Kevin, if you know me well enuf, ull know that im a person who will kaji something as much possible before putting my money on it. I am targetting the WWR number plate so i have the time to analyse and make an informed decision. Bentley or otherwise.

Why should real buyers suffer and wait if i test drive for 1 hr? Doesnt make much sense.

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Added on March 5, 2012, 7:58 amActually many showrooms have a trade plate which they use to transport cars from the port to the showroom. They can use this trade plate for test drives. But i heard that these test drives are only offered to ppl who are genuinely serious. So if ure just a walk in customer, then u have virtually no chance of getting the test drive. I visited the showroom about 5 times before i had a chance to test drive the 1st time.

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Added on March 5, 2012, 8:00 amIts a 2012 car for sure. Im surely not gonna accept a 2011 car for anything less than a 7K discount. BUt there are 2011 units available but not sure how much is the discount.

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Added on March 5, 2012, 8:03 amYou know very well this isnt true. Lets talk with facts shall we? After your comment on the light doors of the K5 a couple of months back, i went around and tested the doors of the Camry & Teana and the K5 door is just as solid. Only the rear doors on the K5 dont feel as solid but its no way lighter than the City.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Mar 5 2012, 08:13 AM

i think those cars are registered vehicles for K5 buyers, whom already has their name on that particular car.

if not mistaken, transporting car to showroom doesnt need a number plate, i.e. a roadtax.

so, basically i think you're ramming up someone else's car ><

I would say the specs on the K5 beat out all the cars mentioned above. From your comments, you are looking at only cosmetic quality while the main draw of the Optima is its specs, interior space, exterior design & its price. The K5's quality may not be on par with the Japs for sure but its surely much better than all previous Korean makes.

If the Camry, Teana or Accord had the same specs the K5 had, their prices would be approx 170K for the 2.0L model. Thats a good 26K difference. I think the K5 is a good choice especially with its 5 yr unlimited mileage warranty.

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Added on March 5, 2012, 8:09 amRead my post again. I said TRADE PLATE. Do u know the difference? The car i tested in Ipoh has been sitting in the showroom for 3 weeks and is still there. I know its the same car cuz of the chasis number on the windscreen. Cars that are awaiting delivery are kept at a separate location at the back. Feel free to visit the showroom and see for yerself.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Mar 5 2012, 08:11 AM

What are the best interest rates so far for car loans? I heard that Affin is offering 2.45% for 5-7 yr loans.

I m applying public bank, will tell u the interest rate after my loan approve.
Should be around today.
So rm700 is there any freebies?

Most banks r offerin at 2.5% based on 100k 7 years. This would be the benchmark to shop around.

Its oso a bit tougher to obtain a hp loan now.

This post has been edited by SA6YEuro: Mar 5 2012, 11:52 AM

finally K5 test drive available this weekend...
after test drive it i should able finalize which car to buy...

anyone getting K5 2012 with any discount rebate ? so far those SA keep telling me no discount but i give u good after sales service only

This post has been edited by devil98: Mar 5 2012, 01:41 PM

Yes, agree, bro cybermaster98 is a very detail person which can been seen from his post

I think that was the old interest rate. I heard not only Affin but also other banks are lowering rates. Someone even mentioned that Maybank is offering 2.3%. Not sure how far thats true.

no one has any comment on k5 ICE? does the infinity sound system is good? need to get the feedback, if the sound system is not good, might need to reserve money to upgrade the sound system.

Sounds good enuf to me. I think its marginally better compared to the JBL on the Peugeot 508.

Apparently it's the same system installed in overseas models that have gotten exceptional reviews

Example



http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtests/2011...dio-review.html

The SA told me that Maybank is offering 2.45pa for 9year loan. So might be true.

Anyway u can go to their website and provide your contact no. They'll call you.

This rate of 2.5% was offered 3 weeks ago. Affin is known to throw rates. Not mistaken lower rates is offered if the loan amount exceeds ie.200k?

The best thing is to bring along a thumb drive with your favourite mp3s for an audition in both cars for a fair assessment. Play the exact same songs and listen for differences.

i've been meaning to listen the audio of both cars, but each time I go to the Naza showroom at TTDI, always crowded with other customer swarming both cars.

yes! this is the kind of review that I've been looking for! Thanks!



Btw, how long is the estimated time between an approved loan and receiving the car? Might want to make this car as my wedding car!!

Its for the Optima la.

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Added on March 5, 2012, 3:15 pmGo on Sundays around 10am. Ull be all alone with the car. Hopefully.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Mar 5 2012, 03:15 PM

This may be a bit off topic but I was just checking car loan rates in America. Cities like New York is around 5.8% while LA is around 6.4%.

Did you also know that the 2013 BMW 328i only costs US$37,000 so even with a 6.5% loan for 5 years, ure only paying US$800 per month! Plus there is no federal road tax. Only an annual registration fee which varies according to state.

Most ppl will only take a 50% loan or buy cash if they had the money. When will we see such car prices in Malaysia i wonder......

The sound system is good with solid base but I've experience two show car at different location and noticed that the speaker sound is breaking, not so durable I guess. But probably it might be due to the customer testing it out at the highest volume? Anymore comment on the sound system? I've also read from this forum that 5 years warranty doesn't cover the sound system. Anyone can re-confirm that on this?

The other downside that I've noticed is the side rear mirror. It is just flat, unlike camry rear side mirror (slightly curve at the end) that are able to cover more blind spots.

Yes, its for the optima. Maybank.

2.3% is offered if u hav a higher loan amount. 200k is juz a approx benchmark to obtain such low rates. I m curious to find out if any bank is willing to go tt low at this point of time.

This post has been edited by SA6YEuro: Mar 5 2012, 03:55 PM