Misunderstood.
In acceleration, it is better than the MKIVs. The K230UB
isn't very underpowered also. It just isn't well-endowed with
power. I wouldn't have believed this either until I took a MKIV
with my BC whacking the pedal, but was still unable to catch up
with the EEV K230UB in front. Supposedly, the EEV versions tend to
be more conservative with the rpm which simply implies the early
K230UBs can go even faster, which was proven as well.
Suspension-wise, can't ask for more. Its hardness is just right
for city-driving.
Body-wise, not bad la. But really, all I'm asking for is a bus I
can sleep on and the comfy seats + leg-room + nice aircon makes the
KUB the perfect bus to sleep on. The headrest is at a pretty nice
height also. As for claims of koyok bodywork, the ones with
so-called nice and stiff bodywork leak half the time it
rains (points to WA and DM bodies). Bottomline: Mainteinance is
more important.
As for jerky K230UBs, once the BC understands that the brakes
should not be released quickly, and applying light pressure as the
bus locks-up, the jerks are virtually eliminated. And with the
early K230UBs removal of engine-braking, the K230UB is really
smooth.
Conclusion: I very much prefer the early K230UBs over the EEV
ones.
What I dislike: The heatwave at the rear. And the noisy
radiator. But I can live with these.
Conclusion 2: Its just another bus that I know will bring me
from point A to B. Period.
And gotta add also, today I experienced for the first time, the
K230UB's ABS.I must say it was a really violent affair with the
brakes slamming on and off *bonk bonk bonk*.
