I see. I think it's more common if you want to register an alphabet which have already been passed, but not quite for the future alphabets? Cos if it's currently WSF.. I actually want WSH, but since I'm getting my car soon.. I don't know whether it's possible to jump so far ahead. I reckon that alphabet wouldn't be open yet for purchase? But correct me if I'm wrong.

Belakang jalan..hehe! Will ask my SA whether it's possible for him to do for me since I don't know anybody

That's actually on the lower average side of things. When I had my Vios, I could hit 470km at the very minimal and there would still be about 8L of fuel left in the tank. Getting 500 ~ 530km wasn't even difficult. Bear in mind, it's a 4 speed AT and the RPM meter does not hit 3200 at 100km/r, it's usually about 2800 ~ 3000 RPM unless you're a heavy footer. Both Vios and City have a 42L gas tank, so FC is considered impressive. The City idsl version could hit 570km without breaking sweat, I suspect it could definitely go 600+ with careful driving.

In theory and in practice, 1 extra gear usually should perform better. In reality though, a lot of it has to do with driver behavior and how the engine is tuned for. If you're a heavy footer, I could give you a Prius and you would still get really lousy mileage on the car.

Can, but depends. Sometimes, they ask you to wait for a while.
Just like JJJ. If you want to aim for JJJ while the current plate is JJG only, then cannot lah.

i want WSJ.. my SA told me the alphabet around march...

This post has been edited by yaliqiu: Jan 10 2009, 04:54 PM

Book first if possible, because now, a lot of new models came out, so it means you're snatching number plates with others.

yes... already told my SA to get WSJ n the number i want... will start apply loan soon.. hope car arrive early than expected..

Good. Happy waiting.
By the way, even if your car doesn't come at the estimated time, you can extend your number. Free of charge. Bear this in mind.

OMG.. just got a call from my SA saying i can get car next 10 days or so... But i'll have to take BBM as my colour instead of PMM.... The BBM guy cancelled and so far those ahead of me have declined to take...

I told him to give me till tomorrow morning to decide, or else he'll release the car to someone else... Anyone with any opinions on BBM for the 2009 City before I make my decision???

What I can advise you is...
1. If you've the patience and really like PMM a lot, then wait.
2. If you're impatient and really in need of car (at the meantime, you don't really care about colours), then go ahead.

But, DO NOT regret for what decision you've taken.
Nonetheless, good luck in deciding.

This post has been edited by andyjyneo: Jan 10 2009, 05:20 PM

Go for wat u like INSIST OF go for wat they have... Good Luck..

Oh man... This is gona be a tough one... I really like PMM, but i don't think I have the patience to wait till march/april... Another plus point is i will be able to get my RM625 rebate... I'll be taking a risk with that if i wait till March/April...

You were right about rebate thing also. I can't really help nor influence you to make decision.
By the way, paint can be resprayed, but no longer original.
Well, you should discuss with your gf/wife/family.

If you really like PMM, then you need to build some patience in your mind. I waited my PMM for 3 months too. I can do it, you can too! Good luck!

RM625 is nothing to shout about if you like PMM so much. Remember, the color of the car will accompany you for the next 5 years at least if you're on a 7 year loan. Besides, it's only another 2 to 3 months and trust me, the time will fly by pretty quickly.

If you can't wait and if the rebate matters so much, the answer is pretty clear then.

I believe u can get ur prefer car before April, b'coz of the mass production. the SA just want his sales.

IMHO, if you don't need the car straight away (unlike myself)..and if you really love PMM.. just wait as the others say, the RM625 isnt much.
But also got to tell you that BBM is a sweet color too. It's very nice and I don't think you will regret it though choosing it.
I would've taken it if my brother didn't choose that color. His car is coming after CNY.

I really do love PMM, but i think BBM is not too bad as well... Actually my house already has 3 cars whose colours are similar to PMM, so I was thinking BBM would be something different for a change...

Colours doesn't matter actually. If you really want special, same number plate or badge is better.

saw 1 aunty driving the new PMM city to the market today...

If i'm not mistaken.. those backdated number are normally depend on luck.. the availability is depend on whether the person who has bought the number previously and decided to gif up the number(not registering it to any car, and probably is after 3 month or if appplied for extension b4 can b 6 month) and JPJ will release it for other ppl to take up the number. i've seen it pasted on JPJ's notice board describing past number for sale.

and for those that can use the upcoming alphabet even the current running number is not there yet, it can be due to they submit a tender for the number (tender for number in KL are normally two alphabet ahead of the current running number) and if JPJ released the result of the tender early while the current alphabet in the running number haven reach yet.. the owner can just pay for the number and start using it on their new car...

and another scenario of ppl using old number plate can be.. they do a number plate transfer from their old car to the newly bought vehicle.. so new car will have the new number plate and the old car will be using the new number plate.

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Bold beige does looks nice from the photos and RM625 is mere peanut if divided to loan say 7 years.