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 LYN Almera Owner Discussion V2, Come share ur experience

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TSahchun
post Oct 8 2013, 09:48 AM, updated 11y ago

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Let start discuss.

Booking/reservation for service can be through phone or Online

Service price
http://www.tceas.com/almera.html

Service Info
http://www.tceas.com/nissanperiodical.html

Service Center
http://www.tceas.com/servicecentre.html

Nissan Malaysia Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/NissanMalaysia

Facebook group (free)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/336881903073510/

Review link for User (courtesy of normal_user )

AUTOWORLD
http://www.autoworld.com.my/v2/news/nb_det...awReviewID=4090

PAULTAN
http://paultan.org/2012/11/05/driven-nissa...elaka-and-back/

NST CBT
http://www.cbt.com.my/2012/12/20/nissan-almera-v-test-drive/

http://www.cbtmalaysia.com/ims/first-impre...an-almera/16654

CARLIST / LIVELIFEDRIVE
http://blog.carlist.my/2012/11/test-drives...-5-cvtc-part-1/

YAHOO! AUTO MALAYSIA / MOTORTRADER
https://my.news.yahoo.com/blogs/motor-trade...-075308836.html

MSN MALAYSIA
http://motoring.malaysia.msn.com/review-ni...vtc-2012?page=6

THE STAR MOTORING
http://star-motoring.com/Previews/2012/Nis...ingPreviewsFeed

ALMERA ASEAN ANCAP RATING
http://www.cbt.com.my/2013/08/29/asean-nca...able-to-public/

User opinion. read with open mind.

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Link to V1
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2591371

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sakurazz
post Oct 8 2013, 09:58 AM

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congrats on v2 smile.gif
Harapan
post Oct 8 2013, 10:15 AM

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Any reviews from new Almera owners?
evilpenguin
post Oct 8 2013, 10:36 AM

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QUOTE(Harapan @ Oct 8 2013, 10:15 AM)
Any reviews from new Almera owners?
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I think it is generally a good car. My basis for comparison is mainly between Almera and Vios (since my mom owns a Vios and I've been driving it before getting this Almera)

FC = My mileage is less than 500km and I'm getting around 9.7l/100km 95% city drive. My mom's Vios clocks the same consumption. If you're paying 65k for an Almera vs 100k for a Prius C, you have 35k to spend on petrol! biggrin.gif

Noise insulation = Pretty good. Engine is silent when in operation (compared to Vios)

Comfort = Tons of space, and bumpy roads don't feel uncomfortable. Actually, going over bumps is a joy biggrin.gif

Handling = The steering wheel is super light but I can feel significant body roll when cornering at higher speeds (worse than Vios)

Acceleration = I'm a light-footed driver so I prefer to step on the pedal gradually to build speed. The CVVT engine is very smooth (I'd say it's between CVT and Vios' engine in terms of smoothness). However, pick-up wise, the Vios is better.

Interior = It's not ideal. It seems pretty ugly and dated. However, it is simple and has all the basic necessities you need in a car. Simplicity also means less potential for parts to break down, and stuff will be easier (& probably cheaper to repair). The front pillars of the car gives pretty much an identical blind spot as the Vios.

Exterior = I personally found the Almera awful without the bodykit, which prompted me to spend 1.5k on the Impul bodykit.... The bum still looks a bit awkward, but the front and side look waaaay better with the bodykit on.

Safety = Well, let's just say many Jap carmakers take advantage of the fact that Malaysians care more about a car's looks rather than its safety. However, if you drive safely and defensively, you're more likely to stay alive than a person who drives like a madman in a car with a gazillion airbags.

Overall, 65k for the lowest spec-ed auto variant is pretty okay for what you're getting, given it's a foreign car brand with less headaches (reliability, servicing).

My 2 cents.

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ikan_semilang
post Oct 8 2013, 11:09 AM

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This week will getting my car... rclxm9.gif

But already told to SA no need to wash because want to send detailing and put coating.... tongue.gif
TSahchun
post Oct 8 2013, 11:10 AM

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QUOTE(evilpenguin @ Oct 8 2013, 10:36 AM)
I think it is generally a good car. My basis for comparison is mainly between Almera and Vios (since my mom owns a Vios and I've been driving it before getting this Almera)

FC = My mileage is less than 500km and I'm getting around 9.7l/100km 95% city drive. My mom's Vios clocks the same consumption. If you're paying 65k for an Almera vs 100k for a Prius C, you have 35k to spend on petrol! biggrin.gif

Noise insulation = Pretty good. Engine is silent when in operation (compared to Vios)

Comfort = Tons of space, and bumpy roads don't feel uncomfortable. Actually, going over bumps is a joy biggrin.gif

Handling = The steering wheel is super light but I can feel significant body roll when cornering at higher speeds (worse than Vios)

Acceleration = I'm a light-footed driver so I prefer to step on the pedal gradually to build speed. The CVVT engine is very smooth (I'd say it's between CVT and Vios' engine in terms of smoothness). However, pick-up wise, the Vios is better.

