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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Things I Hate: Porsche Boxters

Before I begin, I want to make sure I am clear about the title of this blog. First of all, these “Things I Hate” blogs aren’t going to be about things like people who forget to flush and shopping carts left in the middle of parking spaces. They will be about the hateful things car manufacturers and car owners do.
To start this new series, I will be looking at Porsche Boxters. The Porsche Boxter is a wonderful car. You’d be hard pressed to find a car reviewer who had anything bad to say about it. It’s beautifully balanced, the steering is sharp, it’s a driver’s car. They almost all agree.

The County Fair is fun. You can ride rides. Get snacks and drinks and enjoy the atmosphere. It’s a place where people go to enjoy themselves. However, so is Disney World, and I bet you couldn’t find a kid on the planet who rather go to the fair than spend a day riding roller coasters and hanging out with their favorite movie characters. Disney World is on a different level. The Porsche Boxter is like the county fair. It’s great fun and you can spend the day without running out of stuff to do. The Porsche 911 is like Disney World. It’s just better. Period. The Porsche Boxter is, and there’s no getting around it, for people who can’t afford the 911.

I know it’s an old argument. I’ve heard it a thousand times. I’ve even come to hate hearing it. It’s as old as the safety briefings on airplanes. I know my seat cushion floats and I know I’d rather have the 911.

Boxter owners drive around in what they know to be an excellent car but all the while they are forced to imagine what could have been. “If only I’d saved a bit more. I could have had a 911.” They bought second best.

That’s why I hate the Boxter, no matter how good Porsche make it, they’ll never allow it to surpass their beloved 911. It just won’t happen. They will not do it.

So, my advice to those who are considering a Boxter is… DON’T! You can do better. Why not buy a three year old Porsche-Certified 911. No one will ever know it isn’t new. 911s have looked the same since the 60s. You’ll get a great car and you get the reassurance that you got the most for your money.












A used 911 is like having just one day to spend at Disney World, it’s still better than a whole week at the fair.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Happy 53rd anniversary MERDEKA Malaysia! BUT...

Happy 53rd anniversary or Independence Malaysia.  BUT it's a MOURNING day as well for me.  Well, it's the 13th Memorial Anniversary of my "FORMER IDOL" Princess Diana (or rather Lady Diana) and Dodi Al Fayed.  They were killed at a High speed crash in the Famous Paris tunnel on 31st August 1997.

Anyway, let's not dampen the Merdeka Spirit.  I'll try my best to put the sad news behind by presenting you, readers this WELL WRITTEN song sang by the Late Sudirman.



Song Title: 31 Ogos



Tanggal 31
Bulan lapan lima puluh tujuh
Merdeka ! Merdeka !
Tetaplah merdeka
Ia pasti menjadi sejarah




Tanggal 31
Bulan lapan lima puluh tujuh
Hari yang mulia
Hari bahagia
Sambut dengan jiwa yang merdeka




Mari kita seluruh warga negara
Ramai-ramai menyambut hari merdeka
Merdeka !


Tiga satu bulan lapan lima puluh tujuh
Hari mulia negaraku merdeka
MERDEKA!  MERDEKA!  MERDEKA!

As I'm staying in Petaling Jaya (for 27 years of my 31 years old), which is part of Selangor, I'll post Selangor Flag as a Mark of Respect.

ONCE AGAIN, MERDEKA!

Longtermer #2, Vol 19: Month 26: Honda Civic FD2

Longtermer #2, Vol 19: Month 26: Honda Civic FD2

In this blog entry, I'm updating my Family's ride.  The Honda Civic 2.0IVTEC FD2.  This is the 26th month we owned the Civic.  What's up from July 28 to August 30?  Let's see:

1st week of August:  2 trips to KLIA (to and fro) - by dad.  Followed by Golfing trip outstation (?)
2nd week of August: 1 return trip to KLIA followed by a Trip to Putrajaya and
2 trips to Genting Highlands by my dad.
3rd week of August: Day Trip to Melaka (company trip) driven by me.  Recorded Record Fuel consumption in the process.

As you can see, my dad did the driving whenever he's in Malaysia (he's based in Vietnam and China).  Whenever he's in Malaysia, he'll leave the house at 8am and won't be back until 9pm.  Where did he go other than the one listed above is a mystery to me.

