Okay, here's my latest report.

Finally managed to send my car in for 5K servicing after all the holidays etc. Sent in to Platinum watever at Mutiara D'sara.

11am: Arrived there at appointed time.
11.30am: Someone finally came to entertain me. I complained that engine idling sometimes like dying off. Also asked for CVT upgrade.
4pm: Car finally ready. Did the routine servicing. Said they did the tuning but found nothing wrong (I did find the car has less jerking when I drove off). Also they ran out of stocks for CVT so they didn't upgrade. Will call me when they have stocks. I also requested for "no engine treatment oil" so my bill came to less than RM130.

In my mind, wow, 4 hrs wait for routine servicing...

The FLX suspension is actually better, more firm and u get a solid feel when going over bumps, a bit like european cars. U get less of that "floating" feel.

In my previous car, I changed from stock Yokohama tyres to Dunlop (imported version) and road noise was drastically reduced.

But do bear in mind that most tyre brands offer different models for:
- comfort (meaning quiet but not so good for speed)
- speed (but gives harsh ride and not so gd for comfort) etc
So choose for whatever is your priority. Dun think there is a tyre model that suits all conditions and if they say have, it's advertising gimmick.

Other ways to cut down road noise is of course, sound proofing.

Here's my latest report:
Car: FLX1.3A
Age: 6 mths. Just past 5K service, no upgrade of CVT cos SC say ran out of stock.
Current condition: Start to hear rattling sound on left and right front doors.

Side note: A few friends said my choice of elegant brown very "uncle." Now I have 2nd thoughts....hmm!

Wow, so much for driving Proton with confidence. Nowadays when I drive long-distance I always ask myself where I can swerve to when engine stall.

I even forgot it's there. No, never use it.
Why buy new car and change so many things? I suggest that u just go for Volvo S40. Your wife will love u more and your kid when come into this world will be so proud of daddy.