EX vs. SX

Are there any distinctive difference between these 2 models other than the waiting time?

alot of things brother...disc brakes, aircon, steering wrap, wheels, reverse sensor...

is the 5k more worth investing?

sure... the safety spec also different... 2airbags.. 17" sport rim...

depends whether u wan dual airbags, 4 disc brakes and the 17 wheel and the digital aircon...generally i felt the EX is equally good..

Have you tried opening up the bonnet to check and drive the SX?

nope
yet to collect vehicle

so.which have you booked.. ?

to me.. SX ESC is the main different.. and 4k is well worth the diff.. so to other different is rather minimal to me..

Ex some part install in local like sport rim,

Sx 100% from install from korea

lwlty wrote:Ex some part install in local like sport rim,

Sx 100% from install from korea

some accessories are installed here.

dubdew wrote:depends whether u wan dual airbags, 4 disc brakes and the 17 wheel and the digital aircon...generally i felt the EX is equally good..

The most important issue of a car is the engine running temp, Ex don't have a progressive temp indicator (except when its overheated) to monitor your engine running temp. So when you have an overheated engine, the indicate
flashes sign of overheating, its too late to take any precaution. But not the case for SX model you can monitor the sudden rise in temp and take immediate reaction. Its the first time in my life to see a car without a temp indicator gauge. My 1969 Morris Mini also have a tiny temp gauge.

andikong wrote:

dubdew wrote:depends whether u wan dual airbags, 4 disc brakes and the 17 wheel and the digital aircon...generally i felt the EX is equally good..

The most important issue of a car is the engine running temp, Ex don't have a progressive temp indicator (except when its overheated) to monitor your engine running temp. So when you have an overheated engine, the indicate
flashes sign of overheating, its too late to take any precaution. But not the case for SX model you can monitor the sudden rise in temp and take immediate reaction. Its the first time in my life to see a car without a temp indicator gauge. My 1969 Morris Mini also have a tiny temp gauge.

Andi, my Toyota also do not have a temp gauge... when overheat, a red warning light will come out. I fitted a after market temp gauge instead....

hmmm mine is a ex but i have 4 disc 2 air bag EPS but no temp. guage which i think i stupid anyway i will be getting a after market 1 with is much more accurate =) so not much issue.. but for people who book now i think its better to get the sx which has so much more then the ex.

Divine wrote:hmmm mine is a ex but i have 4 disc 2 air bag EPS but no temp. guage which i think i stupid anyway i will be getting a after market 1 with is much more accurate =) so not much issue.. but for people who book now i think its better to get the sx which has so much more then the ex.

Right Divine, getting to install after market is a bit troublesome, loss of time and aesthetically not nice to blend with the modern dashboard interior. Here's the car I use to do my driving test at the Maxwell old ROV HQ - the legendary Morris Minor also have a temp indicator.

Divine wrote:hmmm mine is a ex but i have 4 disc 2 air bag EPS but no temp. guage which i think i stupid anyway i will be getting a after market 1 with is much more accurate =) so not much issue.. but for people who book now i think its better to get the sx which has so much more then the ex.

Eh how come ur EX comes with 4 disc brake ?

Anyway i went for EX Low budget.

Btw, how much does it cost for after market temperature gauge?

Divine wrote:hmmm mine is a ex but i have 4 disc 2 air bag EPS but no temp. guage which i think i stupid anyway i will be getting a after market 1 with is much more accurate =) so not much issue.. but for people who book now i think its better to get the sx which has so much more then the ex.

u booked ur EX before may?

Btw, how much does it cost for after market temperature gauge?[/quote]

check under advertisers for Scangauge II or kiwi gauges regarding water temp.PM Mr Mok for pricing.

Cheapo ones can go for Autogauge.
Per Gauge cheapest from my previous experience is 40$ w/o installation
Most expensive and chio one.. i saw from my fren's Delfi Gauge..... per unit 900++.. whoohooo



http://www.autometer.com/

http://www.autobarn.net/autogageseries.html

http://www.defi-shop.com/
Think Delfi only tacho gauge....

