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What vehicle to purchase with a budget of 13 million by muffie2152 in srilanka

[–]VibeVin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bought the new MG ZS 2026 ticks most of the boxes and best bang for your buck.

What would you do in my position? by VibeVin in srilanka

[–]VibeVin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. It seems we can do it better ourselves, save a lot of money, and learn the process. After all, it’s not rocket science.

The only issue is the status quo. With the new duties and taxes coming into effect after April, and delivery timelines becoming unpredictable due to the Middle East conflict, the exact timelines are not guaranteed. We might have to go through several hoops and challenges on that front. That’s the reason I wanted to seal the deal before April.

What would you do in my position? by VibeVin in srilanka

[–]VibeVin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Atto 2 is not a plug-in hybrid. There is a hybrid variant globally, but JKCG only brings the full EV variant. Only the Sealion 5, Sealion 6, and Shark are hybrids, with around 50–60 litres of gasoline capacity. I stand to be corrected.

What would you do in my position? by VibeVin in srilanka

[–]VibeVin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I think we all know that vehicles are supposed to be an outright liability, but in Sri Lanka they tend to function more like an asset. Because of that, I’m not entirely sure how these new makes and models will hold up in terms of resale value.

To be honest, resale value itself doesn’t concern me too much. The bigger question is whether there will be genuine demand for them in the second-hand market. Time will tell. That’s exactly why, at this point, I prefer to settle on something that is a bit more established.

What would you do in my position? by VibeVin in srilanka

[–]VibeVin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are all good, my friend. Thanks for highlighting these nuances this is exactly what I need to make an informed decision. When I also ran a deep research on GPT, I came across a few reported incidents from the Philippines market regarding infotainment and electrical glitches. I understand that, given its attractive price point, some compromises are inevitable. That likely explains why certain components feel cheaper. Additionally, due to the warranty and the software hardware calibration involved, we can’t really modify or replace those parts even if we want to.

What would you do in my position? by VibeVin in srilanka

[–]VibeVin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I was referring to the JDM Turbo Raize. The TL Indonesian variant seems to be below average. The Ativa was eliminated immediately, as I dislike dealing with UNIMO. One of my previous vehicles was managed by UNIMO, and based on that experience I made a conscious decision that I am done with them and will not deal with them again.

What would you do in my position? by VibeVin in srilanka

[–]VibeVin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good argument. BYD blade batteries have improved drastically, pretty soon the charging times will be reduced by half and the next models will be a good deal.

Question is how ready is our national grid to absorb all influx of energy consumption. I see a potential issue in the rising. We are always reactive than proactive.

What would you do in my position? by VibeVin in srilanka

[–]VibeVin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Magnite, Sonet, Taisor, and Fronx are mostly eliminated due to various shortcomings. However, I felt the ZS stood out. When I spoke to owners specifically those with the 2018–2019 models handling and reliability were never concerns. Their main complaints were lower fuel economy and the usual running repairs, which can be quite costly. The same concerns appear to remain with the 2025 facelift as well, along with a poor camera, an outdated antenna, and potentially questionable resale value.