Egls Neutral Newbie November 21, 2003 Share November 21, 2003 thanks.. although i did my maths, but still find my wallet very thin... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hktan Neutral Newbie November 21, 2003 Share November 21, 2003 Hi Sync, First of all, welcome to MCF, we hope you enjoy your stay with us. When comparing both Matrix and Waja. Here goes: Matrix - Problem encountered by friends: high F/C (Fuel consumption). Manual Gear with auto accelerator. Waja higher F/C compared with Wira. ************************** Question: Other than the price of the car, what else is more important? Power? look? maintenance? My previous ride was a scooby (Impreza), and my current is a wira. Although in term of handling, sound of engine, Wira is no-where near my scooby. But the maintenance cost of Wira win Scooby by almost 200%! Imagine, original oil filter cost only RM7. And if you want to change to crystal headlights? not problem, RM330 includes installation.. If you are keen in getting a Wira, best to go for 1.6M... Last but not least, make sure you calculate everything properly before you commit to a car.. When I first change from riding to driving, my first car (old corolla) almost squeeze me dry... realise wallet gets thinner everyday.. Fully agree with u. Do a proper calculation and whatever car u drive u will drive happily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acemundo Supercharged November 21, 2003 Share November 21, 2003 in singapore owning a car is never cheap.....even if you don't drive it that much coe of $26K means each month you pay extra $220 even if you don't use the car......and with the interest cost thrown in, each month your non product cost of owning a car can be as high as $300. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear November 21, 2003 Share November 21, 2003 Took me a few months to recover... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hktan Neutral Newbie November 21, 2003 Share November 21, 2003 Don understand why money always not enough. How I hope I can be like Johnny change to new Honda, Ford and next maybe Volkswagen Passat........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear November 21, 2003 Share November 21, 2003 I wish I can be like that too...... Just saw a Scooby (slimeye) going at 5K depri a year, quite tempted.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sync Neutral Newbie November 21, 2003 Author Share November 21, 2003 Question: Other than the price of the car, what else is more important? Power? look? maintenance? My previous ride was a scooby (Impreza), and my current is a wira. Although in term of handling, sound of engine, Wira is no-where near my scooby. But the maintenance cost of Wira win Scooby by almost 200%! Imagine, original oil filter cost only RM7. And if you want to change to crystal headlights? not problem, RM330 includes installation.. If you are keen in getting a Wira, best to go for 1.6M... I'm looking for a car that has ample seating space at the back, like the Corolla or Sunny. I'm not sure if the Wira will qualify, will have to take a look, as I've not seen the insides of a Wira before. As a bike rider, I look for low maintenance, my first, second (stolen) and third bikes are RX-Z, which is the kind of dependability I'm looking for. As for power, as long as I can speed up reasonably from a stop (traffic lights), that would be better, I don't want people going "Aiyoh, this guy, butt so heavy" when I have 4 - 5 people in the car. I'm also a low budget guy, and expect the monthy installment of the car for a seven yr loan to be less than $850/m without downpayment (Insurance is ok). I won't go for 10 yr loan. After looking around, the only new car I can buy is probably the Wira auto (not sure 1.5 or 1.6), else it's second hand everything, which I'm going to see a 2yr old Corolla during lunch time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear November 21, 2003 Share November 21, 2003 For sunny, try not to get the 2001/02 model, the F/C not so good... For Wira, Dun get the Auto. F/C no good, Gear box got problem (using Mit Engine) hor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavvy Clutched November 21, 2003 Share November 21, 2003 Understand when Matrix hits more than 3000rpm, the engine is a bit more noisy.. tot this is quite normal ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hktan Neutral Newbie November 21, 2003 Share November 21, 2003 Go for Corolla or Vois. FC good and lasting car. Once and for all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear November 21, 2003 Share November 21, 2003 A bit too noisy... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hktan Neutral Newbie November 21, 2003 Share November 21, 2003 At more than 3000rpm and car still as quiet as river, then I think only BMW or Merc. can match. Pay $x, we receive x quality Pay $y, we received y quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavvy Clutched November 21, 2003 Share November 21, 2003 tot normally cars above 3k is noisy ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavvy Clutched November 21, 2003 Share November 21, 2003 mabbe BM/Merc sound proofing good... Pay $1 get $1 worth... Pay $0.50 get $0.50 worth... its fair.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear November 21, 2003 Share November 21, 2003 that one a bit too much lor.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavvy Clutched November 21, 2003 Share November 21, 2003 hmm.. i tried GETZ but not MATRIX.. not sure how loud it is.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear November 21, 2003 Share November 21, 2003 maybe you should try. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavvy Clutched November 21, 2003 Share November 21, 2003 Don't have fren own MATRIX... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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