go for cross... best 2nd hand value car...

Toyota Cross .now got huge discount. Clearance sale before new facelift

Toyota cross seemed reliable and heard Honda has steering rack issue, not sure whether SUV is affected as well.

Any recommendation on China SUV? It seemed like a lot of China brands in MY market currently.

Geely as in Proton?

X70 executive is about 103k if not mistaken.

Not sure why there is rebate for the new facelift model. Usually car manufacture rebate given to old model.

What's the catch on this?

I don't really mind to take previous year model if the deal is good.

Any specific model that you know have such huge discount?

Alza H under 70k seemed good but the ride is rather low for this.

cx5 is getting expensive and definitely out of my budget range at the moment.

Does cx5 still have the problem with their ATF fluid? Heard about this previously.


CRV is out of my budget though. 140k is most probably my ceiling budget for a car.

Meaning to say you have no bad experience with Proton? Are you owning X series as well?

J7 looks good in term of their looks but not sure how it hold up since it's rather new in the market.

Heard it's using Tiggo 7 pro engine but having a premium price as compared to Tiggo 7 pro.

Oh yes! All those SUV from china looks good especially specifiation on paper. Any owner here can shared their experience on those car?

Corolla cross hybrid better or the normal one would do?

Considering Toyota Corolla Cross as well.

Which model provide better deal? The hybrid or normal version?

Any good deal or good experience of yours on this model?

Any good deal to share? Don't really mind the old face of the car as long as the deal is good.

Suggest you test drive a few SUVs to prioritize their functions since looking from your response above the choices still numerous.

A. Do you want power from a Turbo setup or fuel savings from a hybrid
B. Does nice interior matter more than vehicle handling
C. Is space a requirement or just go for looks
And more

Eg. Alza is based on the the Daihatsu Xenia but lowered 30mm to function as an MPV. It has plenty of space due to longest B-segment wheelbase of 2750mm (> C-Seg Corolla Cross) but has a Myvi 1.5L engine only hence underpowered and not suited for spirited driving. Has uncomfortable seats due to lower pricing levels

This post has been edited by dogbert_chew: Sep 12 2024, 03:03 AM

Can you live with a foot brake mechanism?
Deal breaker for some buyers. If so then need to wait for year end launch.

Not an expert. But like everything else, there are pros and cons.

Pros for hybrid is obviously the lower fuel consumption but only in TOWN driving.

Once at higher speed highway, I don't think there is much difference in fuel consumption but it will has less power than the normal ones. Then you basically have 2 things to take car of, the engine and the battery. Whereas for the normal ones, just the engine.

A friend has one and went for a very long holiday. Came back and car wouldn't start and nobody dare to touch it, not even the Toyota mechanic, because the hybrid voltage can kill. Have to be towed to Toyota workshop for checking.

This post has been edited by touristking: Sep 12 2024, 06:24 AM

My new CRV has this problem. Awaiting parts.

Never driven one. The wheehbase is even longer than the CRV so should be spacious and comfortable.

Good advise. Choosing a car is a bit like picking a shoe. Go try them out and see which one fits you better.

chery t7

1 yr wont be 30k off

A friend has one and went for a very long holiday. Came back and car wouldn't start and nobody dare to touch it, not even the Toyota mechanic, because the hybrid voltage can kill. Have to be towed to Toyota workshop for checking.

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Do you meant the car stay at car porch during long holiday w/o ppl ignitiate the engine?

Not following car price. Last time when Subaru was still new to market, I got my Forester for about 130k (could not remember the exact price). New production on that year was exactly the same. Just manufacturing date difference.

Yes, if can accept recon or used SUV Toyota Harrier or Lexus SUV like RX/NX 300/200t is a good buy. Toyota are more easier to maintain, spare part are plenty & reliability on top of the range.

Hybird/EV need qualified mechanic & special equipment to fix, not all normal mechanic will accept thus why Hybrid/EV maintenance after warranty is

This post has been edited by littlefire: Sep 12 2024, 08:54 AM

Agree, but latest Forester SK after discount still around 14x~15xk range, while the smaller Xv around 12x~13xk depending on spec. & year.
Next year after all CKD model ran out, CBU import units already heard rumors' will jack up to around 2xxk.

New 2025 CBU Unit rumors'

Forester SK XT - 1.8T
Xv 3rd gen with Hybrid

This post has been edited by littlefire: Sep 12 2024, 09:05 AM

Most recent Mazda owners already went out and do their own AT fluid change (Most went out to change on 2nd or 3rd year around 40~60k range). If you go out change, the gearbox should able to last longer but you also got risk if anything happen void warranty if found gearbox oil is not original. Take your chances. Unless you plan to change your ride every 5 years than dont care and drive until the 5 years warranty finish and sell.

This post has been edited by littlefire: Sep 12 2024, 09:02 AM

Best bang for the buck, I would say Haval H6 if you look beyond the brand.

It's THE best selling (not one of the best selling) mid-size SUV in China. With their volume all issues have been resolved in its earlier year of launch.