Interior = It's not ideal. It seems pretty ugly and dated. However, it is simple and has all the basic necessities you need in a car. Simplicity also means less potential for parts to break down, and stuff will be easier (& probably cheaper to repair). The front pillars of the car gives pretty much an identical blind spot as the Vios.

Exterior = I personally found the Almera awful without the bodykit, which prompted me to spend 1.5k on the Impul bodykit.... The bum still looks a bit awkward, but the front and side look waaaay better with the bodykit on.

Safety = Well, let's just say many Jap carmakers take advantage of the fact that Malaysians care more about a car's looks rather than its safety. However, if you drive safely and defensively, you're more likely to stay alive than a person who drives like a madman in a car with a gazillion airbags.

Overall, 65k for the lowest spec-ed auto variant is pretty okay for what you're getting, given it's a foreign car brand with less headaches (reliability, servicing).

My 2 cents.
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i frankly believe this is very fair review

this car is not perfect but its actually value for money
for 65-67K range. comfort wise and NVH level this is the best money can buy

abit turn off is just 1 airbag for cheapo level but i am ok with it lo

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post Oct 8 2013, 11:14 AM

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just booking mine almera white color,estimate to get my car on next week, just add on sport rim only, thinking to do the bk outside and found mudah.my was selling cheap 1k with 1 year warranty.

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post Oct 8 2013, 11:15 AM

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Nice ride..
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post Oct 8 2013, 12:42 PM

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QUOTE(ahchun @ Oct 8 2013, 09:48 AM)
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this is new bodykit? nice than old one...
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post Oct 8 2013, 12:44 PM

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QUOTE(T3ngK0raK @ Oct 8 2013, 12:42 PM)
this is new bodykit? nice than old one...
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that one is the 'nismo' bodykit

the ones sold by SA are 'impul' bodykits

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post Oct 8 2013, 01:19 PM

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QUOTE(evilpenguin @ Oct 8 2013, 10:36 AM)
FC = My mileage is less than 500km and I'm getting around 9.7l/100km 95% city drive.
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i can't even get to 400km at the moment on a full tank sad.gif
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post Oct 8 2013, 01:21 PM

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QUOTE(lostasylum @ Oct 8 2013, 01:19 PM)
i can't even get to 400km at the moment on a full tank sad.gif
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my full tank for city drive average 400km nia

mileage now is 9700km

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post Oct 8 2013, 03:28 PM

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last week went to SC Kota Damansara for my 10K service. after 10k service, i felt my car more power n pickup and let see how the FC..is it improving or the same..my full tank on last sunday...now dy 150KM drove and only 2 bar gone from the FULL... smile.gif
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post Oct 8 2013, 04:20 PM

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Some almerians said...after u service, take out negative connection battery to making reset ecu. Let it around 15 minutes and put it on back and set back the clock (will default to 0:00)
TSahchun
post Oct 8 2013, 05:14 PM

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QUOTE(ikan_semilang @ Oct 8 2013, 04:20 PM)
Some almerians said...after u service, take out negative connection battery to making reset ecu. Let it around 15 minutes and put it on back and set back the clock (will default to 0:00)
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this is reset ecu. maybe can reset ur driving record from ECU
but i dont think it will help anything
i tried with old car. no impact.

but what i notice with my old car. just drive and it will get better
not sure with this alemera/. just wait n see
ikan_semilang
post Oct 8 2013, 05:24 PM

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Any cheapo grounding cable will make effect on car? Thinking to add grounding cable and voltage stabilizer....
TSahchun
post Oct 8 2013, 05:50 PM

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QUOTE(ikan_semilang @ Oct 8 2013, 05:24 PM)
Any cheapo grounding cable will make effect on car? Thinking to add grounding cable and voltage stabilizer....
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just my personal opinion la

all those will not bring major improvement to the car because our car are not performance car. just normal family car. even if it does i doubt it worth for your money.
same to fuel saving product.


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post Oct 8 2013, 05:51 PM

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This is a better look, anyone modifying their car to look like this?

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post Oct 8 2013, 11:53 PM

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The timing belt is chain right? Change every 100,000 km?

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post Oct 9 2013, 09:55 AM

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QUOTE(Boy96 @ Oct 8 2013, 05:51 PM)
This is a better look, anyone modifying their car to look like this?

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very nice..eager to buy the rear light..anyone know where can i get it? the front one i think got the modify one...eagle eyes..but for rear..not yet..right now for me..the front one is ok..i want to get a rear lamp with LED...

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