Why not give subaru XV a consideration? In terms or passenger legroom it win hands down if compare to cx-5 but the boot space is a bit let down since its a crossover. Furthermore subaru is famous for its AWD while the new crv and cx5 is only 2WD and you need to pay more for the AWD version.

Same response when I spoke to Mazda. The tax rebate is around RM10k coz the tax is very low for the car.

Congrats. So nice to get it in such a short period. I still deciding on mine. Wait and see what new cars available as current offerings doesn't really attract me or I don't have that much cash to spend.

Went to Volvo Glenmarie to have a look at S60. very nice and well built car and i liked it alot but my heart skipped a little when i saw the insurance premium.... 7k++! The 5+5+5 offer is only valid for 2012 cars and 2013 cars will only have 3 years warranty

Then i went to the VW showroom which is just next door to enquire about Jetta CKD. The salesman told me that Jetta CKD is in testing now and probably will roll out in the middle/end of year.

This post has been edited by chizzu: Feb 6 2013, 09:33 AM

Hmmm. Currently New Teana 2013 having offer RM8888 rebate so it will come down to RM125k++ price

But Volvo is throwing in 5+5+5 offer now with 5 years free service which is quite attractive.

As for Passat, they have in stock currently as 2013 cars just arrived at port. can get car in 1 month...

I have narrowed my choice to these 3 but now depends on how deep my pocket could take

I don't think it will be wiped off. Just that the tax you paying for a 5 years old car is very minimal compare to brand new as the car market value depreciates. In the end you (or the buyer) still need to pay the tax but it is very minimal.

this is the price for old CRV, the price would be not much difference. should be around the same. (just take new crv price and minus old crv price and add on to the old CRV tax free price, you should be able to get the rough figure)

As for CX-5, the price would be -RM10k ish from the current CKD CX-5 price

That mainly because its SKD model. Since you are looking for SUV range, Subaru XV has about 20k ish tax exemption and Kia sportage and Sorento should be about 10k tax exemption.

If you really want a lot of discount, you have to look at T or H cars for the price range

Should be at least 3 months.

Should be minus around 10k. If you want more savings go for civic. The price is around 85k for 2.0 if I recall correctly.

I think it should be CKD given the cheap price but its better to ask the salesman about that. But don't expect massive savings from KIA models.

I still stand with my reply above. However the market value is not based on what price u are selling but more of the price stated by the tax department. It's probably the same as the sum insured market price?

Need to pay a visit to the Sales Gallery soon

tho i heard Mazda 6 is set to CKD route next year.

From my experience, if its offer for old and existing models (i.e. 2012 cars, clearing stock) then no. If it is promotion for new car (i.e. Teana new launch rebate 8888) then yes.

Went to test drive Subaru XV the other day

Price is RM 97,874.50 OTR including insurance ( insurance is 2,736.50 )

Quite a bit of saving considering the selling price is 135k excluding insurance. Savings about 30k.



This post has been edited by chizzu: Jun 13 2013, 06:02 PM

Price is not attractive at all

How come Mazda tax rebate is only like 10k

Guess I will consider Subaru XV then as they offer near 30k tax rebate.

Looks like Volvo V40 will be CKD and the price is around 110k - 128k (OTR without insurance) for REP programme

Went to Volvo showroom and asked the dealer

the price is without insurance tho. the insurance part is the one that kills the price


C class is CKD now so possible to get it around 150k+ under REP also.

Volvo V40 price for REP programme (without insurance)



V40 T4 - RM 108762.88
V40 T5 - RM 117176.38
V40 CC T5 - RM 127614.38

The price above is gotten from FA Glenmarie. I do not guarantee that it is accurate but its around there.

This post has been edited by chizzu: Aug 19 2013, 06:00 PM

Yup. The insured amount is the full selling price so it will be around 4-5k.

That's the only worry I have. To come out with a hefty sum for insurance. Lets say for Volvo s60 its 7k++

Heard A series might go into CKD if sales is good. not sure about A series but the size of V40 is very small and is only good for 4 person. Thats being my only gripe because i tend to fetch around 5 person during the weekend. Nevertheless, its quite a hot hatch

Test drove the V40 T5 this afternoon and the speed and handling is very impresive. I believe the handling is better than s60.

The full insured amount for V40 is ranging from 5.4k - 6k. not sure why volvo's insurance is slightly higher...

This post has been edited by chizzu: Aug 21 2013, 05:35 PM

well, it wont be that soon. probably in 1-2 years time i guess. hence i rule out A series from my list since my REP expires next year and i have yet to buy a single car . spoilt with choices