Comments on: The Volvo XC60 is now here in Malaysia! http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:11:59 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: spirited http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-253793 spirited Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:31:59 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-253793 Well said Alitstar, i think most dealership or service centre will agree with what you have commented. however, at the end of the day, its the management who has to really educate this premium service teams or segments, they have to be taught the luxury/ premium mentality...hence, ppl paying for this kind of price..should be offered a more respectable form of service...but i have notice..that not many premium segments treat their customers that way.... well! like you say....the perception is different to whom holds it... Well said Alitstar, i think most dealership or service centre will agree with what you have commented.

however, at the end of the day, its the management who has to really educate this premium service teams or segments, they have to be taught the luxury/ premium mentality…hence, ppl paying for this kind of price..should be offered a more respectable form of service…but i have notice..that not many premium segments treat their customers that way….

well! like you say….the perception is different to whom holds it…

]]> By: Alitstar http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-253712 Alitstar Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:19:28 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-253712 Meaning, if you think is bad service, then it is and thats what you will attract next time. But if you think otherwise, you will also attract what you think. We are the in many ways service providers. When we complain of others, we are just reflecting. You will notice that any given service providers will not remain as "good service" for a long time. The trend moves, from product to dealer. Its the people behind it. A select group of men and women whom understand value for money. They too need value for money and ever willing to move to whom pays better. We might run out of cars to buy if we keep up with this. Give them a break, educate and train our fellow Malaysians for a better service, wisely. Meaning, if you think is bad service, then it is and thats what you will attract next time. But if you think otherwise, you will also attract what you think. We are the in many ways service providers. When we complain of others, we are just reflecting. You will notice that any given service providers will not remain as “good service” for a long time. The trend moves, from product to dealer. Its the people behind it. A select group of men and women whom understand value for money. They too need value for money and ever willing to move to whom pays better.

We might run out of cars to buy if we keep up with this. Give them a break, educate and train our fellow Malaysians for a better service, wisely.

]]> By: Alitstar http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-253696 Alitstar Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:12:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-253696 Hello enthusiasts: May I add my two cents to Kumaran's reply dated July 21 '09. Whilst the comment was fair and well poised, some clarification of 'service' is warranted. With the current dealership setup, it does not matter to which dealer you take your car to, irrespective from whom your purchased it (except gray's), you are entitled to receive the same standard of attention. If you are short handed, feel free to pen your opinion and you sure will get all the attention you need. Kumaran (and I'm sure most other buyers of this category) said by "paying premium price for something, make sure the service is there to compliment it" We are all, in one way or another are THE SERVICE creators. We create standard and we benchmark. What is premium service? What is premium? Is a Perdana premium or is BMW a premium. Assume that the money we cough out is the judge of premium. With our car tax structure, at whose expense should premium service should come from? As an example (after making a direct USD MYR conversion), The 2009 BMW 335 Coupe sells for USD44,014 or RM155,369.00 in the US . In Malaysia the same car sells for over RM490,000. Audi A4 2.0T Cabriolet Convertible sells for RM142,000 in the US The 2009 model Audi A4 2 Door 2.0T Cabriolet Convertible sells in the US for USD40,328.00 or RM142,357. In Malaysia the same car would sell for about RM265,000. VW GTI 2.0T sells for RM85,000 in the US In the US the 2009 model Volkswagen GTI 2.0T sells for USD 24,039 or RM85,000 only. In China the same car will cost around RM60,000. Over here the same VW car sells for about RM200,000. And the 2010 model Toyota Camry 2.4L sells in the US for USD 19,659.00 or RM69,396 In Malaysia the 2008 Toyota Camry 2.4L sells for RM170,000. Toyota Camry 2.4L, 2010 model. RM69,000 in the US Then here are some car prices from our neighbour Indonesia . The Toyota Altis sells in Indonesia for about RM46,000. The same car sells here for around RM 112,000. Again we are three times more expensive than Indonesia . The Honda Jazz sells here for RM108,000. In Indonesia the Jazz sells for RM 36,000. Despite paying 3 times more, I would say we are still complecent with premium service. But who is that suppose to give us premium service. Is the dealership or government. What is premium service? A free bill for every visit? A "kompang" welcome team at the service center or the personnel drop their pants and attend to only your car? Fortunately, the dealership stop at nothing in delivering what ever we expect. After careful consideration, I've compared the service quality (people and technical competence) between Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. The significant difference of the good or bad service is exactly what we the big spenders perceive it to be. Hello enthusiasts:

