Jman888 Moderator March 21, 2019 Share March 21, 2019 more interested in who is your travel companion On collection day itself, we arrived at a little past 7am and spotted our rental car. Upon confirmation of booking, the number plate of your rental car will also be indicated on the pdf file sent to you. They say 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do' right? What other car to choose from than the Myvi 1.3 VVT LX. It's also the 2018 3rd gen Myvi. Quite a new car. The Wahdah sticker is only pasted on the bottom front windscreen on the left hand side. IMG_20190315_072034.jpg Exterior wise looks good. I was expecting an older looking and worn out car. Some minor scratches here and there and some scratches and paint chips on the bumper. Interior is clean. Phone mount & holder is provided for GPS usage. The Myvi has all the necessary basic features. No fancy high tech features. Bluetooth for connecting your phone's music/spotify. Dual USB for charging your phones. Decent boot space. Windows are quite tinted. IMG_20190315_072042.jpg IMG_20190315_072142.jpg IMG_20190315_072148.jpg IMG_20190315_072157.jpg Collection was straightforward and hassle free. Showed my booking document to the Person in Charge. Checked the car and indicated which parts already scratched on the paper. Within 5 minutes the key was in our hands. thanks for the information, will consider renting from there since is conveniently next to JB sentral CIQ. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyBlade Internal Moderator March 21, 2019 Author Share March 21, 2019 more interested in who is your travel companion thanks for the information, will consider renting from there since is conveniently next to JB sentral CIQ. My bro whom I took Class 2B (same TP passing date also) with all the way until Class 2. Their office is not at CIQ but you can choose to collect and return from there lor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buadongdong Twincharged March 21, 2019 Share March 21, 2019 My bro whom I took Class 2B (same TP passing date also) with all the way until Class 2. Their office is not at CIQ but you can choose to collect and return from there lor. Collection and drop off at CIQ has extra charges.. Rented from them before and I have to agree that its fuss-free. Reasonable price too. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic March 22, 2019 Share March 22, 2019 Random shots driving around Tanah Rata. IMG_20190316_133236.jpg IMG_20190316_133243.jpg IMG_20190316_133250.jpg IMG_20190316_133255.jpg IMG_20190316_133302.jpg IMG_20190316_133320.jpg Tanah Rata not much changes since my last trip 30 years ago .... I remember most of the shops in the photos ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyBlade Internal Moderator March 22, 2019 Author Share March 22, 2019 Tanah Rata not much changes since my last trip 30 years ago .... I remember most of the shops in the photos ... I guess that's the beauty of Malaysia lor. Got one shop Uncle at Cameron told me his fridge working for more than 30 years already. Everytime change the compressor or condenser only. Collection and drop off at CIQ has extra charges.. Rented from them before and I have to agree that its fuss-free. Reasonable price too. Yeap. About SGD 7 each for collection and return to be CIQ. Very affordable. How long did you waited before the deposit was refunded to you? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buadongdong Twincharged March 22, 2019 Share March 22, 2019 I guess that's the beauty of Malaysia lor. Got one shop Uncle at Cameron told me his fridge working for more than 30 years already. Everytime change the compressor or condenser only. Yeap. About SGD 7 each for collection and return to be CIQ. Very affordable. How long did you waited before the deposit was refunded to you? Waited about 2 full weeks.. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesey74 6th Gear March 22, 2019 Share March 22, 2019 Tanah Rata not much changes since my last trip 30 years ago .... I remember most of the shops in the photos ... Most shop at tanah rata had changed despite the main street looking the same..I visit Ch annually so able to see all these changes thru out the years. