My car's maintenance and accessories history

I just put maintenance history for my car here. This is for record and will bring me info how many I have spent the money for my car maintenance and accessories. All maintenance process are depend on my budget...actually small budget. :-)

One month after buy the car (year 2006)
Change fuel filter. Cost: RM24
Change engine oil and filter. Cost: RM32 + RM8(local made filter) = RM40
Change spark plug. Cost: RM45 (NGK Platinum)

6 month (year 2006)
Tinted. Cost: RM250 (Blue Silver Color)
Reverse sensor with LCD Indicator from kedai abang. Cost: RM230
Change the spoiled default battery (Liquid base). Cost: RM168
6" Sony 2 way speaker (rear). Cost: RM100

1 and half years (year 2007)
Change spoil alternator. Cost: RM200
6" Mohawk Component speaker (front). Cost: RM200 including installation labor.

Almost two years (year 2007) - until 12/11/2007
Change the battery. Cost: RM150
Change the disc brake and brake pad. Cost: RM293
Add Volt Stabilizer. Cost: RM200
Change new sport rim + 2 new tyre by Silverstone. Cost: RM1010

25 Dec 2007
Change the rubber belt (aircond + water pump). Cost: RM70.00
Labour charge. Cost: RM10.00 (at my favorite workshop)

My friend's new car : HONDA CIVIC ES 1.7 (A) VTEC

A few days ago I have met my old friend Pecai (Not a real name). He's still work at government agencies but today he is a permanent staff. More stable haaa.... Picture above is his new car. "Waa...new car!" ask me. He said "Ala...just a second hand car, honda cup apa la sangat....hehehehe". He bought the car at Klang, Selangor at price around RM70k and the year of car is 2004. Good condition and standard at all.

I just ask him about the car. He say the car is ok, but before hari raya his car need to change a timing belt and the cost around RM600 and after Hari Raya the car got compressor problem. He change a new one and cost about RM600++. Actually this is a good car... no comment for me... :-)

For not mistaken, this is a few specification for Honda Civic ES 1.7 (A) VTEC:

Engine model: D17A2
* VTEC (Smal VTEC je... not i-VTEC)
* Found in: 2001 - 2005
+ Displacement : 1668 cm3
+ Bore and Stroke : 74.98 mm X 94.4 mm
+ Compression : 9.9:1
+ Power : 127 hp @ 6300 rpm & 114 ft·lbf @ 4400 rpm
+ Valvetrain : SOHC VTEC-E
+ Fuel Control : OBD-2 MPFI

To see the original ES running up please visit this link (Tested at Thailand. I think so!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhENqrdcPJU&NR=1

p/s: Pecai, just for share hobby and interest about JAPAN car. Thanks for review.

Latest News : 2007 Nissan March Anniversary Models Review

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the release of three special edition models - March 25th Happiness, March Plus Safety and March KISEKAE - featuring unique specifications to commemorate its 25th anniversary. The three anniversary models went on sale today at Nissan dealers across Japan.

The March 25th Happiness, based on the March 12S and 14S FOUR models, comes in an exclusive Silky Beige body color. Interior-wise, the model features an odor-absorbing headliner, automatic interior lighting system and other additional equipment options, offering customers' greater value. Based on the March 25th Happiness (2WD/4WD), 12E and 14E FOUR models, the March Plus Safety is fitted with a host of features for enhanced occupant safety, including SRS side airbags for the driver and front passenger, SRS curtain airbag and Xenon headlamps (low beam with an automatic levelizer).

The March KISEKAE, based on the March 12S and 14S FOUR models, offers a choice of two exclusive seat covers - Bubbly or Striped* - to suit the individual styles of the customer. The model offers exclusive interior trims and pedals to match the seat upholstery. True to its name, the March KISEKAE (meaning "dress up" in Japanese) allows customers to customize the interior such as the seat covers, according to their personal tastes.