I only know City will have cheaper maintenance than Inspira and Mazda 3. Not sure between Inspira and Mazda 3.

Examples? What are the things that may need changing ?

A car is not designed to be driven for 10 yrs without need to change anything.
Sure have to maintain = change parts which worn out.

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1572035/+2660
normal service + cabin filter and brake fluid.

p/s : at 100k service it cost 1,9XX

if i buying a 2nd hand car I'll do major service regardless of mileage

if cannot afford the service better dont buy

This post has been edited by edison1437: Nov 17 2014, 06:24 PM

Thanks for your output bro. But if the car isn't under warranty anymore, then I will service it elsewhere (not SC). Less hassle and most of the time cheaper iinm.

High cc isn't a plus point for me bro. As long as weight to power ratio and pickup are reasonable, I would prefer a car with smaller cc.

And I prefer a auto, 1.8at and 2.0 difference about 5-6k.

This post has been edited by drumstix: Nov 17 2014, 06:45 PM

Yea, I've heard and read a lot about the inspira and city ivtec, but no so much regarding the mazda 3 (non skyactiv) though

Any deas about its pick up and acceleration?

Haha, did your mod your inspira to a lancer?


Thanks for your output bro!

MODIFICATIONS TO PRIVATE VEHICLES

There are modifications that can be performed without prior JPJ approval. However, these must be made according to the specified guidelines. The types of modifications are:-

1. Spoiler, side skirt and aerofoil installation.
2. Door visor installation.
3. Front and rear bumpers; and kangaroo bar installation.
(Kangaroo Bar) pada bahagian hadapan kenderaan.
4. Installation of larger rims and tyres.
5. Sunroof/moon roof/canvas top installation.
6. Stepladder/boat/surfboard rack installation
7. Manual to automatic transmission change
8. 8Canopy/canvas installation
9. Winch, winch bar, side step, rear bar and snorkel installation
10. Roof rack/bike carrier installation
11. Spotlight installation

Prohibited modifications to vehicles include:-

1. Body part/body kit installation that changes the vehicle's identity.


So mod to lancer is consider illegal by JPJ

Source

This post has been edited by k!nex: Nov 17 2014, 06:51 PM

If mod to Lancer bumper but keep Protong badge leh?

Got ghost one leh

ROFL

This post has been edited by dares: Nov 17 2014, 07:18 PM

TS i dont want comment on ur financial status, but if u ngam2 can afford a c seg car (m3 and inspira).. U better think twice.. FC is no where near b seg. Not to mention all tear n wear are pricey.. A sets of good tire which can keep ur arse on the road will be 1500++ min.. Where else b segment rm1000 can settle with quite good tires d..

Juz my 2 cents.. Dun juz look at the affordable monthly installment..

U don't mislead people.. What Mitsubishi? People say is made by proton la Campro inside la. Sure cheap la.

maintenance wise, inspira is more towards expensive side..

ahh... Now I understand, no wonder it cost a bomb...

If sent back to authorized SC, they will charge labour for normal checks... i.e just checking the condition of the spark plugs or simple stuff also they charge labour. Check brake pads, charged, check fluid level, charged, check suspension, charged... etc

The moment my cars no longer under warranty, I'll sent to my regular mechanics for major stuff...... other things you can actually do yourself. Especially all the regular checks.

A case in point, just helped my friend to look over a 22 yrs old SEG 1.6 selling for ~10k... car was fine, some stuff are expected need to do... e.g... Engine mount cracked, slight oil leak from head gasket, exhaust leaking, aged coolant tubes...

Full overhaul, all new engine mounts, fluid changes, all the minor stuff.... all can be done for ~ RM 2 K or lower.

That's so much work for RM 100 more than the Mazda "normal service"

Not all driver understand what is within the car ..
some dont even know what is a spark plug .. and many outside mechanics like to cheat consumer. I myself also experience a few before ... (though i make funny faces )

base on your selection, i would say City is the best choice of the 3 imo.

1. Mazda3 2009, maintenance is definitely higher than City, 1.6 will be slightly underpower (for me)
2. City 2009, own a 2005 City for 8 years, running fine till i sold to change car, normal maintenance at honda SC bout 200-300, but do expect some parts need to be replace soon
3. Inspira , proton, no comment

Yup... agree

Most people don't know what's in the car... like most don't know what is inside their laptops/smartphones, etc
They just "pour petrol and go" type. Car maintenance leave to SC/ mechanics/ father/brother... etc

Talking about outside mechanics cheat customers... even some authorized SC also will do it. just less chances of it happening.

If SC cheat customer they banyak BIG wok geh..

my fren kena ..mitsubishi .. simply pour in addictive charge this and that .. says MUST add geh .. my fren pay first... tak apa ... then go back send email shoot to MMM ... end up MMM give him RM100 voucher + the cheating SC have to give him another RM50 voucher.. (the addictive i think RM30-40 only )