Chevrolet Optra [Merged]

**chuaed** · November 19th, 2007 08:39 AM

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Lyrics...

Halika na, Gabi ay malamig
Hindi ka ba kinikilig
Kung nauuhaw ako mag didilig
Tarana tayo ay lumayo
Bago ang kotse ko
Hindi pa na-bre-break in halika na sumama ka sa akin

(Chorus)
Ipapahawak ko sa iyo ang kambyo, paikot-ikotin ang manubela ko
Kalikutin mo ang radio, pati aircon pag nag init ako ohhh
Pasok na sa bagong kotse ko…

Titigan mo sa skirt niyang mapula,
ang laki ng bumper niya, sa harap at sa likod extended pa
Pakinggan sampu ang speakers ko ang lakas ng bumayo
Mangiginig ka baby halikana sumama ka sa party

(Repeat chorus)

I can see your headlights baby
Dito ka sa bumper baby
I can see your headlights baby
Dito ka sa bumper baby

**ITMA** · January 4th, 2008 02:43 AM

Hello Everybody,

Bought a wagon matic back in Feb 06. Overall I am very satisfied with the car. (My first by an American/Korean/Thailand make). Great value for money.

May I just ask - how do you really guage (or compute) for the fuel consumption? I am just beginning to suspect that my unit is consuming more fuel now compared to when it was still fresh from the dealer. It's casa maintained of course.

Thanks much for your help.

**chuaed** · January 4th, 2008 03:53 AM

Originally Posted by ITMA

Hello Everybody,

Bought a wagon matic back in Feb 06. Overall I am very satisfied with the car. (My first by an American/Korean/Thailand make). Great value for money.

May I just ask - how do you really guage (or compute) for the fuel consumption? I am just beginning to suspect that my unit is consuming more fuel now compared to when it was still fresh from the dealer. It's casa maintained of course.

Thanks much for your help.

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**ITMA** · January 18th, 2008 05:50 PM

Hello All

Anbody knows why optra has a low resale value?

Is it still true that mahirap daw ang pyesa? Baka naman noon yun and ok na supply parts nowadays.

Looking foward to your comments.

Thanks.

**AG4** · January 18th, 2008 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by ITMA

Hello All

Anbody knows why optra has a low resale value?

Because Filipinos associate it with the old Daewoos assembled by Transfarm during the 90's and the gas-guzzling V8 Suburban.
Aside from that there were some early issues with the expensive parts of the US made Chevy SUVs, German Opels and the hard to get parts of the Shanghai-GM made Venture.

GM Philippines has improved much since then, specially after the current GMPh president(Francis Burdett) brought in the latest regional ASEAN spec models like the facelifted Optra, Aveo sedan and Captiva.

The Shanghai GM models sold here under the term of former GMPh president, James Lim, didn't do well in the aftersales service department, this also affected the image of GMPh and Chevrolet in the RP.

Look at Honda, because of their good first impressions... they've had many screw ups ranging from problematic power windows to falling fuel tanks and their Civic is still the best selling compact car in the country.

I guess its true that first Impressions last?

**niky** · January 18th, 2008 11:00 PM

Probably.

The Optra was really screwed by the fact that the first batch was bedevilled by poor ECU programming... it's really incredible that they don't push the reflash more aggressively to customers, in order to help create the impression that there's really an improvement.

With the current model, I still have issues with the engine's power and transmission quality, but with the reported increase in fuel economy, I'd say it's a relatively painless buy, except for the fact that the mindless "Ah, Basta! Toyota!" lemmings out there will try to slit your throat when you sell the vehicle in five or six year's time.

**ITMA** · January 19th, 2008 12:28 AM

"First Impressions Last"

You just said my sentiment. And its a shame. The optra IMHO is a very underated car. It has a lot of good qualities but easily overlooked - just because of impression.

Well, like the Nissan Stanza i hope this car quickly recovers from its initial glitches. And that the people at GMPh should have all the backroom support in place by now to give this car its true worth.

I guess we also have to pitch-in as optra users to spread its merits.

I find it very comfortable to drive. The quiet cabin, the plush suspension, cushy seats, 3-position headrests, 6-in dash cd player (my first time to try "bluepoint" and I'm very happy with it). Mine has a very smooth auto tranny. No complaints at all. The Pininfarina design together with the brushed aluminum like roof racks, tonneau cover and cargo net gives it an upper crust European flair. A welcome respite from all the Japanese we see around.

One more thing i like to mention, the all accessories-in for the price was a big plus in the purchase decision. Examples: 1) variable intermittent. Why can GM include this feature in an P829K car (wagon variant '06). While you get this in a Honda priced at P1M+. 2) Again at P829K I have steering wheel audio controls. Again, you only get this if you pay P1M+ for Honda. 3) Why do I have to cough-up and extra P2K for a decent floor matting (Honda) when at GM this is not an issue. Small things - but seems to me GM is more sincere about their price. They give more value and respect to the money - laced with blood sweat and tears - which I was about to part with them.

The Japanese - they have been taking us for a ride for so long (he he pun intended). Most likely they are overpriced - and we just don't notice it.

P.S. I have nothing against Honda and other Japanese makes. They produce outstanding products too..........Just observations.

**baludoy** · January 19th, 2008 12:43 AM

kumusta ng ang after sales service ng gm?

**niky** · January 19th, 2008 12:25 PM

I think they actually beat Ford last year in terms of customer satisfaction here in the Philippines... (and they're the top two... the big Japanese are actually behind them)

Which is a huge thing... Toyota and Honda are spending millions to revamp their customer service in order to catch back up in terms of customer satisfaction, while Ford, for the past four years or so, has been a perennial front-runner in terms of customer service and follow-up.

GM is trying really hard right now. It's a shame people aren't giving them a chance. ;)

**ITMA** · January 19th, 2008 11:42 PM

Originally Posted by niky

I think they actually beat Ford last year in terms of customer satisfaction here in the Philippines... (and they're the top two... the big Japanese are actually behind them)

Which is a huge thing... Toyota and Honda are spending millions to revamp their customer service in order to catch back up in terms of customer satisfaction, while Ford, for the past four years or so, has been a perennial front-runner in terms of customer service and follow-up.

GM is trying really hard right now. It's a shame people aren't giving them a chance. ;)

This IS very welcome news.

Mind sharing where you got this info?

Am not sure what you ment by your last sentence, but i think people are now very receptive to Chevrolet. Just look at all the optras, aveos and sparks around. And Captiva will not be far behind. Also, despite all the howl on the Venture, i still see so many of them in our streets. I guess the parts availability problem at GMPh is a thing of the past?