bro.. I am just a small potato.... I dowan to talk too much on this thread coz I don't own the car and more owners are building up...

not decide anything... at the moment.. decided cash in the bank is the best..

the one in the family need car now are not so urgent.. so I can drive my current car longer...

is this the 2011 stock?

wat lao eh... epik.... http://www.facebook.com/WeDisagreeWithHigh...ntraBySimeDarby

---

Added on April 4, 2012, 12:02 pmmy guess is Forte sales jump up this 2 months coz many potential buyer just waiting the Elantra pricing... n Elantra price have just done a decision for them...

This post has been edited by BuFung: Apr 4 2012, 12:02 PM

Not yet confirmed.Will ask more details on weekend.

So far I saw 3 OTR, 1 in the same parking floor of my home... all in the same area.. what do you think

wow, so fast already on the road. cough*

huh? u mean the Elantra? u live in Singapore?

CRZ bro

oppsie... how come mention CRZ on this thread pulak

yea i think got shipment arrive, i saw a few silver color (not white) ones on the road recently....

lol tis thread so slow..elantra no laku ...BF oso nt active jor

blm...can go so fast meh? not scared die ah? fast is one thing ...can break on time is another thing...

BF decide on accord dy

ahahah.,. all because of the power food window..

not bad what...

Ok, regarding the windscreens on the 1.8 Elantra, I found out a few things.

- Light sensors is not stuck to the windscreen, it's located center of the dashboard.

- All the gizmo you see above the rear view mirror are the rain sensor systems + GPS receiver.

- All are stuck on the windscreen using adhesive tapes, no screw no bolts into the windscreen.

- The front windscreen is different from the 1.6, BUT, so does every other pane of glass on the 1.8. Other than the fact that 1.8's glasses are slightly tinted, there's no indication that it's in any way 'special'.

1.8 windscreen is special. if it is not special, then it would be interchangeable. if it is different means it is different.
this time its expensive not because of sensor, but because of tint/UV rating.

Means the 1.6 are using lower grade of glasses and windscreen! wth??

and, no rain sensor in the world is screw or bolt onto the windscreen.
and conti car rain sensor and light sensor are usually together, check bmw and peugeot.

so, 1.8 buyer need to insure more on windscreen, thats it. not a dealbreaker, not a showstopper.

and, thank you for sharing this with us.

This post has been edited by stinger82: Apr 4 2012, 09:03 PM

just went to test drive.. special arrangement...
drove both 1.6 and 1.8. not sure why people here says 1.6 is underpowered. it feels very much like a..... 1.6 car. and in fact better than waja or persona. it still gives me a slight push back when I floored it. Imo its more than enough for everyday drive. much better than my 1.5 wira and accent.

1.8... can feel better torque. handling and nvt same. better leather..nice motorized seat.

I confirmed my booking 2 months back. for 1.6 HS. Hyper silver as 1st option. Sleek silver as 2nd. no idea on delivery date. just got to wait patiently lo.

add: there are myself and 2 other people in the car during test drive. 1.6 is ok. for those in doubt let me repeat. 1.6 is ok....

This post has been edited by harpyboy: Apr 4 2012, 09:43 PM

The tint rating is about the same as on the Sonata, and we only recommend a RM2,000 windscreen insurance but the cost is probably for the sunroof rather than the windscreen. It's not like a RM6,000 windscreen. My company does insurance claim for broken windscreen as well. RM2,000 is sufficient on the Sonata.

The 1.6 is using the same glass, minus the tinted element, but if you see it that way, that adds more reason to pay RM15,000 more for the 1.8, as many has did.

Regarding the rain sensor, I am just clearing some claims that it's hard mounted onto the mirror and replacement of windscreen might include replacing the sensors.

And I've tried the system, and no the auto light system is not integrated with the rain sensors.

1.6 and 1.8's DOT numbers(1.6 is top image)


This post has been edited by FluidicSculpture: Apr 4 2012, 10:12 PM

I also test drive today 1.8 only available. But very short distant. cannot test the power. cabin ceiling is really low. I am not a tall guy, so no major issue. just a bit of pressure when sit inside. only thing NOT OK is the price.

This post has been edited by kelvin_ncp: Apr 4 2012, 10:27 PM

i heard first batch is already fully booked... let us see how are the feedbacks

This post has been edited by kiwi_cream: Apr 4 2012, 10:33 PM