QUOTE(jrmy02 @ Jul 1 2010, 01:05 PM)
hey guys!!
I'm a new owner of i10 1.25 standard specs!!
i10 it's a really nice car to drive..especially around the cities
however there are some problems I encountered:
1. the central lock seems to have problem. When I use the remote to lock the car, all the doors lock except for the driver seat's door. So need to use the key to lock it manually. Will send to workshop to have a check up.
2. the driver seat's door got a weird sound when i open it. maybe it's because of not enough lubricant??
3. found that the radio signal receiver is weak.
wonder any i10 owners experience the problems i stated above?? Personally i think all not i10 will encountered with the problem 1 & 2. but the radio thingy really makes me
about the fc...i can't really tell is good or bad for the mean time.. because the car is still new and the mileage is under 500km. will c how's the fc after my first service @1000km.
to those who are new and never test drive before (i10 1.25), should you guys got any inquiries feel free to ask me.
Welcome jrmy02 to the family of i10 owners.
I have been driving mine, 1.1 high spec, for the almost 3 months now and I have never had any of the problems that you've listed. For no.3, have you tried reading the user manual ? I know that I just skimped through mine.
My FC is between 13 - 14 km/l, with just under 5500km mileage on it. As with any new car, cheap or luxury, the FC will be crappy under 5k km mileage. You have to remember that an engine is a mechanical marvel with hundreds of parts moving in sync, so it'll need a bit of time to 'loosen up' before reaching it's optimal state, just like a pro tennis player have to practice daily in the hope of being a millionaire one day.
All those comments about bad FC of this car always seem to leave out how hard or soft were they pushing the cars. i.e., depress the gas pedal all the way down all the time, above 4K rpm will GUARANTEE high FC no matter how old the car is.
As for those who are concerned about underpowered when going up a slope, just depress the pedal more and switch off overdrive (O/D Off) la. After all, none of the comments seem at all concerned about doing so when on the highway, in fact, complains that it's difficult to go over 110 km/h, eh ?
As for servicing cost, I feel that it is affordable for regular maintenance type, i.e. engine oil change, oil filter, etc for under RM 200. Of course it'll cost more for those parts replacement servicing. Am budgeting about RM 500 for those times.
As for those concerned about the lack of boot space, IMHO, you have to ask yourself whether do you always have to carry 3 cartons of mineral water bottles all the time. 3 cartons is about the maximum number that the car can carry side-by-side. If you are a single driver most of the time, you can always fold down the back seats flat to get more, though I seriously doubt anyone does that all the time.
Of course, it's not all hunky dory for me. Right now, I am experiencing slight windows rattling on the driver side whenever I drive on rough surface road. Less noticeable when on the highway though. Also heard some rattling noise coming from the passenger side occasionally. So far no rattling of the dashboard like my old Satria. Crossed-fingers.
Btw, I am of 198cm in height and I can easily get in and out of the car, and the car has more than enough height clearance even when I am sitting at the back. Such a huge difference when compared to my old Satria. Sorry old boy, you will NOT be missed.
At the end of the day, a car is just a tool to fulfill a need. If your need is to commute within a short distance from your home everyday, with the occasional long distance travel, go to the shopping malls (who doesn't ?) and navigating packed & sometimes narrow parking spaces, then this car is just perfect for it.
I bought it because of the fact that I can get ABS & EBD, 2 airbags and better engineered body than any of the national cars for under RM 50K. And of course it fulfilled my needs, for the moment.
Jul 1 2010, 02:34 PM
quite keen to know more b4 making decision....how far can u go for a full tank? Standard is manual right? What car have u driven that can b made comparable to this new kappa? I 1 2 know more about the low end torque / pick up & climbing slope.
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sorry bro....can't help u. With that amount...it is not worthy but & then again...depending on what basis u 1 2 change d emblem lor......to me it is still an i10. Happy motoring! 
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