May I add my two cents to Kumaran’s reply dated July 21 ‘09. Whilst the comment was fair and well poised, some clarification of ’service’ is warranted.

With the current dealership setup, it does not matter to which dealer you take your car to, irrespective from whom your purchased it (except gray’s), you are entitled to receive the same standard of attention. If you are short handed, feel free to pen your opinion and you sure will get all the attention you need.

Kumaran (and I’m sure most other buyers of this category) said by “paying premium price for something, make sure the service is there to compliment it”

We are all, in one way or another are THE SERVICE creators. We create standard and we benchmark. What is premium service? What is premium? Is a Perdana premium or is BMW a premium. Assume that the money we cough out is the judge of premium.

With our car tax structure, at whose expense should premium service should come from? As an example (after making a direct USD MYR conversion), The 2009 BMW 335 Coupe sells for USD44,014 or RM155,369.00 in the US . In Malaysia the same car sells for over RM490,000.

Audi A4 2.0T Cabriolet Convertible sells for RM142,000 in the US

The 2009 model Audi A4 2 Door 2.0T Cabriolet Convertible sells in the US for USD40,328.00 or RM142,357. In Malaysia the same car would sell for about RM265,000.

VW GTI 2.0T sells for RM85,000 in the US

In the US the 2009 model Volkswagen GTI 2.0T sells for USD 24,039 or RM85,000 only. In China the same car will cost around RM60,000. Over here the same VW car sells for about RM200,000.

And the 2010 model Toyota Camry 2.4L sells in the US for USD 19,659.00 or RM69,396 In Malaysia the 2008 Toyota Camry 2.4L sells for RM170,000. Toyota Camry 2.4L, 2010 model. RM69,000 in the US

Then here are some car prices from our neighbour Indonesia . The Toyota Altis sells in Indonesia for about RM46,000. The same car sells here for around RM 112,000. Again we are three times more expensive than Indonesia .

The Honda Jazz sells here for RM108,000. In Indonesia the Jazz sells for RM 36,000.

Despite paying 3 times more, I would say we are still complecent with premium service. But who is that suppose to give us premium service. Is the dealership or government. What is premium service? A free bill for every visit? A “kompang” welcome team at the service center or the personnel drop their pants and attend to only your car?

Fortunately, the dealership stop at nothing in delivering what ever we expect. After careful consideration, I’ve compared the service quality (people and technical competence) between Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. The significant difference of the good or bad service is exactly what we the big spenders perceive it to be.

]]> By: spirited http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-253586 spirited Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:16:01 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-253586 wow! well said Kumaran! im not so sure about VW Cars S/B. so i cant comment on their services. however as for Volvo on Call...they actually are just like an operated services..they get the call..and they will call the nearest Services centre. for example, you break down in PJ, they will call the Volvo Federal auto at PJ area to attend to your breakdown. well! i might be wrong, but this is the information i have so far. as for the XC60, as permention in Paul Tan's Blog, the heico tuning Kit can booast it up to 315HP...well! not so sure about the warranty issue, but from what i know, Federal auto are working on that issue. but i think they are more in to the bodykit tuning, as it doesnt mess with warranty issue. unless you buy a full tune Heico XC60, then i think warranty no problem, heard that they will do up one white Heico XC60...but not so sure..lets see by the end of the year...hehehe! wow! well said Kumaran!

