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timeonce
post Mar 4 2012, 04:51 PM

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Hi anyone have suggestion. As this is my first car purchase. Im thinking of Myvi SE , Prius C or Vios . Which is a better buy ? Vios got promotion of cash rebate RM1680 in sunway and RM250 tesco voucher and others no promotion.


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post Mar 25 2012, 01:55 PM

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I just book my car today. Anyone get any freebies ? As i got free vkool anti thief tinted thats all. TT
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post Mar 25 2012, 06:06 PM

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Wow how much cash discount you all got ? darn.. when can we get the styling in malaysia ? it looks so cool leh

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post Mar 28 2012, 05:47 PM

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I just confirm with my SA. Need to wait 6 months for it. Got the Orange with DVD unit ^^ . Anyone realise the reverse camera have no line one TT..
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post Mar 28 2012, 08:48 PM

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post Mar 28 2012, 08:50 PM

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QUOTE(calyxhybrid @ Mar 28 2012, 08:20 PM)
What u mean no line, is it wireless connection to the reverse camera..?

I might consider Toyota's OEM optional Panasonic DVD-AVN after comparison with outside ICE installer.
Reason: 1.Although we can get cheaper or better set outside, but not all workmanship is pro n some is also quite messy. Some prefer factory fitted.
             2.Not really cheap as I thought bcos for better quality branded units 6.1"-7" touch screen with bluetooth, usb, ipod, aux without GPS n reverse                                                                             
                camera is around RM1.4-1.6k. With add on GPS n HD reverse camera is RM2.4k, just different of Rm600 fr toyota's Rm2,990.
             3.If we replace outside; our standard unit just can only keep as spare unit or as standby for install it back when we sell the car or pass it to                       
                other toyota cars. This is due to the toyota's standard unit must connect to its car connectors n it will not works on other cars bcos it's an OEM
                unit design only for UMW toyota.

Two Options: Install the toyota's optional DVD-AVN unit which is expensive n forget about the standard unit 
                    or  install outside n keep the standard unit as spare.

The problem with the toyota dvd, it can only function when the handbrake is on. This can be modified for it to works but will void the unit warranty.
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Hi sorry double post as laptop problem.

I mean the line as per attached picture. As prius c one no line.

And i miss prius the received and end call button on steering wheel like in prius. Wonder why Malaysia version dont have it but Japan or USA version have it. Sigh.

I took the DVD AVN as i heard ppl say got a prius being burn after install after market reverse camera due to bad wiring and whole car go on flame. I can't afford to have that happen though.

Do post picture here ya when you all get your car and hope we have a fanbase for Prius c hehe

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post Mar 29 2012, 07:14 AM

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QUOTE(calyxhybrid @ Mar 28 2012, 10:38 PM)
The missing Prius 1.8 Voice Command Control on "C" steering wheel is due to UMW's cut cost factor. So you've chose the optional dvd-avn...
Does the 6.1" touch screen hv the Voice Command.? If got, at least not too bad..  The VCC only exist in the US market, Jap version steering
wheel is the same as ours.

We are lucky bcos our Prius C spare tyre is a full size alloy rim not like US 2 specs for spare is a steel rim cover by 2 foam which is fragile,
brittle n easily crack. Another spec is without a spare tyre but comes with repair kit sealant + electric pump (just like our local Jazz Hybrid).

The one features that I missed is the essential "TPM"(Tyre Pressure Monitor) features which is reallyy cool. Only available in US market, sigh..

When did u get yours n how long u waited? What's the color n any discounts or freebies?
Mine booked mid Feb n will be gettin it next week, but I prefer to take it later on May bcos waitin for car registration no.
Let's form a Baby Prius C club..
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Oh not to sure about the voice command. As seem when you dial need to press the screen. Hopefully they got voice command.

I think malaysia version is better than USA as we have motion sensor alarm. Meaning when u off ur car. if somebody break in it will trigger the alarm. U can try by winding down ur window and lock the car. And wave ur hand inside.

I book mine last weekend. My SA say I need to wait 6 months. TT. Orange colour. But he told me the one without AVN is ready stock ^^ but i rather want with AVN ^^ .

Wow.. i didnt know about the TPM.

Freebies is antithief tint and cash discount. How about u guys ?
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post Mar 29 2012, 08:25 PM

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QUOTE(calyxhybrid @ Mar 29 2012, 11:59 AM)
Control at touch screen is ok, as long got d voice command features. Can u ask ur SA to try it again with a hdphone see whether VCC works or not.?
Why ur waitin list is so long, mine estmd 50days but i booked mine on middle FEB. Nego with ur SA for faster delivery (d AVN is an OEM set -panasonic
n install locally in toyota), n  i assume nationwide waitin list for "C" is estmd slowest is 3mths.

