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 Proton Prevé V23, Livin la vida loca

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post Aug 18 2015, 12:04 AM

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 17 2015, 10:02 PM)
The gearbox kaput already. Mileage of the car is about 38,000km. The car can still actually be driven on the roads if I don't know about the severity of the problem. Only after the car was checked by the mechanic at the service centre I was informed about the condition of the gearbox. I requested to drive the car back home (it will take several days for them to make a report and order the part) but it was rejected due to safety reasons.

Such a coincidence that the clutch fix of my Ford Focus was scheduled today, and it has to be cancelled as I will not have a car to use if send the Ford Focus in to the service centre.
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I remember you mentioned you often use S mode and paddle shifters during heavy traffic to improve gearbox response? I wonder could this have contributed to the premature failure of the gearbox....not blaming u or anything, just wondering if that was a factor. If it is due to this, maybe let this be a warning to other Punch CVT users.

anyway, better not mention anything about using the paddle shifter to Proton SC, lest they use this as an excuse to decline your claim.

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post Oct 23 2015, 08:57 PM

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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Oct 23 2015, 06:12 PM)
Guys,

I'm going to paint my car exterior soon, any nice color comes to mind?

The new CRV blue/grey looks nice but I like something darker than that smile.gif
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Steel Metallic like the one on the new Honda Jazz.

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post Oct 24 2015, 07:25 PM

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QUOTE(zgerm @ Oct 23 2015, 11:30 PM)
perhaps this is what you want  biggrin.gif

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Is that paint or wrap?

QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Oct 24 2015, 06:24 PM)
What color is that? Is that a semi matte gray?
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Maybe you can consider wrapping...6 months later bored liao just tear and wrap other kaler laugh.gif
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post Oct 27 2015, 06:16 PM

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QUOTE(myteam94 @ Oct 27 2015, 06:06 PM)
how to know whether it is VT3 or VT3+?
my preve CFE is 2014 manufacture.
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Check your engine bay if it has the Electric Vacuum Pump (see image below, circled in red). If you have it, then it's VT3+

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post Oct 27 2015, 06:30 PM

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QUOTE(myteam94 @ Oct 27 2015, 06:28 PM)
Just confirm
I do have VT3+😎😎
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congratz, you also have 6 airbags! (older VT3 Preve only has 4)
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post Nov 15 2015, 09:53 PM

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QUOTE(vergilocity89 @ Nov 15 2015, 07:21 PM)
okay this one i cropped and enlarge

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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Nov 15 2015, 07:54 PM)
No you didn't take them, some are not required. If you drive alone most of the time, LLP and LLAN are not really required (basically they dismiss your legal liability should something happen to passengers). SRCC (strike, riot and civil commotion, I believe) is arguably not applicable to relatively peaceful Malaysia.

Flood, this is up to you. If you live or always travel to flood-prone area, it's best to discuss this with the insurance provider to know what is exactly covered.

Windscreen is 'compulsory' though, and Preve windshield and windows are not cheap. RM 1k should be enough (payable premium is RM 150) to cover both front and rear windscreen (RM500+ and RM300+ respectively). Usually people insure higher than the cost of the windscreen itself to cover the cost of installing new tinting film as well.

You can always purchase these extra benefits.
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Actually LLP and LLAN is very cheap relative to the total premium, I'd advise taking them as well.

They protects against example scenarios below:

- you ferry your colleagues to lunch, but got hit by a truck and one of your colleagues becomes paralyze and decides to sue you.

- you ferry your colleagues to lunch. After parking by the roadside your colleague carelessly opens your car door and hits a pedestrian, who falls on the road and gets hit by a bike. The pedestrian sues your passenger for compensation.

Like I said, the extra premium for this coverage is very, very cheap. There is little reason not to take them....just drink one less cup of starbucks.

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post Nov 15 2015, 11:00 PM

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QUOTE(myteam94 @ Nov 15 2015, 10:42 PM)
the only extra premium was Special Peril
beside Windscreen.

and in my insurance got two
Legal Liability to Passenger and Legal Liability of Passenger
what is the difference?
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Legal Liability to Passenger protects you against the first example in my previous post.

Legal Liability of Passenger protects your passenger against the second example.
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post Nov 25 2015, 10:32 AM

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QUOTE(JunJun04035 @ Nov 25 2015, 09:41 AM)
Might as well buy CFE je
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CFE xde MT la
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post Aug 16 2016, 10:09 AM

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 15 2016, 08:29 AM)
The Proton Preve has a manual transmission? Is this a new model? I am not aware about this.

I have owned a Proton Waja manual many years ago for 11 years, bought new. No issues with the gearbox at all, just smooth and slick operation. Only some parts are replaced in the 10th year when it gave problems.
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Preve MT has been available since launch. It is the cheapest non-turbo variant.
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post Aug 16 2016, 12:51 PM

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QUOTE(stasio @ Aug 16 2016, 11:45 AM)
That variants Preve will be discontinued soon....only turbo version will be offered.

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MT CFE drool.gif
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post Sep 18 2022, 01:10 AM

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QUOTE(27needles @ Sep 17 2022, 11:44 PM)
Guys.. Just a quick question: 🙏

- Do you use 0w-30/5w-30 OR 10w-40/0w-40 on your Preve?

Cause my dad went and buy 10w-40 for his Preve (non-turbo) , but I checked his previous Proton receipts , apparently the SC has been using 0w-30 last time . Zzz. Which is the correct EO grade?

I told him not to change oil yet, I plan to check his preve manual next time i go over . But thought to quickly ask you guys' advice first. Thanks!
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Either one is fine. Just make sure it's not fake oil.

 

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