Without further ado, let's proceed to LOGBOOK.
Year of manufactured: 2008 (Delivery Date 28 July 2008)
Current Value: RM107,000
Purchase price: RM126,000 (less NCB)
Mileage when bought: 0008km
Mileage last update: 37,490 (28 July)
Mileage today (30 August): 39,202km
Mileage 28 July to 30 August: 1712km
Average mileage monthly: 1568km

FUEL CONSUMPTION (July to August):

Best: 15.35km/L (RM0.13/km) 100% highway, Petronas RON97 (20 August driven by me (Melaka trip)
WORST: 7.9km/L (RM0.23/km) (Shell RON95) 100% City driving driven by ME. (August 08 2010)
LAST 6 months:

Best: 15.35km/l (90% highway driving) (20 August)
Worst: 7.9km/l (80% City driving, 20% HARD DRIVING) (April 2010)
Well, there's a saying "a picture is worth 1000 words". Here's goes:

Above and Below: The Main reason why I went down to Melaka.  New Resort Apartment Project in Ayer Keroh. It's called "BAYU LAGOON PARK RESORT".  It'll be leased by Crystal Crown (4 star) Hotel for 5+3 years upon completion.  Price RM188,000 onwards.  Completion date: Early 2012.

The famous CHICKEN RICE BALL.


FINALLY: MY PARTING SHOT:


AN ORIGINAL JEFF LIM Production. That's all folks, thanks for having the patience to read this. See you on the 28th month. Ie. 30 October. Yes, I'll update this car every 2 months.

LONGTERMER #1: Update 26, August 2010: Ford Telstar 2.0i4 Ghia

LONGTERMER #1: Update 26, August 2010: Ford Telstar 2.0i4 Ghia Auto


In this blog entry, I'm updating my ride.  The Ford Telstar 2.0i4 Ghia Auto.  This is the 26th Update.  What happened in the month of August? 

Early August, I drove my car to a FRIENDLY Accessories shop in Kg Melayu Subang, S.K. Auto Accessories Air-conditioning and Cushion.  Initially, I ordered UR Racing Front lower 4-point Anti-roll bar from them worth RM250 (paid RM40 deposit).  The, next day, the goods arrived but it WON'T FIT my car.  It's designed for Late 80s Telstar NOT for V6 body.  I then decided to Trade for HELLA Foglight bulbs (RM40). 

I also bought a Fire extinguisher (RM39), A Cupholder (RM8) and fixed my Central Locking gun (can auto lock but cannot auto un-lock).  Paid RM25 for it.

Previously, my boot's in a MESS, Super disorganised.  Thanks to Bonuslink, I redeemed a "BOOT ORGANISER".  Viola, my boot's Organised now (see picture).


On 12 August, I renewed my Road tax and Insurance.  While I'm in the Jaya One, post office renewing my roadtax, the Traffic Police came and issued me 2 summons.  1 for expired Roadtax and another for parking at yellow line. 

Also, Check this out (picture below).  What a coincidence, taken in TESCO Mutiara Damansara.

Over the last 2 weeks, I can hear the KROCK KROCK KROCK....  (Non stop) sound from the back of my car.  At first I taught it's the rear absorbers.  But it gets LOUDER AND LOUDER every day. This morning (30/8/2010), I send my car to the mechanic and upon inspection, my rear disk brake pad gone.  Metal grinding against metal, hence the Noise.  I ended up RM149.00 Poorer (the mechanic also topped up my Power Steering fluid). 

Without further ado, let's proceed to logbook:

Mileage last month: 155,906km

Mileage now: 156,897km
Mileage used in August 2010: 991km

Fuel consumption so far:
Best 10.2km/L (8 June 2010) (80% Highway Driving)
Worst: 5.9km/L (September 14,2009) 90% City driving

0-100km/h: 10.2 seconds (20/6/2010)

Today, as at 30 August 2010,

Expenses this month:

1) Hella Foglight bulb: RM40 (1 set)

2) Fire extinguisher: RM39

3) Cupholder RM8
4) Central Locking gun RM25
5) Petrol: RM300
6) Parking: RM50
7) Touch and go: RM30
8) Car wash RM18
9) Roadtax + Insurance: RM1100 (Comprehensive insured value RM10,000)
10) Summons: RM130 (No road tax: RM100, Yellow line parking RM30).
11) Change rear brake pad + power steering oil: RM149

GRAND TOTAL: RM1,909

Before I go, here's some parting shots:


That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry.  See you on September 29 for the 27th update,  An original Jeff Lim's Production.  (ie. My Original work).


