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After 3 years of trying (and many posts on the PH Asia forum!) I received an offer to relocate to KL. I am just awaiting the confirmed offer but touch wood all is going ahead for a move in August
Firstly a big thanks to everyone on here who helped out, particularly Berw for his endless advice by email and job searching for me
We are at the moment just looking for quotes on removal companies. We aren't taking any big furniture over just odd bits and pieces. Does anyone have any recommendations of companies to use? I have been told Seven Seas is reliable
Secondly, I know from my trip back every year to visit family that cars are expensive. I've been offered a decent amount of money by my company for shipping which far outweighs the quotes we been getting so far so tempted to bring the car over. it's only a 2005 Mk5 Golf diesel but more for the idea of selling it (due to inflated prices over there) rather than using it. Is it going to be more hassle than its worth?
Firstly a big thanks to everyone on here who helped out, particularly Berw for his endless advice by email and job searching for me
We are at the moment just looking for quotes on removal companies. We aren't taking any big furniture over just odd bits and pieces. Does anyone have any recommendations of companies to use? I have been told Seven Seas is reliable
Secondly, I know from my trip back every year to visit family that cars are expensive. I've been offered a decent amount of money by my company for shipping which far outweighs the quotes we been getting so far so tempted to bring the car over. it's only a 2005 Mk5 Golf diesel but more for the idea of selling it (due to inflated prices over there) rather than using it. Is it going to be more hassle than its worth?
Thanks guys for comments.
The OH is looking at a new Toyota Innova or similar which seems fine to me which gives me free reign on my choice. I am thinking something V6 or V8 saloon so happy for suggestions
Looks like i'll be selling the Golf here then which is fine. Was just an idea to see if it could be sold in KL
Regarding driving in I understand the concerns on traffic, we will be staying on Kuchai Lama for first few months to get settled before finding somewhere to buy and my office is in Sentral so although traffic at Mid Valley it's not a hugely long run to be stuck in it for.
The OH is looking at a new Toyota Innova or similar which seems fine to me which gives me free reign on my choice. I am thinking something V6 or V8 saloon so happy for suggestions
Looks like i'll be selling the Golf here then which is fine. Was just an idea to see if it could be sold in KL
Regarding driving in I understand the concerns on traffic, we will be staying on Kuchai Lama for first few months to get settled before finding somewhere to buy and my office is in Sentral so although traffic at Mid Valley it's not a hugely long run to be stuck in it for.
Thanks for replies guys
Berw: She is looking at a new Toyota Innova. We need 7 seats for the kids (One is four and the twins are due in October) and also to cart around the mother in law who will be helping out with the new borns. We had one when out there last year for 6 months and for the mileage on it seemed solid and troubled free. We had an Alza for a while which was again 7 seater but the ride was awful and just generally didn't feel well built and would last half as long as the Toyota
Tom: Thanks. Agreed it's a bit of a minefield with the cars of Mudah. I've never seen so many tastefully modified Subarus. I know from our many trips over there the modified Wiras were in abundance but was shocked how many Scoobys were for sale.
I was trying to think outside the box and maybe a Toyota X (bigger engine subtle styling) or S2000/GT86/350z. Thought s2000 as nobody would want a convertible (would buy the aftermarket hardtop if I went this route) but can't find any for sale. The GT86 still commands 150kRM so can't justify this and the 350z seems hard to escape the modified ones with the Veilside bodykits
I had a quote off a few firms for removals. Including packing this end and un loading KL end all inclusive for a 500cu ft container it was ~£3k. Seem reasonable?
John: Pickup sounds a good idea if I can't get my small revvy car or big V8 saloon on budget. Lots of new (2006 onward) 7 series for sale for sub 80kRM. I know they have issues and big bills here on UK. Is this negated by low start price and the labour being cheaper?
Berw: She is looking at a new Toyota Innova. We need 7 seats for the kids (One is four and the twins are due in October) and also to cart around the mother in law who will be helping out with the new borns. We had one when out there last year for 6 months and for the mileage on it seemed solid and troubled free. We had an Alza for a while which was again 7 seater but the ride was awful and just generally didn't feel well built and would last half as long as the Toyota
Tom: Thanks. Agreed it's a bit of a minefield with the cars of Mudah. I've never seen so many tastefully modified Subarus. I know from our many trips over there the modified Wiras were in abundance but was shocked how many Scoobys were for sale.
