how can you even compare a 2.0L C-segment mid-size sedan with a 1.5L B-segment sub-compact using ancient technology

I always go for lunch with my friend who drives a Slyphy.
Love the space, comfort and insulation.

I've driven it, and power is not great but acceptable.
But definitely better than those <1.6L NA non-manual cars as expected.

Fuel consumption is on the high side for town driving but comparable to other 2.0L

What is there to worry about CVT ?
Most manufacturers have models with CVT.

I owned the 3rd gen City using CVT, pre-facelift... never had a problem with it.
But I did hear some owners complaining, especially the early batches.

One reason I know about the City CVT problem is that many of it due to assumption it's normal automatic and used ATF oil when you actually need CVT-F for it.

Same if you buy Slyphy.. need to use CVT NS-2 fluid, not normal ATF.

There are way too many dumb mechanics in Malaysia who think they know better than their customers. Doesn't help it that most customer just leave car and walk away to mamak for a drink.

Until today every mechanic will overfill my gearbox ATF unless I specifically supervise and inform them myself.
Need to teach them how to read the level indicator on the dipstick. And it's a Civic, you would think there is so many same model, they should know by now. This overfilling will cause long term damage.

I did once back in 2009, deal with owner. From my records

RM 30 puspakom inspection fee
RM 250 transfer fee
RM 10 stamp duty

Loan.. Sorry, I dun remember transfer fee and stamp duty is for what purposes, for bank or others.

No at all... mine is a Civic.. everytime also outside workshop dunno how to do things properly.

e.g personal experiences

wrong jacking point, damage to undercarriage
never fully install all screws and nuts after dismantling
can't locate the engine oil dipstick
wrongly dismantle part while looking for fuel filter
lost the correct valve cover nut, so replace with nut from dunno what car
overfilling engine oil / ATF oil
never bleed the radiator completely
never replace under engine cover
never fully replace all clips for plastic cover
never tighten anti-roll bar to the correct torque
never replace safety pin after changing tie-rod ends
timing chain replaced wrongly
valve seals mixed up
cutting coolant pipe because some other parts in the way...
break my ignition coil wiring connectors
wrong wiring of ignition coil firing sequence
wrong wiring of headlamps
damage to wheel lug nut
never install properly hub cover
etc, etc... off the top of my head, I'm sure there is more.

Yes, all friends. It's the workers that they employ which is the main problem.
The bosses (i.e friends) are mostly 90% ok, but also make mistakes.

No... the wait is damn bloody long at my SC. The price also more expensive
But my main issue is the super long wait.

Just to change engine oil and filter can take half day.
This should at most take 45-60 minutes.