Stupid Spy Shot

(This is a story about my very own stupid spy shot. I mentioned it as “stupid” because the pictures were taken by stupid camera phone.)

Picture 1

Date: 20th April 2009

Place: In front of Perodua R&D centre, Rawang

Time: 4.28 pm (after going back from D46T briefing!)

Car Model: Perodua MPV (codename D46T)

Yep, it’s a not a clear JPG file. But the black car that they sticked with black tape is obviously Perodua MPV. The MPV is escorted by the blue Hyundai i10 (They tried to confuse people by using other brand instead of using Perodua car).

Picture 2

Date: 20th May 2009

Place: Hyundai HQ,Glenmarie, Shah Alam

Time: 11.21 am

Car Model: Hyundai i30

It’s a mystery. I didn’t know why my camera unable to focus. At the same time, there were some security guards, so I didn’t have the opportunity to take another picture. The red car is Hyundai i30 and it is not yet available in Malaysian market. Besides, the Hyundai i20 was also there!

Picture 3

Date: 21st May 2009

Place: Chery Alado HQ, PJ

Time: 3.30 pm

Car Model: Chery A5

And it’s even worse. I snapped one picture but when I checked it, then I realised there is no picture taken. So, I replaced it with picture taken from internet.

Moral: Please bring your SLR Digicam for a good spy shot.

Kancil (A Tribute)

My late father had been one of the earliest buyer of Perodua Kancil. Back in 1994, he used to trade in his Nissan Bluebird 1.8 so that he managed to buy this car. On that time, most of my classmates used to think that my dad’s got the coolest car in planet earth.

That was my earliest memory of Kancil. After 16 years of production, Perodua decided to stop producing Kancil model. Starting 1 May 2009, there would be no more production for Kancil even there’s always demand for it.

It’s an iconic car. People used to love it. Boy in campus used it to pick up a girl and their users vary from makcik to hot chick. With more than 750,000 productions since 1994, it became the 2nd successful Malaysian car model after Proton Saga. Former mat rempit might used this car during the transition period from motorcycle to a car. Some stupid guys who got nobody to sponsor them in racing, transformed their Kancil to racing car. That was Kancil I knew, affordable and flexible.

Ten years from now, when some of us look at the car they might remember the first time they drove a car, their first girlfriend or even remind them to their first child (who accidentally have been ‘made’ in the car).Err..that’s a different story..

Forte

Nope, it’s not Honda. It is the new Kia Forte. I am not so sure whether Naza will assembles it here but one thing I am sure is that it got handsome looks that Vios owner will commit suicide. I heard that it was design by Mr. ex-Audi designer. What a stupid, weak economy, even Audi designer lost his job. Haha..

The Kia Cerato Forte will be here in 3^rd quarter of 2009. However, if you got enemies who owned Vios and you want him to die before 3^rd quarter of 2009, you can travel to Singapore and buy it since it is already available in Singaporean market.

This car is powered by 1.6 power plant and it got high standard kit such as 6-CD changer, iPod connectivity and reserve parking proximity display. I am not going to trade in my current car for this car but personally, I think that it is worth to buy this car because it comes with a good package. You will probably think twice before buying this car, just because it is Kia.

The MPV

If you are young, free and single, why you should care about MPV? If you want to buy the MPV with stupid name (well, you know what I mean), I am not a tactful person who can answer your question. Please visit the showroom and make enquiry to the person who got the spiky hair there. He is probably the salesperson who is so happy to cheat you.

Build a proper plan for your young and sweet time. Don’t waste your money buying MPV, it will make your look older.

Proton MPV: Pictures

Quantum of Solace

No, I am not going to write about Olga and this is not about Mr. Bond himself. This is an automotive blog, so let’s talk about car instead. The chasing scene between Bond and the bad guy in the beginning of the movie looked so real but let’s face the fact; it’s Alfa Romeo 159 chasing after Aston Martin DBS.In other word, it’s like Perodua Kancil 660 chasing after let’s say, Perdana V6, Honda Accord or Toyota Camry.

Alfa Romeo 159 is powered by 1.9 engine and 0-96km/h will takes 9.5 second while the Aston Martin DBS is powered by 6.0 V6 engine that will takes you only 4.2 second form 0km/h to 96km/h. So, it is impossible for Alfa Romeo 159 to keep chasing the Aston Martin DBS.

My conclusion is, Mr. Bond is not a good driver and the bad guy behind the steering wheel of the Alfa Romeo 159 is probably a five times Formula 1 champion. Besides, I heard that they crashed five Aston Martin just for that scene. What a waste.

New Honda City 2008

This is the new Honda City. If you park it beside Toyota Vios, this Honda City will look like Jessica Alba and the Toyota Vios will look like an ugly dugong. I am 200% sure that you will choose to date with Jessica Alba rather than the ugly dugong.

As an untypical automotive blogger, I am not going to ‘copy & paste’ the technical spec of this car and pretend I knew everything about it. So, what I wrote here is based on readers’ view. This ‘sexy Jessica Alba’ come with 1.5 engine and it is more powerful than the engine of Toyota Vios (okay, Vios is the benchmark here). Besides, it is longer, higher and wider than Vios. Honestly, I am thinking of trading in my current car for this Honda City.

The price could be between RM 80, 000 to RM 90, 000. For those who already place their booking on Toyota Vios, you can just cancel it. Aquaria KLCC is a great place to watch some dugong and you don’t have to buy them from Toyota.

Battery

I would like to dedicate this article to Mr. ‘I-am-working-for-Toyota’ (well, you know who you are).

Not everyone needs Toyota Prius but everyone needs battery, and even Toyota Prius itself need a battery. Good battery can last for up to 4 years if you maintain it properly. A long time ago there’s a friend of mine who proudly working with Toyota but sadly his car battery went flat just because he never cared for his battery. So, here are some tips for basic battery maintenances:

1. Ensure the water level is always above the minimum line and make sure its level not exceeded the maximum line.

2. Remove white precipites at the battery terminal by pouring warm water on it.

3. Top up the battery water by using ONLY deionized water (available at petrol station)

4. Switch off your air-cond, radio and light whenever you want to leave your car.

5. Park your car at a shade area.

6. Don’t buy Toyota Prius.

I am sure this tips will help you to make your car battery last longer.

P/s: you can buy a new battery with discounted price from me. It’s 60% cheaper than a market price but it is only available if you have my number (or if you are my close friend).