This has been mentioned many times before. U first need to decide your own needs. Only then can u know what is important for you. Your needs might be different to mine. But generally when u consider buying a car u should take the following factors into account:

1) Price
2) Specs
3) Build quality
4) After sales maintenance costs
5) Fuel consumption
6) Resale value

No car will have all the factors mentioned above. So its up to you what you consider important for your own needs. The Waja Inspira will have the advantage of item 4 & 6 while the Forte will excel in item 1 & 2 and maybe item 5. Item 3 is left to be seen and difficult to determine at this moment. Judging by past history both Kia and Proton have had quality issues so it would be fair game there for the current models.

Right, that's fair. A relative is considering Forte but not sure if Inspira should be included in the list. will ask hiim to revisit his needs instead. Thanks.

If he/she is considering a Forte best to wait till the Avante is launched next year. Anyway, i think its silly to buy a car at this late stage in the year. U buy now and by 1 Jan 2011 your car is already 1 year old.

Thats why Proton is launching the Inspira with the 2 yrs free service for cars collected by 31 Dec 2010. Because they need to push off the current stock before the value drops. So even if u miss the 2 yrs free service, its still much cheaper than losing 1 yr of resale value (which can be as much as RM5K).

This has been mentioned many times before. U first need to decide your own needs. Only then can u know what is important for you. Your needs might be different to mine. But generally when u consider buying a car u should take the following factors into account:

1) Price
2) Specs
3) Build quality
4) After sales maintenance costs
5) Fuel consumption
6) Resale value

No car will have all the factors mentioned above. So its up to you what you consider important for your own needs. The Waja Inspira will have the advantage of item 4 & 6 while the Forte will excel in item 1 & 2 and maybe item 5. Item 3 is left to be seen and difficult to determine at this moment. Judging by past history both Kia and Proton have had quality issues so it would be fair game there for the current models.

iim currently own a waja...if compare those 2, i pick forte...tukar angin from proton to other brand

If he/she is considering a Forte best to wait till the Avante is launched next year. Anyway, i think its silly to buy a car at this late stage in the year. U buy now and by 1 Jan 2011 your car is already 1 year old.

Thats why Proton is launching the Inspira with the 2 yrs free service for cars collected by 31 Dec 2010. Because they need to push off the current stock before the value drops. So even if u miss the 2 yrs free service, its still much cheaper than losing 1 yr of resale value (which can be as much as RM5K).

FC surely new inspira has the advantage because heard they gonna put 16" rim tyre (not 18" rim as per found in lancer)

good move by proton there.. but their free service including engine oil or not? hmmm... but still worth it as labor charge is FOC.

Resale value may not be a concern if the intention is to get a real good worth car and keep it.
But ur note on the Avante did wake me up!  

Anyway, i tot Avante is already here? saw one such white beauty last month OTR and made my jaw drop! 

& the CVT some more...

All in 

1) Resale values will make a big difference even though u sell after 5-7yrs. My friend just sold his 2003 Sonata 2.0L for a 80% loss. Comparitively a 1.5L 2003 Toyota Vios only loses about 40% of its value after 7 yrs. Of course they are different segment cars as well.

2) The Avante u saw was the current model. The upcoming Avante (or Elantra as it might be known as) will be a 1.6L brand new model designed by a new team of designers. It will have a real 6 speed gearbox the same as the current newly launched Sonata has. There are many pics of the car on the net. check it out. It really looks classy. There's even a Kia Optima that will be released next year as well.

you're not eyeing for citeh ka? hehehehe...

right now still consider either city or forte...actually already booked city...but fell in love wif forte after test drive last saturday...demmm so hard to  ...still in dilemma either to stick wif city or cancel booking and go for forte...that why u can see me posting both in city n forte thread...

U mean this? But this is the one I saw the other day. am not so up-to-date on this..

right now still consider either city or forte...actually already booked city...but fell in love wif forte after test drive last saturday...demmm so hard to  ...still in dilemma either to stick wif city or cancel booking and go for forte...that why u can see me posting both in city n forte thread...

Hahaha..tough decision has to be made   Well, for the car itself, if u look more on space, useful 'toys' (start stop button, keyless entry, auto headlight,heated side mirror etc) & safety equipments (Electronic Stability Control), go for Forte. If you concern more about FC, Vios will suit u well.

nahhh.. i fixed them on cyber behalf.. lolz...

sorry la since you're posting in forte thread my answer is..

1) if you're no hurry, choose forte
2) if you urgent need the car, choose forte (search for dealer/branch with ready stock)
3) your family also choose forte, but still you're the decision maker, but since you're here, choose forte
4) 2.0 waiting time is longer than 1.6. but if you can find ready stock, choose forte
5) even there is no ready stock for 2.0, the waiting time is worth it. choose forte.
lolz..

haha...all go for forte...thanks... shud i go book today ah?hehe

Should? Just go for it..

very fast close the deal...wif this kind of skill, u can be a salesman 

Hahaha... one thing you will notice that Forte owners are all crazy about their car... nothing can beat their spirit!!

Similar trait I see on Saga BLM's forum, although many complaints about parts, noise etc.. but they love their car... respect

same wif me in waja...although problem everywhere...very proud...but i think this is the best time to change car...gatal tangan nak tukar...haha