Can latio last for 10 years?

[scoobydoo]

juz got mine bout 2mths ago, dashboard rattling, air cond suddenly cold suddenly warm... other than that no prob..

Many Latio have this rattling (or squeaking) sound at dashboard, seats & door panels problem... my dashboard problem is kinda solved after TCM applied insulation tapes between the adjoining gaps. I sent car in 3 times (left car there for 2 days on 3rd time during my 5k servicing), job done under warranty. Still working on insulating the door panels.

From the forums, I realised that Latio's designers (from Renault?) purposely "split" the usually 1-pieced dashboard into multiple pieces so that workshop can do sectional replacement; i.e. replacing only the damaged section instead of changing the whole dashboard. While the idea is good, the design/materials used seem no so good… resulting in undesirable sound generated when movable parts at sectional joints rub against each other (when car goes over uneven ground), a problem not usually found in 1-piece dashboards (new cars). If you can prevent the "smootching", problem solved until the insulation wears off.
IMO, the door panels are pretty flimsy (plasticky and thin) and quite vibration friendly. That’s probably a result of cost cutting (used the more expensive suede but cut other areas) so that the car may be sold at more competitive prices. Dunno about the cheaper kim-chi cars but my friends' tong-yum Toyotas don’t seem to have this problem… but they have other issues to sort out; every car has its inherent issues  

[crusty69]

Many Latio have this rattling (or squeaking) sound at dashboard, seats & door panels problem... my dashboard problem is kinda solved after TCM applied insulation tapes between the adjoining gaps. I sent car in 3 times (left car there for 2 days on 3rd time during my 5k servicing), job done under warranty. Still working on insulating the door panels.

From the forums, I realised that Latio's designers (from Renault?) purposely "split" the usually 1-pieced dashboard into multiple pieces so that workshop can do sectional replacement; i.e. replacing only the damaged section instead of changing the whole dashboard. While the idea is good, the design/materials used seem no so good… resulting in undesirable sound generated when movable parts at sectional joints rub against each other (when car goes over uneven ground), a problem not usually found in 1-piece dashboards (new cars). If you can prevent the "smootching", problem solved until the insulation wears off.
IMO, the door panels are pretty flimsy (plasticky and thin) and quite vibration friendly. That’s probably a result of cost cutting (used the more expensive suede but cut other areas) so that the car may be sold at more competitive prices. Dunno about the cheaper kim-chi cars but my friends' tong-yum Toyotas don’t seem to have this problem… but they have other issues to sort out; every car has its inherent issues  

as for me, i got quite a good solution to the rattling sounds,.......






just blast the music,..
it works for me heheheh 

[nakshire]

change ur exos. big big one. rattling sound also covered. lol!

[hwlee]

Nakshire, convert to turbo charged...use the Turbo and SQV to covered the sound. LOL
p/s: kyorei82 is selling the turbo kit.

[nakshire]

Nakshire, convert to turbo charged...use the Turbo and SQV to covered the sound. LOL
p/s: kyorei82 is selling the turbo kit.

BLEH!

[Ying]

for those owner with Latio over 100k or over 5 years, which workshop you go for your major servicing? I don't like some workshop who never put cover on your seat and dirty your steering with their oily hands.

[scoobydoo]

change ur exos. big big one. rattling sound also covered. lol!

for one moment i tot someone's gonna suggest forget about ICE, just get a solid pair of noise cancellation headphones with ipod... cancels all noise, including other car's honking  

[hwlee]

for one moment i tot someone's gonna suggest forget about ICE, just get a solid pair of noise cancellation headphones with ipod... cancels all noise, including other car's honking  

This is really crazy. Quite dangerous to yourself and other road user.
I rather you and all your passengers put on a full face racing helmet with noise cancellation+intercom feature. then you drive with all windows opened. So at least you still aware the situation outside your car.

[NSman]

you guys are drifting too far... lol

[pizzaboy]

any car can last 10 yrs even p.r.c cars its just how much u gonna spend to maintain the car in her lifespan of a decade. but i believe sushi cars can easily be driven for 2x renewal of coe just look at those old datsun, sunny, corolla, lancer all still running strong & bold on our sunny shore...

[crusty69]

for those owner with Latio over 100k or over 5 years, which workshop you go for your major servicing? I don't like some workshop who never put cover on your seat and dirty your steering with their oily hands.

my car now 110k . went to autoaid at toh guan last week to chg my CVT fluid and alternator chged,... they are very knowledgeable in latio..they are former TCM mechanics,..pricing reasonable,... I'll be gng to them for my next servicings ,...

anyways,..will not be letting go of my for another 4 yrs or more,... very happy with the perf and now mileage,... weird,.. been getting around 280 at half tank,..510km and light still havent come out ( my wife too scared,.. forced to me fill up hahaha ) ,...whereas prev struggled to get 180 at half,... and 1/4 mark can only get 280 - 300 and best of all, all these are after chging to 17" rims and open pod,.... 

[scoobydoo]

any car can last 10 yrs

totally agree... its a matter of repairing or changing the defective/worn/damaged parts.
in some sense, other than the chassis, almost the "whole" car can be replaced as long as parts are available; from the engine to gearbox, from upholstery to body panels, etc etc.
but the costs may not be worthwhile, as the commonly used phrase "beyond economical repair" says it all.

[tchekchuan]

Thanks guys.. Ya , i understand car can last 10 years.. haha...

what i mean is... is latio parts lasting (gearbox, engine, aircon, alternator etc or any expensive parts which cannot tahan for 10 years one)?

thanks for your opinion and contribution...

[althor]

Latio parts seems lasting up to now, although mine is low mileage, feel the car is reliable and economical still.
Mine is 5 years old, so far if due to defect is only change steering coupling once. Other stuffs due wear and tear are tyres, battery, air con filters, all changed thrice. Air filter, CVT fluid, beltings, wipers, all changed once.

Hope that by regular servicing and normal parts replacement, the car can last another 5 years.  Other than that, think nothing much i could do if car got design flaws or inherent problems.

[spiff]

Yes I believe it can last 10 years. Altough my car is only 2 years plus, I remember I bought another brand previously new, if i compare latio and the previous brand i bought new, i can tell that latio is easily better condition than the other car i bought at 2 yrs plus.

My point is i can feel that latio is more solidly made with better quality in comparision with other brand I owned before.

Good car.....not because i owned one but based on comparisons with other 1.5/1.6 cars i owned previously.

[Ying]

Thanks guys.. Ya , i understand car can last 10 years.. haha...

what i mean is... is latio parts lasting (gearbox, engine, aircon, alternator etc or any expensive parts which cannot tahan for 10 years one)?

thanks for your opinion and contribution...

Mine is 05 CVT. Other than regular wear and tear item, here are the damage stock parts I replaced when car cross 5 years old.


1) Auto door lock module - 2 unit
2) Air Cond coil
3) rear brake pump - one pair

still ok for a while but going to change them soon or later
1) front shock rubber damper - one side drop down, the other crake.

[Dex1999]

aircon - regular service might able to last 10yrs
gear box - driver dependant...

[Novellus Legends]

I know i will change my shocks n susp in 1 or 2 years time when my ride is 5 yr old..then swap my dad ride and change to next gen civic or hybrid KOUP, once latio hit 10yr old, swap the latio and go for a gd hybrid ride by then around 2017..kekek

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