QUOTE(lowya @ Aug 13 2016, 07:10 PM)
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Axia is taking a big hit with such accident
https://www.facebook.com/husein.matomar/pos...149734251731256anyone could explain how is it possible for handle to locked up and brake not functioning?
Nowadays with EPS (electric power steering) if there is an electrical issue the steering would also be effected.
(further information from Mr. Google below)
Key Mechanism
Not every steering wheel problem occurs when you have the transmission engaged and are heading down the road. Sometimes, drivers report that their steering wheel stays locked even after inserting the key into the ignition. When that happens, the car probably cannot be started let alone driven. More than likely the key assembly has worn out and needs to be replaced. However, before calling your auto mechanic, try to move the wheels to the left and to the right as sometimes the steering column "catches," a problem that can be resolved if you jiggle the wheel.
Lock Pin
General Motors issued a pair of recalls for the C5 Chevrolet Corvette (1997-2004 models) due to problems with locked steering. In addition to being locked while starting, owners complained that in some cases their cars could be driven but with no control of steering. This problem is due to a lock pin that fails to withdraw fully, allowing contact between the pin and lock plate. Visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA ) website (see Resources) for information about recalls #04006B and #04006C or call your Chevrolet dealer.
QUOTE(fryze @ Aug 13 2016, 08:13 PM)
wondering corolla ae 101/111 is still a good value for used cars
Rock solid engineering and would be cheap to maintain.
However, parts for certain things are getting hard to come by nowadays.
You might need to get OEM/compatibles or used parts.
Worst thing about cars this old is getting one which is in decent condition as getting one in original stock condition would be like finding the holy grail.
Just aim for good condition with not many things to fix up would be best.
QUOTE(xkaix @ Aug 14 2016, 08:13 PM)
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Hi, I just graduated and started working and now am planning to buy a used car for travelling to work everyday. The distance of my work place and home is 25km (50km back and forth). My budget for the car is less than RM20,000. I'm thinking Waja CPS 2009/2010. What are your thoughts on this car or would you recommend other car? I would really appreciate your thoughts on this, thank you!
2013 Proton Saga - i'm in favor to getting something which is newer yet within budget and can almost do everything you'll need for your new life. Unless you're not so good at parking you should always opt for a sedan because you'll have more space for moving house or outstation trips -- or if suddenly an unplanned family suddenly emerged and you'll need space for baby stroller and stuff like that. Saga although only a B-segment would of course fall short in terms of power and comfort from the Waja CPS but it is expected to be a much more reliable and cheaper car to upkeep over the same period. Being newer also more less likely things would go wrong plus by the time this saga came into the market Proton has reduced QC issues to industry norms, Waja and batches of Gen2 are likely to still suffer from a teething period where Proton rationalised their suppliers and final QC. Safety wise it should be still quite okay for such a price range and relatively short distance drive per day.
QUOTE(heavenly91 @ Aug 15 2016, 11:49 AM)
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As a fresh grad, you should focus your time in building your career
Not getting distracted but untimely breakdown of the old car
Well, for my field I don't have the luxury to send my car to workshop to repair stuff and getting frustrated or so
Hence, I bought a new car so that I can focus my time on my career
Different ppl different priority I guess.
really depends on what you want to focus on and what is your job about.
if you're in sales/marketing thus you'll be using the car more often thus you want to lower the cost / learn to lower the cost of car ownership over time.
and got more "ular time" to fix it up as well.
if you're more office based then you might want to get something boring and reliable in terms of maintenance.