QUOTE(zyrl @ Feb 22 2013, 09:56 AM)
I see that most of you guys got the 1.6L High Spec. Whats the main reason getting it. From what i checked at HE brochure, the ESP with VSM. What is this?
Currently what discount / rebate / free gift is SD offering for HE?
Now considering changing car. Budget below 100K.
Hi! zyrl, In summary, the Hyundai Elantra MD 1.6 High Spec's a GREAT BUY. The VSM and ESC is VERY IMPORTANT Safety features called Vehicle Stability Management and Electric Stability Control. It's a version of Advanced Traction Control (called VSM in Honda, E-TCS in Ford, VSC in Toyota and Daihatsu, and lastly Simply TCS (Traction Control System) for ALL OTHER CAR MAKERS!). This prevents your car from losing control and skidding. Ie. you can drive and corners as fast as you can when raining CONFIDENTLY and WORRY FREE! Hope you get my explaination.
Why Elantra MD 1.6 High Spec OVER 1.8 Premium? Read on:
1) Latest 1.6 DOHC DUAL-CVVT Engine producing 130ps@6300rpm and 157Nm@4600rpm which is More than adequate for a Non-Turbo 1.6L 11xxKG C-segment car.
2) Just right / Balanced between performance and Fuel Economy. In fact, the 1.6 Elantra's 15-20% more economical than 1.8 in City driving. But is reversed at Highway OR High speed cruising where the Extra 20ps horsepower and 21Nm torque prevails!
3) Better Sound System as it's FACTORY FITTED from KOREA unlike the 1.8's LOCALLY Sourced CHINA MADE (either Flyaudio OR Hanns) with SUCKY Screen (useless at Bright Sunlight), Crappy speakers (need to adjust to 30(!) to hear the music whereas the 1.6 adjust to 11-13 will do!
4) Un-necessary items found in 1.8 like Nappa Leather, Electric Glass Sunroof, 17" Rims and 215/45R17 (more $$$ when changing tyres, Auto-cruise, Electrical Adjustable Driver seat only and LASTLY Dual-zone Climate Control Air-cond. Ask yourself, is it WORTH the RM16,000 Extra.
6) Priced below RM100,000 at RM98,888 with RM1500 discount from ME with free 4 items! (I am Hyundai Salesman from Advant Speed Motor)!
This is RM16,000 Cheaper than 1.8 which is A LOT OF MONEY which can be used to upgrade the following to make it IDEAL Elantra 1.6 High Spec:
a) Potent Booster (750), b) Quality Bodykits set (RM1800 max), c) Stabilizer bar (180), d) Ultra Racing rear 16mm anti-roll Bars (340), e) BEST QUALITY 3M Crystalline 70 ALL ROUND 97% IRR Tinting with 2nd layer 4 mil clear tint on 4 doors - bumped up to 6 mil! (RM2300), f) Plug and Play UK-style Paddle shifter - RM750 (Speedo Auto used to sell, now no longer carry - dunno why?), Auto fold side mirrors (RM850), g) DRL Foglights (RM450) and DRL Headlights (BMW Style) RM850), h) Korean made DVD+GPS+Bluetooth+IPOD Connectivity 8 inch Touch Screen Player (1 inch larger than China made 1.8P) WITH BUILT-IN REVERSE CAMERA (RM3,000 got change)... (TOTAL SO FAR RM11270 only!) i) AND LOTS MORE!
GRAND TOTAL OTR Price after less 55% NCB and RM1500 cash rebate is RM96,269.75. Add RM11,270 is ONLY RM107,539.75! You still have MORE THAN RM5000 savings over 1.8 Premium after PERFECTING or ADDING VALUE to the 1.6 High Spec.. Do you get what I mean?
Other Forum members, please help me to POISON HIM!!!
This post has been edited by Jeff_lwh: Feb 22 2013, 11:24 AM