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Nissan reputation in Malaysia
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TScontestchris
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 May 31 2017, 08:26 PM, updated 8y ago
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I'm thinking of buying my first brand new car soon, and I'm kinda gravitating towards getting a Nissan.
While I'm going my research and asking around, I thought I could drop by here and seek input from the knowledgeable people of this sub-forum.
1) As a brand, how are Nissan's cars viewed at in terms of reliability in Malaysia?
2) What about their after sales support and servicing? Is it decent?
3) Overall, for the lower end segment, assuming I am fine with the looks and pricing is it fine to go with a Nissan or is there good reason I should be forgoing it and going for a Toyota/Honda?
Thanks!
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afoka
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May 31 2017, 08:33 PM
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never bought nissan before..but tan chong trade in price offering was quite high for my 2009 persona...
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6UE5T
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May 31 2017, 10:04 PM
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My comments below based on my sole experience of owning a Livina and some sharing of Nissan owners from car forums QUOTE(contestchris @ May 31 2017, 08:26 PM) I'm thinking of buying my first brand new car soon, and I'm kinda gravitating towards getting a Nissan. While I'm going my research and asking around, I thought I could drop by here and seek input from the knowledgeable people of this sub-forum. 1) As a brand, how are Nissan's cars viewed at in terms of reliability in Malaysia? Not as good, just so-so only. Parts also a rather expensive.2) What about their after sales support and servicing? Is it decent? After sales service though is very good from Tan Chong. But like I said parts prices are expensive. 3) Overall, for the lower end segment, assuming I am fine with the looks and pricing is it fine to go with a Nissan or is there good reason I should be forgoing it and going for a Toyota/Honda? personally, I would not buy any recent models of Nissan, at least not in the near future because of not so good reliability and expensive parts. For newer cars, I'd rather buy other Japanese brands.Thanks! |
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Damon6
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May 31 2017, 11:15 PM
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QUOTE(contestchris @ May 31 2017, 09:26 PM) I'm thinking of buying my first brand new car soon, and I'm kinda gravitating towards getting a Nissan. While I'm going my research and asking around, I thought I could drop by here and seek input from the knowledgeable people of this sub-forum. 1) As a brand, how are Nissan's cars viewed at in terms of reliability in Malaysia? 2) What about their after sales support and servicing? Is it decent? 3) Overall, for the lower end segment, assuming I am fine with the looks and pricing is it fine to go with a Nissan or is there good reason I should be forgoing it and going for a Toyota/Honda? Thanks! Try searching Nissan almera at low yat.. |
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Failed JJ
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May 31 2017, 11:52 PM
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1) More minor irritants than full-blown Peugeot in terms of reliability, but though as 6UE5T say, spare parts rather expensive. 2) Tan Chong aftersales very good, they have divisions from north to south so no problem finding SC. 3) Nissan's current lineup is abit outdated, especially the Almera which launched 2012(facelifted 2015, which made it uglier  ) and the Teana & Sylphy launched 2014 but have not received facelift afaik. Besides, Honda has better safety features anyway. This post has been edited by Failed JJ: May 31 2017, 11:53 PM |
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k!nex
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Jun 1 2017, 02:39 AM
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Only car from Nissan I will bat an eye is their X-trail. Others I wont even consider.
Almera is too long in the tooth, quite underpowered going uphill.
Sylphy is not bad at all, but at that price, I rather go for a new Civic 1.8L.
I would consider a Teana in the past, the 2.0L is slow and steady but very comfortable but then I saw my own director's car bought for 4 months only, got oil leak in his parking lot. Very poor QC it seems although plenty of discount. >10k discount.
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dstl1128
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Jun 1 2017, 06:48 AM
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The reputations they have, IMO, are
1. keep releasing ugly cars.
2. their reliability only applies to Nissan Sunny 130Y.
3. poorly informed salesman - or in another words, sales man that babbles & praises everything about the cars they're going to sell, even that they themselves have no idea about it, so long as it promotes the car. e.g. "this car has abs. protect you one", "this car has seat belt, hold u back one", "this car has CVTC, no gear one", "this car so tough until one airbag also more than enough"...
This post has been edited by dstl1128: Jun 1 2017, 06:52 AM
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roocarroll
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Jun 1 2017, 09:56 AM
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IMO, the problem with Nissan in Malaysia is that they don't bring in the right cars. The Juke and the Note are their most popular cars and they don't sell them in Malaysia.
