get that sluggish feel from stagnant also during my test drive. this is my first CVT and din try VW or any turbocharged before so I cant do comparison.
good explanation by mat79 but cant brain half of wat he said.
btw i also test drove Elantra MD 1.6HS and the sluggishness is just slightly better than Preve. for me it does not justify paying 24k more to own it. in fact, handling during corners is better in Preve IMHO.




so i booked CFE premium white

so the conclusion from mat79 tat my small brain able to comprehend, lots of start stop then use S mode, highway drive/less start stop then use D?

and 1more question, wat is difference using paddle shifters and the manual mode in D?
if i use either one, does the CVT prevent upshift during low speed, and prevent downshift during high speed? when i use D manual mode during test drive, at gear #2, even i upshift again, still remain at gear #2. speed around 40km/h.

anything other than my 1.5 3AT hero will be an improvement. guess just need to get use to driving it when getting car. the tips and experience u guys shared are very useful to me. pls keep up the healthy debate and dont start the bashing!

Any comment about the stock tyres? I tried to see the brand but couldn't figure what brand is it.
Is it better than NCT5 which come with most local cars?

Oh no... i think need to trade in directly after take car..
Or anyone used it before can share the performance? Grip/noise level...

Just Googled GT Radial. Din really expected GT to stand for lone elephant..

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

Aiyo itu spot weld issue now is tak cukup cantik? If can't accept, pre-delivery inspection kasi reject the car ask them bring back factory skim + wax + polish.
But if really can't accept due to supposedly weaker strength than one piece, just give up on the car now.
This weld thing and the tax thing is really annoying.
Inb4.. rant over... pls continue..

Nothing.
Vios J (empty B segment), Swift (compact car), Forte EX (less gadgets compared to SX), Inspira 1.8.MT (manual), 207 (i give up once i saw the exterior).
Closest competitor will be Forte SX at 85888. 12K premium.

bro, wat kind of comparison is this? if u are working and living in the states, pls go ahead and spend $22k get the camry. RM68k wont get u half of camry in Malaysia.
gosh how long must this kind of comparison go on.... Live in Malaysia, earn RM, spend RM....

i din really want to reply u but just few question, why u quote camry without tax at 68k? why u quote Preve WITH TAX at 73k?
are u sure Camry pre-tax in Malaysia is 68k? UMW margin same as the distributor in US?
let me tell u a method to be able to buy 68k new camry:
1. go live in the US.
2. register as a voter and do ur part in the next GE.
this is my last post regarding price comparison with/without tax. thank you.

after reading all the welding issue, button issue, proton make expensive car, i think i gonna reconsider Vios J which is in the range of wat i m prepared to pay for a sedan. practical considerations such as below really make me doubt my choice on Preve:
1. less electronic and features on J. no need worry will spoil. this is very important because anyway i also dunno wat for need traction control, ESC, KFC, ETC...
2. only 1 airbag. my baby can sit safely in the front passenger seat with his car seat.
3. side mirror manual adjust. sometimes i find it really hard cos in auto the button too sensitive.
4. no sport rims. in malaysia road so many potholes, no need worry rim damage.
5. shorter warranty. so i no need go service center service for 5 years.
6. dugong look. bash it all u want but i am a nature lover.
7. if ever need to set foot in Toyota SC, got nasi lemak and teh tarik.
8. i will level up cos driving a CBU car. pity u guys still drive local car. business partners will give me bigger contracts cos they more confident in a person who drives imported car.
9. japanese frens will butthurt cos they no chance to own this awesome toyota in JDM.
10. lastly, if both J and Preve turn out to be shit, japanese shit is still smell nicer than local shit.
pls dont bash me if i change to J. its really tempting.

i can only give u this:


This post has been edited by torres09: Apr 19 2012, 09:28 AM

banks called up and 7 yr loan get 2.8% (mbb) and 2.86% (hlb). not yet approve though...
tiger sure match with tiger... hehehe

bro i no take 90% loan...
i heard if 90% then can get around 2.78..
anyway hope can approve

bro, seems like the incoming one will continue subsidising wor... malaysian if tarik balik subsidi = political suicide. once given tarak boleh ambek balik.. if now PR ask me pay water bill i kompem go sit and make tent in front of MPSJ...

btw.. just to make my post relevant to this thread, my loan approve jor!!

ayam 185 sit at the back still ok..
maybe my leg long only (some people told me tat)

aiyo... it was ok for a few pages now they are back.....

i think some people will like the movie Get Smart. there is one scene during a meal where the lead actor asked Anne Hathaway whether she punch his face everytime she feels like it.

Welding not nice? lets bash proton.
Button sink in? lets bash proton.
Seat colour not nice? lets bash proton.
My boss F me today? lets bash proton.
Today weather so hot? lets bash proton.
My cousins neighbours aunts nephews dog died? lets bash proton.
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