QUOTE(preveverp @ Apr 22 2014, 11:30 PM)
Turbo owners.. Seriously,
don't be elitists.I am one of the Preve Executive owners that is actually satisfied with the non-turbo IAFM+ engine. No regrets.
NO DOUBT, the CFE would definitely be more powerful.
BUT, not everyone:
- Want to own a turbo engine. Which equals more problems if problems ever arise. And more $$ to maintain.
- Need that extra power. - Just like me. (I am not saying this to brag, just to make my point.) Having driven a sleeper turbo car for the past few years, I have lesser craze for power now. Because power will never be enough, there will always be someone faster than you. UNLESS you only know how to cowardly bully smaller car.
Which brings me to my next point below.
- Have or Want to spend that extra RM10k. To me, not worth spending that money to satisfy road ego. Rather spend on other stuff.
To be honest, my opinion, the IAFM+ is not as underpowered as people think. Power, very subjective. It is not very fast, but neither is it 'underpowered'. It's good enough for a comfortable drive.
Peace.
Not sharing the same opinion doesn't necessarily make one an elitist. I totally understand there will be others who will be completely satisfied with their non-Turbo model, though that doesn't change my earlier thoughts on the Turbo vs non-Turbo models.
And to reply to your points above.
The Turbo engine of the Campro may be unreliable and break down sometime in the near future which means more money. Reliabilty is anyone's guess. It is good to be cautious, though I would say maintenance is something that any vehicle will need to take account for. It's just that some vehicles or models will require higher maintenance than others. For a Proton, I believe it will still be cheap even for a Turbo model considering it is mass-produced, unlike imported models where parts come from foreign countries.
As for power, it is true there will be other vehicles that will be quicker. Though I am not thinking in the same lines as yourself in "bullying" smaller or weaker cars. Or to satisfy road ego. To me, it is for our own driving satisfaction. IN having more power in a vehicle, that doesn't mean the driver will want to intimidate other motorists on the road or drive like a maniac and show off. More power equates to better drivability as the additional power on tap will be useful for many driving conditions on the road, though one may argue it may not be useful. I am fine with that.
Not too sure what are the "other" stuff you would rather spend your RM10k on if not the Turbo model.
Yes, agreed power is subjective.
Apr 23 2014, 05:27 PM
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