicing for 1000km i'll drive it more 'sportively' n see.....
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the side view
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/DSC_0001-6.jpg)
the interior... bit uncle
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/DSC_0007-4.jpg)
i enjoy this long leg room
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/DSC_0004-6.jpg)
the non original item... the 17" momocorse sport rim n falken ziex ze912 215/45 made in thailand tyres
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/DSC_0002-5.jpg)
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Nice car Chris ;)
I didn't know that you will review your car like how you review your watches ;) Great one :thumbsup:
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Too much fender gap leh.....either get fatter tires 50-series or lower it haha...Nismo suspension
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Too much fender gap leh.....either get fatter tires 50-series or lower it haha...Nismo suspension
yes.... i was thinking get fatter tyre next round.... now i actually pump with 190kpi only....
i do not want to sacrifice the comfort of my BB.....
n i do not like to avoid bump when i drive around....
n i dont actually need to push to limit while cornering....
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Nice car Chris.... congrat :thumbsup:
I don't know much about cars but my X-Trial last me so many years with absolutely .. NO PROBLEM. Just routine maintenace.
Btw... am also looking for a car. Any suggestions forum members?
Alice
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Nice car Chris.... congrat :thumbsup:
I don't know much about cars but my X-Trial last me so many years with absolutely .. NO PROBLEM. Just routine maintenace.
Btw... am also looking for a car. Any suggestions forum members?
Alice
x-trial should upgrde to murano... !
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Nice car Chris.... congrat :thumbsup:
I don't know much about cars but my X-Trial last me so many years with absolutely .. NO PROBLEM. Just routine maintenace.
Btw... am also looking for a car. Any suggestions forum members?
Alice
x-trial should upgrde to murano... !
Chris ahh...... Murano :Startled:
Suggest down to earth car..... can ah?
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Hi alice ,
I think you got a wide range to decide . It is only up to your budget . Few car I think is suitable for ladies : Start from cheapest...
1)Perodua Myvi - price around 40 to 50k . very nice car to use in town.good pickup/acceleration , easy to drive and easy to park , very responsive , spacious and fuel consumption not high . maintenance is also cheap.The only thing is that if you use it for long distance journey , then maybe slightly disappointed.sound proof and car stability a bit poor.top speed also a bit disappointed.
2)Suzuki swift - price around 70k . also a very nice town car . good acceleration , small size , easy to drive and park . fuel consumption also not high. nice exterior . The only concern is maintenance , not sure it is cheap or not as suzuki's car is a bit few in malaysia . Also afraid resale value.
3)Toyota vios - price around 70k . I think no need to say more about this car . A lot of ppl know.Fuel consumption low , good pickup , low maintenance and good resale value . It is only the exterior look which i think is subjective.But for me , i don't like the interior and room space maybe a bit small.. ( Honda city is also in this segment but a bit expensive compare to vios - city - 84k above)
4)Nissan latio sport hatchback . Price around 95+k . Interior spacious , quiet engine and good sound proof , responsive acceleration.but a bit expensive for a 1.6 car.
5)Higher price range is honda civic 1.8 or toyota altis . Price ranging from 110k to 120k.Can read my previous post review on altis and civic.
6)Last but not least which i think is everyone's dream car - Mini cooper 1.6 or cooper S ... hehehe ;D
Hopefully can help you a bit . Maybe yen can add somemore comment.
Thanks..
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Hi eric_j,
Thanks on the feedback. Will definately consider your views :thumbsup:
Yea...a mini cooper is :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
alice
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Hi eric_j,
Thanks on the feedback. Will definately consider your views :thumbsup:
Yea...a mini cooper is :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
alice
yeap mini cooper....my wife dream car....
cant afford to buy her this now....
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I was once thought of getting a mini but my cousin told me the maintenance is as expensive as BMW so gave up the idea... i think buy is ok but i just don't want to spend much in the long run for a car... unless i start printing $ ;D
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Yup Scott..... mini cooper is a stunner :thumbsup: but very expensive to maintain. Spare parts hard to come by and resale value :thumbsdown:
Stiill looking and considering. Have not really decide.
Alice
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really depends on how the car will be used.....one person? driving to work and back? plenty of choices outside nowadays...
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really depends on how the car will be used.....one person? driving to work and back? plenty of choices outside nowadays...
::) one person using, myself. driving to work and back (5 mins from my house to my office). Which car should i get ???
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fred, buy bicycle la.... more environmental friendly and save cost :D just 5 mnts nia ;D
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funnily, i agree with Scott.
i wish i am that fortunate...5 minutes drive...from house to work. If distance not too far, maybe can consider walking..healthy and less stressful...!
but if you still interested, then perhaps a Latio...?