I was trying to think outside the box and maybe a Toyota X (bigger engine subtle styling) or S2000/GT86/350z. Thought s2000 as nobody would want a convertible (would buy the aftermarket hardtop if I went this route) but can't find any for sale. The GT86 still commands 150kRM so can't justify this and the 350z seems hard to escape the modified ones with the Veilside bodykits
I had a quote off a few firms for removals. Including packing this end and un loading KL end all inclusive for a 500cu ft container it was ~£3k. Seem reasonable?
John: Pickup sounds a good idea if I can't get my small revvy car or big V8 saloon on budget. Lots of new (2006 onward) 7 series for sale for sub 80kRM. I know they have issues and big bills here on UK. Is this negated by low start price and the labour being cheaper?
Thanks again for advice guys
Tom: if I can find a convertible would be happy to. When I said 'small' engines I meant like my S2000 or 350z examples as opposed to the big v8 4 litre saloons
Berw: We had a Perodua Alza which is 7 seater which had done 50km and wasn't great. Ride was awful and with the bumps in suburban KL was horrible. May have been just a bad cared for example but the Toyota Innova we had after it had done more miles and was a lot better
Tom: if I can find a convertible would be happy to. When I said 'small' engines I meant like my S2000 or 350z examples as opposed to the big v8 4 litre saloons
Berw: We had a Perodua Alza which is 7 seater which had done 50km and wasn't great. Ride was awful and with the bumps in suburban KL was horrible. May have been just a bad cared for example but the Toyota Innova we had after it had done more miles and was a lot better
Contract signed and visa now in the process....
Will I go far wrong with something like this?
http://www.mudah.my/Honda+Accord+3+5+V6+A+MODULO+J...
And I know what you all said... but this is tempting:
http://www.mudah.my/BMW+735i+A+1+DATO+OWNER+SUNROO...
Will I go far wrong with something like this?
http://www.mudah.my/Honda+Accord+3+5+V6+A+MODULO+J...
And I know what you all said... but this is tempting:
http://www.mudah.my/BMW+735i+A+1+DATO+OWNER+SUNROO...
Berw, thanks... informative as usual!
I won't have any payslips until I start work but do have my visa currently. My wife is Malaysian but she won't be working - do they count my wage as joint income so it's easier to get the finance in her name?
Regarding the flexibility of people who can't pay the monthly bill - are these advertised or just a case of knowing someone?
I won't have any payslips until I start work but do have my visa currently. My wife is Malaysian but she won't be working - do they count my wage as joint income so it's easier to get the finance in her name?
Regarding the flexibility of people who can't pay the monthly bill - are these advertised or just a case of knowing someone?
Cheers Berw
The OH wants a Toyota Innova which is around 100k so we will be going looking at that when we fly over in August (We have one 4 year old and twins on the way - with the maid we need 7 seats apparently
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As much as I'd love the 944 I doubt I'd get away with it for now, was looking at a new Slyphy as they look nice and a decent price, I dont want to go too crazy on the cars for first few years as its still essentially the honeymoon period
I'll have a look out for the classifieds with the private hiring, sounds like an excellent idea to tide me over for a while
My office is in Sentral and we will be staying in Kuchai Lama for the first few months as we got a good deal on a condo (1800sqft 4+4 for 2250RM furnished)
The OH wants a Toyota Innova which is around 100k so we will be going looking at that when we fly over in August (We have one 4 year old and twins on the way - with the maid we need 7 seats apparently
)As much as I'd love the 944 I doubt I'd get away with it for now, was looking at a new Slyphy as they look nice and a decent price, I dont want to go too crazy on the cars for first few years as its still essentially the honeymoon period
I'll have a look out for the classifieds with the private hiring, sounds like an excellent idea to tide me over for a while
My office is in Sentral and we will be staying in Kuchai Lama for the first few months as we got a good deal on a condo (1800sqft 4+4 for 2250RM furnished)
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