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drgnkid
post Mar 28 2018, 12:06 AM

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QUOTE(MsPopcorn @ Mar 27 2018, 08:57 PM)
u can import the center seat from Japan.. but thing is you need to forego the captain seats  biggrin.gif
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I don't think it will be so easy coz if it is a 7 seater, then most probably the flooring will be following the e-power layout which does not have the rail tracks for the centre seat as the e-power model has a fixed centre console between the front seats. You can search e-power serena on youtube to see what i mean.
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post Mar 28 2018, 02:06 PM

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QUOTE(MsPopcorn @ Mar 28 2018, 12:55 AM)
yes..i got you

luckily my family not big up to 8 pax.. 7-seater is still fine for me  biggrin.gif

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Actually yea, 7 seater not that bad. However, in my personal opinion, the price should not breach the RM150k mark then it will be more attractive.

My concern is actually the engine and transmission. A 2.0 with CVT pulling 1.7 tons.....wow. Any C26 users out there that can feedback on the engine performance?
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post Mar 28 2018, 05:14 PM

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QUOTE(Antzfield @ Mar 28 2018, 03:47 PM)
Yes, the 2nd / middle row if fitted with arm rest will be good, not only looks classy but "something" to hold.  brows.gif My mum always complaint on this whenever she sits on my C26

I personally dislikes CVT but many Japanese makes comes with CVT
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Hi Antzfield, you mentioned that you own a C26. Is it possible to share your thoughts on the performance of the engine and CVT? E.g. overtaking on highway ok or not?, engine noisy or not, etc..?

Would really appreciate it. Thanks. icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Mar 28 2018, 07:37 PM

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QUOTE(Antzfield @ Mar 28 2018, 06:40 PM)
Hi! i have been driving this car since 2013 (if my memory serves me right), the CBU model.

I usually switch off the eco mode as i hates it where if econ mode is on, it is very sluggish.  bye.gif

With the econ mode is off, it has more power, won't say very good (my previous 8th gen Accord 2.0 is better) but sufficient, and for normal cruise driving, the engine sound is good and rather decent quiet. However, when you stamped on the gas pedal, say overtaking, it is painfully loud. Power just nice and don't expect immediate push due to it is a CVT GB.

Overall, it is a comfort MPV, for the price, i am happy with it and so does my kids.  brows.gif

However, Nissan's parts are not so durable if i compare to Honda, which my previous rides of Grand Livina having the same experience too. Could be just me.
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Thanks for your feedback, Antzfield. At least some real owner's experience rather than those car reviews by professional reviewers.

I have watched on youtube the C27 can be quite loud.

How does it compare with your previous Grand Livina in terms of performance? I am actually driving a Grand Livina 1.8 now and I find it slightly underpowered at times, to be honest. A 1.8 engine but 121hp is about the same output as a 1.5. Other 1.8 engines have at least 140hp. That's why on highways, I have to plan my overtaking very carefully.

Regarding parts durability, so far I have changed the petrol filter twice and recently my engine mountings are giving up.

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post Mar 28 2018, 07:41 PM

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QUOTE(MsPopcorn @ Mar 28 2018, 07:22 PM)
my guts feeling it wont exceed 150k la..unless there is special edition like nismo, then only make sense

tried c26, went up genting still acceptable based on this size & weight. If u felt underpower, suggest to off eco mode.

However if u says like balik kampung or highway journey..definitely fuel saving..alot.  thumbup.gif
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Thanks for the feedback Popcorn.

If acceptable going up Genting, then it can't be that bad.... laugh.gif

Well, can't expect too much from a comfort MPV.
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post Mar 29 2018, 11:11 AM

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QUOTE(Antzfield @ Mar 28 2018, 09:05 PM)
Well!! My previous grand livina also 1.8. So don't expect too much smile.gif it's still sufficient for daily ride but not those great power as with those turbo powered engine. Sometimes after driving my daily car (turbo) and drive the Serena during weekend is stressful, so just be patient before over taking. tongue.gif Serena is still a comfortable family people mover though. For that price, not bad lah
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Haha...so performance wise, similar to GL la? Bigger engine capacity but bigger size car so end up the same also....lol
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post Mar 29 2018, 11:28 AM

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QUOTE(MsPopcorn @ Mar 28 2018, 09:16 PM)
haha..dont worry, my previous 1.8 exora also can went up  biggrin.gif
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Wah..your exora change engine b4? tongue.gif I thought exora is 1.6 or 1.6 turbo? Got 1.8 meh? hehe..
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post Mar 29 2018, 11:30 AM

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QUOTE(MsPopcorn @ Mar 28 2018, 09:25 PM)
usually u will felt/heard the engine sound louder in a mpv because this type of vehicle has a shorter engine bay (not sure is it called like this). The bay is more compact and nearer to driver hence the noise insulation wont be as great as SUV/Sedans.