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic March 22, 2019 Share March 22, 2019 Enroute to Cameron Highlands via Simpang Pulai. We had a slow slow drive. Comfortable cruising speed for this little 1.3 Myvi was best at about 110km/hr to 130km/hr, max 140. Sweet spot is at 110 imo. Very smooth to drive. Anything faster steering becomes a little too light for my liking. No point driving fast with an Eco car also. We took about 7 hours plus to reach the place we were staying with one lunch stop and one pit stop for refuel. Would totally recommend renting at least a 1.5cc though if you're driving far north or intending to drive up mountains with it, for more comfort (power). As the saying goes there is no replacement for displacement. Price difference not much anyway. IMG_20190315_153508.jpg IMG_20190315_153515.jpg Where we stayed, Father's Guesthouse. Backpackers style. Parking available just next to it, if not you can just park across it along the streets. It is situated at Tanah Rata but away from all the hustle and bustle. Previously trips I stayed at Golden Hills and also Strawberry Park Resort but decided to stay in a more quiet part of Cameron this time. Father's House is just a minute or two drive away from the restaurants at Tanah Rata. You can even walk there. IMG_20190315_162951.jpg That's our Myvi parked right next to the guesthouse. IMG_20190315_163034.jpg IMG_20190315_163046.jpg How it looks like at night: IMG_20190316_221326.jpg IMG_20190316_221254.jpg IMG_20190316_221245.jpg IMG_20190316_221421.jpg Very chill vibe to this whole place. Usually you'll have many Caucasians enjoying a beer or two with their friends out on these benches. This is just one building. At the back of this place is another guesthouse, which I stayed at. 1.5cc ??? You meant 1,500cc ??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic March 22, 2019 Share March 22, 2019 It has been a while since i have gone up to CH. Maybe should go up again in the near future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acemundo Supercharged March 22, 2019 Share March 22, 2019 (edited) I guess that's the beauty of Malaysia lor. Got one shop Uncle at Cameron told me his fridge working for more than 30 years already. Everytime change the compressor or condenser only. Yeap. About SGD 7 each for collection and return to be CIQ. Very affordable. How long did you waited before the deposit was refunded to you? https://support.wahdah.my/hc/en-us/articles/115003627113-I-check-you-have-shuttle-service-what-is-your-shuttle-service-do- seems like they also got shuttle service to and from singapore. i am quite interested to use this service whilst booking their cars.... your ciq option is also good but harder for people travelling in a family like me? Edited March 22, 2019 by Acemundo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyBlade Internal Moderator March 26, 2019 Author Share March 26, 2019 https://support.wahdah.my/hc/en-us/articles/115003627113-I-check-you-have-shuttle-service-what-is-your-shuttle-service-do- seems like they also got shuttle service to and from singapore. i am quite interested to use this service whilst booking their cars.... your ciq option is also good but harder for people travelling in a family like me? Yeah that works as an alternative too. What's the charges for the shuttle service? 1.5cc ??? You meant 1,500cc ??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyBlade Internal Moderator March 26, 2019 Author Share March 26, 2019 If you are at the top of Brinchang driving down towards the Tanah Rata direction, you'll be able to spot a Gift and Specialty shop on your right. I don't know the exact location but you'll know because they have the entire large size Doraemon family statue just outside their shop. At a place like Cameron where there's not much activities or things to buy, this shop is worth a short visit. They have baby items on the left of the shop, you'll find plants from flowers to cactus inside their shop, and many souvenirs. From the usual Cameron magnets, to keychains, to other non-Cameron Highlands related souvenirs. They even have Avengers keychains, cars and motorcycles diecast. Entrance to the shop. Doraemon statues on the left of the shop. Parking. