New Car In Brunei - Mercedes Benz CLS Gen.3(C257)

What a beautiful car this is!  Just yesterday Jati Transport launched their latest MY2019 CLS.  The Marketing Manager of Jati Transport, Daniel actually gave me a heads-up about the launch a few weeks prior to the actual launch date.  I am glad I came to see this beauty.  Again, Mercedes Benz new design language is growing more and more on me.  This red CLS350 example here is called Cardinal Red Metallic by designo and it will cost you just BND$120K++.  Yes you didn't read it wrong,  the price has dropped from BND$155K++ as compared to Gen.2 CLS350.  The new CLS450 will set you BND$155K++ thou..

The car now also goes from 4 seaters to 5 seaters!  Four seaters is not really popular in Asian market especially on a big sedan.  With the additional seat I am pretty sure it will open up the market for people looking at the new E-Class or BMW 5-Series.

The car at BND$122K is very much loaded with all the options from the catalogue.  My favorite would be the full BURMEISTER sound system!  The car is fitted with full LED technology from the front to the rear lamps.  Engine power is rated around 290hp from Mercedes Benz latest straight 6 engine configuration and coupled with additional power provided by the EQ boost technology similar to those found in Mercedes Benz F1 car.

If you need to know more about this car please visit Jati Transport Autohaus for more details!

Check out the blue color details on the main beam!

Nothing much to see but it does have 290hp+ thanks to the EQ boost technology

Can you see the intake?

The interior in the latest CLS is more or less similar to the new E-Class that I test drove a few months ago

The CLS is fitted with the dual LCD similar to E300 on sale at JATI Transport

Yes for the price you paid you get the awesome BURMEISTER sound system!

Do you fancy the Selenite Grey Metallic color?

New Car In Brunei - Mercedes Benz A-Class (W177)

I was at Jati Transport Autohaus yesterday for the launching of the latest Mercedes Benz CLS350 & CLS450.  Before we get into that lets talk about the latest A-Class that was launched a few weeks ago.  This red example is the latest 2019 A-Class A200.  It is a looker.  I love the new design language from Mercedes Benz, especially on the front.  Its sharper and meaner.  As for the rear, it will be up to individual taste.  I can be honest it looks like a KIA Cerato from the back.  Regardless of how I think, once you step inside the interior all the negative remark will disappear as the front dash will greet you with two large LCD coupled with the latest UI from Mercedes Benz called MBUX.  The dual LCD is one of its kind in the market.  The car will cost you around BND$50K+++(Please check Jati Transport for their latest pricing).

New Car In Brunei - Suzuki Jimny (Gen.4)

The most anticipated mini 4WD of 2018 has landed in Brunei.  This is the latest generation of Suzuki Jimny.  Look at it, so cute and yet so rugged!  It will set you back around BND24K++ for a manual and BND28K++ for an auto.  If you want two tone colors then there is an additional BND$500.00.  It is an all rounder off roader with body on frame. I sat on the driver's seat and for those of you over 6 feet tall, you can forget about buying this car...LOL!   I am pretty sure this model will be a big hit especially for the off-road enthusiast.

Family Rides - 2018 Kia Sportage GT-Line

Another member of my family just took possession of the latest face-lifted KIA Sportage GT-Line.  This is the 2nd KIAs in the family!  Maybe one day I will get a KIA too, if I do it will be the almighty STINGER!

We did look for other car options but this car came up high in the list due to two things. First, the equipment it came with and secondly, the price!  This top spec GT-Line came with pano-roof, e-brake, LED front and rear tail lights, full leather seats and many mores.  At the time of writing, 2 years insurance is also included by the dealer.  The price is BND$38K+++.

My sibling who bought this car is not into cars and all he needed was a small SUV within his price bracket.  So I recommended the KIA Sportage and he was sold. 

I have not driven this car yet but I am loving the interior and the new refresh looks.

 

Project : W210 - Lower Dashboard Panel Carpet

Hello readers!  Today post will be the continuation of my Project:W210.  As you can see from the upper picture, my lower dashboard panel was removed due to the carpet not sticking on the panel.

As you can see from the picture below, the glue is no longer doing its job.  It was quite annoying every time I drive the car as it gets in the way and I was afraid I will make more damages to the carpet.  So I took a few tools and removed the panel in less then 10mins!

The grey bit is made of natural coconut tree material

I went to a hardware store nearby my house and bought this "STICK IT" from Carplan.  I am familiar with using interior glue so this one was a quick and easy fix.  It cost only $11.20 and all you need to do is sprayed the area that you want to glue.  The glue will set in a few minutes!

Here is the final result!  I was planning to have this done professionally by a interior upholstery dealer but they wanted to charge me BND$50.00!!!.  Guess who didn't earn my money~