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car for long distance driving for around 130k, i know it's been discuss before

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kadajawi	May 3 2012, 03:03 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #41
On my way Senior Member 544 posts Joined: Jan 2009	QUOTE(e36.hartge @ May 1 2012, 01:10 PM) LOL easy answer MERCEDES BENZ Added on May 1, 2012, 1:11 pmcomfort - confirmed - cheap maintenance--much cheaper than bmw & audi & vw - i don't want to hear any road noise, engine noise, etc--confirmed - i don't want to feel any bump on the road-confirmed I took a E class taxi (rather new car). Comfort was ok, but not exactly great. Vastly inferior to the Citroen XM. For me the answer is easy too: Citroen C5 or C6. The French president drives a C6. If it's good enough for him... Of course for that price you'll have to search for a second hand C5. 2010 one is listed at 150k, 2002-2003 one is at around 25k. Of course maintenance may not be that cheap (shouldn't be too bad), but you save 100k over the other choices, so you can buy 5 C5 and will always have one that works/have enough spare parts. Anyway Citroens are well known for their magic carpet ride. Even Rolls Royce once licensed the tech from Citroen (IIRC they stopped since BMW bought RR and it would have been rather embarrassing). So yes, if comfort is what you are after, then there is no other choice. The XM made no road (was driving over a parking lot that was very bumpy) feel comfortable. Ah, have a look at this. http://www.mudah.my/Citroen+C5+2+0+A-14370779.htm The car is not so old, still way below your budget. Or http://www.mudah.my/Citroen+C5+2+0+Auto+Lo...01-11221627.htm This post has been edited by kadajawi: May 3 2012, 03:11 AM
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phas3r	May 3 2012, 04:10 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #42
Regular Senior Member 1,206 posts Joined: Sep 2006	Camry will be a good choice, but get the latest model Road noise dependent on tires used Ive heard about the good ride comfort of citroens. But good luck convincing anyone to buy one. This post has been edited by phas3r: May 3 2012, 04:13 AM
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cybermaster98	May 3 2012, 09:28 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #43
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 4,440 posts Joined: Jan 2010 From: Kuala Lumpur	QUOTE(Icehart @ May 2 2012, 06:41 PM) Design and warranty loh. Hyundai Service Center also quite a lot. That's what an unker told me lah since he stay in puchong Hyundai offers 5 years warranty or 300,000km while Kia offers 5 years unlimited mileage warranty. So in what way is Hyundai warranty better than Kia? I would say that both are virtually the same as nobody would drive more than 300,000km in 5 years unless he drives more than 165km a day. This post has been edited by cybermaster98: May 3 2012, 09:32 AM
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cybermaster98	May 3 2012, 09:29 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #44
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 4,440 posts Joined: Jan 2010 From: Kuala Lumpur	QUOTE(phas3r @ May 3 2012, 04:10 AM) Camry will be a good choice, but get the latest model Mind explaining to me why the new Camry would be a good choice?
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azbro	May 3 2012, 09:31 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #45
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 4,403 posts Joined: Jan 2007 From: Johor Bahru	Take a bus
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cybermaster98	May 3 2012, 09:32 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #46
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 4,440 posts Joined: Jan 2010 From: Kuala Lumpur	QUOTE(Christopher7 @ May 2 2012, 09:15 PM) Hmm why not the upcoming1? Poor exterior design, 10 year old technology (for 2.0L), poor specs, not value for money and marginal safety ratings. Quality is debatable as Toyota's standards have dropped in recent years. But good after sales service and resale value.
