[What is the total registration fee for a imported vehicle by using a permit]

you will have to bare the cost for a double transfer

[Updating Garmin map]

12 hours ago, Cyberpro258 said:

Garmin is lot more easier than Android Auto dude.

Ah ok never used garmin so cant comment, im using Google maps through Carplay, so far no issues with live traffic updates etc. I also tried using Waze, which supposedly will give updates on cops etc etc. but since community in Sri Lanka is not active shifted to google maps. 

[What is the best option for first car ?]

3Km a day mean 1.5Km one way. I would rather walk the 1.5Km and have a fixed deposit from 3.5Mn odd cash saving and hire a vehicle from interest when you go on long journeys. Huge cash saving

[Toyota Axio X grade Trims]

I used to have a X limited with the tachometer and no Climate control and with halogen scoop lights. This was a 2007 model imported directly by me.

[Updating Garmin map]

Why bother if you have carplay or Android Auto

[Which is better Indian Alto or old japan alto?]

You will find plenty of Indian ALTO's still under warranty and with very low mileage and well maintained. If you see one need to act fast as these move like hot cakes as it one of the vehicles that is affordable to masses.

I was looking for one few months back but could not even look at one as all good specimens were sold within few hours of advertising 

[Regarding Vehicle Importaition]

You are allowed to drive the vehicle from port to sale or home provided you have proof documents of clearing as well as insurance. Normally car sales guys also drive the vehicles but under CC plates which have comprehensive insurance cover. If you have a friend with CC plates you can borrow that would be the best option.

[Vehicle Luxury Tax revised re-introducing CIF value based taxation]

The same information was circulated some time back expecting tax increase. Nothing happened. I do not think this will happen until the parliamentary elections are done. Just a gimmick by the vehicle importers to get rid of stocks

[Luxury tax on vehicles to be decided based on the vehicle model instead of the engine capacity.]

In the past tax was based on brand new agent valuation minus a depreciation for the number of years. I think these guys will go back to the same system.

[Why does this happen to mirrors?]

Some sort of strong chemical was used to clean the mirror resulting in the liquid dripping to the bottom and degrading the rubber/compound sealing. During subsequent cleaning the liquid has diluted the reflective layer behind the mirror. I don't think it will spread

[Honda grace ex yom 2014/12]

Genuine 70-80K mileage is DCT issue territory. A test drive would help to determine if the clutch is slipping 

[Kobe carepoint service or Toyota Lankan service]

The free services at the place you mentioned is a farce. They charge you for labour one way or another. For my Wagon R I went only once for the so called free service. After that routine stuff are done at near by garage under my Father in law's watch.

So you will be better off at Agents. Genuine people will be interested in buying your vehicle if its agent maintained.

[Toyota axio 161(non hybrid version)]

Mazda 6 with skyactive did somewhere around 9, so mazda 3 would be around 10 I guess

[DFSK 580]

I do not know why Unimo recruits such I**o*s

[DFSK 580]

As I said before

[Toyota axio 161(non hybrid version)]

I don't think 2014 Mazda 3 has the skyactive engine as these were imported by the agents. Only Mazda 6 had the skyactive engine.

[DFSK 580]

I don't think we should. What we should is to ignore this thread

[DFSK 580]

15 hours ago, iRage said:

 

Also, when you own a car...you need to look at the total cost of ownership. That includes, depreciation and cost of preemptive and running maintenance work etc....just because a Prado is 13mil and a DFSK is 6mil..it does not mean that your car is cheaper to own than the Prado. 

 

Very good point, Specially how quickly you will need replacements, Depreciation loss after 12 months (For this vehicle I would think its more than 20% of vehicle cost) and it will be very very difficult to find a buyer second hand, Also it will be very difficult to find leasing companies/banks to finance this unless you have a very good credit rating.

All these will increase cost of ownership beyond the initial cash outlay.

[Servicing Audi A!]

It is just a registration fee inclusive price. I think when maintaining at agents there will be a premium attached. They said subsequent services will cost less. (Around 35K)

Some times Vishwa motors are not professional in their work. I did some wire harness replacement two months back due to rat damage. They forgot to remove the OBD eleven device from the port and I saw it after a month when I noticed the red light.

Im also hoping to do a service this month and lets see how it goes. I have done maintenance of my vehicles at Toyota/Colonial/Bosch/Stafford so lets see how Audi agents go comparatively.

I agree on replacement part prices. It cost me 58K to replace brake pads and sensor just after 25K mileage.

[DFSK 580]

28 minutes ago, Roshan321 said:

@Quiet I didn't do advance payment  and waiting to sell my Honda Civic FD1, second hand market in Sri Lanka is not good these days. But looking at pros and Cons, the Price and the features Im planning to buy this Vehicle once I sold out my Civic. No one provide me professional argument not to buy this one. all bullshit without even seen this vehicle, no point , all harassments for the people who put comment in favor to this vehicle. No one justify why this is not to buy arguing against the built quality , 7 seater option, other latest features, Price, Company 3 year warranty. As I mentioned so many times no point of comparing this with Japanese SUV since its price is double or tribble. If anyone has 10-15 MIL then who going to buy this instead buying Japanese SUV.

Excellent Go for it.

[DFSK 580]

1 hour ago, matroska said:

exactly - i really don't get the massive price difference between the two. This is not just limited to Toyota.....some folk pay more for the gold badge on Vezels.

And its not gold. Otherwise the Kuddas wouldv had a field day.

[Servicing Audi A!]

6 hours ago, ramishkad said:

Thanks for the info. I got it with 60km on the ODO and now its 3400km. I'll do it this weekend if there are slots available. Thanks again.

EDIT: I called them and the process was well explained in detail. They also explained about the initial service. Quoting the email they sent:

 

Prices quoted is without tax. Better ask the all inclusive

[Suzuki XBEE]

43 minutes ago, fiat fan said:

Thanks for the feedback! Very grateful. Why does it not sell too well? Do people fancy a wagon R over it?

Cost is too much for the type of vehicle. not related to any issues of the vehicle I guess

[DFSK 580]

I hope roshan has done an advance payment for the DFSK and hope he gets delivery pretty soon.

[Servicing Audi A!]

well im not doing the initial service since I have already done two services at Bosch. However they recommend to do the initial service at 2500 Km if you are not sure of the milage of vehicle. They started from this month I think.