LOL! Are your it is only slightly better than Myvi???

Bro i think u need to start selling perodua cars. Lower comm but high volume.. hyundai low comm,low volume.. how lah?


Cuz jap car might be more exp in the beginning but over the span of 5 years its cheaper n easier to maintain. Dont be penny wise pound foolish

After 1 year of buying the car, then u will see many in the road and Forte came with cooler design. Eventually u and ppl around you will get boring with the car also, why so emphasizing just merely on the "LOOK" ?

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Added on March 31, 2012, 6:46 amGot new japanese car can pay 400-500 monthly with 10% downpayment? Wow!!!

This post has been edited by Chongkor: Mar 31 2012, 06:46 AM

On average, Perodua showrooms has at least 10-20 SAs, assuming 40 Myvis per month, the average is 2 car per SA, and the SAs there aren't as kind as you think they are. I am not willing to play the Hunger Games.

I would love to see a comparison between Camry/Accord service schedule vs the Sonata to have this verified. Genuine parts, genuine service center.

This post has been edited by FluidicSculpture: Mar 31 2012, 07:11 AM

Thanks, bro ... added a picture of the boot but am afraid it's not very clear.

As for the tires, there are more pictures here:

http://kensomuse.blogspot.com/2012/03/immi...ew-hyundai.html

Test drove both 1.6 & 1.8, and both 2 times.........hahaha

One thing to add, I tested on a much further route, if you are familiar with the area, you know how to make that long U-turn looking @ Empire...

And, as some knew, i owned H, and Hyundai before....

1.8
with its published spec of ~ 2.0 Civic, I was expecting something in par on acceleration, and pulling.....but, I guess it is slightly better than 1.8 only........
when compare with Forte 2.0 (or even optima 2.0 which i nearly bought), the performance of kia definitely better.

The power of low rpm is good enough for smooth ramp, but if you are splinter, not for you, the power kicks in in higher rpm.
And, mind you, if you press paddle hard enough, the gear shift only appear @ 6500

handling, better than sonata!!! very very similar to civic 1.8, better than kia........

1.6 HS
was a surprise!!!, first, the moment i sit in the car, the feeling was so different, maybe is because of the leather..... might as well put in fabric.........
When I left the parking lot, and started to test, OMG, that is .............. really sluggish!!!! because of my expectation, I felt really dissapointed!!!


couldnt believe it, i again, took the longer route, with SA ....

Again, the power only kicks in in high RPM, but low RPM, forget it. For daily use, it should be good enough.
Comparing to forte2.0, forte2.0 wins!

OVERALL:

If you have a budget of 140k:
===>Kia Optima

If you have a budget of 110-120k, or 140k but wife dont approve K5 (because too big for her):
Forget about altis1.8, civic 1.8 etc, ====> Elantra 1.8 (pls dont compare with civic 2.0)

if you have a budget of <100k,
I find if difficult to recommend Elantra 1.6HS, ======> forte 2.0 (with higher spec, better performance, if you dont mind the space la....)

However, if you are upgrading from B-segment (ie city, vios), of expect it to be in par with forte 1.6 (c-segment)........ then you can start bashing SD!!!!!!!!!

P/S: I placed booking for 1.8, good enough for me, which clock around 70-80k mileage every year............

Alpha engine is found in previous Accent, replaced by Gamma engine. Beta engine is found in Avante X20, replaced by Nu engine

read properly la.. "MORE.."

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Added on March 31, 2012, 8:56 amas i said earlier, if people think like you then no need to wait 1 year for the elantra lor. just buy the 2L forte already .. who (foreign brands of the same segment) can beat naza on pricing?

as for me yeah every 1-2years i buy new cars cos i get bored with them real fast, so JAPS with high resale value is a must..

This post has been edited by ar188: Mar 31 2012, 08:56 AM

because of your comments, today onwards there'll be many JPJ road blocks

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Added on March 31, 2012, 9:54 amplanned to buy 1.6HS but everybody says sluggish..how la

This post has been edited by Sunsetwoohlala: Mar 31 2012, 10:24 AM

Confirm no power retractable mirrors ?

Myvi 1.3A can accelerate from 0-100 within 11.6s?

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Added on March 31, 2012, 10:28 amYou really have to try it first. So many people are driving Persona and even Exora which are a lot more underpower than Elantra/Forte 1.6

This post has been edited by caddilac: Mar 31 2012, 10:28 AM

[quote=caddilac,Mar 31 2012, 10:24 AM]
Myvi 1.3A can accelerate from 0-100 within 11.6s? :




Maybe he say under normal daily acceleration (not WOT),I tried my gf myvi acceleration not bad quite responsive until 60 maybe of the gear ratio la but elantra I feel abit sluggish maybe due to the Eco mode I might be wrong

This post has been edited by heng84: Mar 31 2012, 10:57 AM

Will go to Kah Bintang Sunny Point Penang test drive today.

Please test drive with ECO-MODE OFF & review. Thanks.

ECO mode. someone can help to confirm it can actually be turned off before official launch next week? that's the first thing I'm going check and disable, if can.

But he said myvi easily win 0-100

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Added on March 31, 2012, 11:14 amthe feature should be standard worldwide... Try to use the Trip and reset button on steering wheel to toggle the Menu in cluster

This post has been edited by caddilac: Mar 31 2012, 11:16 AM

seems legit

average 2 car per SA / month better than 2 car sales per year for elantra.

Yes just test drove. Stop the car first, toggle to econmode screen, press n hold trip button. It will toggle between on/off

so got any difference between on and off?