im not sure about the spareparts
but people often complain about the bad second hand value of those cars

unless you're those who changes car every 2-3years
i dont see a problem

lets take altis as an example
altis is around 111k, while civic 2.0 is around 120k

elantra is 91k, that makes it around 20k cheaper

if you plan to sell the car after 5 years or so, the difference in the used car value is about the same as the initial difference you pay isnt it

i think local hyundais are CKD-ed
if its CBU-ed, its a bloody good buy, hyundais and kias had improved tremendously over the pass few years

if only a certain manufacturer can do that

This post has been edited by Beach_Boy�: Jan 21 2008, 07:21 PM

again, malaysian only look at used car value
therefore they insist on the T and H badge

most of them value the used car value over anything else, including driving dynamics(no, im not saying the elantra is nice to drive , im talking about contis in this context)

their engine is improving, though in FC wise still lacks abit behind the japanese
well, i think the difference in the FC can be offset by controlling your right foot

i just checked kah bintang's site

Active Safety
Electronic Anti-Lock Brake System(ABS)
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Front Brakes - Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes - Solid Disc
High Mount Centre Rear Brake Light
Reverse Warning System w/voice and visual display

Passive Safety
Dual SRS Airbag
Body engineered with safety cell cabin
Impact sensing door unlock
Child safety rear door lock
Brake auto lock
Front Height adjustable seatbelt
Front Seatbelt Pretensioner with force limiter

Security System
Central Locking
Keyless Entry and burglar alarm

two airbags what o.O

This post has been edited by Beach_Boy�: Jan 24 2008, 01:41 AM

parts are slightly more expensive, but not far from the japanese counterparts

and i noticed that alot of people dont calculate one
they dont factor in the initial purchase price in calculating the resale value