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#31
7thfort

Posted 29 December 2010 - 05:03 PM

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QUOTE (darreltian @ Dec 29 2010, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wifey drives the swift more, me ejoying forte...hehehe

207?....at KLIMS when i opened the door it feels so light and flimsy....interior is dull, so i just close the door back (PIAKK!!) and walk off

The 'saloon hair' smell you get when u rev high comes from catalytic converter, it also acts as signal for you to slow down smile_clown.gif
Those who change exhaust system dun get the smell


Hi darreltian,

Thanks for the "refreshing" and candid comments. I am torn in 3 ways in the Swift, 207 and Inspira.
"Be Prepared"

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Posted 01 February 2011 - 02:48 PM

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QUOTE (7thfort @ Dec 29 2010, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi darreltian,

Thanks for the "refreshing" and candid comments. I am torn in 3 ways in the Swift, 207 and Inspira.

A relative is looking to buy the new Swift and a few questions to the existing owners or sifu of such cars:
1) How's the FC for pure town driving and highway use? Read in LowYat forum this car FC quite bad??
2) ENgine pick-up as compared to Myvi or equivalent 1.5 cc cars?
3) Maintenance cost and any major issues to look out for?
Need not comment on space as well since buyer looking for such size of car, it's a known fact..
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nazirmz

Posted 03 February 2011 - 10:07 AM

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Full tank RM65 (RM1.80/ltr)
Can go up to 450km mixed driving(highway and town)
Engine pick up is OK and better than Myvi.
Maintenance cost: regular servicing is "manageable" but "not cheap". For normal servicing bring cash RM300 + standby your credit card. Exhaust oxygen sensor cost RM800++.(mine fails at 145k km mileage)

'nuff said.
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Posted 03 February 2011 - 06:08 PM

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QUOTE (nazirmz @ Feb 3 2011, 10:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Full tank RM65 (RM1.80/ltr)
Can go up to 450km mixed driving(highway and town)
Engine pick up is OK and better than Myvi.
Maintenance cost: regular servicing is "manageable" but "not cheap". For normal servicing bring cash RM300 + standby your credit card. Exhaust oxygen sensor cost RM800++.(mine fails at 145k km mileage)

'nuff said.

Thanks for the valuable info..
FC sounds quite good already and could be better than a Myvi! Such FC achievable via 50% town + 50% town or?
For servicing, u mean they dun accept credit cards?
Wah.. 145k km... well by such mileage guess many other brand of cars will be subjected to major repairs/service.
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Posted 02 March 2011 - 08:47 PM

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just went to QB motor show. Swift with 2.5% interest rate & 3 yrs free labour fee, parts and lubricants. Beside that got discount RM2.5k

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Posted 04 March 2011 - 12:35 PM

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QUOTE (Popcorn @ Feb 3 2011, 06:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the valuable info..
FC sounds quite good already and could be better than a Myvi! Such FC achievable via 50% town + 50% town or?
For servicing, u mean they dun accept credit cards?
Wah.. 145k km... well by such mileage guess many other brand of cars will be subjected to major repairs/service.

SS 1.5 FC can beat myvi auto anytime and anywhere, in fact it performs better in city drive
i have a salesman fren clocking more than 200K km and the engine and GB still running strong..
it runs on EPS, so no PS periodical maintenance....parts maybe on the high side but which japs car not?.....safety is not compromised and u still get 2 airbags, ABS and EBD...it has been labelled as 'affordable mini car' where u still can get some fun driving it

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Posted 05 March 2011 - 02:34 PM

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QUOTE (darreltian @ Mar 4 2011, 12:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
SS 1.5 FC can beat myvi auto anytime and anywhere, in fact it performs better in city drive
i have a salesman fren clocking more than 200K km and the engine and GB still running strong..
it runs on EPS, so no PS periodical maintenance....parts maybe on the high side but which japs car not?.....safety is not compromised and u still get 2 airbags, ABS and EBD...it has been labelled as 'affordable mini car' where u still can get some fun driving it

Yup.. they choose the Swift.. and from looks of it, way better than the Myvi.. took for a short spin.. and well fun car to drive though power so-so (maybe still new kua).. and car comes loaded with features ie. keyless, leather wrap steering & controls.. etc
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Posted 28 March 2011 - 11:01 AM

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just changed new donuts for wifey ride....the odd size makes it difficult and limited choice

OEM rim size: 15" with 5.5J and ET45
OEM tyre size: 185/60/15

There are very few tyre brands having this size and I don't want use back Bridgie....in the end I chose Mich PS3 but the closest options avaliable:

- 195/55/15 but for this size advisable rim size is 5.5J - 7J...... i dont like the look of donut sitting protruding so much from rim

- 185/55/15..... diameter diff 3% smaller which is still acceptable

My wife gave me budget of 1K and I chose the latter which comes together with free balancing and chrome steel valve. I took it for a spin and immediately I feel the car now is more 'planted' and less wobly / bouncy....the firmer and lower side wall improved the ride tremendously compare to stock...earlier I planned to change to Eibach coil but that can wait coz my wife is far less aggressive driver compare to myself smile_tongue.gif

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Posted 28 March 2011 - 01:42 PM

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still considering...........

price is RM73,788

offer option

1) discount rm3500 or

2) discount rm1.5k with free service

both warranty 3 yrs.

which one more worth? offer ends on 31 mar.

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Posted 28 March 2011 - 07:59 PM

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QUOTE (bayanbaru @ Mar 28 2011, 01:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
offer option

1) discount rm3500 or

2) discount rm1.5k with free service
which one more worth? offer ends on 31 mar.

grab the 1st option
money in pocket is better

just bought myself a 2nd Suzuki, this time a SS Premier with rm5500 discount, collecting the car tomorrow.
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