Saturday, August 28, 2010

Essa Idea da Fiat é boa

''A Idea é outra''

A minivan Idea, da Fiat, passou por reestilização para estrear os novos motores da família E.torQ, que já chegaram a outros modelos da marca, como o Palio, Punto, Doblò, Siena e Strada.

De design, a Idea ganhou frente totalmente nova. Destaque para os faróis inclinados com dupla parábola e que invadem o paralamas. O capô tem dois vincos profundos em forma de V e a grade foi redesenhada.

Na traseira, as lanternas reestilizadas ganharam luzes de LEDs. A tampa do porta-malas também mudou e a área envidraçada vai até a extremidade da carroceria. A maçaneta de abertura da tampa deu lugar a um pequeno recorte e a placa foi para o para-choque.

Nas laterais, a novidade fica por conta dos espelhos retrovisores, que ficaram maiores e receberam indicadores de direção com LEDs. As saias também se destacam.

A família Idea agora conta com quatro versões de acabamento, cada uma com suas peculiaridades. As versões ELX e HLX deixam de existir e dão lugar à Attractive, Essence e Sporting, alinhando a minivan à nomenclatura dos modelos da marca.

A de entrada é a Attractive, com o antigo motor 1.4 litros (não é o mesmo do Uno), direção hidráulica, vidros dianteiros e travas elétricos, computador de bordo e volante e banco do motorista com ajuste de altura.

Ainda de série, a Attractive vem com grade frontal cromada, maçanetas e retrovisores externos na cor do carro, limpador traseiro com acionamento automático à ré, sistema Follow Me Home, banco traseiro bipartido e apoios de cabeças traseiros com regulagem de altura.

Já a versão Essence estreia o motor E.torQ de 1.6 litros 16V, que gera 117 cv. O modelo vem com os mesmos itens de série da Attractive, mas conta com opcionais como bancos de couro, airbags laterais, teto solar, sensores de chuva e subwoofer.

A versão esportiva topo de linha Sporting tem motor 1.8 litros 16V, que gera 132 cv de potência, e vem de fábrica com saias aerodinâmicas, aerofólio, rodas de liga-leve escuras aro 16, ar-condicionado, faróis com máscara negra, rádio MP3 e retrovisores elétricos. Como opcional oferece freios ABS e sensor de ré.

Por fim, a versão aventureira Adventure tem faixas lateria redesenhadas, novas molduras para o paralamas, inscrição do modelo na grade cromada e vem com todo o conteúdo da Sporting mais airbag duplo, ABS, barras no teto, bússolas, inclinômetros, protetor de cárter, alémd e volante de couro e bloqueio diferencial Locker como opcionais.

Todas as versões, menos a Attractive, oferecem câmbio automatizado Dulalogic como opcional.

Confira os preços da Idea 2011:

Idea Attractive 1.4: R$ 43.590
Idea Essence 1.6 16V: R$ 45.610
Idea Essence 1.6 16V Dualogic: R$ 47.720
Idea Sporting 1.8 16V: R$ 54.280
Idea Sporting 1.8 16V Dualogic: R$ 56.390
Idea Adventure 1.8 16V: R$ 56.900
Idea Adventure 1.8 16V Dualogic: R$ 59.010

Friday, August 27, 2010

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Classic cars: a hobby/obsession that has caught the attention of people all over America. For decades people have been buying old cars and fixing them up to become daily drivers, as an investment, or just for fun. There are clubs for owners of classic cars, websites for some, catalogs, and even magazines for others. We can learn anything we want about the cars of yesteryear. It’s a big business.

What about the cars of today? What cars are in showrooms now that will one day be seen in 4th of July parades and at car shows on Saturday afternoon? I believe that the future classics are cars that are unique in some way. Either they were especially pretty, or fast, or pricy, or cheap, or reliable. Or, they were really ugly, slow, or unreliable. The point is, though, they have to be memorable.
Some are obvious. Mustangs, Camaros, Corvettes, 911s, and any Italian exotics will inevitably be classics some day. They always are. Some, though, are much less obvious.

For example, the Ford Taurus SHO has what it takes. It’s good looking, it’s practical, and it’s a normal car that’s sold in a normal showroom. It’s also very fast: 365 horsepower and 0-60 in 5.2 seconds. This is a collection of numbers that can worry people in BMW Z4s and Nissan 370Zs, all in car you can take the kids to school in. At less than $40,000 it’s a pretty good deal as well.

