For the low spec Preve, almost any workshop will be able to service or fix the vehicle since it comes with the conventional engine. With the high spec Preve which comes with the Turbo engine, that depends. Usually after the warranty period ends, most people would choose to service the vehicle outside of Proton SCs due to cheaper servicing cost. When independent workshops couldn't fix the problem or do not have the necessary replacement parts then only people would send the vehicle in to the Proton service centres.

The question of when to change vehicle is dependent on the priorities and financial capacity of the individual. Ideally it's after the loan has been fully settled, after the vehicle warranty has expired or anywhere between 5 to 10 years. Between Preve and Almera, both have their pros and cons. Pick the one that ticks more of the boxes for you.

Almost all modern cars now recommend 10k interval. Service cost (including fully syn oil) is around RM400 for 6+- months, which is not bad. Not worried at all after warranty period ends, Preve was just launched around 18 months ago, that means even the first batch buyers still have 42 months of warranty period (if goes by period, not mileage). By that time, many service centers should have bee familiar with Preve engine and transmission.

You shouldn't compare with Almera, City, Vios, Fiesta, Accent or the likes, totally different segments.

Preve CFE has 2.0 level power & performance. And also 2.0 level FC & maintenance. Be prepared for that. Your coming from Viva might get a shock from fuel costs.

Actually for the performance Preve has, the FC is OK. My previous car was a 2.0 Honda Accord. On the highway Preve gets slightly better FC (due to the low rev afforded by the CVT), around 15 - 16 km/L. On city driving, it gets similar FC as the 2.0 Accord, around 9 - 10 km/L.

discount is vary from 5-6k.. sure can trade in your viva.. depends on the SA on how much they want to take it for..

As Sanadi has mentioned above.

Going from Viva to Preve Turbo, you will be getting a very powerful car. The difference in acceleration power will be tremendous. The Almera although more powerful than Viva, feels underpowered when you compare it with Preve Turbo. The handling, dynamics and stability in moderate to high speed on the highways are definitely better than Almera. Moer safety too. Reliability is anyone's guess at the moment but the Almera should be more reliable with the engine, and slightly quieter ride in comparison to the Turbo engine in the Preve Turbo.

Fuel consumption, surely you will take a hit since you are driving Viva which is supposed to be one of the most fuel efficient vehicle. In highway drive there wont' be much difference in FC between Preve Turbo and other 1.5 or 1.6 litre vehicles but in crawling traffic jams the FC will be bad. You will see the fuel meter go down very quickly if the vehicle is stuck in crawling jams. IF FC is important to you, try not to use a road that has crawling traffic jams for long periods. In highway cruising the FC is quite decent and not bad. The Almera may have a slight edge in registering better FC in traffic jam situations than the Preve Turbo.

Looking at your priorities I believe the Preve Turbo is a better choice than the Almera. Only FC may be a consideration to you. In the end, just go test drive and decide yourself.

Just to try Proton. Preve is the first Proton in my family. We were a Honda only previously. For the price, what you get from the Preve is good. The quality I got from the factory is good.

What Proton really lack is refinement (the little things such as those ugly chrome screws against the dark plastics. Should've used matte black screws).

Also the quality of after sales service is not very good. They tried to sell me X1R, Magnetrap etc, things the car doesn't need. They also tried to change things before scheduled, such as replace radiator coolant every 10K km. The engineer who wrote the manual suggested every 30K km. I complained and now the SC will review the service schedule in the manual with me before starting work.

When people say Proton is a piece of shit, Toyota & Honda better, I'd say go ahead then. Buy a Honda & Toyota. Many times those who say that don't know what they are saying and don't know what they've gotten themselves into. My family have been driving Hondas since the 1990s up to the iVTEC era. There are pros & cons but Proton is not really that bad, except for the after sales & service. *So much* work need to be done in that area.

Why not join PREVOC FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/preveownersclub/

There are quite a bit of pics of Preve involved in accidents. Yes the safety shell in the Preve is quite tough. If safety is your main concern (as was mine), get the CFE version. You get 4 airbags and more importantly ESC (Electronic Stability Control).

You also get a few goodies in the FB, such as enabling the Preve DRL. Yes *proper* DRL. Bright when the engine is on. Dims when you turn on the position lights. All just by connecting 1 wire labelled "DRL" on the circuit board.

Proton, you sure are naughty. 

ic.. because the new preve ancap feature for exe really worth for me..

i just don't want the feeling when i press pedal but the car like cannot go..

Help...the gear cannot be shifted...can shift from P to halfway b4 R only...