Hello,

I am still a student and would like to enquire whether is it suitable to get a proton savvy (manual) for around that budget? Year of the car is around 2007-2009

Let's just say the car is in a good condition and stuff like that? How much will the maintenance fees cost?

My budget for a car is around rm 10000-15000 and I would love to get a car which suits my needs.

1) I am studying in perak and based in kl
2) I would only drive back to kl once in 4-5 months.
3) Will drive around alot in perak area.
4) Is it troublesome to get a service maintenance in perak?

If not, what other cars should i get? Please rule out kelisa, viva and kenari. Thanks


If can get a good car, probably i can top till rm20000.

if want to find reliable car go for kelisa...parts everywhere..

savvy is a renault....parts a bit expensive..such as timing belt..sensor..and etc..and need to find a good mechanic..but if you love it, why not? go for it..summore manual should not be much problem...

Hi, bro

Savvy has been outdated car & maintenance service quite expansive & the water condenssor only allow using battery water.

If you don't mind of kelisa or viva got more 2nd hand value.

This post has been edited by kimsim: Dec 18 2012, 07:20 AM

which maintenance expensive?

it run ron95 , can use mineral oil.

timing belt dayco 100k rm280 install rm110-120

oil filter share same with proton waja

replaceable air filter rm18-20 ,

wheel bearing share same with aveo ,

plug cable + distributor , comes together just rm180 .

taiwan,local , ignition coil , better than original

everything is cheaper since mass produce ,

so indirectly u are hearsay only..........

This post has been edited by myva: Dec 18 2012, 07:52 AM

not worth it if you ask around, even proton themselves have been critical of the low quality control over the car, many lemons out there. but you may get a great one, who knows...

No to amt savvy

Manual is good I have few friends using it till now they love the car to max!

From what I know, fc is damn good

if you can find a good condition manual savvy, just go for it

kelisa/kenari/viva vs savvy

---the cost of changing kelisa/kenari/viva engine mounting wont justify the total cost of maintaining savvy,
--- savvy has solid body (use high tensile steel)
--- savvy can change to 4e-fte engine (sleeper car)

TS is wise to rule out kelisa/kenari/viva

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Added on December 18, 2012, 9:44 amother than savvy manual, id recommend wira se manual (one with all disc brakes)

This post has been edited by malutapimau: Dec 18 2012, 09:44 AM

Don't go for proton second hand cars. They have really bad disc brakes. I spent like 5k on the disc brake, my car still skids and don't break too well.

what did you fix that cost you 5k?

frm what i know, for any cars the only brake parts that need occasional change either brake pads/shoes or brake rotors

poton brake pads cost <100
and last i check poton brake rotor also cost ~100 for a pair

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/650157/all

This post has been edited by malutapimau: Dec 18 2012, 10:36 AM

lol pure rubbish. i change my disc both front side rm230, rm260 include labor. Brake Service Kit rm80. Original brake pads RM80. RM420 all in and you get a new braking system. You must be listen some T,D, and Henry go install some slotted disc with extra powderful braided kit and some ceramic rubbers la. lol

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Added on December 18, 2012, 10:41 amWell said.. When someone don't own the car.. they just listen to some bawah pokok mech and rule out.. oh service savvy ah? very expensive one.. The problem is that the mech himself had never service one before perhaps. Though I'm not driving my savvy anymore but to be honest at that price... The CAR is WELL worth it.. Not for the AMT though.

This post has been edited by kidmad: Dec 18 2012, 10:41 AM

You laugh lah. One year later, when rain the road get wet then you brake hard and car skid...don't go crying momma.

even i sold off my savvy, but i still miss the car so much.
the handling, the fuel consumption, the safety, the cheap maintenance.
the reason i sold off is because i choose the wrong transmission and it start occurred problem when it comes to 5 years old.

I do that everyday when i was driving my savvy. With the ABS I always get to brake on time and after changing the braking system it was as good as new. You can laugh all the way you want but for someone who said he spent RM5k? I just gotta lol hard. You think you are getting a pair of brembo slotted disc and calippers? hahahaha

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Added on December 18, 2012, 10:55 amso what are you driving now?

This post has been edited by kidmad: Dec 18 2012, 10:55 AM

fiesta

I am talking about proton wira. A lot of people i know got brake problems.

Yes I can imagine you laughing while you driving, hahahahahahaha......woooooohhhhh Bang !

bro that car is much better than savvy ma. In terms of handling, performance and also safety feature. haha

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Added on December 18, 2012, 11:02 am.... WIRA RM5k? you must be kidding me. Eh i have a 14 year old proton wira at home.. Disc change normal OSK ones rm200 include siap pasang.. do regular brake kit maintenance and change rubbers every 50k km.. It's still strong until today.. again.. RM5k? LOL if you know nutz better not make yourself look stupid here.

This post has been edited by kidmad: Dec 18 2012, 11:06 AM

You look even more stupid. You must be BS all the way.

I am talking about 12 years of continual repairs on my wira. Not one shot repair.

... from RM5k repair brake now to 12 yeas continous repair on your wira? which is which? you better make up your mind and stop twisting your words.

TS.. Do you think RM5k repair for the past 12 years for a Proton Car is cheap? Now he just said it's cheap not me..

Well, I used to own 1986 1st gen saga, 1991 Saga Aeroback, 1998 Iswara, 2001 Proton Wira, currently own 2004 Proton Waja, 2006 Satria Neo, 2012 Exora bold cfe


None of them have braking problem

This post has been edited by neo1point3: Dec 18 2012, 11:21 AM

rm5k repair for 12 years.. good lei..
T, H, even Mazda major service will go beyond 1k.. i think is 3 year once?
12/3 = 4.. seanng senang 4k gone

This post has been edited by wailup: Dec 18 2012, 11:25 AM