2020 Renault Arkana

[Fitz4i]

On 10/10/2021 at 10:42 AM, Mark_goh said:

@minty launch price 153. Go test drive later. Will post hereafter 

Where u see 153? Or maybe this 170 one after coe spike.

The car looks chio lei but 170 😑

[furprice_extra]

Really cannot wait until this new high tech E-tech dog clutch gearbox kee chia, pun intended.

If you know mechanics and follow F1 you will know that dog clutch gearboxes are subject to heavy wear and tear on the gears themselves, that's why up to now you have to ask why even not one single manufacturer has used it on a production car yet.

And if you read the UK reviews you will already see that when it changes gear there is a loud cracking or grinding sound.

But then again, we all know the French are experts at answering questions no one asked.

 

 

 

[Daniu82]

Read from sgCarMart that this car is made in Korea. Interesting! French car MIK. 1st time hear. Reliability will be better?  

[diming87]

Similar price to Tucson… tough choice 

[Mark_goh]

13 hours ago, diming87 said:

Similar price to Tucson… tough choice 

I had test driven both car last weekend. In term of driving experience, handling, power, interior finishing, Tucson wins hand down. 
 

for Tucson, the gap widen if u compare the Arkana against Tucson Hybrid.

End up selecting the Tucson Hybrid after SE agreed to my offered price. They also trade in my car at 7k higher than Renault given me.

[furprice_extra]

Still thought at least this car will have one strong point which is refinement... but who would have known?

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/renault/arkana/356356/renault-arkana-vs-toyota-c-hr-2021-group-test-review

" wind and road noise is much louder in the Renault, so overall it’s the less relaxing car of the two

It’s also much more uncomfortable than the Toyota. It doesn’t deal with small lumps and bumps in the surface very well, resulting in a shuddering ride all the way along a country road."

The day came when a Toyota PHV beat a French car at ride quality and road noise.

[Porche]

There is another thing, Renault resale price is a nightmare. Hyundai is slightly better 

[oleoleole]

@Mark_goh hi bro, can share how much you bought yr Tucson hybrid for? 🙂

[Mark_goh]

@oleoleole I signed NDA so cannot share, sorry.

nevertheless, given the expected increase price for cat b coe, I believe 178k is considered a good buy at this moment

[Brass]

On 10/23/2021 at 10:20 AM, Daniu82 said:

Read from sgCarMart that this car is made in Korea. Interesting! French car MIK. 1st time hear. Reliability will be better?  

The latitude was made in SK.

Used as a taxi with little private sales.

Still better than the epic failure as I can still see some on the roads as taxis unlike the epica.

Edited October 28, 2021 by Brass

[oleoleole]

On 10/28/2021 at 10:57 PM, Mark_goh said:

@oleoleole I signed NDA so cannot share, sorry.

nevertheless, given the expected increase price for cat b coe, I believe 178k is considered a good buy at this moment

@Mark_goh hi bro, can share how much you bought yr Tucson hybrid for? 🙂

Aiseh, now buy cars in SG still must sign NDA de ah? Really uniquely Singapore sia hahaha. 

Tnx anyway bro! 👍

[Mkl22]

On 10/23/2021 at 1:39 AM, furprice_extra said:

Really cannot wait until this new high tech E-tech dog clutch gearbox kee chia, pun intended.

If you know mechanics and follow F1 you will know that dog clutch gearboxes are subject to heavy wear and tear on the gears themselves, that's why up to now you have to ask why even not one single manufacturer has used it on a production car yet.

And if you read the UK reviews you will already see that when it changes gear there is a loud cracking or grinding sound.

But then again, we all know the French are experts at answering questions no one asked.

 

 

 

French good at producing crap and congratulating themselves for a good job

[Mkl22]

On 10/28/2021 at 10:57 PM, Mark_goh said:

@oleoleole I signed NDA so cannot share, sorry.

nevertheless, given the expected increase price for cat b coe, I believe 178k is considered a good buy at this moment

1st time ever I hear that buying a car at whatever price must sign NDA. Hahahaaa

whatever! 

[macrosszero]

2 hours ago, Mkl22 said:

1st time ever I hear that buying a car at whatever price must sign NDA. Hahahaaa

whatever! 

Boss not in, employee anyhow set price

Price was so special, must be below cost

Of course must NDA la

Customer happy think he got a super secret special deal 

Everyone happy

[Mark_goh]

3 hours ago, Macrosszero said:

Boss not in, employee anyhow set price

Price was so special, must be below cost

Of course must NDA la

Customer happy think he got a super secret special deal 

Everyone happy

Indeed that is the case,. 
 

after the test drive, I offered a price which I will sign onto the dotted line. SA say he go ask the GM. Came back wand agree onto my offered price but need me to sign a NDA. To me, what do I have to lose. Hey, why not….

[macrosszero]

19 minutes ago, Mark_goh said:

Indeed that is the case,. 
 

after the test drive, I offered a price which I will sign onto the dotted line. SA say he go ask the GM. Came back wand agree onto my offered price but need me to sign a NDA. To me, what do I have to lose. Hey, why not….

I'm surprised Komoco play this game, I always thought "ask the boss/manager" was the standard tactic of dodgy used car dealers

[Trent895]

7 hours ago, Mark_goh said:

Indeed that is the case,. 
 

after the test drive, I offered a price which I will sign onto the dotted line. SA say he go ask the GM. Came back wand agree onto my offered price but need me to sign a NDA. To me, what do I have to lose. Hey, why not….

Good for you! I am surprised Komoco willing to budge on the listed price. It was a hard take it or leave it when I was inquiring about the new Tucson. And I was a current Hyundai driver. 

I also had to sign NDA at Skoda. 😅

[Mark_goh]

On 10/31/2021 at 7:29 AM, Trent895 said:

Good for you! I am surprised Komoco willing to budge on the listed price. It was a hard take it or leave it when I was inquiring about the new Tucson. And I was a current Hyundai driver. 

I also had to sign NDA at Skoda. 😅

Good choice…. I would have gotten the skids superb combi if they hv ready stock