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M_T_J
post Sep 25 2012, 09:12 PM

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QUOTE(zeone @ May 20 2012, 09:11 AM)
VERY GOOD ADVICE to ALL new buyers of ANY device...be it a mobile phone OR a CAR :

Pleez READ the USER MANUAL that comes with the device BEFORE yu try any special function.

Then yu won't hv any probs using said device.

Then yu'll truly ENJOY yr device!!! rclxms.gif thumbup.gif
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HI everyone,

Well I want to ask your expert opinion. I hope you guys can guide me.

I am picking up my brand new proton saga FLX 1.3 executive (auto) in a day. I am buying it from Proton branch and not a dealers. The question is, "do I have to check anything in the car before bringing it to my home?" I know that my car has already arrived around two weeks ago, all this time in documentation, my car was with them. Do I have to make sure and check anything?

Thanks in advance.
M_T_J
post Sep 25 2012, 10:08 PM

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QUOTE(zeone @ Sep 25 2012, 10:01 PM)
Hi & Welcome as a new Saga owner!!  notworthy.gif

Do chk wat yu can esp those items/controls yu use when driving the car normally ie the car functions as a car shld.
It's kinda impossible 2chk everything abt & in the car @ delivery handover time. Besides regular normal car functions eg gearshift, lights, doors, brakes etc functions, chk also for dents/scratches by walking arnd the car AND the spare wheel & tools (esp car-jack) are there!

Then when yu are home, go thru the Car User Manual & try out all parts that are explained in it....

Yu've decided, made yr choice....Be happy AND Enjoy the car!!  rclxms.gif  thumbup.gif

ps. Practically every car wld hv probs....can guarantee yu that it's NOT Proton cars alone....juz chk out other car forums... tongue.gif
Of course, there will always b those who hv paid lots more $$$ for their choices and.... the rest yu know la... rolleyes.gif
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Thanks a lot for the detailed reply and guidance. I will surely see the car, but I am really not a car expert. I can only hope and pray that everything is same PLUS I have already paid for this car. I don't know what a person could do in case of IF?

Added on September 25, 2012, 10:09 pm
QUOTE(MR_alien @ Sep 25 2012, 09:20 PM)
yes...no matter who u bought it from, u still have to check everything
and especially check the battery terminal, ask them to tighten it...if not later your engine stall
and check other thing, see if theres any damage or something
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Thanks for the reply. I will try to check whatever I can. Rest we can hope and pray smile.gif

This post has been edited by M_T_J: Sep 25 2012, 10:09 PM
M_T_J
post Sep 25 2012, 10:39 PM

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QUOTE(ledtechn @ Sep 25 2012, 10:27 PM)
dont they have the checklist what items need to be checked? then the customer need to sign to verify that everything is okay?
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I am not aware of that!
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post Sep 25 2012, 10:51 PM

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QUOTE(dares @ Sep 25 2012, 10:46 PM)
IME those checklist are very basic, eg. Engine number, chassis number, accesories, etc. etc.

You might also wanna check the engine  and gearbox fluids, power steering fluids, brake fluids, radio (bring pendrive and bluetooth device if supported), power windows, lights, power wing mirrors, handbrake, alarm, wipers, bootlid, fuelcap lid, battery terminals tightened etc. etc.
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wow.. Thanks.. I really didn't know that.. Just now I was talking to one of my friends and he told me that you have to check exactly the same way you check when buying a used car sad.gif.. What's the point of buying a new car if can't trust sad.gif
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post Sep 25 2012, 11:02 PM

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QUOTE(dares @ Sep 25 2012, 10:53 PM)
Not all new cars are made perfect. Let alone a Proton car.

WHen I was collecting my FLX SE, I brought a 2 page long list in my tablet and showed it to my SA. Can't decide his reaction was "surprised" or "displeased"  laugh.gif
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I would love to have a look at that list.. I may use it as well smile.gif
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post Sep 26 2012, 08:23 AM

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QUOTE(megat89 @ Sep 25 2012, 11:13 PM)
for a new car checklist, go to the myvi thread at the 1st page post no 4..there is a list..basically i think can give u the general idea on what to check..
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2380723#
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Thanks a lot.. that is a really detailed list. I will print it and take it with me smile.gif

Added on September 26, 2012, 6:45 pm
QUOTE(zeone @ Sep 25 2012, 10:01 PM)
Hi & Welcome as a new Saga owner!!  notworthy.gif

Do chk wat yu can esp those items/controls yu use when driving the car normally ie the car functions as a car shld.
It's kinda impossible 2chk everything abt & in the car @ delivery handover time. Besides regular normal car functions eg gearshift, lights, doors, brakes etc functions, chk also for dents/scratches by walking arnd the car AND the spare wheel & tools (esp car-jack) are there!

Then when yu are home, go thru the Car User Manual & try out all parts that are explained in it....

Yu've decided, made yr choice....Be happy AND Enjoy the car!!  rclxms.gif  thumbup.gif

ps. Practically every car wld hv probs....can guarantee yu that it's NOT Proton cars alone....juz chk out other car forums... tongue.gif
Of course, there will always b those who hv paid lots more $$$ for their choices and.... the rest yu know la... rolleyes.gif
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So I got the car. and they already gave me a list of things to check, it was even bigger and more detailed then the one I prepared smile.gif.. it was good.. they made me check each and everything possible*

Now another question, this is the first time I am driving CVT. Does the gearbox of all these cars sound like "ooooooooooooo" and it is quite noticeable I would say.

tq

Added on September 26, 2012, 9:40 pm
QUOTE(dares @ Sep 26 2012, 12:24 AM)
Delete jor already  blush.gif

The one suggested by megat works as well smile.gif  blush.gif
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So I got the car. and they already gave me a list of things to check, it was even bigger and more detailed then the one I prepared smile.gif.. it was good.. they made me check each and everything possible*

Now another question, this is the first time I am driving CVT. Does the gearbox of all these cars sound like "ooooooooooooo" and it is quite noticeable I would say.

tq

Added on September 26, 2012, 9:42 pm
QUOTE(MR_alien @ May 19 2012, 09:20 PM)
if u get out of the car..of course u have to press the button to lock it....
the "auto lock" is that if u "unlock" the car but u never open any door...after 30 second, it will auto lock back..thats all
the SAT will only give u the "feeling" of changing gear
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So I got the car. and they already gave me a list of things to check, it was even bigger and more detailed then the one I prepared smile.gif.. it was good.. they made me check each and everything possible*

Now another question, this is the first time I am driving CVT. Does the gearbox of all these cars sound like "ooooooooooooo" and it is quite noticeable I would say.

tq

This post has been edited by M_T_J: Sep 26 2012, 09:42 PM
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