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Came across this on Kah Motor's page. Not a sponsored post btw. Looking at the cost I must say it is pretty steep for a 4D3N to Genting and Malacca. Tempted to ask "Price inclusive of petrol?" 😆 I did a quick check on Genting SkyWorlds Hotel for the 3rd of June (Friday) and it is in the range of SGD 250 onwards per room for one night. I usually book budget ones like First World Hotel. Nevertheless, I see the appeal of such planned road trips for families with young kids. Good initiative by Kah Motor. If you're not a Kah Motor customer, you can rent a car from them at these package rates. To register: https://bit.ly/3ruJKus

So I got lucky and managed to win the grand prize for the recent Sonax workshop event held on Renault premises. The top prize was a weekend drive-away with the prize winning Grand Scenic. MCF organisers requested a thread on the weekend drive-away and I was happy to oblige. Just wondering if anyone has questions on this 7 seater model, I may be able to help answer some questions as I explore the ride this weekend. Current ride is a smallish Hyundai i30 wagon, so this is a different category for me, although I did come from a Mazda 5 not too long ago. A more complete review will be attempted, but first up some specs. Renault Grand Scenic Type - MPV 7 seater (midsize MPV) Engine - Diesel 1.5 litre Turbo dCI (Auto) ; Euro 6 BHP - 110; Torque - 260 NM Extras - full size glass roof (standard on Grand Scenic) Seats - full leather, one-touch foldable system via rear and front display panel Wheels - 195/55/20 with 20 inch rims Weight - 1.5 tons Length - 4.6 m; Height - 1.6 m 0 -100 km/h : 13.2 seconds Luggage space - 233/596 (3rd row folded)

4D3N Cameron Highlands & Melaka / 20 – 23 June 2014 (Fri – Mon) Presented by: Idemitsu Lube (Singapore) In conjunction with: SPH Radio UFM 100.3 & myCarForum.com Event organizer: Fanfare Events & Communications Partner travel agent: Budget Tours Accommodation: 1. Century Pines Resort Cameron Highlands (2 nights) 2. Puri Hotel, Melaka (1 night) HIGHLIGHTS: Every participating car will be given a complimentary 4-litre pack of fully synthetic Idemitsu engine oil and a free pre-trip vehicle inspection. Goodie bag Items to be given Goodie bag includes Sling Bag (which is the goodie bag) 8gb Toshiba Thumbdrive $20 NTUC voucher 2 x Polo tee Cap 1. Visit Boh Tea plantation on Cameron Highlands (buses provided) 2. Visit strawberry farm on Cameron Highlands (buses provided) 3. Visit Brincang night market at Cameron Highlands 4. Shopping at Kea Farm market for fresh fruits and veggies. 5. Steamboat dinner at Cameron Highlands. 6. Visit chocolate factory at Cameron Highlands 7. Stay in a typical Peranakan hotel in Melaka 8. Enjoy Peranakan cuisine 9. Experience Melaka’s night market at Jonker Walk. 10. Boat cruise on Melaka River ITINERARY: Day 1: 20 June 2014 (Fri) Meal provided: Dinner 1. Assemble at (venue to be announced) 2. Convoy flag-off 3. Lunch at highway R&R 4. Drive on the new mountain road up to Cameron Highlands 5. Check-in at Century Pines Resort 6. Group dinner 7. Free & Easy 8. Optional activity: Shopping at Brinchang Night Market Day 2: 21 June (Saturday) Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch & dinner 1. Breakfast at leisure 2. Tour of Cameron Highlands’ iconic Boh Tea plantation and farms 3. Shopping for local produce 4. Group lunch 5. Free & Easy for the rest of the afternoon 6. Optional afternoon activity: Golf, shopping at Kea Farm and Brinchang 7. Group dinner 8. Free & easy for the rest of the evening 9. Suggested optional activities: Shopping at Brinchang Night Market Day 3: 22 June (Sunday) Meal provided: Breakfast & dinner 1. Breakfast at leisure 2. Check-out of Century Pines 3. Convoy heads for Melaka 4. Check-in at Puri Hotel, Melaka 5. Shopping at Jonker Walk 6. Group dinner at Puri Hotel 7. Shopping at Jonker Walk Night Market Day 4: 23 June (Monday) Meal provided: Breakfast 1. Breakfast at leisure 2. After breakfast, assemble at lobby for boat cruise 3. Check-out 4. Expected to reach 2nd Link at 5.00pm PRICES (Early Bird Special): 1. Single occupancy: $580.00 2. Twin-sharing (2 adults to a room): $368.00 per pax 3. Triple-sharing (3 adults with 1 extra bed): $358.00 per pax 4. Child with extra bed: $238.00 (Child: 3-12 years, sharing room with parents) 5. Child without extra bed: $178.00 (Child: 3-12 years, sharing room with parents) For MCF Members We are looking for 10 cars to join in this events and all MCF members are entitled to enjoy the Early Bird Special) all day. There is 2 test-driving cars to be driven for the drive-away, those who keen to drive the test car can express your interests here. Kindly comment and leave your interest inside MCF, We will arrange the payment and indemnity forms at your continences. Members will entitled to receive MCF stickers during the driveaway Members have to write some product review for the sponsored items. Note: 1. Prices do not include travel insurance. 2. Only 1 extra bed per room 3. If a room occupancy comprises 1 adult and 1 child, the price will be charged as 2 adults. Registration deadline: 31 May 2014. Participants need to be min 1st Gear - Premium Member. For participants, there will be a briefing session on 6th, 7-9 PM at SATIS International office at 10 Kallang Way Singapore 349215.

Hi guys, just sharing this driveaway organised by my company, its open to the public for more details do view the attachment! thanks again [MODs do let me know if its ok for me to post this here]

[extract] The Lexus Driveaway 2011 was held on 17-20 June at Penang, Malaysia. This year, a convoy of 30 cars drove up across the causeway for a night

Hulo, been reading this forum for great trips/tips for awhile. Its the year end now and my wife and I would like to go away for a short trip to relax. Shopping is not required. Jus sightseeing will do. As we have a 3mth old bb, my parents will be taking care of her for the away period. So we'll be nice n not sabo them too long, 3D2N max. We've been to Penang 3X, Taiping, Cameron Highlands, KL, Malacca. Would appreciate it if anyone could suggest a nice place to relax! Thank you all in advance!

yest, rec'd from letterbox. 24-26 Nov Swiss Garden Resort & Spa Damai Laut.