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 What is the best bang for buck SUV 130-140k, Advise Please

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post Sep 12 2024, 10:19 AM

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[quote=sjteh,Sep 12 2024, 12:38 AM]
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?
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Yes. Turns out it is the small 12V battery problem. But you can only know that at the proper workshop. This is one reason why I opted for non-hybrid.



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post Sep 12 2024, 10:20 AM

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QUOTE(littlefire @ Sep 12 2024, 02:01 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.
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I guess lifetime guarantee means the life of the gearbox of 5 years doh.gif
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post Sep 12 2024, 10:35 AM

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QUOTE(touristking @ Sep 12 2024, 11:20 AM)
I guess lifetime guarantee means the life of the gearbox of 5 years  doh.gif
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Yes, this is a fact nowadays.
The lifetime guarantee is with the car warranty only, after that is your problem.
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post Sep 12 2024, 10:36 AM

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if i need a big car for family use now... id just get the new alza

rented one for 10 day holiday... 5 adults up and down gunung Kinabalu many times without problem... 1.5l is enough... very comfortable and quiet drive as long as you don't over rev it or put it in stupid sport mode... lol

really value for money n high resale value too...

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post Sep 12 2024, 10:48 AM

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Please don't look at Hybrid/EV at all, it will look great at first but later it will be a burden for you. Look at Japanese makes like Toyota or Mazda, both are safe, very reliable and with regular maintenance (RM400-600) they serve your family well
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QUOTE(PowerGadget @ Sep 12 2024, 02:02 AM)
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?
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For me, I am still wait and see how these Chinese brands perform in the next 5 to 10 years..

Just like 10 to 15 years ago how our market was flooded with European and American brands like VW, Peugeot, Renault, Citroen, Chevy and Ford.. A lot of us flocked to buy one as they were the best bang for bucks at that time compared to the Japanese brands. But most of them are dead if not half dead by now pledged with reliability and after sales issues.

I was one of those who bought a VW, and I sold it and got a Toyota instead.. As I learned, our Msia or rather southeast Asia region, the brand that has the most mature ecosystem is Toyota.. more than half on our roads are Toyotas (Perodua+Toyota+Lexus)

Nothing against Chinese cars, but need to be a bit adventurous if you plan to get one..

I have no experience on hybrid.. I still prefer old school big cc no turbo.. maybe others can share their views..

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QUOTE(touristking @ Sep 12 2024, 10:20 AM)
I guess lifetime guarantee means the life of the gearbox of 5 years  doh.gif
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5 years/100k km, whichever come first. If it me, 100k km at year 3+ sure hit.
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From test drive last time, Chery Tiggo 8 interior look and feel decent. But that time, all test drive units are CBU, so not sure if ckd got different. If dont really care about RV, China manufacturers are best for features.

To say HM and Toyota are reliable, both having steering rack issue, although one brand have to more frequent change needed at SC.
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QUOTE(MacXpressLYN @ Sep 11 2024, 03:27 PM)
jaecoo j7........
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QUOTE(lj0000 @ Sep 11 2024, 03:29 PM)
best bang now is j7
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first time see this brand, look like range rover. price also nice.
car should be this price, few hundred k at the end of 5-10 years also scrap
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post Sep 12 2024, 05:39 PM

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QUOTE(PowerGadget @ Sep 11 2024, 02:00 PM)
Looking to buy a SUV for family usage.

2 Adults and 2 childrens.

Not into any brand or against any brand.

Prefer something that is better bang for buck and still below 140k. Don't want burden myself with high expenses in car loan.

Any good promo that is ongoing?

Own preference would be comfort come first, driving assistance or technology are optional.

Thanks in advanced!
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thanks for the opening the thread , i am in a similar limbo , driving a 2009 Honda City , time for an upgrade year end.