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TScontestchris
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Jun 1 2017, 07:18 PM
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QUOTE(roocarroll @ Jun 1 2017, 09:56 AM) IMO, the problem with Nissan in Malaysia is that they don't bring in the right cars. The Juke and the Note are their most popular cars and they don't sell them in Malaysia. What would be the reason for that? Surely, there must be a reason... |
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sonyman
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Jun 2 2017, 08:24 AM
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better off with toyota...... as every thing is cheap in toyota...... the car, the parts. and best resell value even before you buy your car. Can Consider an investment if you buy a Toyota.... sure make money one.....
nissan by tan chong is the worst among the bunch. but nissan world wide. not too bad. second to toyota..... honda somehow is smaller.
But with malaysia... Toyota > Honda > Nissan
or HOnda > Toyota > Nissan
Depending where you stand.
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ahchun
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Jun 2 2017, 08:47 AM
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QUOTE(contestchris @ May 31 2017, 08:26 PM) I'm thinking of buying my first brand new car soon, and I'm kinda gravitating towards getting a Nissan. While I'm going my research and asking around, I thought I could drop by here and seek input from the knowledgeable people of this sub-forum. 1) As a brand, how are Nissan's cars viewed at in terms of reliability in Malaysia? 2) What about their after sales support and servicing? Is it decent? 3) Overall, for the lower end segment, assuming I am fine with the looks and pricing is it fine to go with a Nissan or is there good reason I should be forgoing it and going for a Toyota/Honda? Thanks! For cheap car like Almera, quality is so so. Not as what I expect. Service center is good. Technician is knowledgeable Part like lubricant price about same with outside. Other parts are pricier at SC. As other said the current line up is abit old. Honda and Toyota can offer same segment car with better value for money. |
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Jet23sky
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Jun 2 2017, 08:54 AM
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I have Nissan Almera from Tan Chong. To tell you the truth, the after sale is really really good. These car dealers are not just people like, after you bought the car and they will ignore you. They will help you if you need help like, car break down, some issue with cars etc.
According the car dealer, Slyphy is going to obsolete and replaced with another car, but not sure when. The spare parts wise, so far I have not had any issue that required the parts to be change until now ( Around 5 years already ). So I can say, Nissan is quite durable at my end.
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benson92
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Jun 2 2017, 08:57 AM
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QUOTE(afoka @ May 31 2017, 08:33 PM) never bought nissan before..but tan chong trade in price offering was quite high for my 2009 persona... how much? mine 2009 persona as well  |
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jimmybcmy
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Jun 2 2017, 09:03 AM
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Nissan cars are not selling well here or other Asian countries...so there must be something there that make the brand unpopular.
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Jet23sky
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Jun 2 2017, 09:07 AM
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QUOTE(jimmybcmy @ Jun 2 2017, 09:03 AM) Nissan cars are not selling well here or other Asian countries...so there must be something there that make the brand unpopular. But it sells really well in Singapore. I can see Nissan Qashqai on the road everyday.  |
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dachshundPet
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Jun 2 2017, 09:35 AM
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QUOTE(sonyman @ Jun 2 2017, 08:24 AM) better off with toyota...... as every thing is cheap in toyota...... the car, the parts. and best resell value even before you buy your car. Can Consider an investment if you buy a Toyota.... sure make money one..... nissan by tan chong is the worst among the bunch. but nissan world wide. not too bad. second to toyota..... honda somehow is smaller. But with malaysia... Toyota > Honda > Nissan or HOnda > Toyota > Nissan Depending where you stand. Toyota and Honda parts are more expansive than Nissan especially servicing in authorized SC unless you buy OEM from the spare parts shop and servicing under the Pokok Shop. Resale Value for toyota indeed better than Nissan but the value is getting worsen year by year under UMW. After sale service in Nissan is among the best too. Myself wont take any new Toyota until with the TNGA platform models coming will only consider then. By the way, I am not Nissan SA. |
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mushigen
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Jun 2 2017, 10:46 AM
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QUOTE(Jet23sky @ Jun 2 2017, 09:07 AM) But it sells really well in Singapore. I can see Nissan Qashqai on the road everyday. True. If the Qashqai belongs to you. |
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mlamlam
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Jun 2 2017, 10:46 AM
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Nissan no bad but TC is doing what here?
already 18 months and no new car released, just have some NISMO kit or upgrade kit like this
HK already have Nissan Serena C27 and here no news
some Nissan great car such as Nissan note also not available here
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Neo_Y
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Jun 2 2017, 11:03 AM
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NISSAN is relatively good and reliable especially after sale service.
The only problem is TC always PLAY SAFE.
Their car seldom facelift, launched a new car, the model last 5 to 7 years then straight away all new and that make consumers feel boring and unexcited.
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afoka
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Jun 2 2017, 11:14 AM
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QUOTE(benson92 @ Jun 2 2017, 08:57 AM) how much? mine 2009 persona as well owe bank 22k, nissan offered 19k other second hand dealer offered 14k, perodua n toyota 15k. mileage 200k over, persona highline. |
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