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Proton Suprima S V3, Slow Turbo.. Baru V3..
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pucksz
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Feb 25 2018, 05:24 PM
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To the sifus and otais here,
I just took my wife to have a look at the Suprima S. We were initially going to buy a Jazz but she really likes the Suprima S so we are considering changing to this car. After the test drive, what was noticeable was the handling was good. Ride was a little firm. Interior space is better compared to a Jazz.
Can you please let me know what are the common problems for the Suprima? Also since you are all driving it, any regrets? Worth the money you paid for? We are likely going to buy the premium. Thanks.
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pucksz
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Feb 26 2018, 09:45 AM
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QUOTE(TDUEnthusiast @ Feb 25 2018, 07:11 PM) Jazz is much more refined; more quiet, smoother CVT, better NVH. It loses in the power and handling aspect. Space wise it's actually very spacious, and the seats support well. I find the Suprima much more comfortable however as the Jazz has a tendency to sway especially on bumpy roads. It's worth it if you prioritise power and good handling over other things. You'll have to spend money on improving the NVH by doing sound deadening for the engine and road noise, but it'll be worth it. Maintenance wise it is a lot more pricey to maintain compared to a Jazz as it has a Turbo engine. Basically you'll need to pay extra attention to the engine oil you're using as cheap ones can cause sludge to build up which will eventually cause the turbo to spoil. Not servicing on-time or early can also cause this to happen. Tyres are also much more expensive as it is 17 inches, but you do get a lot more high performance tyre options for this size. The biggest headache that some owners will have is CVT gearbox failure. Quite many have had their gearbox fail in their Suprima/Preve, but some of them are very aggressive with the throttle. If you're the sort that can feather the throttle when moving from a standstill, you're less likely to have the gearbox fail. This applies to any other CVT gearbox basically, but Proton's current CVT gearbox is especially sensitive as it is using a clutch instead of a torque converter. Overall I don't regret buying this car because I know what I want in the cars I buy, and how to fix most of the problems (especially rattling issues). Go on more test drives with the Suprima, and try to test for as long as possible especially in stop-n-go traffic situation. The CVT gearbox characteristic can be a really big turn off for some people, especially those who expect very strong initial acceleration (I hate this kind of drivers cause as a passenger they'll make you vomit). | Points | Jazz | Suprima | | Power | - | Faster. May be slightly slower at a standstill for a short while due to CVT initial engagement characteristics, but it'll push beyond 140KM/H easily especially after a remap (MBO by EA Autoworks). It basically is like a 2.4L NA Engine but with a much more consistent acceleration power at low speeds due to the CVT + Turbo combination. It'll max out around 200 to 220KM/H, whilst a 2.4L NA should bring you slightly higher than that w/o being super stressed out | | Handling | Soft;floaty. I don't dare to push my sister's E Spec Jazz pass 80KMH, whilst I can go up to 130KMH in my Suprima S at the same corner | Stable; Really gives you a lot of confidence | | NVH | Much better | Fairly noisy engine/gearbox. You're recommended to go for proper engine/gearbox noise sound deadening. Get it done at proper shops, not the ah beng ones | | Space | About the same | - | | Reliability | Generally more reliable | Depends on your luck/driving style. Some people don't have any major problems with their car, some do. | | Fuel Consumption | Very economical (20KM/L can be easily achieved on a highway with me driving.. My sister can only get around 15KM/L | Very poor for city driving, good for highway driving (6L to 8L/100KM). |
 Thank you very much for the detailed reply. Turbo and CVT gearbox were the 2 things that worry me. Looks like it is going to be fully synthetic oils on early interval changes. I believe my wife would be quite gentle with the gearbox. EOL model but still rather low discount.
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pucksz
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Nov 21 2018, 12:12 PM
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QUOTE(AKUJEFF @ Nov 20 2018, 05:26 PM) No idea , maybe because i drive a old saga BLM .. maybe they think i cannot afford .. seriously feel so sad lol .. Go to the showroom at Mutiara Damansara. They have a test drive vehicle for Suprima S. Also look for Fay....good hardworking SA. If you want her number, pm me.
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