Did u ask ur SA to request d HQ to connect d Dvd for it to function while vehicle is in motion? Outside ICE shop told me some SA can request it for their client bcos d car comes in empty n then just install d set with a safety connector to handbrake to disabled Dvd while in motion. They can ask them not to install d safety n just fix back d original connector. Actually is a easy job the accessories shop can do it by cutting d wire to override it but it will definitely void the DVD-AVN warranty. Try ask ur SA?

I advice u not to take d SA free window tint, ask for more discount. I m sure he won't give u a good quality Rm1k above tint, just like my fren's Prius1.8; d SA gave him a free 450/= tint n now after 1 year d UV heat rejection is still ok but most of tint edges starts to peels out evrywhere n will be worst when it ages.

I presume d discount is in d range of 500/= to 800/=. Some ppl got 500/= n some 700-800/=, even 1 new owner told me he got 1k.. not sure is true or not... My SA assure me d discount but not yet reveal to me bcos I don't want any freebies.  So u took d free tint n what's ur cash discount amount?
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Wow thanks for the tips. The tint he got for me a good grade A quality anti theft + heat or me from Japan and RM500 cash discount. Is that good enough ? As my family buy like 4 car from him before this.

Will rush him so. But he say estimate time only maybe earlier as he say factory can't produce on time.

For the wire cutting maybei can ask him next time i meet him ^^ . Is this good enough ? As i think freebies is not bad right.

The tint is 4mm and he ask me choose this or Vkool 6mm anti theft + heat tint .
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post Apr 4 2012, 04:53 PM

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Oh my i didnt know got such rule also. First car for me also though. Hopefully i can get through ^^
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post Apr 4 2012, 05:33 PM

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Hi. My salary is around per month. First car though as normally i prefer train to work ^^ . Cheap and fast


Added on April 4, 2012, 5:38 pmOh. and my SA say submit one month before getting car as he say if we apply now later also have to apply once again. I be paying by cash for the 10% deposit. However i got a Personal loan and cc due to company always ask me pay first for overseas trip and claim back later. cross finger can get though

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post Apr 4 2012, 08:44 PM

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QUOTE(beck_ken @ Apr 4 2012, 07:26 PM)
full tank RM65, city drive 20%, cyber-kl 80%, achieved 800km
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wow that very good. What is ur eco rating. Can't wait to get mine as well. Anyone got theirs with addon avn ? how was it ?

I have a look at deep blue and its superb.

Any new owner posting their photo of their new eco ride here ^^
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post Apr 4 2012, 09:15 PM

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Wish i got such life as well. But even education to place to stay is borne by self ^^ .
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post Apr 4 2012, 09:30 PM

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QUOTE(BuFung @ Apr 4 2012, 09:14 PM)
Mama bagi 30k...  Daddy bagi 50k... 

Only pinjam 20k mah...
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QUOTE(turbocharged @ Apr 4 2012, 09:18 PM)
first car cincai buy la, buy myvi saga those kind of car, learn how to take care a car first.

cincai park. and left plenty of money to spend, can buy house, can spend on gf....

and prius C cannot show off la. if wanna show off vios J already enough, bigger!
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haha ^^ . Then you buy prius for ??? haha

I think i go for prius c cause it save fuel and save cost in long run.

As i calculate d. If i buy a Myvi RM940 per month, Prius C i pay RM999 per month.

But then, i save more fuel and 7 airbag and more steel and safer.

And i be driving around 1600km per month. So be saving half the fuel aroud RM150 per month. Hence its cost saving d.

Add in maintenance lesser in long run as there is no belt or rubber in prius c make maintenance cheaper than maintaining Myvi.

And most important is it is a TOYOTA and we dont need to pay excise duty for it. Can't bear to see how much tax paid for bonus and salary each month so must gain back from somewhere and this is the perfect chance.
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post Apr 5 2012, 01:02 AM

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QUOTE(cherroy @ Apr 4 2012, 09:46 PM)
No belt at all for Prius C?
So how those aircond, alternator work?

Belt and rubber is cheap only, max hundred buck+, and those shouldn't spoil at least 3-4 years down the road.
I only changed once car belt after 6 years, 120,000km

Myvi if anything spoil or breakdown, I am sure outside got a lot of workshop can fix it.
Hybrid car, no workshop dare to touch at the moment as far as I know.

How to compare Prius C with Myvi, price different already 40~50k, can Prius C save you RM 40K petrol?

Save Rm150 per month, 5 years, only save you Rm8000
10 years Rm16,000.
You need 25 years to save the petrol cost as compared to the Myvi price difference.

