I'm wondering which car is a better buy...So far i searched in the internet and it seems that the Savvy is a better buy because of the bigger engine and better handling...so any other things i should know? Like how much to maintain each car and also what is the difference between the Lite, Medium and Highline version of the Savvy?

Please!!

savvy service every 10k km.
lite = no power window, no foglamp, no sportrim, only black & white color.
medium = power window, foglamp, 14" sportrim, no abs, no airbag
high = power window, foglamp, 15" sportrim, abs, airbag

proton savvy....i am using it
what i like bout savvy
1. jimat minyak ( my average FC is 14km/l eventho i always step on the gas pedal hard and this is mostly city driving)
2. handling....love it. very stable eventho i am speeding at 170kmh. very responsive in city driving.
3. speed.....as i said earlier, it can reach 170kmh and the steering still not so vibrate (my only mod is K&N drop in air filter)
4. AMT......the feeling of changing the gear on your own is the best and yet still can drive in auto mode...to drive in manual or auto, the choice is up to you coz amt has both
if i really going to change car later, these are what i'm going to miss the most from my savvy

cons:
i'll be very honest
1. problems...problems.....since mine is amt, got few problems such as sensor spoilt but i think the latest batch of savvy will not have much problems compared to earlier batch like mine. coz i think the latest one, the type of certain parts are difference alredy
2. the look? i think this is the matter of personal preferrence. as for me, i'm fine with the look and love it.

I like the Viva's 90 degree open doors feature.

dun buy savvy AMT...manual ok...
i duno abt now la...
mine was old batch....
jz changed....
the gear box really vampire
changing the hydraulic pump nit 4k++ then sumore cannot guarantee no problem....

4k??like change engine already.couple of friends of mine had problems with their amt too.manual should be okay,and better than viva

Yeah my colleague's AMT Savvy also had problems with the gearbox. But he said the manual should be okay.

4k?

better off finding a Toyota Starlet Glanza halfcut and put into ur savvy mate. costs around that too. find auto halfcut if u don't fancy manual

Viva anytime. Cheap n reliable to maintain. I must agree that savvy has got better handling, but it's not reliable at all.
Seen many savvy waiting for rescue at road sides.

If final choice is still savvy, take the manual. AMT gives u more .

i can recommend Viva.. Viva 1.0 is the best so far..

why?

Saves almost everything..

the FC.. 24.5km/liter (based on the way u drive)..but as claimed by Perodua its suposed to be 18.7lkm/liter..

easy to maneuver

fun to drive

cheap for maintenance

spare parts easy to obtain

Savvy? i have tested once.. no offense.. the steering seems to be a bit stiff.. gearbox? dont even ask.. handling i can give it high scores.. but if u get a viva u need to tweak the system a bit.. (not more then 1k to spend.. basic mods)

moral of the story..

go for viva.. haha..!

dont forget to add one more thing for viva, in case of accident, ur survival rate is much lower than savvy in same collision condition

Personally, I see Savvy as a more value-for-money car for younger people. Viva's more suited for older people in my opinion as the fun factor isn't really there.

Ya....
duno PESC got cannon me a not la...
but i change car rather than changing the hydraulic pump...
honestly,
savvy is a good ride....
i still like it now....
if the gearbox no problem....
manual is good...
fc is good....
when petrol is 1.80 per litre, the FC is 11 cents/ km

yeah, FC is good, and performance oso good. seen my friend outrun a satria neo 1.6, some honda city VTECs, wira 1.5 etc.. pretty good engine i'd say.

just that when it's made by proton, u know lah, problems will surface here and there..

count my vote for savvy....

i would rather drive a stiff but very stable steering during those high speed driving than a not so stiff but wobbling/swaying/not stable steering in the same condition....juz my 2 cents

Go for Savvy Manual. I drive one. 2 years this coming October. No major problems at all.

I've test drive 4 VIVAs(660, 880, 1.0 Manual And Auto) and 3 Savvy (2 Manual and 1 AMT) before i made my decision.

Why i chose Savvy over Viva
(1) More powerful engine.
(2) Savvy's 4 cylinders engine vs Viva's 3 cylinders engine...the 3 cylinder vibrates like a motorbike when idle. Yuck.
(3) Savvy's Handling like perfect.
(4) Savvy has Power Steering. VIVA only have this in the 1.0 model if i'm not wrong.
(5) Viva's has 'twitchy' gearstick (like toys). Savvy's gearstick feels solid and expensive.
(6) Viva's cheap interior..even for the Premium...at 4xk at that time, better buy Myvi.
(7) Savvy is stable at high speed. Try that with a VIVA...better not...don't feel safe at all.


Overall Savvy has much much plus point than VIVA. The only possible pro of VIVA over Savvy is probably re-sale value due to the bad reputation and perception of Proton. It's funny how a crap car like VIVA can sell so much when there's better option around.

But i seriously recommend against the Savvy AMT version...it's great drive, but once you got problems with the robotic clutch...you better go buy another car!

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Added on July 6, 2009, 9:46 amThe Savvy's power steering is hydraulic power steering. It is much more steady and precise while preventing oversteering. Unlike VIVA, turn a bit like the whole car go one side...dangerous at high speed. And the gearbox is solid but if you're use to driving kei cars like VIVA then you might have problem adjusting.

And remember, VIVA only have power steering in the 1.0 models...try with 3 adults in a 660 model wtih no power steering. Turning from a standstill traffic light is so freaking heavy!

And no matter how much you tweak the VIVA, you ain't gonna get Lotus style handling...

This post has been edited by Matrix: Jul 6 2009, 09:54 AM

Very very agree... I bump 2 times on other people car but my car is ok not even have a dent on it... but the car i bump hehe dent and scratch... Not only safety you can save the repair fee alot too....

According to Motor Trader the May 2009 car sales statistics show that a lot of people are still buying Viva, even though so many people in LYN don't like it. The Savvy is not even in the top 50 list. I think it's because many people are now picking Saga over Savvy and Viva.

hmmmm, after all based on my experience drive these 2 cars.. savvy and viva 1.0 cc, i'll go for savvy...

come on... honestly, savvy have more big cc and bigger space rather than produa viva..

and some more, savvy have better handling and response... about the problemo, every cars have problemo.. and as u all KNOW, proton cars is really known for 'buy-and-have-trouble-car' .. hikhik..

but, if u asked me for these 2... i will go for savvy... the gearbox is so cool for sepang track!


p/s: actually, if u add in myvi, i definitely go for myvi. PERIOD!!! afterall the price range are on same level... myvi, no hassle, no problem, fuel economy, big and no headache after bought!

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Added on July 6, 2009, 11:29 amya laaa, that is true, viva subliminal... ekekekekek ... saga BLM also best buy car... ok laa.. i test drive my friend car... AT car, smooth n steady...

p/s: honestly, myvi have better engine response than this BLM... my 2 cent

This post has been edited by consonar: Jul 6 2009, 11:29 AM