Decent hatch but servicing costs add up

Name: Decent hatch but servicing costs add up
Item: Cars
Rating: 3
Author: Ong Jia Le

3/5 Good 2 views

Enjoy driving it around but after two services at the agent I realised how quickly the maintenance bills stack up compared to my previous Japanese car. Still a fun car, just budget for it lah.

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Ong Jia Le 24 Aug, 2025

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