Sharing,
i am looking for a car to replace my 2 ride for about 1 month and narrowed down to
1.Exora bold
2.Pajero sport
My wife stressed on space but myself still appreciate good road manner and if possible a 4x4.
Looking to buy 2nd as i no longer a believer of newer car is superb compared to 2nd hand car.
Since there is no Pajero sport available in Melaka i widen my search area and found 1 in Segamat...1 thing let me down...the leather seat is too dirty.
I switch to Exora bold and went to see a few. Well they are plentiful at cheap price:
1.2014 red colour...too bad its sold when i asked.
2.2014 light brown/gold colour....very rough engine and the interior doesnt smell right.
3.2012 dark bronze colour...i like this colour. Engine sound smoother but something is not right...the exterior is too clean. Detail check reveal the front bunper is replaced and the car has been repainted. there is paint overspray everywhere (absorber mounting, wheel arch). Whats worst is the used car guy said 'never accident before'...
4.2013 white colour, mileage less than 70k km. Yes the car has been in a collision but minor, the used car guy admits it and can be seen from the scar it has. another minis is the reverse camera is blurred.I test drives this one and its better than my sis Exora bold....hmm this could be the one for me. A strong plus point is the number is same with my EX5 number. I went thru the figure and the guy willing to buy my 1.8 Waja.
I was about to settle for the white one before 2 days ago the finance minister/final approval gate mentioned 'we can go for other car as long as it can fit her goods'. This will be the temporary car while waiting for the VGT pajero sport to drop its price more. I jumped with joy and yesterday we go and see a Suprima S.
Its like new on the inside..leather has no wear at all, even the driver seat only has very minimal line. mileage is 52k km.
Will this be my new temporary ride...we will see.
Above all, its a safer car compared with my BLM and Waja.
Now i know why most Malaysian prefer new car;
1.They want 'gaya, mutu, keunggulan'.
2.They dont know how to 'search' for used car.
3.They dont know how to check used car.
4.Its a hassle to search and go see, and do this repeatedly.
p/s : with clean piece of paper...even the inspira 1.8 manual comes into the picture...hahaha.