im not so sure about VW Cars S/B. so i cant comment on their services.

however as for Volvo on Call…they actually are just like an operated services..they get the call..and they will call the nearest Services centre. for example, you break down in PJ, they will call the Volvo Federal auto at PJ area to attend to your breakdown.

well! i might be wrong, but this is the information i have so far.

as for the XC60, as permention in Paul Tan’s Blog, the heico tuning Kit can booast it up to 315HP…well! not so sure about the warranty issue, but from what i know, Federal auto are working on that issue. but i think they are more in to the bodykit tuning, as it doesnt mess with warranty issue.

unless you buy a full tune Heico XC60, then i think warranty no problem, heard that they will do up one white Heico XC60…but not so sure..lets see by the end of the year…hehehe!

]]> By: Kumaran http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-253499 Kumaran Fri, 31 Jul 2009 03:45:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-253499 HEICO sport tuning kit? Man if my wife allows me to have the car for a week I might just suprise her with the tune up :) ..........ok its more for me but what the heck.......... well the as you may know Volvo has the Volvo on Call service which address the break down issue. Personally my experience with Wearns thus far has been great. Quick to addressing my needs. As I mentioned, I have stopped sending my car to VW Cars Sdn Bhd and now service my car at Wearns. The point I am trying to make is for future VW car buyers, please take note that VW Cars has no after sales service what so ever and are there just to push cars by over promising and under delivering. As for the XC60, can't wait till mid August when the 2nd batch arrives. If my wife allows, I might just as well spend a couple of nights in the car :) HEICO sport tuning kit? Man if my wife allows me to have the car for a week I might just suprise her with the tune up :) ……….ok its more for me but what the heck………. well the as you may know Volvo has the Volvo on Call service which address the break down issue. Personally my experience with Wearns thus far has been great. Quick to addressing my needs. As I mentioned, I have stopped sending my car to VW Cars Sdn Bhd and now service my car at Wearns. The point I am trying to make is for future VW car buyers, please take note that VW Cars has no after sales service what so ever and are there just to push cars by over promising and under delivering.

As for the XC60, can’t wait till mid August when the 2nd batch arrives. If my wife allows, I might just as well spend a couple of nights in the car :)

]]> By: Spirited http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-253261 Spirited Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:26:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-253261 guys! Wearns are from Singapore, and they have only 1 branch! but federal Auto cars have 2 in KL and in most major states. So go figure what will happen, should you car break down in Penang...call Swedish marque..or call federal Auto? anyway! as per said by previous forumers, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. true to be said, on paper, the XC60 is the best in terms of performances, but the Q5 is no slacker too....using a 2.0 Engine producing such power and torque is no joke..however, can it handle the car in a long run....2.0 on a 1740KG SUV. go figure! well! i think the XC60 out performance the Q5...however, unless Audi brings in their Q5 3.0 V6...then that might be a different story..but the price will sore easily above the RM350K mark..... thanks...just my 2 cents.... also, there is going to be a HEICO sport tuning kits coming in for the volvo XC60....which easily you can tune the car way above 300 HPs.... take that audi! in your face......hahahaha... jangan marah...okie...audi fans....just stating the facts..... guys! Wearns are from Singapore, and they have only 1 branch! but federal Auto cars have 2 in KL and in most major states. So go figure what will happen, should you car break down in Penang…call Swedish marque..or call federal Auto?

anyway! as per said by previous forumers, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. true to be said, on paper, the XC60 is the best in terms of performances, but the Q5 is no slacker too….using a 2.0 Engine producing such power and torque is no joke..however, can it handle the car in a long run….2.0 on a 1740KG SUV. go figure!

well! i think the XC60 out performance the Q5…however, unless Audi brings in their Q5 3.0 V6…then that might be a different story..but the price will sore easily above the RM350K mark…..

thanks…just my 2 cents….

also, there is going to be a HEICO sport tuning kits coming in for the volvo XC60….which easily you can tune the car way above 300 HPs….

take that audi! in your face……hahahaha…

jangan marah…okie…audi fans….just stating the facts…..

