https://paul tan.org/2024/05/30/subaru-to-end-ckd-operations-in-malaysia/

the.end.

expect prices to go up, and become uncompetitive.
i guess at this point MI dont really care if they can sell in volume anymore.

This post has been edited by kevin613: May 30 2024, 07:19 PM

precisely, TanChong will likely be focussing in CKD china cars now..

https://paul tan.org/2023/05/11/gac-ckd-project-officially-announced-next-gen-gs3-suv-tan-chong-invests-over-rm60m-segambut-plant/

its business afterall, which one moves more volume and make more profit, that is where they'll go..
they will still continue to sell subaru, but at CBU price, i would be surprise if they can hit 4 digit sales per model per year in MY, other market like SG is not affected at all, and will likely be their main focus for the subaru brand since everything is imported in SG, so its a level playing field.

the e-boxer are sold in SG market, but never really gain popularity

setting up factory is not only to reduce transportation cost, to maximize profit they will also aim to get CKD tax incentives (coveres the entire ASEAN, read up on AFTA) so they can be more competitive in pricing.
Volume actually play a big part in decision making, as volume will directly translate into profit with every car they make and sell. In this case, it is more of which brand were forecasted to give TanChong more profit, and subaru is definitely at the losing end, hence the decision to drop subaru assembly in MY and TH.
anyway TanChong decision to stop assembly for subaru will mean consumer and subaru lose out in the region

it happened before in the early 2000s

pros, POWAHH
cons, need better engine oil and shorter oil change interval (i personally do 5k oil change interval for my turbo subaru) and run RON97 only.
make sure you pick one that is well maintained and not modified.

and dont forget the time when engine is idling in traffic, those wont clock mileage but will definitely wear out the oil.

ecu will retard the ignition timing, which means your engine will run less efficiently, less power, less mileage
so its up to individual to weigh and see if its worth to pump 95 (cheaper, less mileage) or 97(expensive, more mileage).
and of course, your mileage will vary, cant guarantee you will see significant mileage increase by pumping 97, so you have to try it out yourself.

+1, go to the highest capacity model that the price you are OK with, so there is more buffer for degradation over time.