Looking For 2nd Hand Chevrolet Optra 1.8lt
#1
Posted 20 October 2010 - 11:11 PM
i m looking for 2nd chev optra 1.8lt, max 6 yr. any recommendation?
thx
wong
#2
Posted 27 December 2010 - 03:30 PM
People are not selling their optras maybe due to low resale value... or maybe the car is too good to let go.
By the way, I've seen some optras advertised in motortrader.com and mudah.com.. you might want to check them out..
#3
Posted 08 March 2011 - 10:16 AM
#4
Posted 08 March 2011 - 08:27 PM
The car was bought during the offer in March 2007 (Car manufacture dated is 2005), and the mileage is currently at 49'000 KM. So far, only 3 things have broken down, the horn (spoilt no sound) RM120, P&N switch (the gear will refuse to engage from P to any other) RM60 and the coolent reservior (it leaks) RM100. At 46'000KM or after 3.5 years of use, i changed the usual (Timing Belt, Tensioner A-Timing Belt, Seal-CR/SHF FRT, Seal-CM/SHF FRT, Roller Guide, Water Pump, O-ring w/pump, Tensioner A/Comp and V-Belt) Rm1400.
Unlike the Toyota Altis 1.6A, the optra 1.8LT feels really solid and heavy. So it feels different if you have previously drove a Proton or a Toyota. But if you have driven a Audi or Opel you will get used to it pretty soon.
#5
Posted 30 May 2011 - 11:20 PM
The car was bought during the offer in March 2007 (Car manufacture dated is 2005), and the mileage is currently at 49'000 KM. So far, only 3 things have broken down, the horn (spoilt no sound) RM120, P&N switch (the gear will refuse to engage from P to any other) RM60 and the coolent reservior (it leaks) RM100. At 46'000KM or after 3.5 years of use, i changed the usual (Timing Belt, Tensioner A-Timing Belt, Seal-CR/SHF FRT, Seal-CM/SHF FRT, Roller Guide, Water Pump, O-ring w/pump, Tensioner A/Comp and V-Belt) Rm1400.
Unlike the Toyota Altis 1.6A, the optra 1.8LT feels really solid and heavy. So it feels different if you have previously drove a Proton or a Toyota. But if you have driven a Audi or Opel you will get used to it pretty soon.
Hello bros, allowed me to add in few comments. I got my Optra 1.8 in Dec 2003, driven for 7 years (240k millage), just passed to my staff early this year, still in tip top condition. There are many workshop who can service this car now, spare parts is not that expensive (comparing with ori Toyota or even ori perdana) if you know where to get it. Just follow the service manual, then you will be fine. By the way, I changed my timing belt every 70k (service booklet says 60k), and i believe it can safety last to 80k.
I used to drive it on day trip KL-penang or KL-JB, I like the road handling especially on H/Way, compared with Toyota Altis 1.8. However compared with Beemers 3 series, still quite a gap to be filled up. All the best for your shopping.
#6
Posted 02 June 2011 - 10:35 AM
i m looking for 2nd chev optra 1.8lt, max 6 yr. any recommendation?
thx
wong
There is a chevy member want to let go. Pls contact me for details.
#7
Posted 03 June 2011 - 02:36 PM
I used to drive it on day trip KL-penang or KL-JB, I like the road handling especially on H/Way, compared with Toyota Altis 1.8. However compared with Beemers 3 series, still quite a gap to be filled up. All the best for your shopping.
In order for a budgeted family Optra to challenge a quater million luxury Beemer in term of road handling , ride comfort and NVH , you just have a very small gap to fill in , rough estimation will be less than rm6k , including :
- upgrade the rear anti roll bar
- upgrade all stock absorbers
- autofoam/ultra racing bars
#8
Posted 04 June 2011 - 01:48 PM
- upgrade the rear anti roll bar
- upgrade all stock absorbers
- autofoam/ultra racing bars
Perhaps need to replace the leather seat to the soft leather type as well. Besides that K&N can also helps to boost up the pickup performance.
#9
Posted 24 June 2011 - 12:18 PM
I love my optra 1.8 till now (6 years already). The driving experience is good and I still feel comfortable + safe when driving this car. I also love the interior and exterior expecially after performed some modification to the suspension, spoiler & skirting. No reason to sell this car at this momment and no major problem. Now the millage clocked 178K. Pls get one if you have a chance to buy.
#10
Posted 20 August 2011 - 09:23 AM