RM 70,000 ++ or lower

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Added on March 23, 2012, 4:50 pmThinking to settle for a used Honda City 2009 version

This post has been edited by SkyGig: Mar 23 2012, 04:50 PM

Went to test drive 207 today, wanted to test drive 308 but no car. The tiptronic transmission is really fun to play with.

I might just buy this car solely because of the tiptronic transmission.

i'm looking for this pug also...or 380..
but 308 a beyond my budget
where did you test drive

Chan Sow Lin Blue Box.... 308 I heard many many problems about "Depollution system faulty"... go Google it...

After reading, you surely scared to buy that car.... more to that 207 got 5+5 years warranty+service, plus 4k discount on car....

Real worth it.... just sad that my Wira not paid up yet, if not sure booked...

Actually, all cars got their own problem

But you should really see the problems with the 308... it is all too common, i've done my research on a number of cars and here is a list of the common problems i've come across

Peugeot 308 - Depollution system faulty. Very general problem, can be anything from piston misfiring to turbo charger failing

Ford Fiesta - Dry dual clutch gearbox problem. Can be rectified, very costly and Ford service centre is known for lousy service. Interior plastics are also very cheap and rattles.

Suzuki Swift - Best in it's class so far for reliability, only problem is the dated design and interior. Minor problems like plastic making noise is common.

Peugeot 207 - Problems recorded are shoddy workmanship (assembly). Uses old 206 chassis, interior also very dated but the ride is one of the best in its class.

Proton Inspira - Proton la, nothing to say much, 1st batch very good, subsequent ones, no comment. Biggest turn off is MIVEC engine but engine cover reads CAMPRO.

KIA Forte - Pull to the left problem, dashboard rattling. Other than that is quite a good car but I just don't like seeing KIA logo. Logo just looks terrible and my perception of KIA is just bad. But that's just me.

So there's my problem list for the cars in the sub 65k - 85k range (except 308).

My dad owns an Inspira. Engine cover shows the Proton logo not CAMPRO. 1st batch quality is top notch. Most of the car is made in Japan



This post has been edited by Enclave Recruit: Mar 25 2012, 04:52 PM

1st batch I think they haven't start doing this nonsence. I have a friend who owns one and I personally saw the engine cover written CAMPRO on it. It wasnt the first batch one.

Thats another thing i'm coming to, Proton got no standardization in the way they do things. Every batch seems to have something different.

For most car models, the 1st batch is considered to be lemon but for Proton's Inspira, 1st batch is the best.

anybody wanna start a owner's club thread? I'm a proud malaccan owner of a white 207sv lion that just got its 1st highway "burn in"..hahahaha

maybe you can start it. mine is the 1 year old already and no problems.

no experience in opening thread and maintaining...aka...skills no good...and lazy...but would like to follow development and maybe can go for TT~

Somone start it la, planning to get a white 207sv next month

my friend will get his car tomorrow.... would you care to elaborate .. the best handling in its class
tq

since there is already a 206 club (almost similar mechanicals), i would suggest looking at the links i have for you below:

http://forum.autoworld.com.my/index.php?showforum=84 this is the link to my206club in autoworld

http://www.facebook.com/groups/75198123198/ this is the link to my206club in facebook

http://my206club.blogspot.com/ this is the link to my206club

in autoworld, there is also a thread already for the 207 but feel free to start one here. the 207 has one of the best combinations for handling and comfort. not as sharp as the fiesta but it compensates with good comfort and those thick seats (just compare with any other b-segment car) simply make long journeys tireless.

This post has been edited by lowpro: Mar 26 2012, 12:10 AM

hhmm...although i "can" make a thread...but it'll be a crappy thread and i won't be as active as to update 1st page every now and then...but 1st, i'd like to clarify that my lion is quite stiff on the steering...air con eventhough not auto, chose to blow only passengers(not windscreen,not feet), still blows quite abit on the feet vents and a tiny bit on the windscreen.

sometimes the car jerks abit in down shifting...and i've found out while i was on the highway at 110-120k/hr, the steering shakes quite abit..but sometimes at those speed it doesn't occur...weird~

This post has been edited by DjK: Mar 26 2012, 01:56 PM

Steering stiff is normal for this car... it was made with a heavier steering.

I think you need to set the dials for the aircon....for me I just set the temp and press auto.

Downshift jerk is normal for the Pug, my dads 406 and 207 also jerking, even my 308T has jerks but can't feel so much because 6 speed..the ratio is smaller. 307 also jerking when downshift especially downhill braking to a traffic light.

My 308T steering used to shake like crazy at 130km/h new....after a few tries at the tireshop, they cross the tires and solved the problem...tried until 170km/h no shaking.

This post has been edited by azbro: Mar 26 2012, 05:55 PM

this make me 308T 6 speed

Hi

Can I know what engine oil does the Glenmerie service centre use for 207?