wokay then drive your fiesta ahaha. stop eye-ing on other car. lol almera is for good impression to your future father in law and mother in law.. not for spirited drivers like you.

Ish, I like to keep abreast with the local automotive industry ma

You don't be so cheeky ok, I havent test drive the kimchi you're driving, I come molest yours then you noe

aiseh.. family car la my kimchi...confirm not as agile as fiesta, accelerate isn't on top of the list as well compared to fiesta. But almera also caught my attention. Only problem is apperence for the car. haha

Ya, agree. Look wise ok for the front, but the back.... Really need body kit, if not kinda....

I am in dilemma considering between Almera VL & Preve CFE. Any suggestion and pros & cons? Any feedback will be very much appreciate.

I had test drive both and my findings.

Preve
- Power
- Stability
- Functionality

Almera
- Reliability
- Low Fuel Consumption
- Comfort

How great if can combine both.

hi fren,
Preve n almera different. segment...C n B....can't compare...

Agree.

Why still support proton when they are the root cause of us paying so much for non Malaysian cars all these years...

Depends on your preference lo...
Nothing is perfect in this world.

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Added on December 25, 2012, 9:57 pmReally not keen on Proton cars anymore.
Used to own a Iswara years ago. During a year of ownership, there were a few times had to change broken door handles, power window "gun", and one time the speedometer seized to work.
My current ride is a Hyundai Accent (previous model). Although their quality is not on par with the Japs, but the door handles only broke after more than 7 years. Never have any problem with the speedometer yet.
I know the quality of latest Proton car models has improved, but still not keen on them.

This post has been edited by ET_Malaysia: Dec 25 2012, 09:57 PM

Agree x 2

Ask them not to cheating themselves. If really cannot compete in global market, just close shop. Dont burden us with selling us expensive car. And then indirectly benefits some xxx parties....

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Added on December 25, 2012, 11:07 pmDont just look at the car. You also need to consider about their after sale service. Dont get TL later even you get good car but very bad service. Remember you have to go back to do service time to time. You need to do survey by yourself I cannot comment much here. Because it has been 8 or 9 yrs I didnt go back to proton SC.

My experience 8 yrs ago, I sent for minor service, they charged me normal mineral engine oil rm50 and labour charge rm90. I asked them why, they told me they do many many inspections. But they only spend 1 hour to complete minor service. This is my personal opinion. you need to survey. It was my cheap Iswara car but they can charge unreasonable.

When came to major service, they charged me rm600 for my iswara....

This post has been edited by bennedict82: Dec 25 2012, 11:07 PM

hi Bro,
my EXP before buy almera i got a persona 2009 model..used 3yrs..i sold...the reason is i spend alot of time to SC....a lot complaint....i not jap hardcore fans..jz tat if u can get a better and trusted brand why not u go for it.....proton jz lost my confidence....anyhow everyone have theirs 1st national car in malaysia as a malaysian......yes convention gear box is outdated any new cars equip with CVT gear box....but...convention gear box will offer u peace of mind where durable and CVT smoother ride....but expensive come to maintain it....so this is my opinion....too tired support P1...

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Added on December 26, 2012, 3:23 pmHi All,
Mine 2 bars fuel left and i clocked 440 km...with 60 km remain on info display....all time kl city drive...

This post has been edited by WKA1116: Dec 26 2012, 03:23 PM

Bro, i want to know about your opinion on the car. How is the performance of the car? Since its a 4 gear only, does it affects the ability to climb the hill? Planning to go for the car. Which type did u choose? E or VL? did u add any body kits?

hi Bro,
overall up hill compare to other 1.5L i think almera cant fulfill your desire...but city drive was okay....no affects on up hill so far haven try to go Genting...buy my house area too many up hill...i bought VL no BK,no Navi And add On acc...oli side indicator which cost 300 oli....if u looking for 1.5 L car with higher performance compare to almera i may say Almera not suit u..cuz VIOS n Mazda 2 touque is higher then almera and House power too....Almera oli offer u comfort,big cabin,quiet engine and lighter Power steering if u noticed..u drove VIOS,City,Persona and Mazda 2....i oli can say....how much u pay how much u get...so far i happy with the FC if u measure Almera Size n FC......FYI Almera is the biggest car size in B segment in Malaysia

Indeed, if bro look for higher performance car, almera is not suitable,
Nissan car normally offer a comfort and quiet engine ..Almera is more suitable use for city drive especially if u stay in car longer daily.

hi bro,
I agree with you....Nissan offer comfort for almera...n performance wise...jz normal

I not so agree. Not Proton problems. Just That Timbang use Proton as an excuse to earn more by raising foreigner car tax.

I not keen Proton also. But after test drive, Preve CFE is totally different than the normal car on the road. If u wan to know the different, go have a test drive cause it is free anyway. After 9 months Preve in the market, i did some research for common problem on Preve. Just found few problems that happen in this model and it is solve in newer the batch. This is why i am considering Preve. No doubt Almera had the most reliability after all.

lol no doubt older proton model is problematic car. But it is really getting better for newer version.

Agree too. Just the performance that drove me away. If the performance can match a mitsu engine waja, no doubt i will go for it. I just felt that the Almera performance is sluggish when i floor the pedal.

Well, as I said earlier, it depends on your preference. If you want performance, then choose Preve CFE. And vice versa, if you want comfort and reliability, then choose Almera.

hi bro,
if u wan preve then go for it...if u in klang valley call me up...my wife give u a test drive of preve n Nissan oso...FYI my wife was in automobile

Er how did u guys know its reliable? based on?

hi morning,
first of all wat is your prefence to compare with?

Received my Almera VL + Impul B/Kits + Premium Navi Package last week....
Overall :
Driving is very smooth n comfortable ride....
NVH is good...
Mileage - Not yet fnsh 1st tank...
Interior space very impressive...
But should come with better tyre e.g. Bridgestone (original continental)