Toyota Mark X or Camry non-hybrid with a battery kill switch.sorry, have not been following up.
anymore reliable recommendation?
to be frank, i will hardly use the car, like once a month or twice at most.
otherwise, will be for long distance drive.
hence, the car need to be very very very reliable..
wow, you already determine that i will buy a mark XToyota Mark X or Camry non-hybrid with a battery kill switch.
Remember to change the engine oil every year (not by mileage since car is sitting there). I would change the ATF too. And tyres should not be older than 5 years regardless of thread.
So what color is your Mark X? Silver needs less upkeep too.
What is your current car? If its a Toyota Corolla from the 90s.. or a Proton Saga 1st gen... then..hard to say..those are very reliable.wow, you already determine that i will buy a mark X
i read that the older version like year 2005 is recommended as compare to the newer model, more reliable?
dont worry, every year, i will still send for servicing and checks before i head for long distance drive.
color wise, i'm not so particular.
I'm more concern about the cost of upkeeping, park and hardly use.
will it be as problematic as my current car....
a perdana, non v6 type.What is your current car? If its a Toyota Corolla from the 90s.. or a Proton Saga 1st gen... then..hard to say..those are very reliable.
Since you really don't drive that often... actually why don't you consider RENTING a car then? Rent a Vellfire every year just for that trip. Or rent VW Passat/Jetta.. plenty of those available for rent.
Oh if its gonna be sitting for that long, you probably wanna invest in jack stands as well, so that the tyres don't sit and develop flat spots.
FD2, is it reliable? cheap to maintain.How about FD2 - Can use for long distance too 180km/h no problem ~ K20 enough said
nope, be it FD2 or any other cars, i learnt my lesson.FD2 are pretty reliable and drive pretty decent but don't expect turbo level performance. Unless you start modding the K20 (if it is K20)
Yeah, kinda like what Ixeo said - choose your poison. CVT 2.5L Mark X or 2.0 Civic FD2. TBH I like the FD2 over the Mark X. But this is purely personal preference.nope, be it FD2 or any other cars, i learnt my lesson.
not going to mod it, stay stock is the best.
Mod, will need maintain and frequent drive. not suitable for my usage.
i want to pass each and every road block in joy and not fear.
smiling at the policeman and saying bye to them.
In my opinion, FD2 is reliable. I barely go above 4k as the torque is sufficient at low end. Maintenance wise, won't break your pocket. I am amaze by its handling. FD2R handling would be sweeter.FD2, is it reliable? cheap to maintain.
never own a honda before.
Sorry for interrupting but Mark X is using a 6 speed auto, not CVT.Yeah, kinda like what Ixeo said - choose your poison. CVT 2.5L Mark X or 2.0 Civic FD2. TBH I like the FD2 over the Mark X. But this is purely personal preference.
I just realised btw, FD2 will need an upgraded alarm system. The boot release does not trigger the alarm so you'll need to get that modified. FD2 still commands a pretty respectable resale price too. Not sure about the Mark X. And non-CVT means a more lively drive whenever you want.
Hmm actually they all have similar reliability coz from the first gen GRX120 (2004-2009) to the next gen GRX130 (2009-2014), they all share the same engine and gearbox, just different body style. Now if you meant among the GRX120 that the 2005 year is the best, now that's not correct! The best is actually the facelift model (2007-2009) because the ECU mapping is more tolerant to ron95 while the non-facelift was reported to be a bit more sensitive. Plus the facelift model is of course I not as old hence by logic less risky to have any issues. FYI my Mark x is year 2008 and it has been serving me very well indeed!wow, you already determine that i will buy a mark X
i read that the older version like year 2005 is recommended as compare to the newer model, more reliable?
dont worry, every year, i will still send for servicing and checks before i head for long distance drive.
color wise, i'm not so particular.
I'm more concern about the cost of upkeeping, park and hardly use.
will it be as problematic as my current car....
Exactly! No contest between Mark X vs FD2 on the highway, be it comfort or performance.2L engine, or 1.8L engine..versus V6 2.5L on a Mark X for highway cruising. No brainer, pick the Mark X.
Silver is easy to maintain. Else grey not too bad as well.
Yeah, kinda like what Ixeo said - choose your poison. CVT 2.5L Mark X or 2.0 Civic FD2. TBH I like the FD2 over the Mark X. But this is purely personal preference.
I just realised btw, FD2 will need an upgraded alarm system. The boot release does not trigger the alarm so you'll need to get that modified. FD2 still commands a pretty respectable resale price too. Not sure about the Mark X. And non-CVT means a more lively drive whenever you want.
Mark is NOT using CVT, but it's using a 6 speed traditional torque converter. I would not have bought it if it was a CVT car!Sorry for interrupting but Mark X is using a 6 speed auto, not CVT.
Yes. The same goes for the 2nd generation Mark X too, right?Mark is NOT using CVT, but it's using a 6 speed traditional torque converter. I would not have bought it if it was a CVT car!
Yes, GRX120 & GRX130 are still basically the same cars, just different outlook.Yes. The same goes for the 2nd generation Mark X too, right?
yo buddy,kurt,
get the new perdana, at least u have the old & new version