Today, 1 January 2009, I am celebrating the 7th birthday of my wonderful Kia Sportage.
7 years ago, there was a necessity for a second family car. Don’t blame me for the contribution to the congestion of the city traffic. The traffic system in Kuala Lumpur was so bad. During working days, I had to wake up as early as 5:30am, had myself washed-up and dressed, and got my wife to send me to the nearest Light Rail Transit Station (STAR) which was more than a kilometer away.
Mad rush along with the public and school students and squeezed myself into the coach, I would consider myself very lucky if I managed to get a seat, or else, I need to wait till the train arrived at the Masjid Jamed Station, where a number of passengers would change to another transit system (PUTRA) for Petaling Jaya or KLCC.
Mad rush along with the public and school students and squeezed myself into the coach, I would consider myself very lucky if I managed to get a seat, or else, I need to wait till the train arrived at the Masjid Jamed Station, where a number of passengers would change to another transit system (PUTRA) for Petaling Jaya or KLCC.
On arriving at the designated station, I need to walk another kilometer to reach my office. By that time, I would be quite exhausted to start a day’s work.
I desperately need a second car, but why Kia Sportage?
Being a member of the Malaysian Nature Society, I involved actively in bird-watching activities. A vehicle that allows me to move freely off-road was most appropriate. I’ve gathered and studied in depth the specifications of various 4WDs, which includes Toyota RAV-4; Hi-Lux, Honda CRV, Perodua Kembara, Hyundai Santa-Fe, Suzuki Vitara, Ford Ranger.
Putting cost, performance, quality, structural design etc into considerations, and also seeking advices from various 4WD users, Kia Sportage was finally voted.
Till today, I am still confused whether I had made a right choice or otherwise. My Kia Sportage is now 7 years old. It occurred once that it almost took away me and my loved ones’ life. On the other hand, it had also saved my life once. I’ll tell you what had happened later.
Being a member of the Malaysian Nature Society, I involved actively in bird-watching activities. A vehicle that allows me to move freely off-road was most appropriate. I’ve gathered and studied in depth the specifications of various 4WDs, which includes Toyota RAV-4; Hi-Lux, Honda CRV, Perodua Kembara, Hyundai Santa-Fe, Suzuki Vitara, Ford Ranger.
Putting cost, performance, quality, structural design etc into considerations, and also seeking advices from various 4WD users, Kia Sportage was finally voted.
Till today, I am still confused whether I had made a right choice or otherwise. My Kia Sportage is now 7 years old. It occurred once that it almost took away me and my loved ones’ life. On the other hand, it had also saved my life once. I’ll tell you what had happened later.