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acemundo Supercharged March 26, 2019 Share March 26, 2019 Yeah that works as an alternative too. What's the charges for the shuttle service? Haha didn't spot that. i didn't navigate far to try finding out the charges. but i remember reading somewhere they said it is reasonably charges. hopefully it is really reasonable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeoEngTuan Neutral Newbie March 26, 2019 Share March 26, 2019 There is a shuttle bus service at Newton circus car park that goes to JB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enye Hypersonic March 26, 2019 Share March 26, 2019 Anybody who's been to Cameron, has surely been to Boh Tea as well. There's two Boh Tea Plantations. One at the lower part of Cameron Highlands which is smaller and easier to go while the bigger and more popular one is at Brinchang - Sungai Palas Boh Tea Plantation. I've been to both and I would say I prefer the view of the bigger Boh Tea, but the smaller one is less crowded and nicer to just have a cup of tea with your friends and enjoy the view. The drive up to Boh Tea might also be relatively challenging for a new driver or someone unfamiliar with it. Single lane to accommodate a two-way traffic but most drivers go slowly here and will give way to each other. If you can't see whats in front of a bend, just sound your horn to warn. Glad we rented a Myvi and not anything bigger! Beware of pot holes as well. Went down one huge ass pot hole that was camouflaged by what we thought was a harmless puddle of water while giving way to the oncoming car on the right. Back at Boh Tea because it's my friend's first visit to Cameron Highlands! IMG_20190316_142539.jpg IMG_20190316_143026.jpg IMG_20190316_143046.jpg IMG_20190316_143052.jpg IMG_20190316_143131.jpg IMG_20190316_143132.jpg IMG_20190316_145834.jpg The cafe at Boh Tea is crowded, always crowded and expensive. Food is also very mediocre. There's nothing much to do up there except enjoy the breeze and the greens and do some tea shopping. Though I must say their products are readily available at supermarkets anyway. IMG_20190316_151017.jpg IMG_20190316_151026.jpg IMG_20190316_151119.jpg IMG_20190316_155624.jpg IMG_20190316_155629.jpg IMG_20190316_155755.jpg IMG_20190316_155757.jpg IMG_20190316_155925.jpg IMG_20190316_155928.jpg IMG_20190316_155934.jpg IMG_20190316_155946.jpg IMG_20190316_155951.jpg IMG_20190316_155953.jpg IMG_20190316_160012.jpg IMG_20190316_160018.jpg IMG_20190316_160718.jpg IMG_20190316_160720.jpg wah...never try the special nasi lemak cheesecake? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyBlade Internal Moderator March 27, 2019 Author Share March 27, 2019 wah...never try the special nasi lemak cheesecake? No. But I saw it. I saw a shop in Cameron Square selling too. Nice or what? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyBlade Internal Moderator March 27, 2019 Author Share March 27, 2019 There is a shuttle bus service at Newton circus car park that goes to JB I would think if you have to take public transport to JB, should consider the yellow cab (malaysia taxi) that operates from Rochor to JB? More convenient in the sense you don't have to alight at the custom for immigration. Many many years when I took it, was $10 per pax in SG, and RM20 if you take from JB? Not sure if the rates have increased. You'll have to share the taxi with strangers to hit full capacity of 4 passengers. @acemundo I checked the shuttle charges for you. 2-way $200+? Sounds expensive if you ask for my opinion. That's in SGD. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acemundo Supercharged March 27, 2019 Share March 27, 2019 (edited) I would think if you have to take public transport to JB, should consider the yellow cab (malaysia taxi) that operates from Rochor to JB? More convenient in the sense you don't have to alight at the custom for immigration. Many many years when I took it, was $10 per pax in SG, and RM20 if you take from JB? Not sure if the rates have increased. You'll have to share the taxi with strangers to hit full capacity of 4 passengers. shuttle.jpg @acemundo I checked the shuttle charges for you. 2-way $200+? Sounds expensive if you ask for my opinion. That's in SGD. @babyblade you are the best! thanks for checking. agree with you that it doesn't make sense if S$100 (RM300) one way when my entire car rental for 4 days about Rm640. is it easy to get the yellow johor cabs any time we hail it at rochor? but i also have a problem, we have 5 pax (2 adults and 3 kids).....the jb cabs at rochor can't close one eye to take 5 pax even if 3 of them are kids? any one knows any grab like service for singapore into jb? hehe Edited March 27, 2019 by Acemundo ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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