Yap..... agree if Divine...... if is the old EX model like what some of us are holding...... I think is worth while...... but if it the new EX model ( although now got red thread and cushioned hand rest) I still think is not worth for the price now....... muz well save alittle more to get the SX model.......

guys guys.... installing a temp gauge is not as simple as screwing the gauge on the dash and plug the cables.... radiator hose got to be cut, an adapter place between, and a temp prob installed.

if you are worried about warranty issues, don't fit one....

I Agree with Kapitan!
This need some Qualified fella do one...
A Metaphor

Asking a beautician to do a aesthetic operation....!!!!>...

OK, just cut & paste from somewhere with some modofications..

EX :
Single Airbag, ABS, Front 2 Disc Brakes, Rear 2 Drum Brakes, Fog Lamp,Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Hydraulic Power Steering, Factory Audio w Steering Remote & Ipod Connectivity, Auto Light Control, Active Headrest & Impact Sensing Door Unlock. 4 pcs 15" Alloy Rims. Interior Chrome Coating and Leather Wrapped Knob & Steering Wheel.

SX :
Leather Seats, Dual Airbag, ESP (ABS, TCS & EBD ie. ABS with Traction Control & Electronic Brake-force Distribution System), 4 Disc Brakes, Fog Lamp, Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) with Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment, Bluetooth Handsfree, Chromic Rear View Mirror, Factory Audio w Steering Remote together with 6 Disc Changer & Ipod Connectivity, Auto Light Control, Active Headrest & Impact Sensing Door Unlock, 5 pcs 17" Alloy Rims, Keyless Entry, Supervision Meter Cluster, Rear Parking Assist System, Full Auto Aircon. Interior Chrome Coating and Leather Wrapped Knob & Steering Wheel.

bro, sorry to correct something but EX has no MDPS.

Overall , the SX is still worth the money !

1Seth1 wrote:bro, sorry to correct something but EX has no MDPS.

Oh yah.. forgotten about that. Thanks.

Hmm. i ordered on 22nd aug 2009.
now call them can change?

alex86 wrote:Hmm. i ordered on 22nd aug 2009.
now call them can change?

Change what ?

change from EX to SX

alex86 wrote:change from EX to SX

Hmmm , i'am not too sure about that , try asking ur SE then , haha , what made u change ur mind to change from EX to SX now ? Muahahahaha

Many seem to be saying SX better than EX by alot

If cant change den i slowly mod lohz

alex86 wrote:Many seem to be saying SX better than EX by alot

If cant change den i slowly mod lohz

Haha , ya u can mod , but where are u gonna get the ESC ? Haha . And i think modding with the SX features will cost more than the cost of an SX . Just my guess .

get what you need lah bro, get the stock as far as possible, modding if it is of not much use will only lower ur car's value in the end. For the marginal cost savings, it is better to get the model that suits ur needs.

like for me, i want the gadgets, so i paid for the SX. but if i don't want all the toys, the EX will suffice.

but i love gadgets lah.so no choice..

FORTE21 wrote:

alex86 wrote:Many seem to be saying SX better than EX by alot

If cant change den i slowly mod lohz

Haha , ya u can mod , but where are u gonna get the ESC ? Haha . And i think modding with the SX features will cost more than the cost of an SX . Just my guess .

U need the ESC?
=> U everyday Kup Corner?
=> U travel to msia often? Going up cameron highland old route? Fraser hill? Genting?
If not.. u might be able to survive well without ESP.. (then again OTR so many cars without it still driving ok)
Telescopic steering?
The SX Meter Chio Chio accent
The Auto Dimmer Anti Glare rear mirror Cum bluetooth handsfree
17" rims
Climatic control.... Looks good. Bottomline also air-con ma
Reverse Sensor x4 with display.. Safety .. NIce.... not happy hoot Aftermarket one.. with Rear View camera...
Bonnet dont have the thick thick felt (not sure wat u call that) to dampen the noise) can get Aftermarket like the ones in Subaru TS... Sure ho seh

Wat else did i miss out....

ano57 wrote:

FORTE21 wrote:

alex86 wrote:Many seem to be saying SX better than EX by alot

If cant change den i slowly mod lohz

Haha , ya u can mod , but where are u gonna get the ESC ? Haha . And i think modding with the SX features will cost more than the cost of an SX . Just my guess .