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cybermaster98	May 3 2012, 09:33 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #47
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 4,440 posts Joined: Jan 2010 From: Kuala Lumpur	QUOTE(mwkiller @ May 2 2012, 08:22 PM) u intrested with Optima? pm me your location? i check first wat the latest best deal for optima get back to u asap. KL Added on May 3, 2012, 9:35 am QUOTE(cybermaster98 @ May 2 2012, 11:23 AM) I would suggest you get the Kia Optima K5. That is really value for money at RM143,888. The specs on the car is really top class and believe me the handling is equally good. Very good sound insulation and good long distance comfort. The only sound is probably coming from the noisy stock Nexen tyres. Its rear gas shock absorbers go a long way towards making long distance drives really comfortable despite its larger 18 inch tyres. But if ure evaluating solely comfort then the Teana and Sylphy will score higher but for an overall package i think the Optima is a good bet. Safety wise, the Optima scores high with its wide range of safety specs. Its also the first Korean car with a 5 Star American National Highway Transport Safety Association (NHTSA) rating. It scored 5 stars in all frontal, side and rollover impact ratings. Even the new BMW 5 series & upcoming Toyota Camry only got 4 stars for frontal impact. Yes resale value will not be as good compared to Jap cars but then again there isnt a 100% perfect car is there? Imho, i think specs, ride comfort, handling and safety should be your main priorities. Go have a few test drives and see for yerself. Ull be impressed for sure. Take this coming from a die hard Toyota fan for the past 9 years. http://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/kia_optima_2011 This post has been edited by cybermaster98: May 3 2012, 09:35 AM
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kenrain	May 3 2012, 09:58 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #48
New Member Junior Member 24 posts Joined: May 2007 From: Setapak	QUOTE(phas3r @ May 3 2012, 04:10 AM) Camry will be a good choice, but get the latest model Road noise dependent on tires used Ive heard about the good ride comfort of citroens. But good luck convincing anyone to buy one. I've thought of getting Camry a year back (considering Camry 2.0G specs). The new design really holds me back and also comparing the specs with other similiar car in the same pricing, Camry really a sucker. Till the new optima K5 comes out, all its specs are superior to Camry at a lower price! I like K5's sunroof, keyless system, cruise mode, paddle shift, sound system... and many more features. Most of those features that you can only get for the premium spec Camry, not all. You really have to see it to believe it.
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cybermaster98	May 3 2012, 10:14 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #49
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 4,440 posts Joined: Jan 2010 From: Kuala Lumpur	QUOTE(kenrain @ May 3 2012, 09:58 AM) I've thought of getting Camry a year back (considering Camry 2.0G specs). The new design really holds me back and also comparing the specs with other similiar car in the same pricing, Camry really a sucker. Till the new optima K5 comes out, all its specs are superior to Camry at a lower price! I like K5's sunroof, keyless system, cruise mode, paddle shift, sound system... and many more features. Most of those features that you can only get for the premium spec Camry, not all. You really have to see it to believe it. But dont forget the safety features, strong body, good road handling, good sound insulation and ample rear legroom. I was particularly impressed with the fuel economy. Ive managed to get 720km so far on my first full tank with 50-50 mixed highway and city driving. Still can go another 20km or so. Fuel economy will improve in time i guess once the engine is sufficiently run in.
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kadajawi	May 4 2012, 12:01 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #50
On my way Senior Member 544 posts Joined: Jan 2009	QUOTE(phas3r @ May 3 2012, 04:10 AM) Camry will be a good choice, but get the latest model Road noise dependent on tires used Ive heard about the good ride comfort of citroens. But good luck convincing anyone to buy one. I'm driving a 10 year old C segment Citroen and am happy with it. In terms of specs (safety features) it still beats the new Camry And well, a second hand C5 is so cheap that really, who cares if maintenance is expensive? You save 100k in the first place, enough to pay for any problem that may arise (if you are ok with waiting for spare parts... but you'd have enough money left to buy a backup car!) If you buy a Camry, why would you buy a new one? You only pay for it being new, but technically there is nothing new about it. Last gen Camry should be perfectly fine. Were the Camry priced at 100k it would be a perfectly fine car. Decent value for money. This post has been edited by kadajawi: May 4 2012, 12:02 AM
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