Suggestion of getting car
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Well major accidents is the one we need to spot. Minor ones you can close 1 eye coz would not have much impact on the integrity of the car (basically car not yet cacat). Nothing is perfect anyway for used cars, so don't expect to find one.
Yeah well - City doesn't work for me compared to Vios. The City isn't cheap to run btw.. for some goddam reason it costs more than the Vios in terms of servicing.
From a Myvi to a Camry.. bro. I don't doubt your driving skill but this will be a learning curve to guestimate the size of the car and park without dings.
Anyway, you've pretty much decided already and just fyi - maintenance costs isn't calculated like that. Take for example my fuel pump assembly, Nissans is RM1400 to buy because of the way the damn car is made. Camrys aren't the same as Vios' and they may have expensive parts and all as well. Talk to your relative and find out the costs of wear and tear parts before confirming your purchase.
To check the car - you need to get your hands dirty. Check the boot corners, lift up the carpets and look at every corner for fiber repair work, check the tyre wheel well for fishtank. If it is, avoid. Check the door sills, under the seat carpets, fenders for removal marks, rust and different colour matchings. Check for overspray paint and if you see overspray - avoid. It's hiding flaws.
Next open front hood, listen to car idling, listen to car in gear - listen for any odd sounds. Your relatives camry can be used for comparison. Then test drive if possible. Slow and pedal off when going over bumps - if it jerks when shifting down don't take the car. Fast and see how it shifts up or handles your accelerator input. Non-cvt won't be smooth but it shouldn't be too violent or make any whiny noises.
Or just pay a mechanic to help check for you.
Yes, you're right. Major accident is the thing we need to find out. Yes, scratches are not the thing bugging me.
Thank for the advise. I do drive my wife honda city and my mother CRV during weekend or enter the city area. Should be no problem on cutting corner and parking.Yeah well - City doesn't work for me compared to Vios. The City isn't cheap to run btw.. for some goddam reason it costs more than the Vios in terms of servicing.
From a Myvi to a Camry.. bro. I don't doubt your driving skill but this will be a learning curve to guestimate the size of the car and park without dings.
Anyway, you've pretty much decided already and just fyi - maintenance costs isn't calculated like that. Take for example my fuel pump assembly, Nissans is RM1400 to buy because of the way the damn car is made. Camrys aren't the same as Vios' and they may have expensive parts and all as well. Talk to your relative and find out the costs of wear and tear parts before confirming your purchase.
To check the car - you need to get your hands dirty. Check the boot corners, lift up the carpets and look at every corner for fiber repair work, check the tyre wheel well for fishtank. If it is, avoid. Check the door sills, under the seat carpets, fenders for removal marks, rust and different colour matchings. Check for overspray paint and if you see overspray - avoid. It's hiding flaws.
Next open front hood, listen to car idling, listen to car in gear - listen for any odd sounds. Your relatives camry can be used for comparison. Then test drive if possible. Slow and pedal off when going over bumps - if it jerks when shifting down don't take the car. Fast and see how it shifts up or handles your accelerator input. Non-cvt won't be smooth but it shouldn't be too violent or make any whiny noises.
Or just pay a mechanic to help check for you.
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my past experience only d.. thats why put there IS 250 since mark x only ride before in Jakarta where how to measure the FC also dont know d..Think that you already choose what you want..
not under power my friend, boring.. no G force at all even estima 3.0 got a bit of feeling only dont say NA SUV like CRV 2.5, x-trial 2.5...You mean under power? Actually not, but if like more power got 2.4 models....
I admit though that there are also some in the club who complain, saying their Mark X FC is not good but I don't know how they drive or how healthy their cars are (but I suspect more to how they drive and/or going thru too much traffic jams all the time).
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I met one of my mechanic client, then we went out for lunch in his harrier. We had a good discussion on cars as when he was younger he mod a lot of cars and likes to race. One of his quote I will always remember. When younger want to car lowered, the lower the better. As age catch up now drive SUV, the higher the better......hhahhahahhahanot under power my friend, boring.. no G force at all even estima 3.0 got a bit of feeling only dont say NA SUV like CRV 2.5, x-trial 2.5...
I'm getting old already but still I drive lower cars and I still don't like SUV or any tall car!I met one of my mechanic client, then we went out for lunch in his harrier. We had a good discussion on cars as when he was younger he mod a lot of cars and likes to race. One of his quote I will always remember. When younger want to car lowered, the lower the better. As age catch up now drive SUV, the higher the better......hhahhahahhaha
SUV = Super Unstable Vehicle or Super Ugly Vehicle.
Go drive the CX3. Neither ugly or unstable. Con9lan7firm more stable than Myvi.I'm getting old already but still I drive lower cars and I still don't like SUV or any tall car!
SUV = Super Unstable Vehicle or Super Ugly Vehicle.
Hahaha, I was joking la bro. I know many SUVs now already stable enough and some do look decent enough, but I just don't like tall car. If I were to buy an SUV, it will be probably not for me to drive and surely will be as cheap as possible.
I have both. My VR that is actually not that low but have stiff suspension. That wifey have the SUV, so when need to drive high up comfort car still car......hhahhahhahah
After driving the Chery for a number of years, then now with AWD forester, the ride is totally different. Such much more comfort and the stability not as good as lowered car, but hell of a stable......lol
very true, hope my next ride will be a SUV.I met one of my mechanic client, then we went out for lunch in his harrier. We had a good discussion on cars as when he was younger he mod a lot of cars and likes to race. One of his quote I will always remember. When younger want to car lowered, the lower the better. As age catch up now drive SUV, the higher the better......hhahhahahhaha
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