Re: [bomberZ] Affordable car to bring dog and small family around?
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how about d x-trail? not bad?
but if you don't mind 2nd hand...get a rav4. the previous generation is no bad. beauty of toyota - engine is reliable.
super cheap now is the toyota prado (the ones the hitz cruisers used to drive around). downside is the petrol consumption is a wee high. but its comfortable n roomy ~ an absolute hit with the human kids n furkids @ home.
Re: [a_evie] Affordable car to bring dog and small family around?
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hi chris, evie and taro-san,
thanks for the reply.
chris,
I have did a google for serena, it really very spacious inside! Anyway, the old model is price around RM45-55k and the new model (2nd hand lah) is price around RM80-100k and the brand sparking new from showroom is RM120k.
My wife doesnt link either model cos she say too van like.. aiyo.. headache already.
I found that the new serena look like alphard from the back.. it have the same square backside.
taro-san,
U THINK I PRINT $$ AH!!
evie,
prado seem like a good suggestion, will search for more info.
btw fyi, i m leaning more towards new Innova.. around 107k... there go my $$!!
some of the member is an car forum actually complain about the high service cost in UMW..
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heh heh....INOVA is very nice & conformtable...air -con is adjustable and good for ah BOO...
very spaces too...
so INNOVA lah, I was dreaming of getting an INNOVA or HONDA stream,but was pull back coz still have house loan to pay..some more job are not so stable...any time can fried sotong..
UMW service is very professional...value for money lah.
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UMW may cost a wee more but you know your vehicle is in good hands. worth going back to them if your vehicle is brand new from them. Helps in keeping the resale value a bit ( that's what we saw with when we sold off the Camry).
if you have a recon or parallel Toyota, you may opt for some Toyota specialists..who will cost less. Without going to UMW you also save cost since you can buy your own parts from authorised Toyota dealers or agents and bring it to the mechanic.
wish...are you referring to the local assembled or the parallel? difference is the options and finishing.
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livina looks good. 1.8 is a good choice. with that sort of frame, a 1.5 may be sluggish and also not so efficient.
heard its somewhere in october and 1.8 full specs shd be 100k odd. nissan...you know who to look for to get the best deal lor
seriously it looks good....but i'm still quite keen on d toyota. either the wish or the caldina. wish is a save bet...caldina is funner but car is older lor...aiks...must work hard to pay for car again. hehehe.
Re: [a_evie] Affordable car to bring dog and small family around?
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hi everyone,
just a little update on my MPV hunt.
Brought my whole family (baby, wife and myself - minus the furkid) for a test drive last weekend and below is my observation.
Toyota Innova 2.0
Pros - Spacious and luxury... come with gate-type gear shift (WAH), nice opitron meter, 2 row of ac back blower.
Cons - Floor board is too high, my wife have difficulties boarding the car will holding the baby. The ride a a bit bouncy and the steering feel very light.. i feel as if the car is floating at some point.. not good for me as i'm use to the responsive steering of a waja.
Toyota Advanza 1.5
Pros - Values for money, 1.5 have nice exterior compare to 1.3, engine is responsive
Cons - space is a bit tight for the 2nd and 3rd row.. my spikey hair is touching the when i sit in the 3rd row.
eeemm.... now i am thinking of getting a 2nd hand serena highway star.. price around 75-88k for 03-04 car...
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yep...in oct. but it seems like its a good wait. still keeping the waja? if yes..then hang on for a while more...
the prob with 2nd hand or reconded cars is that you do not know the history of the car. and this can pose to be quite an expensive experience sometimes.
Re: [chrisong] Affordable car to bring dog and small family around?
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Hi Chr
Since u r in this industry, i would be much appreciated if u could share with us the pros and cons between a pick up truck (frontier, hilux, ...etc) and a SUV/MPV. Which is more ideal for bringing large breed dogs with small family?
Currently, I m using a very old model of 4 x 4. The maintenance is really killing me. So, I am planning to replace it with something more economical and practical. I like the pick up truck a lot, but still undecided if it is a wise choice to me..Please advise. Thanks.
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