Wah...why is HCH normal battery costing 300 outside? Which model type is this battery....not the normal N60 meh?

Surely we can find the same model and type outside for much cheaper price.
When I have the time I shall open the bonet and see its model and type. Then i go ask around. I think it is just normal maintenance free dry battery.

Thanks for sharing the info.
I think I read somewhere that Honda also need to reset the Hybrid battery and its electronics after changing the front battery.

Ah, yes. That confirms the text I read some time ago.

The replacement with engine running is also the easier way so that the settings are not screwed. I would prefer this to having to face all the hassle of calling/waiting/towing my car back to SC. So I guess at next service if Honda told me time to change battery, I can just say no need. I then go outside to change it since outside mechanic surely know how to change battery with engine running. Correct me if I am wrong?

This post has been edited by lingyg: Aug 19 2014, 04:29 PM

Mine also squeaking got since day one. At first I thought I got a toyota. Haha.

Is everybody enjoying their HCH drive daily?

So far, I tested Honda CR-Z, City2014 V-spec, Altis2014-V, Optima K5, Mazda6, Peugeot (forgot model), Hyundai Elantra, Prius (the big one, not 'C').

City - if i am short on cash but still want a great awesome car.
Mazda6 - if I have that much money to burn.

Altis2014 V-spec - I really wanted this...very nice exterior, driver seat, performance of CVT. But inside...everything failed my expectation. I will not be happy sitting inside this car everyday.

Prius - I like its futuristic dashboard, smooth gearbox & engine, smooth regenerative braking.

If I had to re-consider which car to buy all over again...I would put my money on HCH again for best overall value vs features.

The Toyota Altis SA was emphasizing to me (a few times) that Altis steering wheel is very good now as it is light and will get heavier when speed is higher. I tested its steering, drove it slow when in traffic area & parking at showroom, and drove fast on highway. The SA was kind and helpful. I had a good long enough test drove duration.

Like you said, I realised I enjoy driving HCH even more bcoz its steering wheel is lighter than Altis.

I can confirm the Penang Kah Motors also no unit left for HCH. My unit was one of the 2 units left. New imported unit will be RM177k. Check on mudah for left-over HCH offered by outside Kah Motors. maybe you can still find.

alternatively, you can wait for Honda City Hybrid which is supposedly to at launch end of 2014.

Honda City Hybrid will be CKD.
Civic Hybrid will only have CBU.

I am using Honda Mineral oil still. I insisted on mineral oil during my 10,000km service. I was ridiculed by the Honda service manager (section head). The point is, Honda heavily marketed that their mineral oil is of very good quality. It is sufficient for city drive. I seldom go on highway nor any mountain roads.

My 90% city FC is about 17.7km/l now with ECON, gentle foot with occasional acceleration to overtake stupid cars and at traffic lights. I am not the kind that snail my car up to speed from a stop. regard me as Mildly Aggressive.

ECON Off, I get about 16km/l on 90% city.

Worst is when if I make plenty of stops and waiting for someone for 3mins+, my FC will drop to 14km/l.

Oh dear. How old is ur car and ur mileage?