driving one...got a used unit...had some minor repairs done when i got it and it's now my pride and joy...

used to drive a honda vtec b18c before...i guess i prefer this v6 more...dunno why...maybe getting old and just wanna cruise in an auto, tired of manual already

my only problem is that the bumper is made of fiber...knock on something sure pecah one...thinking of changing it to a PU model soon...anyone got any good deals for this (the alfa model)?

so yeah all u v6ers...let's talk about this beauty (or beast?) here!

yupp...see how heavy your foot lah...and it's soo easy to reach 100km+ with even a v6 na engine...

if at 100kmh and the rpm is near to 3000rpm...ok or not? - i mean in terms of economy fuel usage

btw -

is it advisable to use open pod air filter for my auto v6? Will i feel a big difference in torque / bhp improvements?

Coz i'm really afraid if installing it would increase fuel consumption too much...

And if ok...say with a K&N type...what size would u guys recommend?

cool review.

anyone know where to install atf cooler for not so expensive a price?? i heard can get it done for around rm300...but not sure where.

just feel like installing one as a precaution....

just now asked a shop how much to install an atf/oil cooler to my v6, they quoted rm550. know any place cheaper? coz i heard somebody got it installed for less than rm300. dont care so much if the cooler is new or recon...as long as it works.

my 2 front leather seats are a lil bit worn out...know any place to get the leather seats for < rm1k? a shop quoted me rm600 to change it to PU...dunno whether will look nice or not

thx!

check the gearbox and make sure u have some warranty on the gearbox and engine...if u can bring a mechanic or somebody whose very familiar to a v6 while test driving, that'd be a lot better.

a bad gearbox would probably be a bit jerky and gear engagement not so smooth....maybe other sifus here could give more info on this. if all ok with this, go for it! you wont regret it.

i bought a 99 model...got some problems initially but now all resolved and it's damn good!!! wish it was cheaper though...but hey, cant win em all...

shops? hmmm...motor trader has loads of this...mostly in klang...dunno why...but do try to check em out...

parts are not that expensive...just a tad more higher than wira, and maybe comparable to a waja...google for some info from this thread or other msian car sites

yeah...a bargain sale. looks good!

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/622857

what's the normal cost for this on a Pv6:-

1. full service to change timing belt + items + labour ?

2. top overhaul?


coz thinking of doing 1 and maybe 2, by end of this year...suspect some white smoke ommission...hmm

my mileage is already 90k+...guess i need to do the timing belt soon

oh..another thing...just got a used pajero oil cooler from chop shop for rm150...wanna do mod and install it as an atf cooler for my v6 but not sure which workshop good for this...and for the hose, how long should i buy?

some good links or price quote is appreciated


thx!

yeah guys...if u know the price for the timing belt change or top overhaul..do pm me...

perdana 275k??

hehe...used to own a honda eg8 b18c before this perdana...when i had it, the mileage was nearly 250k...when i sold it, it was about 305k...so yeah, for honda...400k sure no problem one....i heard some older hondas could go until past 500k...then maybe the meter reset...hahah...cool huh?

so yeah...i hope the perdana shud have no problem bypassing 300k mileage....

read in the papers that day one car forgot what brand mileage already 700k....

and read somewhere also that more mileage means that the engine is good...it's more dangerous to buy an old car with low mileage since the car might not have been optimised properly...maybe engine a bit rosak inside...so yeah...dont be scared with high mileage!

bro

is it true that we can use wira 1.6 auto gearbox in a perdana v6?

heard this was one of the cheap fix solutions used by used car dealers for v6's with gb problems...but dunno if it would bring harm to the perdana v6

comments?

i just realised that ive actually spent a lot on my pv6...but now it's sweet...

main things i've done:

1. overhaul
2. change gb
3. change suspension
4. change rims / tyres
5. change both bumpers

all these costs me about rm10k...but spread over several years i guess it's normal

but now one annoying problem - the headlights!!! one in front and one in back now has that condensation problem...fastest fix is to change them but to get the whole set would cost about rm800+...i think that's wayy too much for std lamps....

if anyone got good lobang for cheap-ish std lamps or aftermarket lamps...do pm me ya...or u know any good tips to repair the condensation / moisture problem...it'd be better...

happy v6ing! guys!

i dont mind anything as long as it fits perfectly and looks new and doesnt have water/ moisure in it in years to come lol...

so u got eh? how much?

pm me for individual front set and rear set...

or maybe one of each...if you set one by one ler...the problematic one are the front-right and left-rear

and yes, cheaper is better...as long as reliable...don't mind 2nd hand also

for info...my pv6 is the first gen from year 99 but changed to alfa look...not sure if the lamps are still the same with the new pv6 alfa

pm me ya...

thx mate!

driver's side mirror automatic type already not functioning properly...it always get stuck halfway and i gotta push manually and play with the switch

so any suggestions on how to repair this and cost?

pm me if you have any info on this too ok...just in case i overlooked any reply to this problem from the thread

thx!