Test drove the 1.6 & 2.0 SX back to back at City Ruby Sunway showroom. Managed to drive all the way to Fed Highway n back.
Conclusion? Like: 2.0 power is better, leather seats
Dislike: MDPS steering. Although it did get heavier as speed progresses...when tackling a bend at 70 km/h, I felt the steering was not as precise as the 1.6 SX. I don't know if the steering is lighter than the 1.6 at 70 km/h. The 1.6 SX gave me the confidence when tackling corners...

In the end, booked the 1.6 SX Silver. Only managed to get Garmin GPS, full tank, K emblems + wheel caps & some RM 400-500 discounts for Ray Tech tints (dunno the real value though)...

Book a 1.6 SX from Jason of City Ruby Sunway...haven't got my car yet, but i'm really pleased with the way he handles things so far...very professional n not much BS.

I can confirm that City Ruby Sunway has both 1.6 SX & 2.0 SX for test drive...coz I tested them. The test cars are showroom units, as he drove them out of the showroom for me. He even allowed long test routes (Federal Highway back to Sunway).

Yes, some Naza branches/dealers r using customers' cars for test drive. Coz I tested a unit in another Naza branch (not dealer). How did i know? Meter fuse was removed so trip meter won't work. As for City Ruby, depending on colour, they have ready stocks (usually non-white). They have a list of cars available n it's parked in multi-storey carpark.

City Ruby Sunway even has a KOUP in the showroom as I was told they are the top dealer! Not sure if they allow test drive though...

Note: I'm not affiliated with City Ruby Sunway or sorts. Just giving my personal opinion based on my experience. I highly recommend them!

I didn't face any radio reception problem until recently when i was in Taipan. Could only listen to 88.1 (clearly), but not others like 92.9, 95.8 & 90.3...didn't face this problem when commuting daily around Summit area (coz of tall buildings).

To those of u expecting Wira-like radio reception, it'll not meet your expectation...coz of the antenna (short plastic type vs long metal rod). Almost all new cars equipped with short plastic type face this problem....the advantage is the aesthetics and it won't lash at your car roof...

Managed to get my Forte 1.6 6-spd in 2 weeks time...1 week also possible if not coz of bank delay...

The drive in this car is just...speechless...very good power despite it's a 1.6 (feels like a 1.8)...it's suspension gives u the feeling of a bigger car (won't bounce badly on uneven roads) and i can't believe that it's riding on a 17" tyre...coz it's still comfortable and firm...but not too hard.

I've checked out other cars in this price segment:

Ford Fiesta: Fast, great exterior looks & handling, but interior plastics are really cheap...(till I don't even need to touch to know) & Dual Clutch is gonna be difficult to drive in city traffic (all those stupid jerks).

Proton Inspira: Fast...that's all (not even good-looking exterior & interior)...lancer front grille is way classier & nicer...

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Added on March 27, 2011, 1:51 amIf you change to leather seats, the shop workers are going to dig out all the fabrics (including door trim) and re-wrap...it's different from CoolMax stuff...so it doesn't matter whether the fabric is dirty or not...

This post has been edited by wateva: Mar 27 2011, 01:51 AM