Need reccomendations for a SUV , but i dont have kids ... i enjoy the pleasure of driving an SUV.. the cross seems to be a winner in my analysis
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QUOTE(OrangeGrove @ Sep 11 2024, 02:36 PM)
Best bang for bucks Proton or any of the SUVs from China.. No doubt, Tiggo 7 Pro, Haval H6, Jaecoo j7 can give all the specifications for the lowest price. However, I can't commend on long term ownership and reliability.

Peace of mind - Corolla Cross..

If you are a bit more adventurous with recond, I think there are still some previous generation Harrier available in the market around 140k to 150k.
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if recond where do you normally service , does it have like service centers like the usual honda , toyota ?
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post Sep 12 2024, 06:21 PM

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QUOTE(MoneyChaser @ Sep 12 2024, 05:51 PM)
if recond where do you normally service , does it have like service centers like the usual honda , toyota ?
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I service outside.. no need to go to Toyota authorized service center. In fact, I don't know if they willing to take in, because specifications could be different between Japan specs and local.

You can join car groups for the model you want and ask around. They will share their experiences with you. You can test water first by joining the group even before you buy, and see if you are comfortable with it..

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post Sep 13 2024, 08:49 AM

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If cap at 140k, new car,

Existing model - Cross if want hassle free, now got lots "stock clearance" discount, just that you have to live with foot brake (sometimes ppl just can't accept it), then HRV, then J7, if budget up a bit then go for Forester previous year, you won't go wrong with SAWD driving experience and stability

Coming soon model will be Jetour, new P2 SUV, Yaris Cross, expected is end of this year but no launch date. and the most recent is the xPander, spacious and SUV driving experience (It's a MPV)
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Double post

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QUOTE(MacXpressLYN @ Sep 11 2024, 02:27 PM)
jaecoo j7........
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QUOTE(lj0000 @ Sep 11 2024, 02:29 PM)
best bang now is j7
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Don't get the current Jaecoo J7, wait for the facelift !! biggrin.gif tongue.gif tongue.gif

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post Sep 13 2024, 09:13 AM

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Just FYI, for those think that why Chery brands car got Land Rover look alike...

The are JV

https://www.cheryjaguarlandrover.com/en/
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Double post, stupid mouse

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post Sep 13 2024, 09:21 AM

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QUOTE(yhcyber @ Sep 13 2024, 08:49 AM)
If cap at 140k, new car,

Existing model - Cross if want hassle free, now got lots "stock clearance" discount, just that you have to live with foot brake (sometimes ppl just can't accept it), then HRV, then J7, if budget up a bit then go for Forester previous year, you won't go wrong with SAWD driving experience and stability

Coming soon model will be Jetour, new P2 SUV, Yaris Cross, expected is end of this year but no launch date. and the most recent is the xPander, spacious and SUV driving experience (It's a MPV)
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In that case, probably good to wait for Cross FL.. maybe the added features worth the wait.

For the current Cross, foot brake is the least of my worry, it's a matter of getting used to it like my MarkX. One thing that I forget to mention is Cross comes with rear torsion beam (HRV as well) where as others are using multilink. Multilink suspension is more comfortable for rear passenger that's a fact. Nevertheless Toyota is still the one give peace of mind in the long run. As I said before, If TS is more adventurous can look for a used or recon Harrier or NX.
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Actually I also planning to replace my Axia due to job change and the driving distance increase from 6km per way to 27km per way, I am looking for a comfort ride for the daily jam

I am waiting Jetour T2 since I am not in rush, and I like box shape car, rumors putting it under 160k for petrol version, expected to launch by end Dec this year
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QUOTE(yhcyber @ Sep 13 2024, 09:38 AM)
Actually I also planning to replace my Axia due to job change and the driving distance increase from 6km per way to 27km per way, I am looking for a comfort ride for the daily jam

I am waiting Jetour T2 since I am not in rush, and I like box shape car, rumors putting it under 160k for petrol version, expected to launch by end Dec this year
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Jetour T2 looks very nice indeed..

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