Not sure how long is the warranty. You can re use the reverse camera but the front and rear parking systems probably won't work without rewiring and a CAN decoder/adapter.

Visit EA Autoworks. Very good workmanship.

Edit: I searched for head units with Parking Displays on Google and it seems like some aftermarket units have it.

This post has been edited by TDUEnthusiast: Feb 27 2018, 08:06 AM

EA Autoworks. They have both.

They also have an LED kit which seems to be better than HID *(Osram Xenarc), so consider that too

This post has been edited by TDUEnthusiast: Mar 31 2018, 10:38 AM

Gearbox.. most important because if there's no warranty it'll cost you a fair amount even for just a repaired/reconditioned unit. Try to get someone experienced* to help you with this as describing the symptoms of a worn-out or bad gearbox won't really help you identify it easily as it's mostly from feeling and/or hearing. The second would be the turbo unit and its oil feed lines as some owners do not spend much on their car maintenance, and most like to drag, so if it's full of sludge, you may want to check that it still can be brought back to good health by servicing.

Some others include engine/transmission mounts which normally spoil quickly, and suspension depending on how the previous owner drove it and/or how much load they normally carry. The ones that like to fly over bumps and drive fast over rough roads will probably have caused their suspension to wear out quickly (especially the rear section).

Try to bring someone who's familiar with the Preve/Suprima to help you. If not, try to arrange to bring the car to a reputable workshop familiar with the Preve/Suprima and get them to do a thorough checking for you.



*Experienced as in familiar with the Punch CVT gearbox and its characteristics and how it feels like when it's not healthy, not someone who is familiar with other cars with Auto Gearboxes and etc.

This post has been edited by TDUEnthusiast: Mar 31 2018, 01:12 PM

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[quote=TDUEnthusiast,Mar 31 2018, 10:38 AM]
EA Autoworks. They have both.

They also have an LED kit which seems to be better than HID *(Osram Xenarc), so consider that too


Awesome bro but does it void my warranty

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Yes, unless the service centre closes one eye.

Remove it if you have to claim your headlamp(s).

No illumination.

The update is listed as Service Fix A. The latest software is meant to solve any stalling issues some owners may have. It also makes low speed crawling much less jerky.

Bring back to the service centre to check. 60,000KM service involves changing the CVT fluid and filter, and perhaps they did not perform the CVT Fluid levelling process or did not do it properly.

100% I've gotten 7.9L/100KM

Don't add anything inside your CVT. Even if there's no warranty don't simply add. Just replace regularly and/or go for higher end synthetic CVT fluid suitable for Proton's Punch CVT.

EZL799 compatible should be ok. Thought it was an additive since there was nonslip written. My bad.

Anyway, I'm on ROCK oil sold by EA Autoworks. Personally don't feel any difference from proton original cvt fluid but based on the boss's experience it helps his damaged cvt a lot.

Go to COSE. Everything confirm have, but most of the time will be slow.

It was covered under warranty for my case. In fact they just did mine when they were trying to solve my "dashboard noise" since I was complaining about some dashboard noise which was actually not from the dashboard.

This post has been edited by TDUEnthusiast: Aug 24 2018, 09:05 PM

1) Battery
2) Wipers
3) Tyres
4) All exterior trim pieces like plastic/rubber which may have deteriorated under the sun such as rear wiper arm

I don't think they will change the engine oil for you since it's for the engine break-in period, but you can try asking about this. Maybe you can get them to change all other fluids like power steering, brake, coolant and etc since the car has been sitting for quite a long time.

Common issues:
1) OCH
2) Short engine/transmission mounting lifespan

Issues to look out for:
1) CVT failure
2) Turbo failure

Engine is normally very reliable, and the Turbo will be reliable if the owner has had the car serviced regularly and with decent engine oil as a minimum.

CVT failure is not super common, but it could happen especially if the previous owner can't adapt to a clutch based CVT, if the CVT is always heavily stressed by aggressive acceleration at low speeds and etc.

Radio unreliable. Otherwise everything else is normally OK. Start button system sometimes glitchy but there are no adverse effects on vehicle.

FOC for cars under warranty and on the recall list

Gearbox internal part

Not sure when they started it. You can call COSE with your chassis number to confirm if yours is included. I asked about mine when I went there, and mine requires replacement too. They did not send me any SMS, so if you want the new just call or walk in and ask.

Preve which year? Ask specifically about CVT damper and see what they say.

Don't buy unless you have lots of money to pay for fuel and servicing. Heavy jam means you'll probably only get over 300km or even less with 40L+ of fuel.

Persona has a good safety rating as well.

EA Auto for the oil catch tank. Not the cheapest around but their after sales and workmanship is better than every other shop I've went to so far.

For throttle body cleaning, no idea. Try to ask someone called thundercid god in this forum. He is the one who sells this

It is not a bad car. It is not very good as it's mostly let down by low quality interior parts and poor workmanship. Other mechanical parts could also be problematic like the steering rack for me, which I have already replaced at least twice and which I am currently pushing for a third replacement.

Of course.. this is just my experience. Yours could be a very good one, especially if you are not picky like I am. Just about every car my family owns has issues to me. To them there is nothing wrong with their car.

Noise issue, when turning and when cornering + on road with uneven surface. As far as I noticed, the rack seems to have black plastic pieces on each end compared to my first one. Still having issues however.