Is the rm5k rebate applicable for Saga and PerSoNa ?

Petronas semi-syn..ok ok.

I know someone has try Petronas Syntium 5000 Full 0-40w on his PerSoNa..i think it is worth to try.

Yeah..the more we travel, sooner or later, be prepare to replace this and that.
From my experience, Proton parts such as shocks, wheel bearing, brake cylinder(for the type with rear drum) and etc have relatively short lifespan, trash the car kaw kaw...even worse..

1k, 5k, 10k. First 3services are free, the terms FREE here refer to free for labour charge only. Consumpable item such as oil, seal, you have to pay for it.

Yes, the warantty will void if you do not follow the routine service at authorised Proton SC. Bear in mind, the 5years warantty only cover drivetrain and engine.

Unlike other made, what they meant by free service, it is totally free...pay rm1.xx only.

This post has been edited by ralf: Apr 5 2009, 09:14 PM

yea..go for HL if you can afford. I like the rear disc, don't ask me why, i am old skool type who still prefer disc at behind setup.

No lar, 4mil doesn't mean 4layers of tint film. Theorectically, he's correct because if you use 1mil tint film x 4layers, it can have the effect of thicker film..
Security tint film is calculated by thickness to prevent forceful breakage by thieves. There are 4mil, 5mil, 6mil, and even 8mil security tint film available..Above 10mil, it is for industry used..not applicable for cars.

Err, if you ask me, i would prefer SA to give me Cash rebate directly so that i can pick whatever brand of tint i like, eg: V-kool..

This post has been edited by ralf: Apr 5 2009, 10:12 PM

Driving both MLine Saga(A) and BLine PerSona(A).PerSoNa win hands down no doubt.

Saga BLM, acceleration is slower than PerSona which is already slow.. and not so good noise insulation..grip is so so only, suspension is soft and bodyroll is something comprise the handling...

One thing Saga BLM outperform my BLine PerSona is the brake...The brake feel is so much better compare to PerSona, Saga brakes better than PerSona
maybe it is bcoz of the weight, 10xxkg vs 12xxkg, 2hundred kilograms does make big difference..

top speed wise, Saga(A), 170kmh..PerSona(A) 190kmh

FC wise, must compare Apple to Apple..of course Saga consump less fuel.

Driveability, Saga is good for town driving. Saga ride height is taller, unlike PerrSona which has CouPe styling, lower front and higher butt...I like cars with taller ride height, so can see front traffic clearer.

Cornering, try to step on the gas pedal very hard..the Saga front nose understeer all the way which is scary. Persona on the other hand, provide plenty of grip eventhough stock tyre is 60series high profile..

Comfort, PerSona rear passenger seat to straight Up. I fetch 3friends behind for 2days long journey, all of them surffer @Ss pain..sakit punggung.

$$ Maintenance for both is almost same..

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Added on April 7, 2009, 10:02 pmMust compare apple to apple ma

This post has been edited by ralf: Apr 7 2009, 10:02 PM

wow
Sifu cheeann car do 180kmh flat out aar? [respect]

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Added on April 8, 2009, 9:12 amdude, toyota offer high price for trade in cars. The secret lies behind you know?



This post has been edited by ralf: Apr 8 2009, 09:12 AM

sifu smoke them all

But i am not qualified yet... still making way to squeeze into 200kmh club

This post has been edited by ralf: Apr 8 2009, 10:36 AM

So bad luck today, my rear tyre puncture because of 2BiG Nails !! Only did 6k km on this RE001(3months on board) ..
Went to tyre shop, found out the tyre cannot be repair, the hole is big.....i was left disappointed, finally decided to replaced the 4 almost new RE001 with new set...

My first set of RE001, 31st-Dec-2008 ...6k km clocked. Front still have 90% tread left..rear is about 95%.

too bad, i went to other shop to survey for AD08 first, yet to arrive...or else i must have been running on AD08 now



Today, is really a dark Thursday

Wow, as big as thumb also can repair..i see, thanks.

Since they offer a good price for it, might as well trade for new set. The old tyre at front is not in tip top condition although plenty of tread left, 90%, the steering jerk after some stunt driving at skidpad ...
No more fast & spirit driving for now, have to take care of new wheel.

RM295 per piece. 195/55/15 RE001. Pulau Tikus pasar there, name is Hup Hin selling Bridgestone..

luckily mine still on 15", after looking at the 17" price, no plan for upsizing already..Bayan Baru Brigestone(Jalan Tengah, opposite Giant), offer rm305 per piece..expensive leh.

This post has been edited by ralf: Apr 10 2009, 03:03 PM

Pearl white, ~rm1.8k
Haze blue or other metallic ~rm1.8-2k...before price hike..can get around rm1.6k

If i have the option, I would not opt for respray since since PerSona age is less than 2years. Send to a reputable detailing shop, get it compound and renew the look, i am pretty sure it will bring back the showroom shine.

Aftermarket paint, depends on Sifu Skilss and material used. The solvent mix with paint, and clearcoat is typically cheap one...
Paint thickness is an issue too, you'll see some part has uneven thickness and not to mention Orange peel effect after respray...i have seen cars out of the paint workshop, send to detailing workshop to rectify again the paint job..

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Added on April 10, 2009, 9:25 amCongratulations !

This post has been edited by ralf: Apr 10 2009, 09:25 AM

congrat

now at 27xxx km already, going for 30k service soon..time to bang a hole in wallet

i bleed the brake at 10k, 20k service. Each service flush and top up one bottle, no need to drain and flush all..
one bottle dot4 brake oil is rm1x-2x if i'm not mistaken..have to check my bill.

engine oil price already kills.. anyone notice that engine oil haven't come down? It rise when the fuel price is up..but now fuel price drop dee..

any major problem such as lower arm?

my front lower arm start making "eeekk nyeekk eekkk nyek" noise when going speed bump

yeap, exactly..

at first, it is "ddhupp" when going through bump..now got abit "nyeek ngek eek ngek". Most probably it is lower arm, loosy ..not sure if the bushing already worn...

me too...i wish ..

aisey, young chap..

Buy PerSoNa because it is Cheap, Affordable, Big, Stylish, Rear butt is high(coupe styling from side view)..it handles and Grip well..the only thing is i am seeing the FC is now higher(i am getting 11L/100km for penang town driving)...

my dad took my ride for 1day, he adjust the trip meter and saw it is 11.3L/100km..he is impressed what this 1.6, become a 2.0L...hehe

just came back from Penang-Cameron one day trip.

total distance travel: 560km
average FC: 10.1L/100km , it is on the high side..
speed: 150-180kmh at PLUS(from Juru till Simpang Pulai), then went to KampungRaja and uphill at higher revv..
Everytime speed drop to less than 120kmh because of slow traffic in front, acceleration is extremely slow...Big cc car behind me nail me like mad...so i have to kickdown to 3rd gear and watch the needle tick at 6400rpm before it shift to 4th in order to shake off the car behind...

Along the journey, it wasn't fun , being tailed by Camry AxY 8*82...very fast car, finally gave up and let him overtake..

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Added on May 1, 2009, 10:32 pmIt's normal..

mine from PgBridge..Juru till Jelapang PLUS highway, only less than 140km travel, half tank sure gone..
unless drive 80-90kmh all the way, the fuel needle hardly move..but too slow eh..

This post has been edited by ralf: May 1 2009, 10:38 PM