Before I buy the Alza, exora and grand livina is in my selecting list. After measurement on patrol consumption and service maintenance finally I go for Alza. As this is not my family car while it act as my daily working car as well. Monthly installment will be not the killing point for the above 3 car while patrol and service will be big burden if you frequent travel, some may consider service at other work shop, for my advice if you not really familiar with your new car the best way is go back to the appointed service agent some potential problem or manufacturer defect might be securely and happen any time without you notice. And they will said good bye and charges you “gow gow” if you not service and warranty by them.
Again after obtain my new car I start not satisfy with some issue, the local manufacturer always train Malaysian “patient”, “acceptance level” and “problem solving skill” those you wont be learn during school time, while you will be great train if you are in customer service or QA, QC department.
The fuel consumption compares to my myvi 6.5L/100KM VS 8.9L/KM is extra 2.4L/100KM. First come in my mind how I could reduce my consumption and extra expenses. I go though lot of webpage some like magnet, air flow and other equipment finally I look for Rakunten JP and saw a great review from those Japanese user. I get the Carup-Ex ( you could see and test on your own ) After 2 week I install, I notice the following.
1. Car Engine heat reduce ( Fan Radiator less playing )
2. Engine “ Tak Tak” sound getting less after driving, you will notice once you drive and parking you car. The “ Tak Tak” sound is come from metal expand and shrink
3. Even you are driving your engine fan will less playing
4. Again patrol saving up to 0.5L/100Km after using for 1 month
5. 2nd month save 1L/100Km
After that I change my driving style as you cant take this car accelerate as Myvi, pickup as Myvi. I go out early 10 minutes to working to prevent heavy stuck at Pasir Gudang highway. If you are in JB u will know how serious jam on this highway.
Abit and abit from 7.9 – 7.7 – 7.5 – 7.2 and latest I saw is 7.0L/100Km btw I have install also the Edge Junior VS also at the half way that might be also help a bit of patrol consumption as more stable power output.
The rattling sound is another big issue for me, as I cant accept the sound as my first myvi using for first 2 years without such rattling sound. As even before I buy this car I was read those bro’s post in V1, V2 and V3.
1. Wind sound after 100KMH --- Install door rubber seal
2. Poor sound insulation from external --- Install Door comfort ( Perodua )
3. Vacuum sound after install door seal --- After install door seal, due to no leakage of wind the wind will be suck out if you driving fast on highway from your back door, you will feel not comfort from you ear. Extra rubber seal need to be apply on bar door to solve this problem
4. Rattling on car gear shift cover --- Rectify and repair 2 times at Perodua.
5. Rattling sound in hand glove compartment and hand rest compartment --- Add some sound proof carpet from lelong.com.my, no no more key shaking and knocking sound.
Apart from that I install front strut bar and re-tinted the car as the stock tint might not suitable for our Malaysia weather which the front and back claim can block the heat which site only anti break tinted.
Sometime just drive slow a bit and maintain the speed to enjoy your daily ride. From this year up to 2017, I think every one got to ikat tali to sustain life as every things price goes up.
Cheer my friend and enjoy your Alza ride
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