I'm still deciding whether to go for 1.6SX or 2.0SX.

... wondering if the extras worth 12k difference or not (= 150 monthly for 7 years 90% loan)

This post has been edited by kimhoong: Sep 12 2011, 12:53 PM

I'm still in dilemma whether to opt for 1.6SX or 2.0SX

Better FC + Monthly installment RM200 lesser vs 2.0 THETA II Engine(more powerful) + 6 Air bags + Leather Seats + etc?

Thanks for the replies.

I am driving an old Wira 1.5 MT and the FC is 6.5-8.5L/100km.

With 2.0, I will have to pay extra on the insurance + road tax too (but by how much difference?).

If I really opt for 2.0, I might as well extend my loan from the planned 7 years to 9 years.

I'm planning to get a car (most likely Forte 1.6 or 2.0) before CNY (in January 2012 )

Like to get some opinion on purchasing a car in last quarter of the year.

Pros:
- There are some quite attractive offerings now (check myforteclub )
- Much much better chance to get the car before CNY

Cons:
- The car will be one year old in the next 2 months.


I'm purchasing the car with no trade-in. So the concern of servicing the installment for current car does not exist.

What do you think?



I'm still torn apart in selecting 1.6 or 2.0.

What shared by gregy is really what been playing in my head EVERYDAY now!


If I'm going for 2.0, I will need to fork out around RM3.5k - RM4k extra every year. This amount of money is not small and could contribute to other more important stuffs (like new house expenses)... and not so important stuffs (like going for annual trips )

With 2.0, I get more power (fun factor), better safety measurements (other additional features not really that matter to me). But, I will get higher FC, higher commitment in servicing the loan, etc.

Anyway, for me, leather seat is a must. So if I am really going for 1.6, I will surely get it wrapped with leather. The SC has quoted me extra RM2K and can be bundled in the car loan. I think it's slightly more expensive though.

It's either 1.6SX or 2.0SX

I'm very tempted to mod too

With current best offer (such as body kit, emblem etc), I guess the stock car is good enough to last for 1 year.


Current decision is 1.6SX, but my heart is kinda itchy for fun factor; thinking of "heck, I'm spending ~1.2k monthly (for 7 years), why not add RM150 extra to get something I enjoy (more in) driving?" That's my emotional struggle



Objectively, when I put on paper, it will be like this:

Annual payment:
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Installment extra = RM150x12 = RM2100 (annually)
Road tax extra = RM290

This alone is ~RM2400 annually

FC:
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I know FC varies. From my research (in reading forums), the "average" difference between 1.6 and 2.0 is around 2L/100km.

I drive ~600km weekly (round trip to work is 100km).
So, 600kmx52weeks = 31200km/year.

The extra in FC= 2L/100km x 33600km/year = 624L / year ~ RM1185 / year


Total = RM2400 + RM1185 ~ RM3600 / year

yup, I got quoted with this too. Mistyped earlier

Congrats on your new ride


I'm also checking with Loh.


For me, I need to ensure that I understand the differences and the risk of purchasing the car in 2011 and 2012. This is my most expensive "liability" purchase


Back to the topic of 2011 vs 2012, any taker?

Is door visor necessary?

I find most of the newer car designs do not have it in stock condition. Also, it tends to generate more wind noise.

Actually what is the benefit of door visor?

PM me any reliable SA in Klang Valley (except from Serdang Raya).

I'm looking for Forte 2.0SX Titanium Silver to be delivered by CNY.

Thanks.