Buying hybrid, you cannot count how much petrol save to justify your cost.
If solely to justify the cost, Viva, Saga, Myvi always win miles ahead.
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QUOTE(turbocharged @ Apr 4 2012, 09:47 PM)
myvi rm50k
prius c rm95k.....

45k to safe petrol, is worth it, if you rich la biggrin.gif

car made in japan from maintenance to spare part will be more expensive than myvi which has everything from sparepart to specialist.

1600km a month is nothing, thats very normal. one year only 20000km.

myvi average town + highwya is 12km/liter.
prius assume 20km/liter.

one year 20000km= 1667 liter for myvi and 1000liter for prius C.
so everyyear you save 667liter of petrol. that is nothing. 1 liter rm2 you only save rm1200 a year.

sorry to say, petrol is still cheap here. When it is rm2.90 per liter then we can talk again. rm2000 a year for rm2.9 per liter.
so, no, any rm50k car is more suitable for you.
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Other innovations include an electric water pump, eliminating the need for drive belts, a cool exhaust gas recirculation system and quicker warm-up times for the catalytic converter. During braking, some energy is recovered and used for recharging the battery.

Nope.. see source http://www.motortrader.com.my/Cars/NewsHea...ta-Prius-c.aspx

Maybe i calculate in long term. As Myvi tend to have big problem after 2 years of driving and money fixing it in long term is problematic. My house have 1 7 year innova and a prius and can say maintenance for the 3 is much lower than my mum kancil . But maybe depends on what u change also ^ ^. Maybe kiasu as see this is only option we dont need to pay excise duty and reason why proton can survive. If same price of VW and proton . Which will u buy ?


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QUOTE(beck_ken @ Apr 4 2012, 11:56 PM)
let me try see can go up 1000km or not  nod.gif
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Good luck bro. U running on ECO mode ? or normal mode ?

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post Apr 5 2012, 10:48 AM

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haha. nola. Sorry ya bro for stirring up problem. As i calculate with NPV for interest charges. As car loan is cheapest form of cash. So drag as long as possible and use surplus cash and pay off housing loan ^^ .

As car is straightline and % is around 2.5%.

Housing is BLR and it can be fluctuate and by time u finish paying for it. U be paying double for it.


My wrong ya. I calculate if buy Myvi must finish pay within 5 years and Prus C in 9 years. As Myvi is more than 5 years sure got problem so time to sell off then before high maintenance come in and toyota can last longer based on personal experience. ^^

Enjoy ya and hope this thread will keep alive. TS can make a list of C owner ^^ hehe. Wish to see the dark blue colour as i order orange ^^ very tempting colour
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post Apr 13 2012, 06:02 PM

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QUOTE(Alan @ Apr 13 2012, 04:54 PM)
Same idea with you  thumbup.gif
I rather paying the price for the car rather than paying the tax.
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Yup totally agree.

Any owner who got their car can post some picture here... seem the wait is too long now.. TT
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post Apr 14 2012, 10:53 PM

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QUOTE(kevinttk @ Apr 14 2012, 07:57 AM)
yes , it is slide out for dvd and model is pioneer p4350 cost me RM1600
reverse camera is with guide grid super clear during night time $200 .of cause there are cheaper type but i prefer the best. and thee modify a hole for my input usb device as shown.
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Wow nice mod ^^ . Wish to mod the same as well but i book the one with toyota AVN built in. May i know what model is that as the screen seem better than toyota AVN ^^ .
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post Apr 15 2012, 07:26 AM

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QUOTE(kevinttk @ Apr 15 2012, 06:30 AM)
can you get Engergy monitor to the Toyota AVN 6.1" since you are getting the original AVN? and i believe reverse camera for original does not have guide grid . mine is pioneer P4350.
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Not sure about the Engergy monitor. Will report once get my car..

I think so too that the reverse camera have no grid line . As i complaint to my SA as well.

I think urs is cooler. Sigh.. why can't they add grid line to it . Think even Kia Forte also have grid line. TT .

Enjoy ya. Ur unit is awesome
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post Apr 16 2012, 08:49 AM

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QUOTE(calyxhybrid @ Apr 15 2012, 11:22 PM)
Will check out sunguard here.

U achieved 33.6km/L.. now I just know why ppl oversea enjoy driving Prius C" &
use the word "Addictive Drive".  We all should set up a Prius C" fuel miser club..


Added on April 15, 2012, 11:27 pm
So which 3M series is better, i think got few types..?
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yup. totally agree. want to setup a fb fan club?
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post Apr 19 2012, 08:15 PM

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wow... mine too.. i got dateline of max 6 month and 5 month the earliest. I book in end of March as well.

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