Vit4wd 1st Gear July 18, 2006 Share July 18, 2006 Proton Wira 1.5M - S$38,999 Proton Wira 1.3M - S$36,999 With prices for Wira at an all time low, why would you, or why would you not buy a Proton Wira (12V SOHC) ? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark75 Neutral Newbie July 18, 2006 Share July 18, 2006 Personally I won't because the style is quite dated. Grandchildren will probably buy the same new model with the same old look as their grandparents'. Some Malaysians feel that when they had the star and cresent logo, sales was much better. But since they changed to the 'tiger skull', it drove all the Proton 'luck' away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolpica 4th Gear July 18, 2006 Share July 18, 2006 Actually I'm divided over this question. I'll buy coz it's cheap and pretty reliable. At the current price, the buyer really gets a car with a big boot. Parts are easily available in M'sia and servicing is cheap too. However, what influences me not to buy is the out dated design both inside and outside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowFlash Clutched July 18, 2006 Share July 18, 2006 i think i would go for the satria neo if i were to chose a proton...or maybe the pedenna v6 if within budget...tats if i were to go for a proton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landex Clutched July 18, 2006 Share July 18, 2006 I agree wif u.. But the Msia Wiras are always very fierce.. Saw one the other day.. white color, wif nice tail-lights and s/rims. Frm far, look like TP car. Was contemplating Wira a few mths back but then realise the odometer cannot make it.. very prehistoric! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolpica 4th Gear July 18, 2006 Share July 18, 2006 Yup that's y I bought the Picanto... I rather have a little or no boot than facing a old fashioned odometer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark75 Neutral Newbie July 18, 2006 Share July 18, 2006 Met someone in KL yesterday. Talked about Proton. He said that the mold for casting the body has already paid off. So changing it would be extra investment. Apparently, whatever you buy this year would be last year's manufactured car; their production has been cut by 30%. Think it's true. But thinking about it again, 1.5L car under $40k seems like a steal! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolpica 4th Gear July 18, 2006 Share July 18, 2006 Ya, heard about it too. Just like the Saga, it's still being produced in M'sia. Wonder how much will it cost if it's available in S'pore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhaal Neutral Newbie July 18, 2006 Share July 18, 2006 (edited) Personally I'll not get it. Edited July 18, 2006 by Bhaal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vit4wd 1st Gear July 18, 2006 Author Share July 18, 2006 (edited) But your Picanto has no engine temperature gauge. Edited July 18, 2006 by Vit4wd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard 1st Gear July 18, 2006 Share July 18, 2006 Proton Wira 1.5M - S$38,999 Proton Wira 1.3M - S$36,999 With prices for Wira at an all time low, why would you, or why would you not buy a Proton Wira (12V SOHC) ? Would prefer the Gen2 anytime Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolpica 4th Gear July 19, 2006 Share July 19, 2006 (edited) No temperature gauge still alrite, not as if no speedometer. Edited July 19, 2006 by Coolpica Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutty 4th Gear July 19, 2006 Share July 19, 2006 Erm... I don't feel comfortable w/o a temperature gauge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolpica 4th Gear July 19, 2006 Share July 19, 2006 Think it's a matter of getting use to. If U're uncomfy, it's possible to install an after - market temp gauge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fit_gd3 Clutched July 19, 2006 Share July 19, 2006 Buy 1 n get it mod in Jb Cheaper mah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landex Clutched July 20, 2006 Share July 20, 2006 Btw, does anyone knows what is the BOSS kit for Wira? saw a thread dat someone was askin abt.. it would be great if someone could post a picture of it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanr 1st Gear July 20, 2006 Share July 20, 2006 Definitely bro!!!cHEAP N GOOD ,BRO!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contax 1st Gear July 20, 2006 Share July 20, 2006 No I will not buy new. Design has been around for decades and when you drive one , people will think that you change to a new car plate number. Yes I will buy used only for 'ka-tar' i.e drive around for a couple of months then scrape it. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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