I agree Honda car is good in terms of look. Other than that, a car buyer must also pay close attention to service and warranty policy. I had shock of my life when I was told Honda cars must be serviced every 3 months or else the 3 years warranty will be void no matter you are using mineral or synthetic oil. Meaning to say, you have got to send your car for service every 3 months even though your car has traveled a short distance since the previous service.

For those who already bought a new Honda car, make sure that you get all the 3 free services promised done within 6 months no matter what your car mileage is or else it will be void.

Recently, I sent my car for the 3rd free service and was denied the privilege. My car at that time was only 8 months old, mileage at 10 100. The problem is that, I was unaware of this policy when I got the car. The sales person did not highlight this policy when delivering the car. To make things worse, it is not mentioned clearly in the service booklet. I called up to the Customer Relationship Department (CRD) but to no avail. They strictly hold on to their policy. They are not helpful at all. No leniency practiced. Customer is not given priority.

As I also own a Toyota, I can say that Toyota is way much better in the area of customer service. Customers are treated with care and concern. For Toyota, customers do not have to follow the service schedule strictly as long as they send their cars for service after the recommended distance. (10 000 Km for full synthetic oil and 5000 Km for mineral oil)

In summary, Toyota cars are cheaper to maintain even though Honda may claim that their charges per car service is lower. My next car would definitely be a TOYOTA, for sure. I regretted buying a Honda indeed. Think twice before buying a Honda!

Sincerely,

Malaysian

but i'm believe these two machine have the same roomy.

The question is about fuel consumption and power of torq.The wish have 4 speed and 5 speed by Stream, of course the 5 speed SOHC is more powerful and FC better but Wish use DOHC is good also.

Anybody who was test both can tell me which better?plz i really need to know before i make decesion to buy.

or email to me titanutm@yahoo.com.my

If i want to buy i'm rather buy recond than the new one. don't spend a lot and waste money to buy new car,if so i better buy a new house then make rental and get montly income…

better make money from now on maa.. be save! don't waste!

You guys are really funny.

I think it's normal for any car manufacturer's car to have issue, they are mass producing it aren't they? Anything that is mass produce will have its defects..

The most important thing is, if Honda Malaysia is able to rectify it for you if you are still under their warranty.. My experience with P1 is that they will just tell you "biasa lah, kereta murah mah"

November 8, 2009 @ 4:16 pm

dzat & tiadaid….sad to hear bout u guy’s city

City is assembled in Malaysia…and my CRV is assembled in Malaysia. First year of ownership, therea are so many minor2 things which shouldn’t come from a reputable manufacturer.

I don’t blame Honda. I blame the people who work with Honda Manufacturing Plant in Melaka for not putting up to the standard as professed by their big bosses in JAPAN. LACK OF QUALITY CONTROL. Kerja curi ayam. Anything assembled in Malaysia, don’t expect anything much.

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Yr RM150k CRV also got prob….very2 not acceptable….no matters where its built…again..stupid Honda…

it look much better than my RSZ just bought 5 months ago from HM

I bet u will say wtf !!…. new facelift car come with new feature(VSA) + new design(bumper) +leather stuff (interior) ….

Im stuck with the standard one for 7 years…. or sell it?

November 8, 2009 @ 7:57 pm

celicazz said,

November

malaysia is not implementing any euro ncap, jncap or Ancap (aussie) rules,

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No use implement higher safety std cos Malaysians

don’t even bother to wear seat belts.!!

Esp those with family & kids….still see them jumping around

and worst still sitting on their parent’s lap in front/driver seat!!!

old man said,

You see people bash AirAsia after it improve from a no one dare to ride till it performance better than MAS now?

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Think again old man,what kinda improvements…have u flown air asia ?

Seats still cannot recline / u hv2 pay for food/blanket/headphones/

still using steps.

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Just because some idiot of a parent doesn't care about the safety of their kids, the rest of us that do should not be denied the safety we need. Malaysia is going nowhere if we always compare to the whims and fancies of the lowest common denominator. Your comment is a good example of which.

It makes little sense to the rest of us that do care about safety, that we have to pay hugh premiums (6 airbags? go buy a BMW or Mercedes..I mean WTF) where in most developed countries come as standard or at little premium (even compacts and entry level cars come with 4 airbags as options). I would PAY more as an option to get an extra 2 side airbags if the option is available. What about things that aren't possible options, like proper crash tests/requirements?

I do know that even on a Honda Accord, we have had reinforcement bumper bars REMOVED to save cost. Honda gets away with it as there are no mandates. (Our Accord is the North America version and trust me, I know a North American Accord)

And as for air asia, Do you know how cheap air asia is? And No, I dont' use air asia, since my travel routes are usually long haul to Europe and North America. Air Canada and the rest of the US domestics wont have free food anyway.

And yes, CKD honda's are terrible in build quality.

November 9, 2009 @ 8:07 am

Went for a test drive of Stream and getting a free black big Honda’s umbrella. The Stream drives like a car. I think the RSZ is more for Ah Bengs with three kids actually.

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AhBeng ?

Beats driving an Exora and thinkin its CPS is the Ultimate Driving Machine.

November 8, 2009 @ 7:18 am

Adnan said,

November 8, 2009 @ 1:06 am

still no rear air-cond vents

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stream , wish all considered import car or JDM car.. so no need rear air cond ma..

but i dont understand.. the wagon so called malaysia car. build car malaysian first.. but got no rear air cond…

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u do know that it is rebadge from passo sette rite??..passo sette come from m'sia arrr??..wakakakaka

(sorry out of topic)

November 8, 2009 @ 7:28 pm

all story back to G aa? i tot it should be stream rsz story…

paul.. can you write story about roti canai… i bet it will back to G story too..

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totally agreed with musafa…

hey Paul..u could write a story about teh tarik as well…and subsequently it will become a P1/P2/G story…

November

malaysia is not implementing any euro ncap, jncap or Ancap (aussie) rules,

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

No use implement higher safety std cos Malaysians

don't even bother to wear seat belts.!!

Esp those with family & kids….still see them jumping around

and worst still sitting on their parent's lap in front/driver seat!!!

old man said,

You see people bash AirAsia after it improve from a no one dare to ride till it performance better than MAS now?

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Think again old man,what kinda improvements…have u flown air asia ?

Seats still cannot recline / u hv2 pay for food/blanket/headphones/

still using steps.

And you guys should find out how many months bonus staff of T & H gets (it's well above 2). That shows how much profit they make from Malaysians who worship them so much they place deposits without even seeing the car, its quality and specs.

paul.. can you write story about roti canai… i bet it will back to G story too

Ps : That's why P2 lovers would say anyway, I guess ;p Exora? That's an underpowered MPV, too bad.