I drove Alphard..even not going up hill, when sudden accelerate, same i can heard the loud engine inside my car  blush.gif  i expect this is common in mpv and so far the sound still acceptable as long as not like drive bus/lorry  biggrin.gif
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Makes sense...
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post Mar 30 2018, 09:02 AM

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QUOTE(Antzfield @ Mar 29 2018, 07:58 PM)
Haha.... more or less.  My humble view is Nissan more comfort with their suspension set up if compare to Honda or Toyota.
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Yea..nissan cars are generally set up more for comfort.
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post Mar 30 2018, 09:03 AM

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QUOTE(MsPopcorn @ Mar 30 2018, 12:13 AM)
sorry bro...mistake, 1.6 cfe turbo  biggrin.gif
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Hahaha...joking la.... thumbsup.gif
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post Mar 30 2018, 02:10 PM

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QUOTE(MsPopcorn @ Mar 30 2018, 01:58 PM)
TCM makes first preview of All-New Serena in MAI Auto Festival @ Bagan Datuk  brows.gif

can anyone in Perak go check it out?  innocent.gif

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Hahaha....you beat me to it. Just wanted to post a pic on this.

I believe this might be the mid-spec version coz the wheels look like 15 inch.

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post Mar 30 2018, 04:14 PM

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QUOTE(putra23 @ Mar 30 2018, 02:42 PM)
What is your Livina mileage when you changed your petrol filter and engine mountings? What are the indications that these parts would need to be changed?
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Can't really remember exactly when the petrol filter was changed. I think it was 2nd or 3rd year of ownership. The car was not smooth when pushed. As for the engine mounting, it is just recently after 5+ years of ownership that I was alerted by Nissan Service that the mounting is kaput. I have still to arrange a time to change.
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post Apr 2 2018, 09:29 PM

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Seems like there is no 2 tone for our Serena. Just saw there are only 4 colors on the Nissan website. They are:

1. Brilliant White (not even the pearl white offered in JP)
2. Tungsten Silver
3. Diamond Black
4. Cashmere Gold
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post Apr 6 2018, 09:55 AM

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QUOTE(MsPopcorn @ Apr 6 2018, 09:45 AM)
INSIDER NEWS
UNOFFICIAL NO. of BOOKING COLLECTED: *** UNITS
- 3 digits
- mostly premium spec

SA told me 2-tone is available & in 16" rims  hmm.gif  hmm.gif  hmm.gif
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I heard 2-tone only for Gold and Silver, if not mistaken.
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post Apr 10 2018, 02:58 PM

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QUOTE(bruce07 @ Apr 9 2018, 09:43 AM)
Hi guys, manage to take some pics of the Serena at Tropicana Mall....

those 15" wheels just don't look right....
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Is this the Cashmere Gold color?
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post Apr 11 2018, 10:16 AM

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QUOTE(MsPopcorn @ Apr 10 2018, 07:24 PM)
silver.. blush.gif
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Oh..sorry. Maybe coz of the lighting.
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post Apr 16 2018, 10:06 AM

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QUOTE(mlamlam @ Apr 15 2018, 05:55 PM)
The Nissan SA told me that the 360 camera cannot project to the headunit, only can project to the dashboard, anyone can confirm?
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Should be possible as I saw from Youtube, the HK model is able to project to both HU and the dashboard.
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post Apr 16 2018, 04:15 PM

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QUOTE(MsPopcorn @ Apr 16 2018, 03:00 PM)
if based on media articles..140k is the silver colour which we saw in photo, and 150k is the 2-tone and top up with the 9/10 accessories..
about the diff bumper n no s-hybrid system, sounds like a low spec. But TCM never introduce also, now just purely SA did the talk..sometime SA's information bring me to holland, better depend myself  laugh.gif

I dont bother le, i already placed my booking for high spec, waiting to collect car on May  biggrin.gif
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Wow congrats! rclxms.gif


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post Apr 17 2018, 02:55 PM

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QUOTE(MsPopcorn @ Apr 17 2018, 01:27 PM)
2-tone, white/back  cool2.gif
most yeng.. biggrin.gif
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Wow....white/black 2 tone.... thumbsup.gif

Out of curiosity, what made you pick the high spec?

Not to condemn or anything but if it were me, I would have chosen the mid spec and spec it up outside. Coz, I don't think the items offered is worth the RM15000 premium over the mid spec. But this is just my own opinion la....no offence.
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post Apr 19 2018, 02:26 PM

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QUOTE(MEAKU15 @ Apr 19 2018, 01:48 PM)
Hi all. Planning to get the new Serena. The salesman told me that in order to test drive, I have to pay a booking fee of 1000 first. Sounds pretty fishy here.

Those who had test drove, did you have to pay 1k booking?

Or maybe I wasn't clear on the reason why he wanted the 1k.perhaps is to buy edy.

Is the queue still long for test drive?

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If this is true, then give your middle finger to the SA and go to another showroom. No company requires you to pay for a test drive.

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