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Originally posted by PiedPiper+Oct 26 2005, 07:53 AM-->QUOTE (PiedPiper @ Oct 26 2005, 07:53 AM)
Originally posted by PiedPiper+Oct 26 2005, 07:53 AM-->QUOTE (PiedPiper @ Oct 26 2005, 07:53 AM)
haha.... a bus? well tyke has always told me to tell my bro to get one since he is quite productive... but my bro would probably go for a trailer head since he has always wanted to be like 'BJ & the bear' !!!Originally posted by 535i@Oct 26 2005, 09:04 PM
Sabah, negeri di bawah Bayu - the roads are quite hilly.
Diesel is KING over there.
Naza is a good buy - but dunno whether u brader wants to drive it from KK to Sandakan - maybe not ..
I hv tried new NAZA couple of weeks back. I covered 1,400km and the petrol was RM 220. Mind you, I did not travel on hilly areas.
KK to Ranau is enuf to swallow half the tank of petrol - me think.
Other choice - pls refer below - diesel powered !! :nyehehe:
I totally agreed. U can't be wrong for getting a TOYOTA in this "Negeri Di Bawah Bayu" :yes: !Originally posted by bmwky@Oct 31 2005, 05:39 PM
Pipa, in Sabah I would highly recommend the Innova. Toyota has established it's name there and ppl really understand the value of owning a Toyota. Easier to get spare parts as well. The same cannot be said for Rexton, Stavic, KIA and the other make. It may not be the best chioce for comfort and spaciousness but the price is affordable.
OK then, Pipa... your choice seems to have narrowed down to Toyota and Naza. Just wandering, how's Nissan doing in Sabah. Might want to look into the Nissan Serena, thoughOriginally posted by roadrunner@Oct 31 2005, 01:05 PM
Agree with c-square, it all boils down to good service backups irrespective of makes unless you can afford longer down time in case of any eventuality.
But I gathered Naza Motors are going agressive in Sabah ?
Originally posted by PiedPiper@Nov 1 2005, 06:09 AM
Hahaha.... point taken guys. Check out the after service market first before making that purchase...I shall inform my bro.
As BMWKY says and agreed by CKLim, "Toyota has established it's name there and ppl really understand the value of owning a Toyota. Easier to get spare parts as well." So the Toyota has gone to the top of the list (although it is almost rm60k more than my bro intend to spend).
But what Roadrunner said "Kia Carnival 2.5, going strong for 5 years oredi. Yes, if you need to have one of these, get a CBU unit aound the same year" is also quite true, if only my bro can get a hand on the first batch. But then again, the previous owner may not have taken good care of the car...
And as C-square puts it "I may be wrong, but don't think Sabah has many service centre for "exotic" models like the Renault Espace, Stavic or even the Naza Ria. " so my bro will have to look into the service centre facilities that they have and if "Naza Motors are going agressive in Sabah" (roadrunner), the 'newer' Ria may also be a good option.
Aaron also pointed out another very important factor, "low depreciation" value of the car.
Sigh... big headache this is turning out to be, and I'm not even buying the MPV!!! :blink:
I have just updated my brother on the pros and cons that you guys gave me and I'm hoping that he makes the right choice... Will keep you guys updated. Again...MANY THANKS for your input and insights... Truly appreciate it!! :yes!:
Originally posted by PiedPiper+Oct 25 2005, 05:02 AM-->QUOTE (PiedPiper @ Oct 25 2005, 05:02 AM)