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Torn between a 2nd hand P. Putra and Hyundai Coupe


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#1
bthain

Posted 07 July 2003 - 01:41 PM

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Hey guys,

I need advice... I've got a decision to make by this week on choosing between 2
cars that I'm not familiar with. They are:

1997 (A) Proton Putra

1997 (A) Hyundai Coupe

The latter is about RM14K more expensive. Both in excellent condition, nice color,
accident-free, nice plates, standard (except the Hyundai comes with new rims and
tyres) and all.

I'm worried about maintenance of the above cars, torn between the 2 beautys,
concerned about the resale value (which one I won't lose so much $$$). It's
basically going to be my car for driving round town.

Any pointers on decision making? Anything I should look out for when reviewing
both cars again?

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nuggyn

Posted 07 July 2003 - 05:34 PM

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Well, if you are more concern about maintenance and resale value, i would
say you should avoid getting the Coupe. The cost of spare parts for a
Coupe aint cheap you know (compare to Putra).

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subsonique

Posted 07 July 2003 - 09:15 PM

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i seconded nuggyn's statement.

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Posted 08 July 2003 - 09:47 AM

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i thirded my own statement Big Smile

*thirded?? have such word in the dicktionary? muahaha!

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TheGunner

Posted 08 July 2003 - 11:34 AM

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I'll take the Putra anytime.

Too bad the Putra is phased out with the Wira/Satria 1.6/1.8. Frown

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Lisa Kudrow

Posted 08 July 2003 - 02:53 PM

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I own a 97 Hyundai Coupe 1.8A. Maintenance okay, reasonable. Parts easy to
get. But performance wise, hemmm... Smile I supposed if you look for that
maybe people would suggest Putra.

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nuggyn

Posted 08 July 2003 - 03:54 PM

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Aunty Lisa...

Wanna drag race one day? Hehehehe!! Putra VS Hyundai Coupe. Big Smile

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Lisa Kudrow

Posted 08 July 2003 - 05:56 PM

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Nuggyn, when did I marry your uncle? Angry

Btw, I am not a racer... Smile I am a safe driver... Big Smile

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Raul

Posted 08 July 2003 - 06:12 PM

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Ive tested Lisa's coupe ler..., pickup kinda slow ler.. FrownBig Smile i think
putra would fare better. But proton qc is lagging behind the hyundai ler...

if both cars interior aren't making funny noises or squeeking, go for the
putra.. WinkBig Smile

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subsonique

Posted 08 July 2003 - 08:14 PM

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aunty lisa, cme drag with me and my baby behind the car seat. hehe,
then you know what putra means. what the heck am i talking about?

nuggyn, thirded is in the dictionary, not dicktionary as you stated.
haha.