Latio Premium and No Premium

[stepper78]

Hi Everyone,
Thinking of geting a 2nd hand Latio 4 door.

Understand that there is premium ( one sales man tell me is CVT, push for more info, he say not sure) and no premium (4AT).

In term of outlook and interior accessories, is there other diff?

Thanks.

[twelfth]

premium CVT engine                         non-premium 4 AT engine
fog light                                               no
arm rest                                              no
auto fold side mirror                            no

[dm]

my non premium model has foglights.

i think the best way is to see if it is cvt or 4 speed AT. for normal 4 speed auto model, the gear selection has P, N, D, 1, 2. for CVT, there is S for sport and there is no 1, 2.

normally, premium models come with wooden dashboard panels and gear lever knob, CVT transmission and alcantara leather seats (feels like suede leather).

non premium model dashboard all plastic, gear is like what i mentioned above and lastly, the seats are normal leather and the overall price costs a few hundred less.

[jliow]

cvt is an add on component to engine n gear block add maintenance cost n to some lousy pick up if the cvt gives u prob cost an arm or leg to fix too

[stepper78]

Thanks for the info.

Actually i am on CVT for my past 3 cars. (lancer->fit->lancer)

Use to the "rubber band" liao.

now also dont know which one to get. Actually prefer the non premium interior more, personally dont like wooden interior. But premium got arm rest.

Also notice some latio is black interior and some interior is biege, how TC decide on what colour interior to give?

[dsrio]

Thanks for the info.

Actually i am on CVT for my past 3 cars. (lancer->fit->lancer)

Use to the "rubber band" liao.

now also dont know which one to get. Actually prefer the non premium interior more, personally dont like wooden interior. But premium got arm rest.

Also notice some latio is black interior and some interior is biege, how TC decide on what colour interior to give?

black or biege interior can be choosen when ordering new car at TC.

i feel the wooden interior more durable, my wooden interior still as good as new while my silver part at steering wheel start to turn black liao.

[dm]

the armrest can be ordered as an accessory from tan chong.. i seen on a non premium model myself haha.. same for foglight, alloy rims. i think the only thing that cannot order is the alcantara seats and cvt, those are premium model exclusive..

then again, don't really fancy these options anyway hahaha 

[stepper78]

Thanks for the help in ans my Qs!!

Anything to look out for when buying this car?

Was reading thru the forum, there seem to be a problem with the steering rack, is it really that bad? Some post was saying change 3 time in 3 years.

[dm]

i just bought so i still noob but the most common problem i read in here is the air con coil leak..

[stepper78]

i just bought so i still noob but the most common problem i read in here is the air con coil leak..

i c, how much did you buy your latio?

the ones i view are either high 5k or low 6k per year depreciation.

[dm]

i just got my 08 for 52.8 last month.. but no road tax no freebies

[dsrio]

common problem i believe is the aircon, such as aircon compressor, cooling coil.

the steering coupling so far since the last change at TCM few years back, it never came back.

[stepper78]

common problem i believe is the aircon, such as aircon compressor, cooling coil.

the steering coupling so far since the last change at TCM few years back, it never came back.

oh. good to hear that.

[jliow]

My steering coupling 3.5 yrs changed 5 times greased 2 times last change no warranty n wana charge my then i kpkb i change so frequent n they gave me free on goodwill

Feels better thereafter n hope wun recurr anytime soon

[stepper78]

My steering coupling 3.5 yrs changed 5 times greased 2 times last change no warranty n wana charge my then i kpkb i change so frequent n they gave me free on goodwill

Feels better thereafter n hope wun recurr anytime soon

Wah. That's bad. You know how much TC charge if not under warranty?

Thanks.

[twelfth]

mine 08 cvt sedan, common issues mentioned in here
1. aircon - mine so far no issue
2. coupling - during warranty changed once so far no issue.
3. fuel guage not accurate - during warranty changed once, problem come back again. not big issue to me as i alway pump full tank. FC reading is constant

[jliow]

Wah. That's bad. You know how much TC charge if not under warranty?

Thanks.

never asked as i am hell bent on not paying for such defect

[stepper78]

never asked as i am hell bent on not paying for such defect

 

[jovially]

mine 08 cvt sedan, common issues mentioned in here
1. aircon - mine so far no issue
2. coupling - during warranty changed once so far no issue.
3. fuel guage not accurate - during warranty changed once, problem come back again. not big issue to me as i alway pump full tank. FC reading is constant

For the coupling issue, is it only happen when signal light is turned On? If make a left or right turn without the turning On the singal light, it won't happen?

[kspchew]

Steering coupling issue will happen whether you switch on the signal or not. Its an inherent design issue.