]]> By: Kumaran http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-251250 Kumaran Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:25:00 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-251250 Well, before the launch of the XC60 in Malaysia, I had the opportunity to test drive the base model which was brought down from Singapore. I must say, I was impressed with the handling for this SUV, not to mention the safety features put into this car. I was contemplating between the 525i sports and the XC60 for my wife and although the BMW was leading the way, I must say the final draw was the service by Swedish Marque that made me decide to buy the LE version for my wife. All said and done, a car is a car, but if you’re going to be paying premium price for something, guys make sure the service is there to compliment it. I have a GTI and the service I have received from VW Cars Sdn Bhd in PJ, sucks. A lot of misrepresentation. Hence I have switched to Wearns. Once again if you’re looking for a safe and fun car for your wife, it’s the XC60. Well, before the launch of the XC60 in Malaysia, I had the opportunity to test drive the base model which was brought down from Singapore. I must say, I was impressed with the handling for this SUV, not to mention the safety features put into this car. I was contemplating between the 525i sports and the XC60 for my wife and although the BMW was leading the way, I must say the final draw was the service by Swedish Marque that made me decide to buy the LE version for my wife. All said and done, a car is a car, but if you’re going to be paying premium price for something, guys make sure the service is there to compliment it. I have a GTI and the service I have received from VW Cars Sdn Bhd in PJ, sucks. A lot of misrepresentation. Hence I have switched to Wearns. Once again if you’re looking for a safe and fun car for your wife, it’s the XC60.

]]> By: rizal http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-251137 rizal Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:26:48 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-251137 it good better than x3..i;m driving before.... it good better than x3..i;m driving before….

]]> By: Jeff C http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247851 Jeff C Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:16:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247851 It appears that the City Safety feature (automatic braking to prevent collissions <30km/h and reduce chance at <60km/h) is not available in M'sian spec models compared to other markets. Instead it has 50% braking capacity in the Collission Warning system. How interesting. It appears that the City Safety feature (automatic braking to prevent collissions <30km/h and reduce chance at <60km/h) is not available in M’sian spec models compared to other markets. Instead it has 50% braking capacity in the Collission Warning system. How interesting.

]]> By: layman http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247531 layman Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:25:58 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247531 All are good car, and if I have the money, my preference is RX 350>X3>Q5>XC60. Sorry Volvo is too uncle and boring. All are good car, and if I have the money, my preference is RX 350>X3>Q5>XC60.
Sorry Volvo is too uncle and boring.

]]> By: scanzew http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247426 scanzew Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:50:31 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247426 ahaha...i just saw this monster yesterday....looks gooooooood....... ahaha…i just saw this monster yesterday….looks gooooooood…….

]]> By: longjaafar http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247402 longjaafar Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:51:29 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247402 Goks: What's NEP got to do with car prices? Just do some thinking and reading and look up car prices in Singapore. Please explain. Goks: What’s NEP got to do with car prices? Just do some thinking and reading and look up car prices in Singapore. Please explain.

]]> By: Goks http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247397 Goks Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:31:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247397 I think the biggest problems Malaysians abroad have is the in-ability to return back to this stupid NEP policies. How can you explain an Accord 3.5V6 at 90K, Mazda CX9 3.5 V6 at 115K (vs 3x price in malaysia) . My neighbour is selling his 645Ci, 2006, done 40K, he got retrenched...he's leaving..price 135K any takers???? :),Porche boxter starts at 180K. Mind u, dubai isnt the cheapest car market in ME, in fact its become cheaper since the crash boom band. Saudi, Bahrain..cars are usually cheaper! I think the biggest problems Malaysians abroad have is the in-ability to return back to this stupid NEP policies. How can you explain an Accord 3.5V6 at 90K, Mazda CX9 3.5 V6 at 115K (vs 3x price in malaysia) .

