reliable is one thing.. but about the economic wise with the "premium" diesel price?

zenix supposely come as replacement to the current model but toyota decide to sell it as a new model.. been eyeing that before but the price is soooooooooo

easy to get parts?

Can't vouch for other makes like Peugeot, but not all diesel engines are made the same. I've been using diesel BM for the longest time and I can say it's the best diesel engine out there in terms of maintenance and fuel consumption. Mercs are not very well known for their latest diesel engines.

You'll need to face the reality that all petrol and diesel prices will go up eventually. Diesels will still give you the best bang for your buck, i.e. power and economical fc.

Yea agreed with you, zenix seems bit expensive

Still fews unit of hybrid version saw on the road

Why not? If not easy to get parts those rides should be in the scrap yard and not on the roads. FYI, both Hyundai & KIA use similar engine you think parts cannot find?

This post has been edited by littlefire: Mar 3 2025, 02:53 PM

mazda cx8

The latest diesel engine usually direct import is not suitable for our diesel as our diesel only until EURO 5.
Oversea already using Euro 6 and besides that need to add those so call adblue ammonia treatment which is more troublesome to maintain.
Those newer ride, not even Merc also with the adblue treatment really not so realiable (more parts to spoilt/replace) compare to previous gen.

Yes, seen them few times

I own a second-hand Sorento 2.2 Diesel UM, which I purchased last year. I can say that finding spare parts for it is easier than for my other car, a Subaru XV. You can easily obtain all the spare parts through platforms like Shopee or Lazada.

With the current diesel price at RM3.38 per liter, a full tank costs around RM190, allowing me to travel approximately 750 to 800 kilometers. The 2.2 turbo diesel engine provides ample power, making it easy to overtake other vehicles on the highway.

Overall, I have no regrets about choosing this car.

liter to km seems very good but rm to liter

do you use the last row?

This post has been edited by bloxxzone: Mar 5 2025, 05:05 PM

In the last row, I usually fold down one seat to accommodate my carrier or baby stroller.
As for the third row, it is wider than that other cars and can comfortably fit two adults who are below 170 cm in height.

Personally feedback from my mechanic, those rubber parts like engine mounting, lower arm bush dont buy cheap stuff as diesel engine vibration actually is more compare to petrol engine due to higher compression, my mechanic help fitted a lot of cheap stuff (owner request) for those Starex use for business purpose and not really can last long. Original parts in the end still last longer compare to those cheap stuff in online platforms, so better confirm with the seller and go for original parts if want to use long term.

BTW, if you want to buy Subaru parts most of us direct go for Auto Sommet KL, google the shop and ask for Dettori Chang they can arrange postal service with credit card payment. He can also offer OEM & Original parts, if really he dont have the stock, join FB XV group (close group got a lot of info on parts & seller information)

how about the maintenance?

Same as any other diesel engine, if worse we will not even recommend.
For Korean & Continentals diesel engine is always the more better choice in term of reliability/durability compare to their petrol engine.

Long distant + comfort = Serena

Since TS don't like Serena, then Estima

This post has been edited by thkent91: Mar 11 2025, 12:48 PM