To all Recond car owners,

I wanna ask about your ownership experience by using recond car.
Mind to share?

I think recond car is used car with new car interest rate but people always said that used car is better than recond car.

Is recond car really that bad?

Anyone has own a problematic recond car even the grade stated in car cert is 4 and above? (Japan car)

(Just a bit curious)
(Sorry but car newbie here)

Just curious why buy a second hand car when you can get brand new. Just because it's made in Japan?

maybe because ts want a particular model that is not officially available in Malaysia, perhaps like a Toyota Voxy

recond car offers wide range of car models

locals are limited

I think biggest risk with recond cars is the dealer might play hanky panky with the mileage. If local used car most likely you can cross reference the service manual with the SC where the owner serviced the car.

I think nowadays the actual mileage and condition of the car can check thru website.
Dealer no longer can cheat I guess...

If there's any recall, you're on your own I guess.

I bought a recon 2008 Toyota Mark X almost 8 years ago and the car has been serving me well beyond expectations. The only issue I got was a vibration from the fuel pump housing but once changed it has been practically problem free. Purchasing experience was also a breeze and fast without any exorbitant 'handling' fees. The main downside of recon cars is the price a bit higher than locally used cars but compensated by the lower interest rate.

The reason for me because the car I wanted (Mark X GRX120) was only available thru recon distributors and I don't fancy the new replacement model (grx130) as much coz it's a tad slower and heavier while looking less distinctive.

i hope i can get some advice here too........

Was eyeing a japanese 2015 WRX STI recon unit, recently spotted one unit with a decent price tag and mileage (slightly above 15K mileage). Are japanese WRX STI recon's a good choice?

Thank you peeps

Hi Bro, thank you for sharing your ownership experience!

I think it is good to let potential car buyer know these too!

Hmm, I don't have actual experience but you may get the car Chasis Number and check its history or birt cert on

SCRUT

You can obtain it's condition before import to Malaysia!

Nowadays recond dealer can rarely cheat buyer already!

Hope this help!

I doubt a 2015 car can have such low mileage of 15K, better check first.

btw, almost all used car and re-con car's odometer is tempered.

Thank you to both of you guys.......will definitely check the background of the car for verification.

Scrut only can check once the car entered auction, before enter auction, the mileage sure tampered.

However, good about checking Scrut is able to check the car grade and was it accident before.

So long you don't get cheated by recond dealer (which I did) IMHO recond car from Japan better than local.

People there generally treat their cars much better than local and follow proper specs/procedures and intervals

Overseas also can
Many services offerings you can check actual mileage and some (more expensive ones) directly check with Japanese database

If you can't find on scrut or you want more thorough checking, go
https://carvx.jp
(No I'm not sponsored, I use their service myself)

This post has been edited by Quazacolt: Dec 9 2019, 11:55 PM

I seriously doubt the mileage before auction will be adjusted/tampered especially cars from japan.

Please do not assume that every other country out there especially Japan is similar to bolehland laws, regulations and loopholes wise lol.

it is possible and can be done.

There may be non Japanese selling said cars.

Again i won't assume, even non-japanese dealer will have to adhere to the japanese SOP and regulation over there.

Buy recon car is like buying handphone. You want a certain model and spec. But it might not be compatible with malaysia such as skills and parts. Unless you found a professional repair guy and willing to fork out extra money to it. Thats fine. Thats why recon car is always cheaper than local. Therefore if you want worry free, just buy local car dealership model. If you want a specific model and with cheaper price, then get recon car with a decent millage and condition

BUMP*

Recon car users.
Please share your pleasures and horrors.
Thanks!

I think no isu coz got 3rd party wrty although they're not using ori parts coz expensive
Dont buy reg recon, buy unreg recon
Search for
* 1-4 yrs old model
* mileage below 30k or less
* used car that can bring to wshop to check any ecu error n under carriage part coz biasa bwh karat due to winter weather
* used car must replace 4 tires, wipers, replace eo n gb oil, battery if cca is lower than 50%, repair any dent n touch up

Dont worry they got much profit so spend to replace items should be no isu

Sorry, Could you explain these terms please?

registered recon unregistered recon

My dad's long time ago, on is CBU Germany, another is CBU Japan. Car is w210 E200k and the Japan is W211 E240 V6. Condition wise, Japan CBU for Merz is better state. Both fake on mileage, which is expected, last time where got online check etc. Just accepted Recond car will fake the mileage, its just 10 minutes job via ECU reader but can gain rmXk car price.

Solution, just change all the worn out parts considering higher that written mileage for the car, this make the car never pop up any malfunction issues on the dashboard for 5-6 years owning it. And last time Japan cbu Conti rarely gets leather seat as standard, if found better take, last time. Nowadays all leather.