Engine and gearbox are same for both model?

Ok friends...some update on my test drive of both the 2.5GLS and the 2.2D yesterday just before noon. I arrived a little late and wanted to test the 2 models so I didn't ask the SA to take the highway route (perhaps just as well cos traffic was heavy by the time I left Glenmarie).

I took more or less the same route with both cars for comparing the feel and slow/fast speeds. Perhaps it's me but the 2.2D felt "heavier and more planted"...a bit like a conti than the 2.5GLS. Of course, the low-end torque was clear with the diesel. While both w\cars were relatively quiet at normal speeds, the 2.5 while as quick to accelerate seemed louder... Cornering also seemed better controlled with the 2.2D (as with the 3008 I also tested later at Peugeot next door:-))

Generally felt more comfortable with the 2.2D (also with the additional features it comes with albeit at a slightly bigger price)... Called my SA in Bangi and confirmed the model:-) Now the wait... ((blue or meteor grey):-)

Definitely 2.2D over 2.5 GLS given if you are okay with diesel. If I have the extra dough, I'll also go for 2.2D but for now I'll stick with 2.0 GLS XD

Yes..

I'm definitely ok with diesel, bro Duckies... Like my son says, it's like the 320d, a little noisy on the outside but much quieter inside:-)

is post sst price just 2k above tax hpoliday price?

RM2.7K for 2.0GLS

BMW 320i engine idle sound also sounds like diesel engine.

E.g


This post has been edited by Brotherjoe: Sep 17 2018, 08:25 PM

To be honest the petrol variant is not that quiet either. It's noisy outside and quiet inside. Might as well take diesel in that case

2-3k I believe. I got mine at 144k with the premium color add on (3k)

This post has been edited by Duckies: Sep 17 2018, 09:19 PM

Wow...how come the 320i too sounds like that I had an old e34 525i which used to hum sweetly in full tune:-) Wondering if all F30s are indeed noisy...timing chain? Thanks for the video 'evidence' anyway, bro

You've made a great choice there.
Btw, did your SA mention on the factory-installed power boot for new delivery?

If not, maybe you can check with your SA if indeed there is factory-fitted power boot for CX-5

I am very confusing now. My SA just called me up today, saying my car has arrive, but with conditions below:

1) Without Machine Grey, only Meteor Grey.
2) No power boot.
3) If wait next batch maybe 2018 year end

So the SA advised me to think carefully, either take car now, or rather take 2019 batch with power boot, but price add SST, approx 145k.
PS: price now is 141K....


How????????? Need advise!!!

Will suggest you to take 2019 batch...
Even if you get now and install aftermarket powerboot will also cost 2-3k and warranty only 1 year while factory fitted come with 5 years, price difference is only 3-4k compare to 0% GST period and SST, depends on whether you want to wait that long or not

This post has been edited by Not A GTR fanboy: Sep 18 2018, 12:25 PM

1. Con
2. Con
3. Con

Analysis.. All above are cons IMO.. If you don't need the car urgently, don't have a car to trade in, and or don't mind loosing another year RV? Just wait till next year and get 2019 batch with the powered boot. Make sure it's actually built next year!!.. You'll probably have to wait till Feb or March though.. So looking at a 6 months waiting period. On the plus side, if AA & Carplay are available by then, you might be able to work it into the deal and get for free cuz car should come with it included.. Hardware and all.. Personally, if I had known the difference will be negligible and plus powered boot. I too would have waited.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Sep 18 2018, 12:27 PM

Guys i remember last time some of your car have sounds when
1. Releasing/ pull the electronic handbrake (metal clanking kinda sound), and
2. rough sound upon hardbraking

Do those problems actually solved?

My SA confirmed with me factory fitted power boot is for bookings from SEP onwards and additional RM2k. My AWD 2 2D is Dark Crystal Blue. Although I booked for the Soul Red, I accepted rhe DCB when it was offered to me. I booked end July and got my car mid-August.

so can yours be fitted with power boot at RM2K also? which SA u go too?

I have taken delivery of my car. I have to fix the power boot outside. I am from Penang and purchased from Bermaz Bayan Lepas branch.

wondering if the factory fitted will come with 3 button key or the 2 button key?

Should be 3 keys la but need to double confirm to those who got their car with factory fitted power tailgate

This post has been edited by Duckies: Sep 18 2018, 03:50 PM