well, i think he meant that manufacturer expect to sell Insight higher than Hybrid.

RM10k is sales tax. Not import tax.

yea, but what matters is the price over in the peninsula.

what i want to say is that if u buy insight u can get real world price...if u buy normal civic u being a great malaysia by paying nice money for malaysian development...hehe

dudes
the cr-z launching this july is the 1.5 one
when will the 1.6 version be launched eh?

sounds to me like if u want to be screwed by government by paying high import duty, then go ahead
and buy civic.

my opinion is to install a reverse camera to overcome this, +NAVI +DVD... if u like.

currently am looking for the 2 Din Dash kit/panel, anyone know where can get it? PM me

It is hard to get RHD (Right Hand Drive) Dash kit online, Most of them are LHD (USA version).


P.White / Booked 29 Nov 2010, Looking for License plate No. now

are you serious CR-Z is launching?

what will be the price be?

im gonna sell of my rx8

i heard pearl white is the most expensive color in Japan.

hmmm. for those who test driven the car, how do you feel when looking at the back mirror? How is the visibility with the brake line part in the middle?

That is my only concern as i rely pretty much on the back mirror to look at cars behind

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Added on February 16, 2011, 12:14 amDonno, but may looks similar to its concept car...

This post has been edited by raymondho2u: Feb 16 2011, 12:14 AM

anyone can advice where can view a BLACK insight in KL?
So far, saw all the colors, blue, white and silver.

Am considering for my wife and she seems interested in Black. Thus would like to look at "real" black insight before deciding.

Test drove today:

Cons:
1. old fashion door handle
2. low roof line particularly at the back seat
3. no paddle shift

Pro:
1. zippy, for those who feel it kinda laggy, switch off econ mode, you will feel the difference.
2. about 8K more than a city. personally an 8K premium for this more technological advance and better specs car, worth it. Further more, its made in Japan, CBU
3. its a Hybrid

some of those people pegi test drive and asked the sales assistants on cr-z
apparently the rumour is they'll bring them in sometime in july 2011

The CRZ launching in July soon is 1.5 normal hybrid version... The 1.6 with turbo is not known yet, it still undergoing final R&D in Japan.

Although the CRZ should nothing more than a Civic Hybrid price, but it is subject to HM to price it premium as a sports hybrid, and in a way to preserve the Insight sales.

The only thing that will deter Insight sales from being affected much beside from the price is the practicality of CRZ that are 2 seaters only.

I will post up latest update once I got any...

This post has been edited by ZeroSP: Feb 16 2011, 08:15 AM

bro... paddle shift? isn't it suppose to be a low powered eco car?
btw.. did you try the ECON function?

but from what i've read the 1.6 will shun fans as its a turbocharged version
and honda is not famous for producing turbocharged cars (what more for a type R)

You can ask the SA if it is possible for you to view it at the store yard

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Added on February 16, 2011, 10:21 amanyone went through the maintenance cost?
it's on honda website
wonder why are they still doing with 5k service interval


This post has been edited by electron: Feb 16 2011, 10:21 AM

Yes... Honda famed for their high performance NA engines that can even match others with force induction... But due to emission control, go green and global engine downsizing trend... It seems that's the only way... We do love something like K20A still ...

And Honda did have turbocharged engine, like the K23, and way long before JDM City 1.3 Turbo... My mom used to own one red City that time...

which sc can test drive in penang??

I've checked with my SA, from PG Crystal Point branch. The warranty will not be void if u choose Fully Sync and do more than 5k service interval as long as not more than 8k. It's up to the cust as he mentioned, but highly advisable for 5k interval to ensure the car at best condition. not sure on other states/branch though...

i see
cos the filter is designed for 10k/6 months
and i was advised to save money and come back later when i brought my city in for 5k service with about 2k logged since the last service
and that was also under warranty period

just did a quick comparison of the Preventive Maintenance Rates and Costs Honda Insight
it appears that the price for mantaining a 1.3 Honda Insight is even more expensive that the 2.4 Honda Accord
no doubt we could save a lot of $$ from fuel consumtion..but then these savings are actually meant for the battery replacement for future..
therefore, i am still considering whether if it is worth to invest on this car..