Same thoughts. Already have a Civic FC. So no point getting another civic

U know it… sst is king , ready stock all 😜

Hmm, seems I'm not the only one being offered a ready stock sst car

Was wondering how is it possible that they have 20k booking but have ready stock if u pay sst?

with recent OPR hike 2.25%, seems alot people loan application will get rejected.

What is the bank interest rate for car loan now?
Thanks.

Still figuring that out too. Apparently based on rumours, Honda have 2 production lines. 1 with SST, 1 without SST. Those willing to pay SST probably can get their cars between 1-3 months i guess or even ready stock,

Perhaps it is a directive from out government...No. I am kidding.

Most likely is to get SST exemption, the rules are not so clear, to declare a lot of red tapes, and governments officials from Custom give them a lot of troubles bacause "god damn too many people " buying cars pre SST and I only want to do my 9 to 5 and go home , so I don't care", etc. etc.

So SA will try to convince you to give up your pre booked unit and take post SST stocks because their life is simpler, you will get your car fast, it is an option. And some may just do it.

I wonder if UMW or Perodua or Proton will do the same to those booked pre SST? I am really wondering

This post has been edited by EnergyAnalyst: Jul 23 2022, 08:27 AM

So far this scenario is only seen in Honda. Proton made it clear once they reach booking numbers which they are unable to fulfill before end of March 2023, they will close the booking.

Hope this practise is not spreading to others.

In any case, If it is up to me, I won't cancel and pay SST just because to get car faster (which at best it is just a promise, could be an empty one)

Patience is a virtue. And see it on the brighter side, if I don't get it soon, it will be my new year 2023 Happy New Year car, and that by all means is a better thing.

Don't give in to haste, don't give in to greed, right?

(And , if you have done multiple booking with other brands and make) , you don't need to.

Bank just came in and approved loan, but at a ridiculous interest rate due to OPR increase - similar to car loan interest rate in 2015 - Maybank and Affin both offered & approved the same interest rate.

So we will proceed and pay the necessary downpayment and should receive the car by next week if everythings goes well.

Congrats man! Please do give some review on the driving experience once u got your car

I wana giv up already seeing so many ready stock but for sst only. Gona cancel it next week.

Just signed the loan today. Got mine at 2.45% interest, and the banker mentioned starting 1st August it will become 2.7%++

SA said delivery should be somewhere end of this month or early August.

Wouldnt recommend doing that as you are giving up your SST savings. No harm just leaving the booking there and decide later whether to proceed when the car arrives.

This post has been edited by Area51SE: Jul 24 2022, 01:18 AM

If we found out this is really the case with Honda, make it political! If this is a govt ‘s directive , made known to the opposition and let it blow out of proportion! Need to defend consumer’s rights somehow.

I have checked with other car clubs , so far Toyota and Perodua reported no such practice. Only state "faster if you trade in old car", not sure why?! And it was faster....

I am also wondering how trustworthy this SAs are, if you are tempted and cancel your pre SST booking, what if they give this slot to someone else who give these SA some sort of monetary reward, because the SST difference is quite big, and if some joker offer to pay SA half SST value, some unethical SA may just pull some stunts like this.

I must say all this is my own suspicion but I Have no proof, just offering my thoughts.

Yeah…like the old saying ! If car salesman can be trusted, pig also can fly!

I mean gona giv up hrv move in to cross.. seems ready stock with better pricing offered, SA say my turn should be OCT… my booking was 20/6 haiz.

Just Asked my SA if cancellation processs how, he say my car booked 20/6 should be OCT… then if paying Sst difference about Rm3k…… wat u guys think?? But for cross I’m getting lesser 3k even if it’s sst 😅

So far is anyone got his/her RS model on the road or SA confirm the date of the car arriving?
Thanks.