Admittedly, that alone does not mean the gomen's protectionism policy is no more. Foreign cars CKD and CBU are still subjected to gomen approval on their prices. If the pricing threatens Proton, it will not be approved.

Admittedly, that alone does not mean the gomen's protectionism policy is no more. Foreign cars CKD and CBU are still subjected to gomen approval on their prices. If the pricing threatens Proton, it will not be approved.

But the Ford Fiesta is nicely equipped and only costs 85k with DSG gearbox samore

Admittedly, that alone does not mean the gomen's protectionism policy is no more. Foreign cars CKD and CBU are still subjected to gomen approval on their prices. If the pricing threatens Proton, it will not be approved.

not getting the car bro. Just test drive first then poison my friends
nope. In Paultan review it stated clearly he managed to hit 205kmh on GPS which is around 215-220 on speedo
Old model? She just got it end of last year. Company car. If you noticed, pretty much all the reviews on the car praised the NVH so i'm not alone. It definitely felt conti-like.
The Vios in Thailand is selling for around 40k starting price RM. The Preve will also cost RM40k for the CFE version if without the 85% tax in Malaysia.

but saying proton is taxed lesser than asean made toyota or honda is just so plain wrong
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Actually, I didn't see it. I heard a sharp sound coming from the dash and upon closer examination, found it. Look at the pic here:

http://paultan.org/2012/04/16/proton-preve...3k/dsc_0188b-2/

Tweeters are recessed in the vent above the aircon vent. You need to switch on the radio to tell it's there

Yep. Ford could've imported a strip down version at a lower price, but gomen not gonna approve. So they imported a car with better specs and price it higher.

Unlike Toyota, strip down price gomen no approve, hike up the price only but the car still the same.

ADD: jibai, why you remind me of Fiesta     

but saying proton is taxed lesser than asean made toyota or honda is just so plain wrong

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Added on April 18, 2012, 4:51 pm

errr the cheapest vios j manual in thailand is rm 50k okay.. not rm 40k
not to mention that minimum DP for cars in thailand is 25% and max loan term is 6 years 

but saying proton is taxed lesser than asean made toyota or honda is just so plain wrong

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Added on April 18, 2012, 4:51 pm

errr the cheapest vios j manual in thailand is rm 50k okay.. not rm 40k
not to mention that minimum DP for cars in thailand is 25% and max loan term is 6 years 

After read many Preve topics. I feel Malaysian are like Thai.
Many Thai people don't support local product.

May be Proton should focus on exported market.

i also just came back from 2nd test drive, aren't those air cond vents? instead? tweeters would have a different cover
its not too bad actually. grip level is there. noise is reasonable.
more like 80-90% of the V12's grip on dry. not bad indeed.
maybe its coz the NVH is so good. seriously the NVH is comparable to my mom's Harrier.
it will happen, question is when. Its like last time when Proton showcased the Exora Bold. In the end it came true.

Just came back from my 2nd test drive with Victor

This time managed to test highway driving and now i understand what you guys mean by lag when start from zero. The lag isn't too bad. Just need to get used to compensating for it. The Savvy AMT is alot more dangerous. In the Preve, it lags at first then rolls off gradually but in the savvy when you give the throttle more go, the car will lurk to the front violently.

Went down to federal then to old airport road where i managed to hit 190kmh. NVH is very, very well controlled. At 190km/h you don't hear much of the wind noise unlike in my Waja. Only the tire and engine noise starts to penetrate as the engine starts revving to 5xxxRPM and handling is top notch even at high speeds. when i braked from 190, the hazard lights turn on, and for quite long Continued on to Ara Damansara with it's curvy roads and the car handles it nicely, until a stupid BMW lady driver decides to cut to my lane when I was about to overtake her, slammed on the brakes and horned and I think the ABS kicked in but i definitely heard wheel locking sound and of course, the hazard lights came on again but only blinked a few times. I think the duration the hazard light stays on depends on the speed when you brake.

Overall it was a very nice test drive session with bro Victor and can finally get to feel the car. Nice SA indeed

Good to hear the tyres are not too bad.. managed to msn with my Indonesian fren in Indonesia he said GTRadial is good wor ..... haha
So can save money and use till botak 

Thai don't have a national car company
Thai don't have a national car company that's been screwed by inefficiency and cronyism that destroyed its own reputation for quality and durability
Thai don't have government policies that jack up other car prices till it's beyond the reach of most Malaysians

If Proton gives me a good car, I will surely support .... I am still waiting for that good car ....

If read review and comments in the Internet, that model isn't that bad like everyone here saying
Perodua use cheapo tyre, no ppl complaint also :

is it fast to hit from 120 to 190?use d drive?seems like i need test drive again wit victor.hehe..got test 0 to 100?

Bro, mentioned many times la, D is hopeless if you wanna go fast. Use S or "Protonic" mode (paddle shifters).

is it fast to hit from 120 to 190?use d drive?seems like i need test drive again wit victor.hehe..got test 0 to 100?

If read review and comments in the Internet, that model isn't that bad like everyone here saying
Perodua use cheapo tyre, no ppl complaint also :

Bro, mentioned many times la, D is hopeless if you wanna go fast. Use S or "Protonic" mode (paddle shifters).