Guys, besides the cars I mentioned above, my brother who working in Toyota get an offer for 2 years Toyota Prius(Demo Hybrid Car) at RM94k, the car will register under my name as first owner, should I take it as financial is not a big problem for me.

All on my own pocket - The latest Proton Saga 1.3 AT ML Solid Colour

If got parents help [Example: like they pay downpayment and I pay 8 years of monthly repayments] - The latest Honda City Grade S

I don't have any experienced on this car before, but it's rated as ULEV.

Why not request for a test drive?? But i thought u're looking for a better overall performance car?? 110hp might disappoint you.



Pardon me, but what suggestion / advice are you looking for? Since you already decided on what to get.

U just pick the honda city so I have nothing much to comment here. Just get the 04-06 ones and choose either u want economy (idsi) or performance (vtec). Just test drive and check if the gearbox and engine are alright.

Is that the new Prius 1.8cc one? If its the 1.5cc one (previous gen), avoid as it was never released in mysia before.

U asking whether to go for saga or new city? Well it all boils down to ur budget. But if possible, try to come out with ur own money and dont rely on parents much on something which will depreciate. Go for the saga then.

Hehe, cannot test drive as it's a demo car and they kept it inside garage I think. Thanks for your advise.

I think it's 1.5cc, well I think I'll leave it alone then..

which is better vios E spec or honda city s spec

1.which is better fuel consumption

2. which is low cost of maintenance

3. which is higher resale....

Need advice on choosin between Myvi 1.3 or Satria Neo 1.3.

What is the secondhand price range for these two cars- lets say if its 2-3 years old?

Which is the bang for the buck?

Which is more reliable?

Cost of repair which is cheaper?

gonna get it as my first car so need check properly..

This post has been edited by carbonfibre: Nov 22 2009, 12:52 AM

FC wise: its almost the same ... but IMO, vios = comfort ... city = performance ....
Same for maintenance and resale value ... this 2 cars not much difference except for the brand, engine and personal opinion ...

i would suggest myvi 1.3 ... as neo is kinda heavy thus underpowered using the 1.3 engine ...
price u gotta check out urself (mudah.my) but the bang for bucks would be myvi ...
both is p*'s go hardly any comment there ... i think myvi should be cheaper for repairs, as there are soooo many myvis around ...

But not to forget the Neo has better handling, and much more stable then goyang-goyang-myvi..

I would suggest a 1.6 Neo.

On those aspects, looks like the vios E has a better advantage over the new city S spec. I bet both has good resale value as well.

By the pricing of S spec city, i suggest to get the G spec vios instead.


Myvi 1.3 should get around 30k++ for 2nd hand units, neo should be around there or less. Bang for buck, if u like fun performance driving pick the satria neo.

Reliablity myvi fares better than satria neo but cost wise, well, subjective

Better test both these cars and see which one u like. Also pls ask urself if u need 4 doors or 2 doors.

1. Brand : Gen2/City/Vios or Civic
2. Budget : 80+
3. New/Used/Unreg : Doesn't matters.
4. Specs : ABS+Airbag
5. Transmission : Auto
6. NA or FI : Normal
7. Type : 4 seater.
8. Remarks : Mostly City Driving, quarterly Balik Kampung Long journey.
I am 175cm Tall guy driving Kelisa currently.

A sedan will be ur choice, although the gen2 has good boot space for a hatchback.

Ur requirement gap is quite wide so i cant determine whether u should go for city/vios or used civic as choosing them will suits u anyway. Test drive all these cars and see which one suits u the best.

I would prefer the used 2005 1/8 FD civic which u can get for 80-90k for now.

Hi, today after the whole day of outing, I have 3 vios in my mind which need you guys recommendation.

A) Vios E 2004
mileage: 100k
Price : 53,800
seller: topmark
Remarks:
-Interior a little bit old.
-minor accident at the front which repaired.
-Low interest rate, 2.88%
-Top mark repair, polish all.
-1 year chasis and gear box warranty.
-Got a little bit sound at break when I drive.

B) Vios E 2006
mileage: 80k
Price: 55,500
seller: direct owner
Remarks:
-Interior ok.
-I don't like the "green black" colour.
-No major accident, the buyer fix those minor accident.

C) Vios E 2007
mileage: 133k
Price: 56,500
seller: direct owner
-The interior still got "new smell" and good.
-Test drove the car, it's just same as other car mentioned above even it's 133k mileage. I only test drive at short distance, less than 60km/h.
-No major accident, the buyer fix those minor accident for me.


I bold the disadvantage of the car above. Any advise you guys can give me?

