timing kit whole set means the belts right?
i changed that at RS auto before 2011 CNY for 400+
pricing seems like quite high now at RS auto..
I didn't change mine at rs auto, but I changed at speedmag, timing belt kit + one cable I didn't remember if I'm not mistaken less than rm500.
Buying used car?
First off go JPJ, pay RM10, get them to check got insurance claim or not. If got, probably accident before. Advised to skip, get another one.
If first one pass, see milage. Some are too high, some are too low compared to year of production. These are hints on expected service maintenance you gonna have to do.
Check :
- service record to see if owner properly service or not - if not skip the car
- body / outlook for dents, scratches or any other tell-tale signs of possible mishaps
- check exhaust for signs of rusting (original piping has this notorious problem that people seem to miss)
- tire treads (amazingly you can tell owner actually take care or not just by the tires - bring a friend if not sure)
- condition of engine bay (similar reason to above)
- ignition coil, if old type, you'll need to change. If new, good
- outside belting condition
- gear shifting smooth or hard
- pedal play for all 3. old clutch cable will be hard to press and might have noise. suggested to replace
- start the engine and listen for any abnormal noise (again bring a friend who's familiar with the car)
- test drive and get a feel. notice any jerks or power loss (anything not considered normal) when driving
- during test drive, don't drive like driving school. drive properly. vary speed & gears. go as fast as you can and as slow as you can
- all pass, check the rest, signal, hazard, horn, lights etc
- ask owner when was last service and what was done. as kidmad pointed out, belting might need to change if owner never changed but if he/she just did, no point you go change again..
That's all i can think of right now.. Good luck~

Regarding clutch cable, I don't think savvy's clutch cable is soft. It's only soft during first few weeks after you changed to new one, after that it goes back to normal feel. I know because I already changed one. At first I thought the new one is different kind because it's super soft. Hahaha.