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mghong

Posted 12 April 2012 - 03:04 PM

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hi guru ,

my wira daily travel from bkt tinggi to klcc for work , full tank usually last till friday . My high speed was at 100 only.
Is it normal ?

My dashboard got a few meter was out function , someone quote me to change a electronic board and cost me < 100 but no warranty whether it work after 1mth , another friend qoute me a 2nd dashboard and no warranty also.. Shall i change ?

one mekanical told me that ,i shall overhall my engine since already 10 yr old but according to my friend base on the smoke from the exhautl it still look normal. Shall i change ?

already age 40 , if i change my wira to a totally new car i going to hold another 7yr loan or shall i look for 2nd hand other car ? at least for working car which can save some fuel and lessess trouble ?

any one have the experience do share ...


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Posted 12 April 2012 - 07:11 PM

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QUOTE (mghong @ Apr 12 2012, 03:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi guru ,

my wira daily travel from bkt tinggi to klcc for work , full tank usually last till friday . My high speed was at 100 only.
Is it normal ?

My dashboard got a few meter was out function , someone quote me to change a electronic board and cost me < 100 but no warranty whether it work after 1mth , another friend qoute me a 2nd dashboard and no warranty also.. Shall i change ?

one mekanical told me that ,i shall overhall my engine since already 10 yr old but according to my friend base on the smoke from the exhautl it still look normal. Shall i change ?

already age 40 , if i change my wira to a totally new car i going to hold another 7yr loan or shall i look for 2nd hand other car ? at least for working car which can save some fuel and lessess trouble ?

any one have the experience do share ...

If wira 1.5 auto then fc is not going to be good anyway.
Its normal for fc to increase as the age of the car increases.
So are the wear and tear hence the reduction in performance and fc.

Have someone u can trust take a look at your car.
Overhaul depend on the engine condition. If its really worn out then overhaul is the only answer.
If done properly the car will be good to use for another 10 years provided the body can last.
U have been with your car for a very2 long time and i bet u can feel how the engine is doing.
If power is bad, fc is bad, engine oil is reducing, oil is leaking, then i will overhaul the engine. as i intend to use it forever.

On the meter, there is no harm changing the broken out part as meter last almost forever.

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Posted 14 April 2012 - 04:26 PM

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QUOTE (Gunnerzz @ Apr 12 2012, 07:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If wira 1.5 auto then fc is not going to be good anyway.
Its normal for fc to increase as the age of the car increases.
So are the wear and tear hence the reduction in performance and fc.

Have someone u can trust take a look at your car.
Overhaul depend on the engine condition. If its really worn out then overhaul is the only answer.
If done properly the car will be good to use for another 10 years provided the body can last.
U have been with your car for a very2 long time and i bet u can feel how the engine is doing.
If power is bad, fc is bad, engine oil is reducing, oil is leaking, then i will overhaul the engine. as i intend to use it forever.

On the meter, there is no harm changing the broken out part as meter last almost forever.


living at bukit tinggi ,everyday commuting to kl, your car seemed everyday battling the hill climb.
this is a car for work horse really.

my view is if u can afford to change engine to another 4g15 with manual box, the car will serve to the last ,but i know, its will costs you.

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Posted 14 April 2012 - 10:21 PM

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QUOTE (mghong @ Apr 12 2012, 03:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi guru ,

my wira daily travel from bkt tinggi to klcc for work , full tank usually last till friday . My high speed was at 100 only.
Is it normal ?

My dashboard got a few meter was out function , someone quote me to change a electronic board and cost me < 100 but no warranty whether it work after 1mth , another friend qoute me a 2nd dashboard and no warranty also.. Shall i change ?

one mekanical told me that ,i shall overhall my engine since already 10 yr old but according to my friend base on the smoke from the exhautl it still look normal. Shall i change ?

already age 40 , if i change my wira to a totally new car i going to hold another 7yr loan or shall i look for 2nd hand other car ? at least for working car which can save some fuel and lessess trouble ?

any one have the experience do share ...


mate, since you are regularly on karak. what is the phenomena behind the car skids on karak. some say people pour oil, is that true?





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Posted 26 April 2012 - 09:58 AM

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Buying a new car will cost you at least RM45K and even a 2nd hand car will not be less than RM25K if you want something reliable and comfortable for your daily commute.

