QUOTE(LordDenning @ Oct 27 2018, 09:53 PM)
yo..
so my lil bro is gonna take over my car..
and now im considering to get another car.
i have no plans to upgrade to a honda/toyota or anything. i wish to keep budget <60k and use the extra money for other better things than spending on a car.
so idk to get back iriz or the new myvi.
what are your thoughts?
what i've like the iriz so far after owning for 3 years is
1) safety and solid driving. i actually enjoy driving this car a lot. and im quite a heavy footer, so the iriz's sturdiness gives me a lot of confidence actually.
2) related to the point above, driving on highway at 100+ km/h the car feels very planted, the steering is tight and grippy, etc. proton's car handling is really top notch.
3) so far no major or minor problems (apart from the god forsaken poor QC and build quality like dashboard and door rattling, etc)
what i've disliked:
1) petrol consumption (its utter shit. same FC as my 2.0 Sonata at home, for a 1.3 car?? smh.)
2) poor build quality or quality control, dashboard/door rattling. unaligned glovebox, etc.
3) routine servicing. idk how much better perodua's is, but everytime i send my car for service (every 6 months), it takes 3 hours+ just for a simple routine engine oil change. so i feel that everytime i need to send my car for service which is basically twice a year, i need to spend like 1 entire day at the SC.
so i'm trying to see feedback from current myvi owners to make my decision.
Few points from my experiences
1. Myvi uses electric power steering where as proton still having hydraulic system if I am not wrong. I always felt the confidence when I was using proton saga fl.
Being a 1.5adv owner I can assure you that it is stable untill 140kmph with driver alone. Sometimes the steering looks very light but will get used to it.
2. Build quality is average. I am fed up with rattling sounds from Myvi. I went to service Centre for fixing this issue atleast 3 times, but it will continue rattling here and there.
3. Ride comfort: I would say Alza suspension is good compared with Myvi, though they are from different category.
4. FC is really good for a 1.5AT gear box. I used to get an avg 12kmpl in KL city drive and 17-18kmpl on highway, keeping at speeds 100-130kmpl.
5. Sound proofing is not great. Especially when it rains, the water splash on the wheel well is obvious.
6. With upgraded speakers and a added underseat sub, will get a decent music listening experience, but still need to work on sound proofing