Altezza 280T

[Z_Edition]

Sorry...Imprezas don't impress me...especially the newer versions...yuks!!!

 

[ryonan]

Ryonan..when free go there and get some info lah...what happen and are they a specialist in Altezza ...etc..and give us some feedback lah..hehehe.
Starting a gossip column here..:)

Yeah..did drop by that shop last week to ask around abt the mystery 280T..

yup as expected it just came down from kapal from japan..for sale in malaysia..
however was told that the broker took the car out for a test drive...got bit excited and crashed the car...

no damage to the chassis or engine though...but he had to fork out his own money to replace the lower arms and some other suspensions parts..
and also to fix the front bumper...

so if u guys happen to find this car on sale, just be careful...should be OK to purchase though..i think...
do take the opportunity to tekan the fella habis-habisan to bring down the price coz he is kinda desperate to sell...
he told the mechanics that coz he already spent money to fix this car, he will buy himself if he cannot sell...heheheheeee....

p/s pls dont tell him u got the info from me laa...i dont want to find any deep scratches on my ride when i wake up in the morning...heheheee....

 

[Z_Edition]

Yeah..did drop by that shop last week to ask around abt the mystery 280T..

yup as expected it just came down from kapal from japan..for sale in malaysia..
however was told that the broker took the car out for a test drive...got bit excited and crashed the car...

no damage to the chassis or engine though...but he had to fork out his own money to replace the lower arms and some other suspensions parts..
and also to fix the front bumper...

so if u guys happen to find this car on sale, just be careful...should be OK to purchase though..i think...
do take the opportunity to tekan the fella habis-habisan to bring down the price coz he is kinda desperate to sell...
he told the mechanics that coz he already spent money to fix this car, he will buy himself if he cannot sell...heheheheeee....

p/s pls dont tell him u got the info from me laa...i dont want to find any deep scratches on my ride when i wake up in the morning...heheheee....

Bro, is this the same 280T in Motor Trader? How much is the current market value for 280T?

 

[Miradz]

I've been called by one of the dealers as well, gave me a best price of 140k. But not really interested as Im still searching for a normal 6MT version...

 

[Z_Edition]

why not interested?

 

[Miradz]

Planning to use it as a daily ride, plus i travel outstation alot...so.... :P

 

[Z_Edition]

OIC...ok what...with turbo...reach faster mah... ;)

 

[Miradz]

not to mention the extra maintenance, both car and Speeding tickets :P

 

[Z_Edition]

just wondering...is turbo really that costly to maintain?

 

[Greytezza]

I think it is a misconception...that a turbo-charged car is very expensive to maintain. I believe that u need extra care in the maintenance of a turbo charged engine..in the sense like u need to use higher grade of motor oil, transmission oil and freq checking of yr engine oil levels. But cost wise not that much higher..the cost will come if you blow yr engine trying to overboost the turbo.
As for speeding tickets..I get speeding tickets driving a NA accord...it is very much dependent on yr driving style and yr luck. Those that travels on the highway frequently have a higher probability of getting speeding tickets.

I believe that if you want a turbo charged car..the better way is to buy one that is factory fitted with it..less time in the workshop and you can enjoy the car immediately...hehehe..:)

 

[Z_Edition]

I think it is a misconception...that a turbo-charged car is very expensive to maintain. I believe that u need extra care in the maintenance of a turbo charged engine..in the sense like u need to use higher grade of motor oil, transmission oil and freq checking of yr engine oil levels. But cost wise not that much higher..the cost will come if you blow yr engine trying to overboost the turbo.
As for speeding tickets..I get speeding tickets driving a NA accord...it is very much dependent on yr driving style and yr luck. Those that travels on the highway frequently have a higher probability of getting speeding tickets.

I believe that if you want a turbo charged car..the better way is to buy one that is factory fitted with it..less time in the workshop and you can enjoy the car immediately...hehehe..:)

so the best is get a factory-tuned turbo charged engine...but I'm too old for turbo...so...too bad...

 

[marlinished]

280t is a sweet car, but a bit pricey.

 

[Greytezza]

Considering it comes with everything u need for a turbo charged car..it is not that expensive!!.. Only thing we need to know if the car is in good condition..mileage..interior..

 

[JaHaX]

280t is a sweet car, but a bit pricey.

good stuff doesnt come cheap ... rite GreyT?

 

[bluedemon]

I think it is a misconception...that a turbo-charged car is very expensive to maintain. I believe that u need extra care in the maintenance of a turbo charged engine..in the sense like u need to use higher grade of motor oil, transmission oil and freq checking of yr engine oil levels. But cost wise not that much higher..the cost will come if you blow yr engine trying to overboost the turbo.
As for speeding tickets..I get speeding tickets driving a NA accord...it is very much dependent on yr driving style and yr luck. Those that travels on the highway frequently have a higher probability of getting speeding tickets.

I believe that if you want a turbo charged car..the better way is to buy one that is factory fitted with it..less time in the workshop and you can enjoy the car immediately...hehehe..:)

Can't agree more with Mr GreyTezza. maintenance is almost the same as NA cars. Just that the oil changes have to be more frequent if you , let say use a semi syn engine oil. If you use better grade oil than it would be the same.

Without touching much on the "factory" setting of the turbocharged car, you dont have to be worry. The nightmares you prolly heard are from "gila kuasa" drivers who boost up their turbo higher than the engine internals can cope.

And believe it or not, because of maintenance problem, i converted another car from NA to turbo. Parts are so plenty in the chop shop. *JaHaX - hint2 rbrbrb *

Like Mr GreyTezza, i too got more speeding tickets driving my old 1.6 accord. Actually, come to think of it, i never got any ticket driving a turbocharged car. Maybe because of the small snail inside.


DemanG

 

[JaHaX]

huh ... did smbody mention my name? ...