How about the Cadillac XLR? It is basically a Corvette underneath its pretty body, and it’s also a more luxurious alternative to its fiberglass brother. It also didn’t sell very well during its short life which is good for a classic car. Rarity is always a plus.

The Toyota Prius is another safe bet to be a classic. It’s a love or hate car (I hate it), but it was also groundbreaking. It wasn’t the first electric-hybrid car, but it was the first to really catch on which makes it a poster child for the green movement in the auto industry. Besides, I’m all for other people using less gas… more for me.

Future classics are all around us, and you don’t have to spend much to get one. You just have to know what to look for.

WHATCAR?: Used car - selling scams

 WHATCAR? UK: Selling your car - Used car - selling scams

10 August 2010

Car sellers can find themselves scammed, even before they've sold their car.

If you use a website to advertise your car for sale, you may receive an e-mail from a foreign buyer agreeing to pay full advertised price.. This is almost always a scam so ignore any requests that ask you to contact a shipping agent on the buyer's behalf.

They may also try to send you a cheque, which later turns out to be fake, and ask you to send the car to a shipping agent, or then cancel the sale and ask for a refund. Either way you could loose your car and maybe your money, too.

By waiting for six full business days for funds to clear, you're protected from fake cheques. Banking rules introduced in 2007 guarantee that the bank has no comeback if the buyer's cheque later turns out to be fraudulent. CHAPS payments or direct money transfers are safest when selling. They're quick, and you'll know the money is real once it's in your account.

Money transfer and escrow companies are not especially common in the UK, and they're an easy way for criminals to exploit buyers. Escrow is a method of holding a payment in trust until the car has been delivered. It's not a bad system, but you need to be sure that you're really dealing with a legitimate Escrow company and that the person collecting the money is who they say they are. Money transfer companies are just as prone to fraud, and the use of forged passports and identification documents means that anyone could walk in and collect the money.

END OF ARTICLE:





SOURCE:
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/selling-your-car/used-car---selling-scams/217159

That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry.

WHATCAR?: Car-buying scams busted

Car-buying scams busted 

From Whatcar? UK, 02 August 2010

scambusters
1 Clocked cars
This is the way dodgy sellers work: take a high-mileage car, wind the odometer back and, hey presto, it’s worth hundreds of pounds more.

It’s relatively easy to alter a car’s mileage using a computer and the right software, but it’s far harder to cover all the signs of a high mileage.

The car’s general condition will give a pretty good indication of how hard a life it has led. The number of stone chips on the bonnet, the sagginess and wear of the driver’s seat and the way the pedals are worn down are all giveaways.

Usually, the service history and MoT test paperwork will allow you to track how quickly a car has covered its miles. Some vehicle history checks also include any past mileage readings.

2 Stolen goods






By using bogus registration documents and fake vehicle identification number (VIN) plates, criminals can disguise stolen cars.

This can be as simple as slapping on a set of fake numberplates, or as complex as respraying the whole car and using fake VINs to carry off the scam. Once you’ve checked that the VIN on the V5C registration document and the history report matches all the VINs on the car (including stickers on door edges, the boot lid and the bonnet), phone the DVLA on 0870 241 1878 to check that the V5C itself is legitimate.

Be wary of anyone who seems to pressing for a quick, cheap sale. They could be hoping you won’t look too carefully at the car as you rush to shake on the ‘unbelievable deal’.

3 Funny money
Get taken in by fake cheques and unpaid finance and you’ll end up with no car and no cash.

When selling a car, don’t accept personal cheques and be wary of banker’s drafts. Contrary to popular belief, banker’s drafts can be forged, and you often won’t find out until several days later when your bank discovers the deceit and takes the money back. By that time the buyer and your car will be long gone. Insist on an electronic bank-to-bank transfer – that way you’ll know the cash is real and safely in your account.

When buying a car, always get a history check that shows if any finance is outstanding. If someone hasn’t paid off a loan on the car you’re buying, it could be repossessed and you’ll struggle to get your money back

4 Accident damage

Enterprising criminals buy wrecks and transform them into good-looking cars at bargain prices.

Total write-offs and the infamous cut ’n’ shut (two cars – one with front damage only, the other with rear damage only – that have been cobbled together into one whole ‘undamaged’ car) can be bodged into looking like safe and reliable vehicles. However, it’s unlikely that the work’s been done well, and it would be dangerous should the car be involved in another accident.