U need the ESC?
=> U everyday Kup Corner?
=> U travel to msia often? Going up cameron highland old route? Fraser hill? Genting?
If not.. u might be able to survive well without ESP.. (then again OTR so many cars without it still driving ok)
Telescopic steering?
The SX Meter Chio Chio accent
The Auto Dimmer Anti Glare rear mirror Cum bluetooth handsfree
17" rims
Climatic control.... Looks good. Bottomline also air-con ma
Reverse Sensor x4 with display.. Safety .. NIce.... not happy hoot Aftermarket one.. with Rear View camera...
Bonnet dont have the thick thick felt (not sure wat u call that) to dampen the noise) can get Aftermarket like the ones in Subaru TS... Sure ho seh

Wat else did i miss out....

Dont really need esc la , just that he wanted to change to the SX mah , so i just included it in since he said if cant change , he slowly mod . But seriously speaking , the SX is well worth the money .

alex86 wrote:

Divine wrote:hmmm mine is a ex but i have 4 disc 2 air bag EPS but no temp. guage which i think i stupid anyway i will be getting a after market 1 with is much more accurate =) so not much issue.. but for people who book now i think its better to get the sx which has so much more then the ex.

Eh how come ur EX comes with 4 disc brake ?

Anyway i went for EX Low budget.

Btw, how much does it cost for after market temperature gauge?

yes mine and xiao beng 1 are all 1st batch EX that y got all those. =) but if i were u i would think that the sx is more worth while

buy what u can afford... SX rocks!

SX is the better choice but if no $ then stick to EX

actually sx and ex only about $50 mth diff lay

alex86 wrote:Hmm. i ordered on 22nd aug 2009.
now call them can change?

can but need to pay $200 admin fee and also rejoin the Q ....

i think still worth it loh with so much more gadget

Divine wrote:i think still worth it loh with so much more gadget

also not forgetting SX has a higher OMV....

Think even with the cost involve to do a model/color change, it's better to make the choice now cos you will own the car for at least 3 years.

agar agar lah...if want budget..take ex lo...than hor..the 5k use as downpayment...i tink u save alot on intereest..

thanks for the advice

if got extra cash...than ok lo...for me..dun want empty pockets...cos always good to have spare cash...last time i wanted picanto..but my mum brainwashed me..ended up with cerato..but most of the time..im alone, so dun need a big car also...must set aside money for maintenance...etc..and poisons in this forum...hwahwawhwa

an outsiders pt of view :

SX just have more "creature comforts", not really worth $4k imo

- 17" is actually a big detriment in terms of FC and pickup. (in fact i think the 15" rims will get as good FC as honda jazz, with even better pickup)

- ESC does not improve the handling in any way, $ could be spent on coilovers

- those creature comforts like bluetooth, reverse sensor etc. - i rather spend $ at ICE shop and custom a system to your liking, that is different from all stock cars.

- after all these should have change left for e.g. 6months road tax.

( i would only miss the 2nd airbag in the SX. )

think... SX is the conclusion...

Initially I was thinking of SX but ultimately EX will be sufficient.

I'm quite contented with my EX now cos seriously I feel that the 5K diff, you can use it wisely on what you really need or want for your EX.

Product gimmicks you see. This is how they earn money.

Well, safety definitely worth way more than money. Apart from the safety features of having extra airbag and 2 more disc brakes, in fact if you're a normal safety driver, you won't be relying so much on your brakes to stop in time and eventually your airbags won't come out for the next 10 years. It depends on individual actually. My few cents worth.

alex86 wrote:

Divine wrote:hmmm mine is a ex but i have 4 disc 2 air bag EPS but no temp. guage which i think i stupid anyway i will be getting a after market 1 with is much more accurate =) so not much issue.. but for people who book now i think its better to get the sx which has so much more then the ex.

Eh how come ur EX comes with 4 disc brake ?

Anyway i went for EX Low budget.

Btw, how much does it cost for after market temperature gauge?

hi member,

forte got temp.gauge at digital meter . try press TRIP button can see "C............H"