Yes! Honda wait is a killer! Through PAKAR REP MM2H you wait 4 months for Honda to sit on your order and then submit MOF onky takes a week and then god knows what you will still be waiting for because at the end of the day you get your car after 6 bloody months.

If you order Volvo or Mazda or nissan GURANTEED 1 month delivery

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Added on December 18, 2012, 6:24 pmYes agreed. You only buy a volvo if you have 5 figure salary and you buy to keep...

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Added on December 18, 2012, 6:27 pmYes same as Naza Kia as well as Hyundai Inokom.. it just means that the tax demanded by govt is lower

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Added on December 18, 2012, 6:29 pmEither you work overseas and return as PAKAR or become ADUN member.. you will be entitled to the tax break..

This post has been edited by SantaBarua: Dec 18 2012, 06:29 PM

I asked Nissan they said 3 months wait as well

Sorry for the misinfo. It has to be depend on model then. I only asked for xtrail...

BMW , 1 , 3, 5 series all CKD. (hints, 528i tax free is RM299k)
Mercd C, E ,S (300,350) are CKD. (C200 205K tax free)

Honday and Nissan carry most CKD model. average 3 months waiting, in fact government is really fast ( around 1 week), just the car plant company pending to get your tax free chassis number and submit to MOF for exemption. tax free car is "special" treatment before release to customer, because it not paying tax, the car need to be allocate for exemption.

why, i know this, coz i driving Pakar program tax free Madza 3 now.

i see. i was looking at D segment cars.

Os far i have looked on Honda Accord, Nissan Teana and VW Passat.

Sadly there is no much choice.

add: the best affordable car for C Segment is Honda Civic, if based on the resale value after 3 years. OTR. 2.0 RM85 ONLY!

According come to second. 100K+

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Added on December 18, 2012, 7:49 pmPeugeot (308T, 3008, 408): not price advantage coz the car already cheap in price, same as KIA Forte as well.


Nissan Teanna 2.5, Volvo, VW, Accord, Camry (yes, the ugly model).


better: BMW, Mecr, Land Rover is not mistaken also

This post has been edited by kinx: Dec 18 2012, 07:51 PM

I wish I have the ability to get a BMW or even merc but its way out of my league. The maintenance cost is enough to make my pocket burn.

Guess only Japanese car then

Which model of land rover is CKD?

I don't think land rovers are CKD anymore....if they are...it would be the defender...they used to make 1st gen freelander here...not anymore

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Added on December 18, 2012, 10:28 pmVW Passat maintenance would not be that far off from accord or camry....plus more fuel efficient...but of course a lot of people criticise the looks...camry is plain ugly...accord is alrite...but new model would be coming...is it worth it?

This post has been edited by chuakz: Dec 18 2012, 10:28 PM

Other CKD models are
Hyundai i10, santa fe, Elantra
Honda Jazz & Jazz Hybrid, city, accord, crv, civic
Subaru XV
MAZDA 3
Nissan Almera, Teana, Livina, xgear
BMW 3 series, 5 series and X1
MERC C Class & E Class

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Added on December 18, 2012, 10:39 pmHey kinx. Whats your 2nd 2nd option then since youre allocated with 2?

This post has been edited by SantaBarua: Dec 18 2012, 10:39 PM

I don't mind Passat coz I am trying to stay low profile but my parents prefer Japanese cars for the convenience of service and maintenance. (Yes I am buying a car for my parents)

vw service is quite extensive if u r in klang valley...other places i'm not sure...in melaka its convenient as its right in the middle of town...depends which state

now the only problem is to convince my parents to get the more expensive passat

If i were to have more money i wouldve gone for it. too bad I am not in a financial state to get 2 cars.

old timer's syndrome huh? they always stick to their old fashioned thoughts, including my parents as well...=)

For those looking for SUV or crossover, can consider the recently CKDed Subaru XV. the price is about 40k lower than the retail price.

Definitely Honda Civic 2.0


else Subaru XV also very good deal now. 100k+ (no tax)

That's not bad at all then the price! As long as you don't mind the size. Not big at all I went to see at the showroom but was disappointed by the boot space... but u get a higher sitting position and 4 wheel drive..

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Added on December 27, 2012, 11:16 pmEhh u already have a mazda 3 what civic will be the same segment. Go try the XV lah or wait for crv..
Just my opinion but the decision all yours..

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Added on December 27, 2012, 11:25 pmChizzu, I dont think u should delay this any longer because you know going through this scheme is already a long winded affair. Worse if you're opting for the jap cars that could drag you a further 6-7 months (happening to me with honda right now). For all you know the 2 years may already be up!

This post has been edited by SantaBarua: Dec 27 2012, 11:25 PM

I don't mind waiting as my wallet is not ready for this yet. Haha. Slowly looking around and get the best deal.

Will post more info for the deals I found here hopefully will be helpful for others albeit the info might be a bit outdated.

Any idea what's the waiting period for the XV?

Coming from Tan Chong, similar to Nissan, the wait list should not be more than 2.5 months, provided you have all proper documents ready.

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Added on December 28, 2012, 8:56 amYou are right. When I started looking out, I had trouble getting the price and delivery lead time. Ended up, have to rely on Lowyat forum. Even calling the car dealership is a hit and miss situation. That being said, the price do fluctuate up and down depending on the time you intend to purchase due to price fluctuation/promotions.
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Maybe we should have a link up with contribution from forum members and REP applicants to provide some much needed input for ease of surveying.

Let me see what I can come up with and hopefully community contribution will add more value.

This post has been edited by dchk: Dec 28 2012, 08:56 AM