My neighbour is selling his 645Ci, 2006, done 40K, he got retrenched…he’s leaving..price 135K any takers???? :) ,Porche boxter starts at 180K.

Mind u, dubai isnt the cheapest car market in ME, in fact its become cheaper since the crash boom band. Saudi, Bahrain..cars are usually cheaper!

]]> By: derek http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247394 derek Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:11:42 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247394 pricey for a volvo, but i guess its all have to do with the taxes and duties, something like 2 times the price sold in UAE...rediculous pricey for a volvo, but i guess its all have to do with the taxes and duties, something like 2 times the price sold in UAE…rediculous

]]> By: savvy http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247341 savvy Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:14:21 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247341 here is malaysia bro... forget about those cheap car prices in malaysia. Proton and Perodua rules... here is malaysia bro… forget about those cheap car prices in malaysia. Proton and Perodua rules…

]]> By: jiho21 http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247339 jiho21 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:08:50 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247339 Got a nice rear diffusal. Got a nice rear diffusal.

]]> By: Bodowee http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247335 Bodowee Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:54:34 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247335 Beautiful ..muscular ...curvaceous ...just like Eva Green ...out of most people reach financially ...Dude where's my Kembara with Cow Crossing warning reminder Beautiful ..muscular …curvaceous …just like Eva Green …out of most people reach financially …Dude where’s my Kembara with Cow Crossing warning reminder

]]> By: Goks http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247330 Goks Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:36:18 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247330 This is a bloody rip off, its only 150K RM here in Dubai ...WTF! This is a bloody rip off, its only 150K RM here in Dubai …WTF!

]]> By: somesay http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247308 somesay Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:11:42 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247308 hey, audi is sexy but volvo is safety, choose one hey, audi is sexy but volvo is safety, choose one

]]> By: Wak Rempit http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247303 Wak Rempit Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:07:01 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247303 Volvo... Yawnnn..!! I think I will feel 10 years older if I drive this car... (no offence Volvo owners.. hehe) 300K!? With that money I can buy a full spec CX9, a better looking car! Or better still an Audi Q5 a rather proven neck turner when driven. But volvo has strong followers in Malaysia, no doubt the car will sell. The spec is quite impressive but make sure you go for the Se one with all the gadgets because without all those the car is just....Yaawwnn! a Volvo... jgn marah.. Volvo… Yawnnn..!! I think I will feel 10 years older if I drive this car… (no offence Volvo owners.. hehe)

300K!? With that money I can buy a full spec CX9, a better looking car!
Or better still an Audi Q5 a rather proven neck turner when driven.

But volvo has strong followers in Malaysia, no doubt the car will sell.

The spec is quite impressive but make sure you go for the Se one with all the gadgets because without all those the car is just….Yaawwnn! a Volvo…
jgn marah..

]]> By: mitlanevo http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247297 mitlanevo Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:22:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247297 nice!!! looks better than its bigger bro... but diesel? hmmmm..... gotta think twice before buying..... nice!!! looks better than its bigger bro…

but diesel? hmmmm….. gotta think twice before buying…..

]]> By: Silverado http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247279 Silverado Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:37:11 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247279 Sad that Collision Warning is not standard equipment because I read that it is everywhere else in the market. Other than that, I think the price point is correct. You must remember that it's a 3.0l compared to the Q5's 2.0l and the X3's 2.5l. I suspect they'll launch a 2.5T version later, essential given the current economic climate. Sad that Collision Warning is not standard equipment because I read that it is everywhere else in the market.

Other than that, I think the price point is correct. You must remember that it’s a 3.0l compared to the Q5’s 2.0l and the X3’s 2.5l.

I suspect they’ll launch a 2.5T version later, essential given the current economic climate.

