QUOTE(Dovienya @ Jun 6 2016, 03:40 PM)
Hi all, firstly, sorry if wrong topic to post under.
Was checking out m3 and have some question hoping members here can help enlighten.
1. I'm driving a potong (proton gen2) currently. Is the noise (wind blockage & the kruk sound when going over speed bump and cornering) as bad as potong or negligible if comparatively speaking?
2. What's the differences between the newer model's SkyActive vs older model? (I was looking at second hand version, maybe 2011 or 2012 models)
3. What's the rough maintenance and upkeep is m3 looking at? I heard that m6 is high on maintenance (normal and major service).
Thanks
1. I drove myvi, alza, accent, vios.. before. Wind blockage I would say is OK. The noise is by tyre to road surface. The suspension is not to all M3 and also it can be fixed ( temporary / permanently )
2. Skyactive come with all those skyactive technology while the old 1 doesn't have. Old model still a good car to drive I would say, but If you can get a new car why not?
3. Maintenance price is not on the cheap side, yet not on the high price side. For new M3 come with 3 years/ first 30k free labour and parts. As for reference my gear box have some sound issue, and it been replaced totally free.
My pov, if you can manage to get a new unit, just go for it. While you getting 2nd hand unit, you will have to pay instalment on the loan and also need to prepare some money to car service and maintenance.