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Posted 01 November 2010 - 01:02 AM

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QUOTE (r3xt0n @ Nov 1 2010, 12:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Posted this PM here for more bros to share advice and opinion.


hi bro,

1) during test drive, once the operating temperature reach, you must full throttle, doesn't matter in 1st ,2nd or 3 rd gear.
- see if any warning light illuminate. If the light illuminate every time you push, then find other car.
- the surge of power must be continuous. any jerk could means some problem on diesel filter or turbo or injector.
- how hard you push the gearchange must be smooth. shouldn't hear any gear change or cracking sound.
- and when you brake shouldn't have any vibration.

2) get to know all the button and function. make sure you test everything - autolight,autowiper,rear aircond button,headlight adjustment,side mirror adjustment, sunroof, memory electric chair, chair heater,2wd and 4wd and so on.( can read from the list written by bro r3xt0n)

3) if possible bring the car to mechanic to check if any leakage from under the car, open the engine cover to see if any leakage too.

4) i'm not sure where you stay, kindly pm any bro here to assist you for test drive.happy hunting.

NIK

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Posted 01 November 2010 - 08:47 AM

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QUOTE (byebye2u @ Nov 1 2010, 01:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
4) i'm not sure where you stay, kindly pm any bro here to assist you for test drive.happy hunting.

NIK


Better to PM me if need any help in test drive as others dont online much. I have set auto notification to my email checked every 30mins to my mobile.

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Posted 01 November 2010 - 11:10 AM

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QUOTE (rizalmhd @ Oct 30 2010, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hai,

I'm interested to buy Rexton 2.8A Petrol, 2003 (46K) with Mil 102,000 KM. It's worth to buy?. From the Interior photo, it's looks nice. Is that too old for this kind of Rexton???. I ask my wife & my brother to test drive it on this Tuesday.

Is there anyone can give the comment of it?


Hi Rizal,

You could get a 2004 RX270XDI around the same price, maybe slightly higher. RX270XDI is using more upto date engine and transmission from Merc as compared to earlier model that used to have more complaints. Fuel consumption for Petrol engine is also higher, especially if you are traveling long distance.

PM me if you need one of our bros to join you for test drive.

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Posted 02 November 2010 - 04:16 PM

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QUOTE (r3xt0n @ Nov 1 2010, 11:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Moved to http://forum.autowor...showtopic=96286 , pls post here for questions from new buyer looking for advice.




Thank bro for the advice.... I'll try to contact both 'otai' for more info... and just one more thing, how much the insurance per year plus the road tax for the Diesel's rexton.. let said for 2004 model? thanks anyway!!

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Posted 04 November 2010 - 09:05 AM

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QUOTE (rizalmhd @ Nov 2 2010, 04:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank bro for the advice.... I'll try to contact both 'otai' for more info... and just one more thing, how much the insurance per year plus the road tax for the Diesel's rexton.. let said for 2004 model? thanks anyway!!


For 270XDI Green Diesel Engine, Road tax is about RM1,100+ and insurance is depending if you have NCB (No Claim Bonus). I have got 55% NCB transferred from my other car, thus quite a bit of saving. If I remember correctly, the insurance is about RM800+ .


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Posted 05 November 2010 - 04:11 PM

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Hi Rextonians,

OK, the money is in the bank, and ready to go shopping for my Rexton! smile_thumbup.gif

Would like to ask your advise on a few candidates...basically I was looking for a 2005 2.7 xdi for 60K or less.

There were actually not too many candidates in Star, Motortrader, and Mudah which fit this criteria. Those that I found were:

RM 60K, milage 80K, 1 owner

RM 60K, milage 90K, 1 owner, service history

RM 56K, milage 160K, 2 owners, service history, just overhauled

RM 58K, milage 80K,

Would very much appreciate advise from you Rextonian sifu on whether they look reasonable...would like to shortlist 2 and go and have a look on Monday...just from the ads and pictures, looks like the first 2 are better, but would really like feedback from you

Thanks! smile_big.gif

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Posted 05 November 2010 - 08:41 PM

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QUOTE (kamleman @ Nov 5 2010, 04:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Rextonians,

OK, the money is in the bank, and ready to go shopping for my Rexton! smile_thumbup.gif

Would like to ask your advise on a few candidates...basically I was looking for a 2005 2.7 xdi for 60K or less.