]]> By: Black Dog http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247278 Black Dog Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:33:19 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247278 Volvo is a MCP. Just look closely at their logo! Volvo is a MCP.

Just look closely at their logo!

]]> By: s60T http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247277 s60T Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:19:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247277 having owned 2 volvo's I wonder if our climate is suitable for these cars.the aircons cannat match the japs and the plastics and rubbers age rather quickly.but I think this is a very nicely designed SUV although the price seems a bit steep. having owned 2 volvo’s I wonder if our climate is suitable for these cars.the aircons cannat match the japs and the plastics and rubbers age rather quickly.but I think this is a very nicely designed SUV although the price seems a bit steep.

]]> By: ahmad http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247276 ahmad Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:10:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247276 beautiful beautiful

]]> By: sick and tired http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247274 sick and tired Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:51:44 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247274 XC60 looks much better compared to the Q5. XC60 looks much better compared to the Q5.

]]> By: stig http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247268 stig Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:15:40 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247268 If you think Q5 and X3 are better than XC60, you are very wrong. In terms quality, XC60 is surely up to the par to againsts german marques. Not to mention its many world first safety feature which comes as a standard. I have personally tested out the Q5, X3 and XC60. I would say three of them are very good cars but if wanted to buy a sport saloon handling like suv then Q5 is your choice. But if u are looking for a safe family cruiser then go for XC60, it won't disappoint you. As for X3, erm.... if you want to impress your friends that you own a BMW or want to be 'cock' as Jeremy Clarkson said, go ahead then. If you think Q5 and X3 are better than XC60, you are very wrong. In terms quality, XC60 is surely up to the par to againsts german marques. Not to mention its many world first safety feature which comes as a standard. I have personally tested out the Q5, X3 and XC60. I would say three of them are very good cars but if wanted to buy a sport saloon handling like suv then Q5 is your choice. But if u are looking for a safe family cruiser then go for XC60, it won’t disappoint you. As for X3, erm…. if you want to impress your friends that you own a BMW or want to be ‘cock’ as Jeremy Clarkson said, go ahead then.

]]> By: Srotong http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247262 Srotong Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:52:19 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247262 Beautiful in a masculine way. Better styling cues than Audi Q5 - too well 'rounded' and the X5, but that's in the eye of the beholder. Btw, Ford+Volvo=Volvo; Volvo+Geely=Vulva! The latter may not happen though, 'cos 2 other 'white' knights to rescue. See what's happening to Tata and LR? Roll-over! Beautiful in a masculine way. Better styling cues than Audi Q5 – too well ’rounded’ and the X5, but that’s in the eye of the beholder.
Btw, Ford+Volvo=Volvo; Volvo+Geely=Vulva! The latter may not happen though, ‘cos 2 other ‘white’ knights to rescue.
See what’s happening to Tata and LR? Roll-over!

]]> By: fizz6487 http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247261 fizz6487 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:42:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247261 just to know... anyone here... if i ask you all this question, what will you do? ok... You want to buy your first car... between Persona Medium Auto that using more fuel than vios.... and Vios 1.6 medium auto... minimum on fuel (economic)-(but vios price higher than Persona) In your opinion, which one will you buy? economic and long distance.. just to know…

anyone here… if i ask you all this question, what will you do?

ok… You want to buy your first car…

between

Persona Medium Auto that using more fuel than vios….

and

Vios 1.6 medium auto… minimum on fuel (economic)-(but vios price higher than Persona)

In your opinion, which one will you buy? economic and long distance..

]]> By: NA http://paultan.org/2009/06/29/the-volvo-xc60-is-now-here-in-malaysia/#comment-247259 NA Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:01:03 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15926#comment-247259 that is because British need everything spoon fed. Or i guess the reviewer does not know how to operate the shitty GPS and rather comfortable with paper map. =) that is because British need everything spoon fed. Or i guess the reviewer does not know how to operate the shitty GPS and rather comfortable with paper map. =)

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