So need some feedback and advise.

Last time I also like you, compare Livina with Exora Campro, but now with CFE & CVT my target is clear. Already order Exora CFE since mid Mei, still waiting.

I heard waiting list for Exora coming to 3 months. Proton quality now improved not many major problem but still struggle with small problem like power windows now settle after 25 years. We need be patient with proton, hopefully take over by Hicom will improve everything. Our nation hope!

Update on my fuel consumption driving from PG to KL and back with 3 adults + 4 kids. Note the fuel consumption is base on the build in meter which I reset before the trip.

Current mileage is ~3300km.
If going ~110km/h consumption is ~7.9l/100
If going ~140km/h is ~9.9l/100

My average speed from KL-PG is betwen 140-160km/h and average fuel is 10.1l/100km. Push to 175km/h for cpl occasions.

The car feel stable at 140-160km/h. The fact kids can still enjoy wathing the DVD at the back keeping them quiet further comfirm the comfort level thus meet my expectation/need of buying this car. I'm happy with the power coming from this 1.6l engine, have no problem to accelerate from 130km/h to 160km/h. The noise level is not great but acceptable.

The aircond is definately cold. When traveling at night even with front blower set at 1, kids complain too cold and switch off the rear blower.

I purposely remove the 1 seater middle row seat, that give easy path to the rear seat as well as extra luggage space. If you arrange the luggage carefully (put a layer of comforter on top of soft luggage) kid can still use the space for one of them to sleep comfortably.

Have opportunity to drive 2008 estima while in KL. Comparing to Exora, it is expected that estima is more quiet, comfort to drive, bigger and nicer overall. However going back to Exora I don't miss alot. At least I feel exora size is just nice for family outing as well as don't feel too big for daily usage.

Overall driving experience was good and not very tiring. Start our journey from UIA gombak @ 6:45pm, total drive is 3 hrs from UIA Gombak to Juru Toll, add another 1 and half hr stop made at Bukit Gantang rest area to arrive home @ 11:30pm

My small wish
1. The Exora come with brighter head light (nice for going beyond 140kmh at night )
2. The tapping signal is too short (5 blinks), would be nicer if it can be adjusted to say 15 blinks.

Overall very satisfied with my choice of the ride provided the MPV can stand the time test to maintain its good quality

This post has been edited by klate: Jun 25 2012, 09:21 AM

Brighter headlights?

maybe can just chnage the bulb

hi bro

i think the tapping of signal can adjust right? it is just some timer / counter

maybe can ask the service centre?

Yup, just change the bulb with Osram Plus or Philips Vision refer: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1879599&hl=

There are still little nagging quality issues.
1. Dashboard got sound
2. Alignment is slightly off.
3. Once in a blue moon, there seem to be some grrrrrr sound from front suspension over pothole.
And this is from Day 1.

Things that are inherent, just the nature. Nothing you can do.
1. Below 60kph, car noisy full of whimming sound from CVT

My small wish
1. The Exora come with brighter head light (nice for going beyond 140kmh at night )
2. The tapping signal is too short (5 blinks), would be nicer if it can be adjusted to say 15 blinks.
3. Change position of the autocruise - at times fingers hitting while driving...

Your hands should be placed at the upper part of the steering wheel. So what is your hands doing down under?


I did a little searching and found it interesting.
The traditional position is the 10-2 position.
With airbags, 9-3 is recommended so arm not caught by exploding air bags.
Some goes as far as 8-4. So I presume you are using this?

http://www.smartmotorist.com/driving-guide...ring-wheel.html

This post has been edited by Optiplex330: Jun 25 2012, 10:58 AM

hi, sorry for wrong info earlier on spark plug. Just confirming that the iridium based is price as stated in pdf earlier @ rm 99+ perpiece. He mentioned not advisable using other type plugs coz not suitable for cfe n can void warranty. Yup, it is expensive, but 60k shud be around 2-3 years normal drive, but still depend on on how much mileage u cover peryear. If u are daring card member, iinm, u r entitle for 10% discount on parts as long u service ur car in prtn.My sincere appology then.

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Added on June 25, 2012, 11:09 amhi, sorry for wrong info earlier on spark plug. Just confirming that the iridium based is price as stated in pdf earlier @ rm 99+ perpiece. He mentioned not advisable using other type plugs coz not suitable for cfe n can void warranty. Yup, it is expensive, but 60k shud be around 2-3 years normal drive, but still depend on on how much mileage u cover peryear. If u are daring card member, iinm, u r entitle for 10% discount on parts as long u service ur car in prtn.My sincere appology then.

This post has been edited by mat79: Jun 25 2012, 11:09 AM

me also sometimes hitting the autocruise button esp when doing U turn.... so any position suitable when U turn...

Yupe, I'm using 8-4 in the hi-way(esp in the straight line) Felt more n not so tiring..
My fingers hit the autocruise during cornering or making u turn..

Btw, thx for the info, bro...

This post has been edited by Turbocrazy: Jun 25 2012, 12:07 PM

Which dealer did you place booking ? or Proton Edar outlet ? Elegance Brown need to wait, Silver, Cocoa Grey, White within 1 mth .... what is the interest rate offer ? What is your discount ? Dealer give 1.5k .... Proton Edar no discount .....

Not sure will improve under DRB Hicom ...

red waiting list is....1 week
and i took it instead of silver..dunwan to wait till puasa time

Booking at PJ Dealer, colour Elegance Brown, Discount 2K & rate 2.68%. Anyway I'm not rushing just hope not too late. Only problem my booking plate no already 2 weeks old.

This is a very good deal ... My SA only promise me RM200 ( promise becauses I have not receive that ). Which bank do you get 2.68%?.

The higest offer I got is RM800 discount.

This post has been edited by klate: Jun 26 2012, 08:54 AM

got mine yesterday cfe + white...(rm500 discount/5mil protective tints/additional alarm sensor/steering lock/full tank/plate no sand blast) and 2.85% HLB..

go for my 1st break in for 100km @ MEX..
not much issue to bring up so far...
cvt noise is acceptable..or maybe i can't differentiate the noise...even below 60kmh...
handling a bit to left...but i reckon it depends on road surface...tested at highway...a few occasion i released my both hands & can't remember the car go to the left...
quality wise...i'm impressed so far...above my expectation even though drove german's mark before...just to hold the impression towards reliability...hope it's well with me...



This post has been edited by wezeer: Jun 26 2012, 09:03 AM

Al-Rajhi Bank Ampang.

AFAIK, amount that much only applies to CPS model. No official discount for CFE unless the salesman want to give you his commission out of his own pocket but even then, no way 1.5K.

Possible! My sis in-law booked a CFE unit two months ago, juz got her EB 3 day ago. She told me
the SA is her very close friend la.. According to her, every branch have RM2.6k to play around, woh..
(not so sure tho'...) And every 10 cars sold, they will get some bonus $$ from Proton..
As for me, I got RM800 bucks discount plus full tank, was booked in the month of Dis 2011

This post has been edited by Turbocrazy: Jun 26 2012, 10:22 AM

i personally got 1k discount from proton edar + full tank