last minute research... I am glad I found this site... anyway, I've placed a RM1k booking (refundable, according to TC salesman)... test drive the car and I like the driving experience... but now I am just having second thoughts.... 1. next year we will be at 2014, and I've read in the previous post that the facelift model is coming with better technology? but then will the price be the same?... 2. The special interest rate of 2.41 (5 years) and 2.48 (7 years), is this the lowest in the market now? The rate is from CIMB and recommended by the Salesman...anyone has information on other banks?

I don't know guys... maybe I just need somemore information to make a decision that I don't regret later... it's just something about wanting to make sure $$$ is well spent. Btw, I saw the Almera with nismo package in the showroom, quite a nice looking car (after modified).

and p/s merry christmas and happy new year to all...

This post has been edited by tehqy: Dec 23 2013, 11:53 PM

Thank yo Siang Lee, and Jack for the feedback, I guess I can't just compare the current one with the facelift model if I want the current price that they offer. Well, it's good to talk to people sometimes to make a better informed decision. I'll just go with the current model. I've been holding on this big purchase for 3 years now, and don't think my old faithful (Iswara 1.3) can tahan anymore. Checked with my mechanic, the next service is going to cost around RM3000 due to overhaul and driveshaft change (making noise), so took the opportunity to upgrade to a family car, now can drive 3 kids and grandparents without cramping the tradin cost is RM2000 for the old car (1998)...I think a new iPad is more expensive then my old faithful now...


oh, and to Pg84, I did check out Estima 2008 model, superb looking car and driving experience is also good, was quoted RM140k++ but after considering with the same amount I can get a new car and lower roadtax, so in the end, I choose "value for money" over a 6 year old MPV + the class and style of it... (I really like the spaceship design...hahaha)...

btw, anyone can comment on the bank interest? is 2.41 and 2.48 lowest in the market?

This post has been edited by tehqy: Dec 24 2013, 10:13 AM

Placed my order last Tuesday, got public bank loan for 7 Years, 90% at 2.35 after asking around...now wait for the approval and hopefully can get the car by next week

Frank76, Thanks for the feedback

btw, SiangLee, did you manage to get back your booking $$$ when you cancel?

This post has been edited by tehqy: Dec 26 2013, 11:40 AM

got my car last week, still learning the angle of driving a big car? lol coming from an old smaller car, driving in tight corner is a challenge and also side parking

a few questions... is that, the day after collect my car, I noticed that the mileage is around 200++ km shouldn't this be zero? I remember the SA told me that he has to get the car for me from Sungai Petani to Penang... I suspect they gave me a test drive unit...

another questions...that's about the rims... I was told not to change the rims because it is made in Japan and better quality, is there such a thing? tempted to change to a better looking 17" rim and quite worry about voiding the warranty and will it also affect the ABS and other safety features? thanks alot for listening... new user asking lots of questions...

overall I am satisfied with the performance... first try going up hill today, ... I tried the paya terubong hill road to bayan lepas and it was quite smooth, but I was alone driving...