tapi tapi.....
camshaft gear selalu makan.
dislocated crank pulley.
SBC is a time bomb.

Yes
But this is a waste of time, effort and money.
But TS, do what you like la.

that's pretty common on conti cars

Lmao
Who buys an Audi for the driving experience?!

Really?
They solved the nose heavy handling of the longitudinal front engine layout with magic?

Or a used Lexus

Honda Hybrid > Used Lexus > all

Big no to MB hybrids.

Battery replacement issue, have to get extended warranty.
Has poor resale value, worse if no extended warranty
Battery weight = extra wear and tear on suspension, harder on tyres.
A lot of electronics = a lot of expensive things that can go wrong in a hot and humid country, especially with batteries that need cooling. Heat and humidity will mess up a lot of other stuff, like air suspension and anything w rubber seals and gaskets.

Conti cars in general, hybrid and non-hybrid, over 6 years old are a ticking time bomb. Engine/gearbox overhaul, AC system, suspension bushes, struts and steering rack, engine cooling pump, rad and hoses, all sorts of electronic control units and modules, start-stop small battery,  and the dreaded sticky plastic door handle curse.

If you can afford, buy a newer petrol conti, with plenty warranty left - downsize if you have to, a 3er or C with a smaller petrol engine. Otherwise go get a Japanese car.

Of course, if you can throw money at problems to solve them, go ahead.

Driving a conti, the feel is different. You will never know till you own it. If you keep driving Honda and Toyota, you won't know what you are missing out there. Life is too short to be eating nasi everyday.

it comes down to your passion for cars

Then it is a no for me. Had a GTI. Fantastic car to drive. Love it to bits the drive. But fk, every 3-4 months I kid you not, a light comes on. If you’re lucky it’s just a speed sensor. But luck almost always runs out eventually. I had ABS module, intake manifold, coil, crankshaft position and few more that I don’t even know existed. Only thing that didn’t/hasn’t break was the DSG

I absolutely agree contis drive better than Japanese on most days but I just can’t deal with shit potentially breaking every other day.

My advice? With that budget, just get a honda city or altis/accord and avoid any problems which would render you transportless

It's not just airmatic, which is a massively annoying and expensive mess, but also typical absorber seals, but of course it's a lot cheaper to deal with than air suspension.

Then it is a no for me. Had a GTI. Fantastic car to drive. Love it to bits the drive. But fk, every 3-4 months I kid you not, a light comes on. If you’re lucky it’s just a speed sensor. But luck almost always runs out eventually. I had ABS module, intake manifold, coil, crankshaft position and few more that I don’t even know existed. Only thing that didn’t/hasn’t break was the DSG

Not quite actually. Intake is plastic yes but it didn’t crack. It had an actuator or flap or whatever. That broke. As with my water pump. It is integrated with the thermostat so if any goes, both have to.

Crankshaft was due to my tensioner misbehaving, causing the timing to skip a tooth or 2. Had to replace an entire set. And the timing set had almost 20 parts alongside it. From special sealant to screws to guard rails. FML.

actually got. like lease2go

but u judge it by yourself lah whether it is worth it or not



meanwhile in UK

your bonnet cable snapped already or not?


years of owning conti and jdm cars, this is the first time I encountered with this

yes and u could still repurchase the extend warranty of 5 years if im not mistaken, but i didnt buy as the car is still working fine for me.. so if in 1 or 2 years time if the battery does breaak down, i personally would just sell as scrap and change into another new car.. for a new car to be working around the clock for almost 7 years.. i think it worth it.. but in the end of the days its up to your own preference