This is intersting, thoug my SA gave me a different story. Wil. Ask my Sa to recheck again

The current forester is at its end of life stage. The new one would belaunched soon, that's why it never came acrossmy choices


The killer 18" wheels are nice. But when i checked the price of 18" tyres...

It sure does look the most handsome among the current lineup of compact crossovers

Even my dream X6 starts to look old if put side by sidewiththesportage

The ASX sales are really poor. Only 88 units sold in July and only 604 in total from Jan-July 2011. This will surely result in very poor resale value.

lucifah

The SA will only be able to activate the auto-unlock feature as this is done using the MUTIII systems they have at their service centres. LEXIA 3 is actually used by Peugeot/Citroen service centres. Check it out at Mitsubishi Forum. Note that the ASX is also known as the outlander sports

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Added on September 5, 2011, 9:04 amIndeed, their poor market share is due to the lack of features as compared to the Tucson and Sportage, both of which are being sold at around the same price. Across the causeway down south, the ASX there has more features eg keyless go, moon-roof, etc.

I've been brought to understand that you can try your luck with asking for a discount (check out www.carlist.my) especially now that the year end is just around the corner.

For me, its a toss up between the Sportage and the ASX. I've yet to test drive the former as there are no test cars available yet. Hopefully with the Raya "rush" over, this will be available soon.

This post has been edited by richard912: Sep 5 2011, 09:07 AM

the car is only 80000 in Labuan and the sales there is good. I see ALOT of new ASX in Labuan as well as Lancers.

for 80k its a really good buy. but once it comes to KL. the price is not interesting anymore. mostly hard plastic interior but good engine and CVT. the ride height is pretty good as well. definitely worth for 80k. but not for RM 136k in KL.

I believe the sale figures quoted above are for the whole of Malaysia. So whether u see more units in Labuan or otherwise, its still very poor sales compared to other vehicles.

For auto-dimming rear view mirror, can buy after market product from GENTEX but dunno if it will would warranty as there will be some wiring involved. Maybe wait 2 year later

Are you sure it's 80k? The brochure from the Labuan mitsu showroom is 75k+ but after discount they selling it at 71k+. That's why ASX is everywhere in Labuan, many features but cheap.

I believe all other cars would be cheaper in Labuan due to the tax incentive. So i guess we have to compare apple to apple. Compare cars in Labuan only. How much is the new Kia Sportage selling in Labuan?

This question is hard haha... I haven't seen any new Kia cars in Labuan now. No korean cars spotted in Labuan unless it's old Hyundais.

Both Kia and Hyundai Malaysian websites dont have pricing for Labuan

if you look at the bright side, it means ASX owners are guaranteed exclusivity on the road

in my case, there's only 4 units driven around in my hometown... including mine

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Added on September 5, 2011, 4:31 pmi remembered the SA once told me about the auto-unlock feature when the lever is placed at P

which i think is pretty useless coz i tend to put the lever into P everytime i came to a hill slope traffic stop...

the auto-lock feature is what i want, but there's no pug/citroen centre in my hometown...

anyone tried the MUTIII hack? pls share

This post has been edited by lucifah: Sep 5 2011, 04:32 PM

lucifah

The auto-unlock has 3 settings:

1. not-active (default)
2. active - unlock when in "P"
3. active - unlock when ignition "off"

Will need to goto service centre to do as its done using the MUTIII

Low sales means its not a popular car, which to me means, won't be high on the "wanted" list of car-jackers

This post has been edited by richard912: Sep 5 2011, 04:40 PM

Bro i still remember last two month i also facing situation like you decided between 3008, asx and sportage...
if u really go test drive and understand all the feature and every aspect comparison..3008 and sportage is hard to decided..but sorry not asx
If want to discuss tucson now...than 2.4 only worth the money... not the 2.0

But if u not urgently need car can wait next year 2012 New CRV...
That would be another tough competitor i garrentee


Bro this is for you...my dream car also



Yes...cant agree with you more...the free-tax car is really worth to buy...mitsubishi/toyota/honda car is really alot in labuan
too cheap already...very little ppl will chooce proton/perodua over there

damm....rm71k...
See the different??The tax they charge..
rm71k what car can we buy??

This post has been edited by leds: Sep 6 2011, 09:42 AM

The Proton Juara also had the same 'exclusivity' but not the kind that owners of Porsche's and Ferrari's enjoy.

The deed is done. Booking paid for a Gray ASX

yes you are very elite "rich"ard mah..

Poor Richard

Pity. For that price, a Sportage would have been the logical choice.

Indeed, you are right. But I am skeptical of its after sales service

And Mitsubishi is better? Compared to both, i would take my chances with the Sportage especially with all the hype about Korean makes worldwide. Mitsubishi is like nowhere to be seen. I would have much lesser confidence in Mitsubishi compared to Kia.

But even if after sales service standards are the same, the Sportage physical looks & specs would easily trump the ASX anytime. The Sportage has that elite luxury look while the ASX is somewhat a run of the mill. I would say the ASX is as interesting as the current Vios but severely overpriced.

There must be a logical reason why the Sportage sales are double that of the ASX. Anyway, be prepared for a severe loss of resale value with the ASX.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Sep 7 2011, 08:38 PM