Btw, Which and what bank can get the best interest rate in case I buy from direct owner?

This post has been edited by ExpZero: Nov 22 2009, 07:52 PM

1. Brand : Mercedes c200/c180
2. Budget : 40k
3. New/Used/Unreg : Used of course. Preferably with airbags both side version
4. Specs : Full Spec
5. Transmission : Auto. Manual is very rare for Merc
6. NA or FI : NA
7. Type : 4 seater.
8. Remarks : Preferably with AMG bodykits

my salary is around 3k+, and just married. how is the reliability of this car, can be daily driven?

Quite hard to decide la

If you're worry anything bad happens for the first year, go for the option A which comes with 1 Year warranty.

If you're looking for lower mileage wan, then go for the green black color VIOS (option B).. You can always respray the car after getting it.

I wouldn't go for the 133k mileage with 56k price tag... But if u're good with the "new smell" then go for it lor..

All 3 cars above also met into accident before?? IF three of them also has minor accident, go for the option B lorr...

Let's see what travis would say...

Critics against Option A:
Option A car have accident until the "rangka" inside the car is bent and it can be seen that they repaired it. Option B and C do not have any bent over the "rangka", but only got scratches and minor accident at outside. I not really like because it's quite old from interior looks and do not have the new smell

Critics against Option B:
I don't like respray because my brother and father do respray their paint and the paint looks "old" very fast(within 3 years). it previous owner is own by indian and I don't like the indian smell(not racist or anything, just my preference). The car "rangka" never repair.

Critics against Option C:
The mileage is too high, his kid "conteng" all the interior with pen, but the owner said this will be clean under his cost. When I drive, the rpm tend to quite high even I only step a little. The car "rangka" never rapair.
I know the mileage for Option C is very high but I like the car more due to it's free from minor accident and the car looks well maintain over the others, (even the mileage is the highest), the owner shows me all his record with toyota SC. He changed new tyre and done major service this car 1 month before raya(he is malay). The price is kinda low for 2007 car.

anyone know which bank can get lowest interest rate for my case?

whats the secondhand price of satria neo 1.6 around? is there an auto version ah

1. Brand : getz/i10/picanto/swift/jazz
2. Budget : 65k
3. New/Used/Unreg : new
4. Specs : Full Spec
5. Transmission : Auto.
6. NA or FI : i dont know
7. Type : 4 seater
8. Remarks : im a ladies.nett salary 2.5k.downpayment will fully support by parents.travel ev day almost 80km so that i need a fuel-saver car.only can drive for a medium size car up to saga blm's size.but i wont choose saga because my fam have one.this is my first car and i hope to use it for a long time.

-heard that getz will be replace with other model soon.so,should i wait a bit.but how soon?
-heard that naza's car got a lot of prob.correct or not?
-feel like to have swift.but its too common on the road.same like myvi.
-is it true that i10 size is like viva's size?
-people said honda is not fuel saver car.should i forget jazz?

thank you and best regards.

From those choices i would pick A, although the other 2 is okay. What quirks me about C is the high mileage.

I would not recommend u to get a used and old Merc with ur such salary and commitment. It may be cheap but its is expensive to maintain.

An 06 one can get you approx 35-40k. There is an auto version, but may recommend u to get manual coz the auto is very underpowered.

Scratch jazz n swift with ur such salary.

I would go for a i10 as it is a variable option for those looking for a sub mini car for city driving and an alternative to the viva. Since u gonna use a long time resale value wont hurt much and its a good fuel saver too. Go for the i10.

My sis is 26 years old and looking for her working car (also same as me, sales ppl) with budget around 50K++, the following is the brand & car in her mind.


2nd hand
Toyota Vios G spec (2004)
Honda City VTEC (2004)
Nissan Sentra 1.6 (2004/05)

New
Proton persona 1.6 M/H-Line (manual/AT)

Remarks: Auto/Manual is doesn’t matter for her as long as SAVE OIL.

She did not consider about proton saga blm & myvi, since both cars are too common & under power for her. ( as what she told me )

As what we always consider is FC, performace,maintenance cost…etc. she travels a lot in Highway & City, sometimes even outstation…a reliable car is very important for her… nanti d car break down suddenly she also don’t know how especially kat outstation…

Previously she was thinking to buy viva 660 by cash so that can jimat interest. But end up she had changed her mind & increase budget for her next ride. Coz viva 660 is under power for her


Please advice this lady. With little money but demand a lot . Thanks

This post has been edited by dengwong: Nov 23 2009, 05:32 PM