I think i have given the same advise from my previous post. But anyway......

1st check the used car condition from body, engine and interior and check the spare tyre compartment to see if there any accident damage. Then check if there a service booklet found and ensure it is serviced every 5k km by Honda.

Give it a test drive by checking the ABS/Airbags lights on and off upon putting the key into ignition, check if the engine sound is not noisy, and then most importantly, test drive it and see if u can perform gear change in the gear shift and steering w/o problems. Check the brakes if its working and accelerator as well.

Nego to a lower figure if possible, i think it can be fetched below 50k. Hunting a used unit may be time consuming cause u wont want to find a problematic unit. Take time and negotiate properly.

If u want a fuss free experience, settle for the new myvi SE. Hope this helps.

sigh. I thought it was a VTEC. But it is idsi. In terms of performance... i should opt for VTEC...
Any idea if idsi go beyond 140kmph...what will happen to the car though?

idsi is more for fuel saving and normal driving so its good enough for normal driving. VTEC dont differ so much although it has extra ponies on the engine. I dont think both engines has any porbs go above 140kmh apart of a slighty noiser engine.

U can get a 2004 vtec version for 48-52k. Good luck hunting

Hi bro. Thanks for the CC. Will have a test drive to support my thoughts.

2nd hand - Vios g-spec 2006 = RM 60k
New - Persona Hi-Line 2009/Gen 2 Cps 2009 = Rm 60k

WHich one is a better choice?
I wanan downpayment Rm 20k, interest rate for vios is 3.5% and proton is 3.77%

vios

Gen2 CPS

I would love the vios for this esp if u looking at reliability and fuel consumption. There isnt much gen2 cps much due to production halt and u may need to wait for many months for that. The new persona is worthwhile if u want a new car. New cars means u got manufacturer warranty which is a plus.

I have an idea for you, Why don't you just invest your RM20k, gain interest and pay monthly using that money. You save a lot by gaining money man because 20k is a lot.

p/s: I'm not a bank agent. lol.

interesting. invest in what? 20K can get interest around 500 per-month?

1. Brand : Any
2. Budget : <30k
3. New/Used/Unreg : Used
4. Specs : Full Spec / Standard Spc
5. Transmission : auto
6. NA or FI : what's this?
7. Type : 4 seater, sedan
8. Remarks : prefer used car which less than 5 years

2009 is ending soon.

Any point in getting a car now or wait until 2010?

I suppose yes, unless there are some really attractive promotions coming before the end of the year.

Any thoughts on this? Thanks.

This post has been edited by joe_mamak: Dec 13 2009, 01:09 PM

Offtopic. Pls keep this topic among ur self but out of this thread.

Hmm u dont have much choice unless if u looking at used waja or persona. That also u need to put until 40k at best as a used 07 persona can be fetched at 30k++

Do ur search at motortrader and u might find ur choices.

If u insist, a used saga LMST from 06-08 could be possible around 20k or less.

Welll it depends if u want to keep ur car for long. It will effect resale value for sure but if u looking for a long term car and loves freebies and discounts, the end of yr car is worthy.

how about used Korean cars like hyundai getz, accent, Kia Spectra or Chevrolet Aveo?
I've checked out at mudah.com... 2nd hand price for above cars around 30k +-

Korean cars (pre forte) fared no better than proton so avoid at all cost. Trust me on this one.

If u insist 30k and below, the saga LMST can be fetched at that range, best of all its below 20k.

Hello To All Lowyat.net forumer...

Want To Ask: Which one is better between these car - Proton Gen2 1.6 MT and Hyundai Coupe 1.8MT (1997)

my budget around rm25k to 35k
manual transmission

please advice me

i. Style & Design
ii. Performance & Handling
iii. Fuel Consumption
iv. Maintenance & Spare part

-Proton Gen2 2005-


-Hyundai Coupe 1997-


thanks

1. Brand : Proton Gen2 1.6 MT and Hyundai Coupe 1.8MT (1997)
2. Budget : <35k
3. New/Used/Unreg : Used
4. Specs : Standard Spc
5. Transmission : manual
6. NA or FI : NA
7. Type : 4 seater
8. Remarks : good in performance and handling

This post has been edited by aMReY: Dec 14 2009, 04:17 PM

Any idea how much is a Mazda 3 year 09/2008 worth now?

coupe
pros - nice ride and handling, sporty styling
cons - fc bad, reliability ??, parts ??

gen2
pros - ok ride and handling, cheaper to own, parts
cons - lousy engine, reliability ??

thanks bro~!

looking for a ride myself. budget about 100k. Looking at the sonata and the sylphy. Here's what I found
Sonata
pros - comfortable, nvh, size(internal width)
cons - few on the road, parts ?? reliability ??

Sylphy
pros- fc, x-cvt, size(length)
cons - nvh, build quality

Other cars to recommend in this range, something comfortable, good nvh, good fc