If you want to refurbish your existing car, I believe it will cost you no more than RM5K depending on how bad it is. Wira's replacement parts are considered inexpensive.

Therefore, if you're still in love with the car apart from some mechanical wear & tear, just have it repaired and keep driving with peace of mind without having to bury yourself in another 7 year debt.

Just my 2 cents... smile_wink.gif

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Posted 26 April 2012 - 03:15 PM

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QUOTE (dabdab @ Apr 14 2012, 10:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
mate, since you are regularly on karak. what is the phenomena behind the car skids on karak. some say people pour oil, is that true?

His Bukit tinggi is at Klang x the Pahang 1 right ? smile_tongue.gif

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Posted 30 May 2012 - 11:12 PM

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QUOTE (Gunnerzz @ Apr 12 2012, 07:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If wira 1.5 auto then fc is not going to be good anyway.
Its normal for fc to increase as the age of the car increases.
So are the wear and tear hence the reduction in performance and fc.

Have someone u can trust take a look at your car.
Overhaul depend on the engine condition. If its really worn out then overhaul is the only answer.
If done properly the car will be good to use for another 10 years provided the body can last.
U have been with your car for a very2 long time and i bet u can feel how the engine is doing.
If power is bad, fc is bad, engine oil is reducing, oil is leaking, then i will overhaul the engine. as i intend to use it forever.

On the meter, there is no harm changing the broken out part as meter last almost forever.


You are right , this wira serve me from 2000 yr till today..smile.gif a manual one maybe because of the meter broken i can't really see how is the fc like but everyweek 1-5 full tank.


QUOTE (dabdab @ Apr 14 2012, 04:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
living at bukit tinggi ,everyday commuting to kl, your car seemed everyday battling the hill climb.
this is a car for work horse really.

my view is if u can afford to change engine to another 4g15 with manual box, the car will serve to the last ,but i know, its will costs you.


infact my enginee is the same like this , changing to another similar engine without knowing how the previous owner is might be a big risk for me leh...smile.gif


QUOTE (yeong @ Apr 26 2012, 03:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
His Bukit tinggi is at Klang x the Pahang 1 right ? smile_tongue.gif


my mum house was at gombak , going to genting is like driving to Ikea(1 hour)...haha i dont really see alot accident , maybe i usually drive slower...smile.gif


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Posted 01 June 2012 - 11:17 AM

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How do you conclude makan minyak when your indicators are not working? I suggest you fix up the meter first odometer, trip meter to get proper km/lit rm/km..

If the car has been maintained properly, running cost is quite low as chances for serious breakdown is minimize.
For old rides. Get a mechanic to do a proper evaluation what needs changing and prioritize based on safety consideration.

If you choose to drive till it breaks then is your choice. What and Where you break down would be up to luck and you don't get to decide who and when the repair would be. Cost may be higher then as you may not be in position to negotiate.
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Posted 16 June 2012 - 11:59 PM

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QUOTE (mych @ Jun 1 2012, 11:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How do you conclude makan minyak when your indicators are not working? I suggest you fix up the meter first odometer, trip meter to get proper km/lit rm/km..

If the car has been maintained properly, running cost is quite low as chances for serious breakdown is minimize.
For old rides. Get a mechanic to do a proper evaluation what needs changing and prioritize based on safety consideration.

If you choose to drive till it breaks then is your choice. What and Where you break down would be up to luck and you don't get to decide who and when the repair would be. Cost may be higher then as you may not be in position to negotiate.


I think i have make a mistake , because previously when i work in cyberjaya my mileage was 60-70km 2 way but now I work in KL my total mileage is like 90km ..so the minyak finish by friday instead of lasting till weekend.

i forgotten my total overall milages... now i think my car fc was just nice 90*5 = 450 km approx for wholetank..

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Posted 18 June 2012 - 07:24 AM

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QUOTE (mghong @ Jun 16 2012, 11:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think i have make a mistake , because previously when i work in cyberjaya my mileage was 60-70km 2 way but now I work in KL my total mileage is like 90km ..so the minyak finish by friday instead of lasting till weekend.

i forgotten my total overall milages... now i think my car fc was just nice 90*5 = 450 km approx for wholetank..

So change the title to tak makan minyak.
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