Things to look out for when buying used Latio.

[Midnight]

Hi Midnight, for me also the same reason of choosing used car instead of new car. For yr case, u might need to decide yrself as buying used car no 100% quarranty one lah. Wish u all the best then.

It is quite a tough decision. But thanks anyway :-)

[Midnight]

Sometimes, a high mileage car that has travelled mostly on highway is a better buy than a 'normal' mileage one that has done lots of short city trips.  The latter will have higher wear and tear.

At least in your case, the dealer was honest in not tampering with the mileage.

You can call Tan Chong to check the service records.

The high mileage should give you an edge in bargaining down the price.

Hi Clarence,

Yup, indeed the high mileage give me an edge in bargaining. Assuming the car is being serviced regularly at Tan Chong and the health is ok, what other disadvantages will the high mileage put me in in the future? Low resale value?

[Midnight]

Hi MidNight, I am just as concerned about CVT gearboxes as these are high tech stuffs, not just from Nissan but other makes(Honda & Mitsu) too. I wonder if there are any workshops out there who can service the CVT gearbox at a reasonable cost after the warranty has ran out. Perhaps, a 4AT version of used Latio might be a safer bet, although it's been around for a long long time. FC wise, I had read comments somewhere in this forum that 4AT and CVT are almost about the same. Unfortunately, they are driven by different people.

4AT's first gear is slightly shorter than CVT and in theory should be less stressful on the engine during pickup. This could possibly translate to faster pickup and fuel savings in a start-stop traffic. Cruising wise, the CVT has a taller gear compared to the 4AT's 4th gear and is should save some fuel if you do more highway driving.

The gross weight of the sedan is lower than the sports version which again suggests better FC and pickup. BUT hor, personally, I prefer the design of the sports version. Haiz...


Cheers!

Yup, regarding the CVT gearbox, i think it is meant to give you a comfy ride. Drive it gently and it will last. But if the previous owner whack it hard for a prolong period, it will give up on you sooner than you thought. The car is a high mileage car and if the previous owner is a cheongster... i may have maintenability issue in the future..

[clarence]

Hi Clarence,

Yup, indeed the high mileage give me an edge in bargaining. Assuming the car is being serviced regularly at Tan Chong and the health is ok, what other disadvantages will the high mileage put me in in the future? Low resale value?

Nowadays car resale value is based on paper value + body value.

An ultra low mileage car will not command a higher resale price unless you intend to sell it to a private buyer.

[Midnight]

Nowadays car resale value is based on paper value + body value.

An ultra low mileage car will not command a higher resale price unless you intend to sell it to a private buyer.

Dear all Latio owners,

The car that i am aiming is 1.5 years old and mileage coming to 60k.
I like to seek advice on:

a.  what parts could have possibly been replaced at this mileage (assuming the previous owners had diligently sent the car in to TCM for servicing).

b. what is the next mileage due for servicing and how much is it?

I do not have a Latio manual so i can't check. Can any kind souls in here advise? If have the softcopy of the manual to send me also can. Thank in advance!

Cheers!

[carowner]

If it is CVT, 60K need to change CVT oil.

Dear all Latio owners,

The car that i am aiming is 1.5 years old and mileage coming to 60k.
I like to seek advice on:

a.  what parts could have possibly been replaced at this mileage (assuming the previous owners had diligently sent the car in to TCM for servicing).

b. what is the next mileage due for servicing and how much is it?

I do not have a Latio manual so i can't check. Can any kind souls in here advise? If have the softcopy of the manual to send me also can. Thank in advance!

Cheers!

[Midnight]

If it is CVT, 60K need to change CVT oil.

how about brake fluid, coolant and all the beltings (fan belt, steering belt etc)? If we are doing flushing, need to buy lotsa litres right?

Understand that Latio is using timing chain though *phew*