Buying a Perdana

pathfinder · Apr 21, 2017

Hi

Im in need for a 2nd car ...with limited budget. I don't want to finance/loan. So, Perdana is right candidate. ..roomy, comfort, sufficient power and affordable spareparts.

Max budget rm10k

Should i go for SEi non v6 or better v6? V6 is sweet engine. But a bit afraid of extra maintenance. Even after Proton fitted atf cooler, the gearbox still problematic or not? Other than gearbox, what are common problem?

For SEi non V6, what is last production year?

Please give some comments on SEi vs V6

Thank you

pathfinder · Apr 21, 2017

Anway, SEi is dohc right?

pac_jb · Apr 21, 2017

Sei is 2.0 4g63 sohc,

vr2turbo · Apr 21, 2017

pac_jb said:
Sei is 2.0 4g63 sohc,

SEi Gearbox also a major problem

RENESIS VIII · Apr 22, 2017

Perdana SEI last production year is on 1998.

I think in my opinion, SEI is the cheaper option to maintain since it is using an inline 4 engine compared to V6. V6 engine definitely requires a higher maintenance costs due to 2 extra cylinders. Workmanship costs for V6 is also higher than SEI.

Look at it this way.

4G63 SOHC (SEI) VS 6A12 DOHC (V6)

1 Cylinder head VS 2 Cylinder Heads
4 Pistons VS 6 Pistons
1 Camshaft VS 4 Camshafts
1 Cam pulley VS 4 Cam pulleys
1 Exhaust manifold VS 2 Exhaust manifolds

DanzEterna · Apr 22, 2017

find one within your budget but make sure its a manual tranny.

DanzEterna · Apr 22, 2017

RENESIS VIII said:
Perdana SEI last production year is on 1998.

I think in my opinion, SEI is the cheaper option to maintain since it is using an inline 4 engine compared to V6. V6 engine definitely requires a higher maintenance costs due to 2 extra cylinders. Workmanship costs for V6 is also higher than SEI.

Look at it this way.

4G63 SOHC (SEI) VS 6A12 DOHC (V6)

1 Cylinder head VS 2 Cylinder Heads
4 Pistons VS 6 Pistons
1 Camshaft VS 4 Camshafts
1 Cam pulley VS 4 Cam pulleys
1 Exhaust manifold VS 2 Exhaust manifolds

12valve vs 24 valve
4 spark plugs vs 6 spark plugs (workmanship is expensive to remove the rear plugs)

vr2turbo · Apr 22, 2017

DanzEterna said:
12valve vs 24 valve
4 spark plugs vs 6 spark plugs (workmanship is expensive to remove the rear plugs)

But you did not mention the smoothness of the V6.......poison......hahhahhahahha :biggrin:

pathfinder · Apr 22, 2017

Haha..Thanks guys

V6 is cheap now. So tempted

Both SEi and V6 engine are reliable?

Any problematic sensors?

Spark plugs cost to change maybe can use expensive plugs, change every 80,000km = 3 years

Any tricks to enhanced gearbox reliability?

Maybe use fully synthetic atf and larger atf cooler?

RENESIS VIII · Apr 22, 2017

DanzEterna said:
12valve vs 24 valve
4 spark plugs vs 6 spark plugs (workmanship is expensive to remove the rear plugs)

Isn't it 16 valve for 4G63 SOHC?

pathfinder · Apr 22, 2017

I find Perdana ride is acceptable smooth for 90s car technology

pathfinder · Apr 26, 2017

Hi
Original V6 absorbers made by Kayaba or Apm ?

Anyway...which lowering is best? lower but acceptable comfort ride

DanzEterna · Apr 27, 2017

RENESIS VIII said:
Isn't it 16 valve for 4G63 SOHC?

Oooya forgot haha...

vr2turbo · Apr 27, 2017

pathfinder said:
Hi
Original V6 absorbers made by Kayaba or Apm ?

Anyway...which lowering is best? lower but acceptable comfort ride

Once lowered the travel is less, comfort sure less dy......

kurt_629 · Apr 27, 2017

vr2turbo said:
Once lowered the travel is less, comfort sure less dy......

yeah.. not forgetting you need to change lower arms, drive shaft etc..
every year, its becoming a part of the SOP.

my mechanic told me yesterday that my drive shaft is gone again..
3 set within 3 years..

I guess it must the kampong road that is killing them..
high hump + lowered = spend $

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