Hi guys. Just wondering for those who have moved on from their Inspira, what did you move on to? I've been a happy owner of a 2013 2.0P since new but butt itchy to change to something else. I've been to see the Accord and Camry but both are due for replacement. Even the Honda salesman was saying I should wait. Also test drove the Passat 2.0 and while it is a very nice car to be in and to drive, its a VW so there's reliability questions. Also, for a fat fella like me, the seats are a little too sporty.

Actually thought of moving on to Jap C-segment but dont like the Civic and the Altis is old plus its torsion beam suspension at the back which even our Inspira is multi-link. VW C-segment also not interesting and mostly are the 7 speed dry clutch variety.

Your thoughts?

Ya man, 4th year itch I guess. Hahahaha. Looking for ideas on what cars to move on to. Any thoughts on the Hyundai Sonata? Actually looks quite nice from the outside, a little plain on the inside. Its also Korean (are they any good?) and probably due for replacement too. I guess my dreams have to put on hold till next year when all the new cars are launched.

On a more Inspira related topic. Any recommendation on tyre shops? Mine's due for a change. Currently on 215/50R17 Michelin PS3s. Was thinking the PS4 and been quoted RM530 per piece before GST. Also checked out the Bridgestone Potenza RE003, cheapest I found was in Klang on promo @ RM395 per piece before GST. Most other shops though are at about RM480/piece before GST.

One of the shops I asked (Bridgestone shop) said her personal experience with the RE003 was its damned good in the dry, not so much in the wet and super noisy.

That's why la. I thought can get good year end deals mana tau those cars I'm looking at not so good deals. Anyway, yes, I reckon in the next month or so it will be properly botak already.

From MC5 to PS3, I would say similar. Maybe the PS3 is slightly quieter but performance definitely the Michelins wins over the Continentals. Spoke to a few friends about Bridgestone vs Michelin, basically the same as what the shop lady said, the Bridgestones are damned noisy. Most of the friends I spoke to change away from Bridgestone not because of performance, but noise.

Ok what. My first car was a used Iswara. After that new Waja CPS then now new Inspira. All 3 cars served me well. In fact, if I didnt get rear-ended by an XC90 in the Waja, I may still be driving it.

Yes la, face problem la. But who cares? Wallet's health important wei......that is until you start paying for maintenance la. Hahahahahaha

Story of my life bro.....

No experience with Toyo. Have always been on either Continental or Michelin. Can try looking at tyrereviews.co.uk although I’m not sure if we actually get the same quality as Europe.

Btw, latest quote I got from a tyre shop in Kota Kemuning is RM495/piece before GST for PS4. Doesn’t include alignment.

Thanks. Appreciate the feedback. May not be for me then but hard to ignore the price though.

Happy new year guys!!

Hope that 2018 will be an awesome year for all of us!

Anyone experienced their headlights dimming when operating their power windows? Also when idling and rev slightly. Quite annoying. I heard could be battery or alternator but was hoping to find out more before heading to workshop.

I had that before. Even got the warning once. Gear icon with message, slow down. After CVT oil change all sorted. Dumped Proton SC from then on. Trusted them to follow their own service schedule but they never did. Luckily no long term damage. At least none I can see/feel so far la.

Anyway, I recently started hearing the whining sound again from the gearbox. Next service will be time to change CVT oil and CVT oil filter liao.....

BTW, to those celebrating, Gong Xi Fa Chai!!! Huat arrr!!!!!

Sorry. Didn’t answer yr question. Not sure how to check but the first time I had the warning, I send to outside mechanic and he plugged in Bosch diagnostic tool and told me my CVT oil degraded. So not sure if its something you can do yourself.

I reckon, check the service schedules, if its time to change, just do it.

Guys. Any recommendation and idea on cost to replace my brake discs? I think it's the fronts that need replacing. Went by proton parts center and its like 700+ a corner and my current mechanic is quoting about the same.

Hi guys,

Need some input if you have any. Recently been hearing some squeeky noises from my driver side corner. Since the car is in its 6th year, I was thinking might as well get the suspension changed. So headed to my regular mechanic and he said if wanna change need to change damper, bushings and related links. Fine, got a quote and he said he could only get Proton dampers while all other parts were Mitsubishi. Total cost around 3k+ and he advised to hold off until he can find all proton parts.

Also, my brakes are problematic as well. Vibrates the steering wheel quite badly when hard braking. Was quoted like 700+ for each corner.

What do you guys think?

Cheers.

This post has been edited by siaokia1: Mar 4 2019, 10:12 AM

Ya man. Super expensive! I was talking to my friend the other day and his F10 changed to Bilstein suspension including springs also arnd 4.5k only. This is just a Proton!

Thanks for that. Any recommendation on where to purchase these and perhaps a good reliable workshop? No confidence in DYI-ing plus I live in an apartment. I believe I saw a post in the forums someone selling the Brembo brakes but what about the suspension? Apologies for all the questions, usually I leave it to my mechanic to sort out but lately these repairs are getting ridiculous so trying to source myself.

Cheers.

Noted. Thanks so much.

Hahaha. Ok fine, Mitsubishi, still shouldnt be more than maintenance cost of a BMW right?