Goodbye Satria!!

Starting of from the date of my last post, 16 Feb. This was the last day my Proton of about 6 years +.

As I was getting married on the following month in March, I had decided to make efforts to secure a new car due to the following purposes:

1. Change of “2-doors” car to “4-doors”. Although I like the sporty look of the Satria, its 2 doors pose a major issue where senior citizens and the disabled are finding it difficult to move in and out of the car.
2. Friggin small boot space. Put a single big luggage back and it is full!! It may look spacious at first, but the ergonomics of the Satria boot is a drawback.
3. High maintenance. After 6 years, I was already sending the car for a top overhaul, change of circuit board and change of radiator due to wear and tear. Not to mention there are already squeaks but I guess that is pretty common when you are talking about a Proton…

And the final reason is the most important. I like to have my own car as the wedding car. This gives me a certain level of self achievement and self satisfaction, not to mention Esther will be glad indeed!

Nevertheless, my Satria 1.5 GLi was the last batch of cars powered by Mitsubishi engines. It has been a great car all these years and was really sad to let it go I had the option to keep it as a second car but it is likely to provide more issues then benefits over time.

When I collected the new City, my heart was aching in pain. Even the sales guy said that I should be happy but something was just missing that evening. It is not to say that I was not happy with the new ride, but somehow letting go of an attachment seemed heavier.

Alright, enough of the crap about the old car. Yes.. I AM HAPPY with the new CITY. The reason for my choice is that I can only advise fellow drivers to test drive the car and experience it. Every individual has different tastes and requirements. Ignore all the comments you have seen on the Internet, ignore all the hits and misses, the praises and condemnations.. IGNORE all this!!! Test drive a few cars of your choice and choose the one you feel it best suits you.

Introducing… the “Transformers” model…