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CKD will definitely be cheaper than CBU because of our tax/duties structure. On that note, it could also be the reason why proton will not want to play a part to help assemble (CKD) Lancers as then, the Lancer price will drop and affect the Inspira sales.

My ride should have been registered yesterday but for whatever reason, it did not happen. Guess it will be monday or tuesday next week

I've had mine for 2 weeks now and am enjoying it. Today is also the day I get to start using my power windows after going through 2 weeks for the tinting to "settle".

My FC seems good too. My typical journey to work is 50% highway, 50% urban cycle and I am getting sub 8L/100km average for the trip.

Will probably be sending it in for first 1k service in 2 weeks and hopefully, some of the accessories I ordered will be available then.

Some of the low points on the ride:
1. Seats are a tad stiff/hard
2. Stock Kenwood DDX-5036 HU sucks
3. Tyre noise is a bit high (am considering to foam the chassis and maybe A-pillar too to manage this)
4. Still keep forgetting to lock the doors as I drive off cos no "auto-locking" feature

The SE is limited to only 2 colors, black and white. As for the extra stuff, I feel it is worth it as the front and rear under garnishes and door visor would cost RM2290 (based on the accessories pricing from their website). The HU with GPS and BT is a DNX-xxxxBT model compared to the current DDX-5036. To "enable" the GPS and BT features on the DDX-5036, be prepared to fork out circa RM2k for the add-on modules.

The 1.8 turbo diesel version would be a nice alternative too.

Being a cheapskate , I use RON95 since the SA told me no problem. Will tryout with RON97 some day but I doubt there will be any significant noticeable difference other than to the wallet

Glad to see this thread has picked up some traction after my last entry some time ago.

Have been told that the DVD issue can be resolved by simply disconnecting a wire that is connected to the hand brake. As for the GPS, makes better sense to just buy a portable unit and mount it on the dash top of from the windscreen. Cost vice, under RM500 and you can transfer it from one car to another

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Added on April 14, 2012, 7:43 pmMitBom

KLAuto guys took a look at my ASX existing lighting and confirmed that it can be converted to HID without any rework. Suggest you consider the branded HID kits such PIAA or Philips. The latter is going to set you back circa RM1.7k while the former, RM2.3k

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Added on April 14, 2012, 7:56 pmAsk your SA about the 3 years FREE maintenance vouchers. This will help alleviate any concerns of servicing costs over the first 3 years' of ownership

This post has been edited by richard912: Apr 14 2012, 07:56 PM

The ASX share the same engine of the Lancer, which is also used in the Inspira 2.0 ala 4B11

The new fascia makes it look a bit like a Chevy don't you think?

Installed roof rails for ecstatic purposes for RM600 from BestKit. My ride now looks for rugged

Welcome to the ASX family PublicWay! I have a gray one myself.

End of the day, $$$ can be made/earned but the time lost driving around in a car you don't enjoy cannot be replaced

Face lift for ASX coming out soon though. As for when it will arrive in Malaysia, its anybody's guess.

My opinion is that the current look is better, more garang whereas the new look seems more sedated

Sorry to hear about your bad experience. Unless your car has an "older" registration alphabetic sequence, it is unlikely to be a demo car since most Mitsu showrooms' demo cars are almost always registered (they don't use the "blue" plate to demo cars for customers).

My first choice for color was actually the white but after some thought, decided to go with the gray since I don't diligently wash my car regularly

I have thought about blackening that area too but have thus far put it off. Instead of having it sprayed (permanent effect!), you could consider having a "matt" black sticker cover the area first (reversible)

It could simply be "shadow" cast from different angle of lighting when the photo was taken.

FYI, I have toyed with the idea of having some mods done on the headlamp before ie adding LED lights or angel eye type CCFL effect but the thought of "breaking" the factory seal and not being able to get it properly resealed thereafter put that idea off.

There are actually 2 school of thoughts on pushing a brand new car from the onset:

1. Push hard! and
2. Don't push until after xxxx km/first service

I subscribe to the first school The logic being, the piston rings being new, needs to be "worn in" so as to allow them to be more efficient. Otherwise, too tight = lower engine efficiency. Of course, don't la push til red line

There is the first service scheduled when you clock 1000km for this purpose. Read somewhere before that pushing hard is best done during the first 500km of getting your new car