There were actually not too many candidates in Star, Motortrader, and Mudah which fit this criteria. Those that I found were:

RM 60K, milage 80K, 1 owner

RM 60K, milage 90K, 1 owner, service history

RM 56K, milage 160K, 2 owners, service history, just overhauled

RM 58K, milage 80K,

Would very much appreciate advise from you Rextonian sifu on whether they look reasonable...would like to shortlist 2 and go and have a look on Monday...just from the ads and pictures, looks like the first 2 are better, but would really like feedback from you

Thanks! smile_big.gif


RM 60K, milage 80K, 1 owner - this was viewed by Bro Spacebar that not in good condition. So he decided on another one.

RM 60K, milage 90K, 1 owner, service history - worth considering. Arrange for viewing and test drive.

RM 56K, milage 160K, 2 owners, service history, just overhauled - mileage too high, double of other in the same year.

RM 58K, milage 80K, - seems driven off-road with its off-road tyre. Check suspension and handling condition.

Those pictures can't tell much, got to be really see the car, listen to the engine and drive it to tell the actual condition of the car.
If you would like one of our bros to join you for viewing and test drive, please PM me. If you schedule viewing this weekend, we are around town for TT gathering this wekeend.



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Posted 05 November 2010 - 10:08 PM

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Thanks for the input. Going to test drive candidate #2 tomorrow....Glenmarie probably about 3pm. Would welcome and appreciate any member coming to give me an expert opinion.

Cheers
K


QUOTE (r3xt0n @ Nov 5 2010, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
RM 60K, milage 80K, 1 owner - this was viewed by Bro Spacebar that not in good condition. So he decided on another one.

RM 60K, milage 90K, 1 owner, service history - worth considering. Arrange for viewing and test drive.

RM 56K, milage 160K, 2 owners, service history, just overhauled - mileage too high, double of other in the same year.

RM 58K, milage 80K, - seems driven off-road with its off-road tyre. Check suspension and handling condition.

Those pictures can't tell much, got to be really see the car, listen to the engine and drive it to tell the actual condition of the car.
If you would like one of our bros to join you for viewing and test drive, please PM me. If you schedule viewing this weekend, we are around town for TT gathering this wekeend.



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Posted 05 November 2010 - 10:50 PM

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QUOTE (kamleman @ Nov 5 2010, 10:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the input. Going to test drive candidate #2 tomorrow....Glenmarie probably about 3pm. Would welcome and appreciate any member coming to give me an expert opinion.

Cheers
K


We will be having TT at Awan Besar R&R at 2pm, doubt we could make it over to your location at 3pm. If you manage to get the Seller to meet at our TT location, you will have all the experts to check the car condition for you.

Worth for you to arrange that, rare opportunity to have 10 Rexton owners gathered together to help you viewing and test drive the car. It has a nice highway to really test the car too.. hahahahah

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Posted 06 November 2010 - 05:23 PM

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Hi Rextonians,

OK went to have a look at candidate #2 on my list...BHR 6882 located in Glenmarie.

Unfortunately it is difficult to find anything good to say about this car. sterb324.gif

1. Exterior condition quite poor. Grille shows signs of wear, down to bare plastic. Lots of chips on the front. Drivers door looks like it has been knocked out and maybe resprayed.
2. Oil leak seen from engine.
3. Interior condition very worn and quite shoddy, drivers seat torn, steering wheel torn and worn etc.
4. Engine needed jump starting, then quite noisy.
5. Milage which was supposed to be 90K Km in advertisement actually 230K+!
6. Rear tyres quite botak.

Basically looks like it has been a working car, which has seen a lot of hard yards. No need to test drive. Not recommended.

So...still looking for my Rexton! rolleyes.gif

Cheers
K