i am pretty sure they will drop the price or give a discount on this, if not this batch for sure the next batch. HSM is known for this, a little patience will go a long way

none of these models are having sales pronlems during launch unlike elantra

by the way the tuscon sales have taken a dip with the new kia sportage, sa also throwing in HU units for hi spec 2.0 sonata, some offer cash discount...but just me 2 cents

im not sure but i have not ever seen a negative car launch like the elantra ( their FB page, low yat , paul tan sites all have negative user comments.)
they must be seriously cracking their head to deal with this PR nightmare.
No doubt there will be the first batch buyers eager to get the 1.8H and 1.6 HS but i doubt they can maintain the sales momentum for batch 2, or once the new proton is launched followed by a host of new 2012 models coming soon

although i booked for the 1.8HS , i plan to wait till second batch , so that they can iron out all the local defects before deciding , i figure by end may or early june they would have exhausted all the 1st batch and might need some new promos for batch 2

This post has been edited by selvenz: Apr 2 2012, 04:03 PM

ohh well if no discount or lower price for second batch then i guess elantra not for me!!!

SA @ glenmarie also says price putting people off, only one selling like hot cakes is 1.8HS but not sure how many will follow thru,

This post has been edited by selvenz: Apr 2 2012, 04:10 PM

by the way 1600 bookings , loan approval rate is down across all dealers and models.
with new BNM rules a lot more difficult to qualify for loan based on 1/3 of NETT Income not Gross like the old days.

Already My SA mention got people being rejected by PBB and MBB

im not expecting similiar to forte roughly i feel its overpriced by about 7k OTR for all models. 7k might not be much for some people but in todays economy every cent counts , i dont care how much you make.

am really liking the new focus, suppose to be here 3rd quater

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agreed !

well the new forte will be based on the current elantra MD platform "abang adik ma" so if you are patient enough but all depends on naza we might be able to get new forte 1 year after korea launch

sad but true after due consideration i have decided to cancell booking and go for sportage !!

but then again lol

ss2 sa 1.8 available to test drive

ss2 has a 1.8hs available for test drive

if im not mistaken even next gen forte and optima k5 also 2013 sonata etc will be using the nu engine as they begin phase out of theta engines
only that some countries have GDI ether 1.8 or 2.0 and some MPI

honestly i sat in the k5 , sportage and 2.0 forte after my elantra 1.8 test drive. and went back to test drive 1.8 hs again,

Optima 30k more clear winner ( but naza is my biggest worry) their sc just dont know shit!) if any of the electronics fail i doubt they will be able to diagnose and rectify on the spot i saw 2 units according to manager has been there for a month plus awaiting advice from korea

forte 2.0 yes have paddle shifter etc but i never use at all also i drop by 2 Naxa sc just to look see at their service center full of forte there with various problems elctronic etc, most tell me its a ckd naza issue

sportage (just plain underpowered)

elantra 1.8hs, yes i know the price is higher and nvh (but nothing kl auto cant solve with sound proofing)

looks like im leaning back to elantra dammit decisions!!

I agree but I went to kl auto few times have seen new civic, Camry , Mazda ,golf,polo, sonata all going for soundproofing so nvh quite subjective

Yes price is a concern but my main concern is warranty and fc, to be honest elantra worldwide has proven its value depends if we want to accept

If you read most of the reviews it's 90% positive and by the way the nvh is not just an issue in Malaysia , it's the same complain all over the world.

my sonata(2007 nf) when i bought it did not have it but service center trough the diagnostic computer just set it for me and let me choose the speed before lock