Discussion On Your Daily Ride

[gunnerzz]

Oh, so they call that as 1.6X? My friend calls it premium version. That is exactly the one that my friend is driving. 2004 model. Dark grey that looks a bit brownish, comes with 2 airbag, 16 inch wheels, trim is dark brown too like you said.

Rims? You mean your current rim is later adopted by Perdana V6?

2014 model 320d would be F30 generation already. I've sat long distance before on my friend's Waja and the current Camry Hybrid. All I can say is, despite the price and age difference, the gap in terms of ride quality isn't that far. Maybe I'm not sensitive or something but I don't feel like the Camry is that much more comfortable than a Waja.

One thing that I'm not too fond of in Waja's handling would be its reluctance to change direction. Perhaps I'm used to driving lighter cars like Wira and Saga, the Waja doesn't seem to react that quickly to sudden tilting movements on the steering to change direction.

I believe its more responsive but the absence of body roll makes u think its not responsive.
Mine is equipped with 2 point strut bar and 4 point front lower bar. Front end is solid like rock and steering is even more responsive and direct.

 

[ixeo]

Well, was abt to choose Hankook (entry model but not the kinergy) that time but I am pencen going fast already...hardly go above 100kmh...hahah.

I'd pick Hankook over Apollo. I guess the Apollo was cheaper? Haha. I guess driving slow, doesn't make a difference.

I got free time so here it is... the much avoided by the masses and much disgust by owners ( whom don't know how to take care ) Proton Waja 1.8X. Last time Proton uses the "x" to denote premium variant.

I knew someone who owned this a long time ago. He went to a specialist mechanic in Glenmarie back then and the car was just endless problems and money pit. I guess finding a mechanic who knows how to maintain it is key. After all its a Renault, not a Proton.

He was relieved to be rid of it. That being said the car was solid for a Proton. And back then it really was pretty good.

 

[gunnerzz]

I'd pick Hankook over Apollo. I guess the Apollo was cheaper? Haha. I guess driving slow, doesn't make a difference.



I knew someone who owned this a long time ago. He went to a specialist mechanic in Glenmarie back then and the car was just endless problems and money pit. I guess finding a mechanic who knows how to maintain it is key. After all its a Renault, not a Proton.

He was relieved to be rid of it. That being said the car was solid for a Proton. And back then it really was pretty good.

The apollo was cheaper a bit but not significant. for 205/55/16 i need to wait till the next day as its sunday and not many shop open...thats the story...anyway almost 6 month and the tire is hardly run in.i think it travelled less than 5k km.

The longer we lived with a car, the more we understand it..a good mech oso helps.
FYI now i am driving with ABS and brale warning light ON...noob will say this will cause a bomb to fix and thats because its a Proton. I just smile and said its bad grounding or weak battery...which will upset most Proton haters.

 

[ixeo]

FYI now i am driving with ABS and brale warning light ON...noob will say this will cause a bomb to fix and thats because its a Proton. I just smile and said its bad grounding or weak battery...which will upset most Proton haters.

So can it be easily fixed?

 

[gunnerzz]

So can it be easily fixed?

Just clean the grounding point and abs sensor and above all, drives the car daily.

If its not driven daily, rust will coat the surface of the disc and when i brake it will accumulate at the abs sensor.

when i drove long distance, the light will switch off after 20km or so.

 

[RENESIS VIII]

I believe its more responsive but the absence of body roll makes u think its not responsive.
Mine is equipped with 2 point strut bar and 4 point front lower bar. Front end is solid like rock and steering is even more responsive and direct.

Not sure. Maybe the weight of the car masked the response. My Waja friend also tried my car and he seemed to think that his car is a bit less responsive. His one is not equipped with any bar. It is noticeable that the car doesn't change direction as quickly as a Wira does.

 

[jebatdex]

Bro, hows your X, satisfied with it so far? Im in the process to get my hand on my X as well, cant wait for that day to come.

Yours is GRX120 or 130? Mine is 2010 GRX130.

This is my X..

 

[6UE5t]

This is my X..

Oh facelifted to the last model already. Join the MXCU FB, got many members there.
So how is it? Happy so far? :)

 

[RENESIS VIII]

This is my X..

Very nice in black. Premium looking.

 

[vr2turbo]

Very nice in black. Premium looking.

Yes, nicely polish really really nice but hard to maintain.....lol

 

[jebatdex]

Oh facelifted to the last model already. Join the MXCU FB, got many members there.
So how is it? Happy so far? :)

yeah, im a happy owner. never drove a good car before. all i have previously is my 1996 satria. alreayd joined that group, and i recently asked about recommended workshops in JB area.

 

[jebatdex]

Yes, nicely polish really really nice but hard to maintain.....lol

Yeah, i guess so. never really care about car paint before. but this time, need to pay some attention. How to maintain it? Coating?

 

[YellowFlash]

Yeah, i guess so. never really care about car paint before. but this time, need to pay some attention. How to maintain it? Coating?

Quality glass coating half yearly should be a good way to keep the paint shiny, regular wash then applying water wax helps too and parking under shelter where possible.

 

[jebatdex]

Quality glass coating half yearly should be a good way to keep the paint shiny, regular wash then applying water wax helps too and parking under shelter where possible.

How much roughly price for a good glass coating?

 

[ixeo]

This is my X..

Brilliant choice bro. Just saw UMW Toyota tease the “all new” Camry. Carry over old 2.5L 4 pot engine.

Your V6 engine with rear wheel drive makes the X look like a damn good bargain.

Can’t believe still got idiots buy new cars from UMW Toyota.