Do you have actual sales data or is this based on just heresay?

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Feb 6 2012, 05:38 PM

OMG! Didnt realise that Inokom badge was that bad. Must really do something about it!

The overall length for the Accord is 4950mm while the wheelbase is 2800mm. If u wanna know about interior space then you should look at the wheelbase figures to get an idea. The Accord is the biggest D segment in its class and so far its closest competitor is the Kia Optima with 4845mm overall length and 2795 wheelbase.

Mazda6 is old tech. New model due for launch this year. As for Sylphy, i really cannot understand how Nissan could come up with a car that ugly on the inside. The dashboard has gotta be the worst in its class. Specs are poor too and the whole car just looks so outdated. It may have alot of interior space and its comfortable to drive but besides that its crap (IMO).

If u want a decent car then look at the Kia Optima. U cant compare the previous Korean makes with the current models. Hyundai/Kia have undergone a total revamp in the design dept. They are now enjoying almost 100% increase in sales. Just take a look at the Kia Forte. Its resale value is the best among the Korean makes and its doing well. PLus the KOreans are now known for giving excellent specs only commonly found in certain high value makes. The Optima for instance has much better specs than the Camry, Accord, Teana and VW Passat 1.8TSI and its still the cheapest of the lot.

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Added on February 8, 2012, 11:56 amDont forget to take into account the additional maintenance cost with Honda. You need to service every 5,000 km even though u use fully synthetic engine oil. Plus Honda is very particular about the warranties. At least Toyota still has alot of leeway.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Feb 8 2012, 11:56 AM

Im refering to new cars. Honda's service interval is 5000km regardless of the type of engine oil used. So far i dont know of any other manufacturer stipulating a service interval of 5K for petrol engines. This is how Honda earns extra money from servicing.

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Added on February 8, 2012, 1:45 pmNot sure bout that but the 10K service was in place in 2003 itself.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Feb 8 2012, 01:45 PM

How much smaller is the Mazda6 compared to the Optima? Both are D segment cars la. First u say u want big segment car and now u saying u dont want a big car. Make up yor mind.

WWJ number plate has started Friday after lunch!

Going fast doesnt damage the engine la as long as you stay within 5000 RPM. This is old school thinking. Just like ppl who think that cars who are only used for town driving are in better condition that cars used for long distance highway travel. Gunning your car at higher speeds (i dont mean doing 200kmh daily) actually improves your internal engine combustion. But if you practice fast acceleration as compared to gradual/smooth pickup in speed, then your engine/transmission aint gonna last long. But always ensure that you service and maintain your car engine well. If ure using fully synthetic oil then driving at high speeds (160-180kmph) is quite alright as long as your RPM doesnt cross 5000.

The 408 design is out. The 508 is much better. At least it looks elegant (except maybe for the rear) but the 408 is just a better version of the 207 sedan.

I think this is a silly & over-generalised statement. Many ppl i know who drive these D segment cars are middle management corp faces. You may get some of your 'ah peks' driving but thats only because they have sufficient income to afford. But to generalise and say that most of them are such is an understatement.

Lets leave such statements out of these discussions and lets keep our threads as mature as we can.

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Added on February 16, 2012, 12:28 pmI think you dont understand what he meant. Its nothing about who owns what. Its about the other guy's statement which is silly and surely unwanted on this thread. If he wasnt born yesterday then he should have have refrained from making such 'yesterday' statements right?

Lets get back to cars.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Feb 16 2012, 12:28 PM

Do you really blame them? Ive said this many times before. This problem is due to the KOREANS themselves. Dont blame anybody else. Its only NOW that the Koreans are giving quality products. But do you expect 20 years of bad experience to disappear because of just 2 years of good ones?

Re-education and rebranding will take years. Dont expect major changes in mentality overnight. But most importantly, dont blame the consumers. If you wanna blame anybody then blame the Koreans themselves.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Feb 16 2012, 05:34 PM

New Civic is crap. Thats why they already planning a facelift for the new Civic this year. As i mentioned on the Civic forum, hopefully Malaysians wont be stupid to buy the 2012 Civic (pre-facelift). The drop in resale value for this model will be more once the facelift is launched. The 2012 Civic has obtained very poor reviews worldwide due to the poor design and drop in quality and handling.

For the Elantra, the best would be the high spec 1.8L. I wouldnt go for anything else. But since your budget is only RM90K, then the next best would be the Forte. But if i were you, i would spend a bit more and take the Forte 2.0. Better specs and more efficient fuel consumption. The 1.6L is too sluggish for my liking. Forte's resale value is surely much better than the other 2.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Feb 21 2012, 05:04 PM

Interesting article: Just to differ from the monotony of the Elantra:

http://malaysia-today.net/mtcolumns/47350-...ak-back-to-umno

KL number plate already WWK this afternoon.

Guys, im not expecting the Elantra to be launched this month. Just observe that Fludic guy. He rarely comes online now. If it was launching in a few days time, trust me he would be here ramping up the heat. So patiently wait la.

Audi offers 2 or 3 yr warraty as well. So Audi also not confident with their car quality? If 10 units of the brand new Ferrari 458 Italias can catch fire in 2010, does it also mean Ferrari's quality not good also? Common la!

My Toyota Vios shock absorbers lasted 8 years. Thats the only major part i replaced in the past 8 years. Everything else still original and lasting. Your car may be a dud model as with many other manufacturers. Toyota's quality is still considered much better compared to many other car manufacturers although their standards may have dropped a little over the years.

Your SA from which branch?

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2246359

I think buying the 2012 Civic (pre-facelift) will be the biggest mistake anybody can make.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2246332