What's wrong with the newer gen? My mum's Iswara is 20 yrs old now still kicking. I hope my FLX can last 20 yrs. When I upgrade to Volvo my FLX can use as 2nd car.


Wah, very nice fitting. U upgraded speakers + amp also?


Remove engine n put in a Mitsubishi Eclipse engine?
Mitsubishi Eclipse



The top honour of most bling bling car 2011 goes to u.

Ya, almost 100+ now. At one time had a tough time renewing her insurance. Luckily last year got new rule saying old car can renew at Post Office and no need send to JPJ.


Sh@rty, I am trying to find a week day to see u cos I know weekends are usually busy.

I wonder how do they engineer the GB or engine to disintegrate in 10 yrs? I wld think with better/more precise technology, things wld work smoother/longer?

If can, I would have bought the FLX without the engine. Then source my own engine and put in.

Scary. Hope its okay now.


I think u should change all 4 speakers + tambah amp to drive those new spks. For me, I am also adding a JBL bass tube taken out from my old car. Then only can hear the diff. HU can upgrade in the end when have money. Me looking around for good spks now. I heard Dynaudio spks cost 2.5K.

Technically if your HU has built-in amps, u dun need additional amps to drive the spks. But I can tell u, having dedicated amps to drive the spks will have very noticeable difference.

If on a budget, u can get those 4-ch amps that can drive all 4 speakers. Ppl with budget will get 2 separate amps to drive front + rear spks.

Subwoofer is a different thing. Some folks get a monobloc amp to drive the sub alone. Actually woofer is not just for rock etc. Some music like classical have a very low frequency rumble that is beyond normal speakers freq range and the sub will be able to deliver this range.

Add Mit logo is okay. Cos Proton has Mit DNA, if not for Mit help in the early days, there will be no Proton today. I think to this day, most Proton models can be ftted with Mit engine.

LOL, I tend to agree. Many years ago, I used to drive a Mitsubishi Colt 1.6GLX and some idiot stole my Mit star logo, probably to stick to their Satria.

But someday I might drive a Proton with an implanted Mit engine, so maybe that entitles me to stick some Mit logos? hehe...

My FLX is good so far. Some small problems like boot closing not so smooth. The rear spoiler has "ngek ngek" sound when I press on it, I think all QC issues typical for Proton. BTW if u need a good branch/sales person, I can recommend mine, she's really fast worker.

9. Extra bag of jumper cables in the boot.
10. Detachable coin holder cum ash tray.


No need to be so serious. The 20k mileage is just a rough guideline. Today I sent in my car for 1K service, actual mileage was 1,360km.

My experience today at Mutiara D'sara SC - 1,000km servicing

Last week
Called up last Thursday to make appt for Mon at 10am. Gal said sorry, 10.30am staff go for tea break. Okay, how about 11am. Gal said okay.

Monday
11.05am: Reached there 5 mins late. Gave gal my details. She said wait. Lounge area quite comfy, flatscreen TV playing Discovery channel. Can read newspapers. Two PCs for surfing but 1 not working and another guy hogging the only PC available.

12pm: After waiting 1 hr, couldn't take it. Told gal I haven't makan and very hungry. She checked, okay, my turn. Young lady (looks like East M'sian frm her accent) took me to my car outside, I told her normal service, boot has problem closing. She said ok, asked me sign a form, say will take around 2-3 hrs and estimated costs around RM170/-. Said they will call me when ready. Took my time go for lunch, go Ikea, Tesco, Curve etc.

2.30pm: Tired of walking. Went back saw my car parked near entrance so I think it's ready. Asked gal why didn't call me, she said "still preparing bill." Waited few mins and went to pay bill.
i) Engine oil...... RM103 (Petronas Pentium)
ii) Oil filter........ RM12.22
iii) Gasket drain plug.... RM3.32
iv) Engine treatment...... RM48 (apa ini?)
Total.......... RM166.54

When I went home, realised boot closing problem still the same. Think they didn't even bother to check. All in, a routine service took up 3.5 hrs. I am thinking of the money I could have made in that few hours (opportunity cost).

While I was there, I noticed a a poster saying "60 min service". Asked her, what is it, she said "Oh if u bring your car in at 7.45-8am, you can enjoy that 60min service.". I said "Oh, your gal didn't mention when I called to make appt. But will take note for next service."

My next 5K service must remember to ask them not to put stuff into my engine without asking me first.

Mana tempat?


U have to ask someone who works in Proton.


Today I saw a FLX with black door handles. Looks a bit different.

Question:
Does it make sense to spend RM2-3K for ICE on a cheap Saga? I mean, although I like the FLX ride and handling, it's still not a Volvo or Estima. Every passing motorbike or lorry I can hear the sound outside clearly and no amount of soundproofing will change that. Or should I just get a cheap (but decent) ICE around 1K and save the money for my "akan datang" cars?

Why? Because eardrums burst?

Some accessories for your Saga. Most of the stuff available at Tesco. I bought a compass.

Little Wagon

Sorry to hear that. Lost any valuable stuff?

Yes, what you heard is true. It's very slow. For your needs, you should consider a Ferrari, Lotus Esprit or Maserati which are more powerful cars.

However, if you are like most of us Ahmad, Ah Chong and Muthu with only RM45K to spend on a 1.3cc car, the FLX is the best value for money, some say even better than the "lagi best" car costing 10K more.

I was keen on getting that lagi best car, too, until I saw some newspaper reports that showed the car self-igniting on the highway. Not to mention the perut-dua salesman screwed me up on a false promise.

With that budget I would advise u to get FLX. With the spare change, u can buy a set of Dynaudio speakers (RM4K), amps etc. And I guarantee you would take the longer route home just so u can enjoy the ICE.

Proton designed it so that beyond 200, u will see a "white light." And your long-dead ancestors will be waving you to come towards the light.

Sorry to say but this is too common. My friend lost all his cameras etc even though he left his car unattended for 5-10 mins. I think everyone shld remember not to leave any valuables in full view to tempt robbers.


Trunk also not safe. Actually once u r marked, it doesn't matter what tint u use.

Re: security tint etc, it offers a false sense of security as all glass/tints can be broken.

What u shld get are those that prevents the glass from shattering into pieces and hurting you or your loved one seated beside u. For eg in a motorbike-drive-by-break-glass-and-grab-valuables situation. The tint will hold the glass together and prevent it from flying into pieces and also the thief will have to hit the glass a 2nd or 3rd time to rip it apart. By which time, the element of surprise is gone.

Cannot stand (Hokkien: beh tahan!)....

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