A decent history report will show if a car’s been officially written off by an insurer, but some still slip through the net, so beware.

A vehicle inspection by a qualified engineer should flush out an old wreck, because it’s hard to totally hide the signs of repair work and welding.
5 Dodgy sellers
Back-street traders and criminals can pretend to be private sellers so they can pass on poor-quality or dodgy cars. Always say when you phone: ‘I’m calling about the car for sale.’ If they answer: ‘Which one?’, be on your guard. If they have more than one, they may be selling cars that can’t be sold on a forecourt, and they almost certainly aren’t paying income tax on the sales.

Organised crime gangs also pose as private sellers to sell stolen or suspect cars. Never agree to meet in a remote or secluded place. Always see the car at the seller’s house, and make sure they really live there – ask to use the loo.

Also, never carry large amounts of cash when you go to see a car and always take a friend.

6 False identity
Guard your personal details, because they’re as valuable as your cash. Cars (among other luxury goods) are a favourite buy for identity thieves, who use your details to make the purchase.

Beat them by shredding old statements, utilities bills and unwanted loan applications. Criminals can use these to organise a car finance agreement in your name. They’ll quickly sell the car on – leaving you to foot the bills and explain where the car is.

Keep your eyes peeled for suspicious paperwork arriving in the post – and check your bank account for mystery payments.

If you’re unexpectedly refused credit, a personal credit history check may expose criminal activity. If you think you’ve had your identity stolen, contact your bank and the police.

END OF ARTICLE.

SOURCE:

1) http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/car-buying-scams-busted/part-1/2517222) http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/car-buying-scams-busted/part-2/251722

That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry...

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

Just yesterday, I received word that my dad would be bringing home his boss’s brand new Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. Overjoyed at the news I went upstairs anxiously awaiting its arrival. Not twenty minutes later I heard its 556hp V-8 screaming its way up the street. It was just begging for attention. It wasn’t just the noise that demanded attention either. When I came downstairs I peered out the window shocked by what I saw. I’d already seen the CTS-V Sedan which wasn’t exactly a subtle car, but seeing the coupe was something else. The best word to describe its’ angular body is “striking.” And that isn’t meant in a bad sense. It’s just so exotic compared to what the Germans are designing these days. There’s no doubt that the Audi RS5 is a beautiful car, but it just isn’t as dramatic as the muscular Caddy. Seeing its’ angry looking front end facing up at us from the dark garage gave my little sister a scare.

Striking is also the word I would use to describe the interior. This time however, I mean that in the negative sense. The design was fine, but the color was just… uh, not. Cadillac the ambassador for American luxury should be told to stay away from mustard yellow seat inserts. What’s wrong with grey? That’s what I’d order. No question.

However, if you overlook the seat color, it’s clear that Cadillac worked hard to create a performance oriented interior (you get a nice beefy steering wheel and Recaro bucket seats) without compromising on the luxuries we’ve come to expect from Cadillac. There's still enough leather for any Mercedes fan, don’t worry.

After seeing all of the great things about this car I could hardly wait to drive it. All day long I thought of little else, but sinking my butt into those bucket seats and driving around in GM’s best looking and best performing coupe ever.

My dad just called though, and his boss needs his car back. Oh Crap.



1 ano de Conheça o Mundo dos Carros !


O Conheça o Mundo dos Carros foi criado em 25 de agosto de 2009, para os visitantes ficarem sabendo um pouco mais sobre o mundo do carro. No começo, era apenas um blog ruim, todo azul, e os textos eram mal escritos. Em 2009, tivemos 15.745 visitas em nosso blog, nada mal para um blog que tinha apenas 4 meses. No começo do ano, entre janeiro e maio, o nosso blog teve o primeiro concurso, Os carros mais feios do Mundo. A enquete teve 10 carros que já eram feios. Ela começou com 10 carros nas Eliminatórias, 5 nas Quartas de Final, 3 na Semi-Final e 2 na Final. O vencedor sai no dia 31 de maio de 2010, e foi o Fiat Multipla, que ganhou do Reliant Robin. O blog evoluiu ainda mais, fez postagens sobre o Novo Uno, mudamos de Template, e aumentamos o número de visitas para 43.000. Tivemos ao longo de 1 ano, média de mais de 90 países do mundo todo. O Conheça o Mundo dos Carros vai evoluir ainda mais e ter, quem sabe, 100.000 visitas em 2011?
 

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