No prob, u doing a good job too, giving different views as well as reducing redundant "what car to buy" threads in fnf!

Unless u doing a transportation or contractor business i dont see why u should go for a pickup. Perhaps picking sets of rockband/guitar hero will do?

I think the new mitsu 4x4 triton is a good buy, but other alternatives to consider is the isuzu one. 2500 cc roadtax is expensive at 880 while the 3000cc will cost u even more.

Better reconsider if u really want a pickup. Otherwise a used proton arena is a worthy choice if u in budget.

I think a car less tahn 5 years old will easily fetch from 3.75-4% interest rate, depending how long is ur loan as well.

I would like to know what is his extact budget and how many years of loan he wanna take?

I dont think there avail stock for naza bestari. It sells at 60-70k in which from ur estimation he cant afford it as well. Like what others says, even with 7-9 year loan with RM500 per month i think he can afford until max the myvi. Best is to settle for the new viva or saga blm.

I recall there such promotion to clear off the stock of the bestari a couple of months back. Guess the promotion is now over.

I even know that they discounted the bestari until less than 50k. That something that explains why i dont like naza. They discount like no mercy that will put a very bad effect to the resale value for the current owners.

This post has been edited by travis_ckf: Dec 12 2009, 12:14 AM

I have replied pretty much the same on my previous post. Track back 1-2 pages back and u will get ur answer.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Apologies for late reply, was feeling under the weather recently.

Hmm unless if u wanna pay cash or taking loan, as u wont able to get loan for the coupe but its possible to apply loan for the gen2. Since u looking for a sporty ride, i would look for the used satria and mod like there no tmr.

Hmm by right one year old car will lost approx 15% of its price. However there is no used units so cant tell u that.

U have plenty of options for 2.0cc saloon cars like the upcoming forte 2.0, honda civic 2.0 and honda accord 2.0. If resale value and reliability is a concern then pick the sylphy. Btw the sonata should be phrase out as the new sonata is out in Korea this year.

Yes u can. Maybe go for a 7 year loan and u can afford a viva easily. Be sure ur loan do not go above 600 per month.

I rather scrap all the 3 choices and go for a used myvi or new saga BLM with such salary.

U gonna be kidding me, there is no way u can get monthy loan payment of 100-200 per month. But seeing ur basic salary is okay actually u can go up to 550-600 per month. With that say for 7 year loan u can afford a saga BLM. But seriously would advise u to top up some money since u need to pay 10% of the car price for downpayment.

Looking for sports car ya?

I rather look for unmodified units of 350z rather than the supercharged version and avoid the bodykit since u mentioned the roads is sibu are bad enough. Other alternatives to consider is the honda integra type R as well.

Hmm if u can get such loan then why not, although i have doubts such loan is obtainable.

For that choice seeing u will have ur own family soon a iswara LMST is more favorable due that it has a bigger boot but the kelisa is much economical to maintain.

I like the SW20 MR2. I think it should be no prob but be vary as the next few years u wont be getting parts from chop shops, but there always another way to source for parts.

Other alternatives including the MX5 (hard to find) and the integra DC2. But putting ur house into consideration, actually u should get the house at highest priority

I believe u can get a used city & vios for 04-05 model approx 50-55k range, but try negotiate to less than 50k and u get a good bargain.

The facelifted city vtec is okay for 59k but as always, try bargain lower, say 56k?



This post has been edited by travis_ckf: Dec 17 2009, 12:48 AM

[quote=ajib85,Dec 16 2009, 02:44 PM]
Yes u can. Maybe go for a 7 year loan and u can afford a viva easily. Be sure ur loan do not go above 600 per month.[/quote]

Which one is better in your opinion, Viva Basic (26k with almost nothing) or second hand Kelisa (~year 2005, around 26k)?

Actually I don't save so much as my living cost quite high.

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I think better go for a used kelisa. It is better equipped than the kosong viva. Not to mention its very economical and fun to drive too.

Maybe the viva has the advantage of being a new car which has warranty to cover. Still i prefer the kelisa more and then a used kelisa will be a better option IMHO. Cheap to buy and cheap to maintain as well.

I would go to the honda stream if resale value is a concern here. Unless u planning to keep the mazda 5 for long and stays in KL, get the mazda 5. I do heard praises from my fren's saying its a good MPV with car characteristics.

52K is still okay but if can, nego it to 50k and u get a good deal. Most importantly, check the car for service record to see if its properly maintained by the previous owner and if it is serviced by authorized honda workshops. If there is no service record, avoid that car at best, u never know what happened to that car.

I think by end of yr the best u can get is approx 1-2k discount for the city while for vios, u can get lots of promotions n discounts for end of yr models.

If so, i recommend u to get the forte. It is a very well spec car for the price of the vios and its a good looking car. Test drive it and see if u like it. The only gripe is Naza poor 2 yr warranty and poor aftersales service, but there a growth num of KIA specialized workshops in Mysia, so nothing to worry about here.

Well take the exora as what i advised earlier on ur thread. But if u have set ur budget till 100k, the chery eastar MPV can be fetched within 80-87K depending on trims or consider the nissan grand livina at almost 100k. I think the best value will goes to the exora here.

40k will not get u sports cars unless if u go for a older celica which u wont able to obtain loan for that. However, u can opt for sporty cars like the used satria or satria neo. I believe u can get less than 40k for the used satria neo, while the older satria is much cheaper, perhaps below than 30k. With the money saved with the older satria u can have some money to mod the performance.

That still okay, although i prefer to make it 55k. That must be the facelifted version i believe.

Hmmm unless if u keeping the car for long actually the kia forte is worth buying. I mean keep it long till 7 years and more so u wont lose alot in depreciation.

With ur such pay, i think u can allocate 700-800 per month for car installment at max, but seeing u gonna invest for a house in the future, and if u dont have much downpayment, then consider alternatives like a new persona or a used vios/city for less than 60k.

I would personally advice to go for loan not more than 7 years and not more than 800 per month for ur case.

Unless if u have downpayment of say, RM40k then u can go for the forte. Otherwise, save the money and go for the persona. Its not bad for ur money.

Hmmm u not demanding much, so can i say the myvi here? Around 50k, reliable and good FC (for manual), what else can u ask?

Ehh avoid the 1.8 waja if can else u will land urself with lots of problems. Speaking about transplants to the waja, i think the mivec is good enough but some even installed with the awesome 4G63 from the evo 4-5. But remember there wont be half cuts by 2011 and next yr halfcuts will be very very costly.

Hmm i think its all up to ur initiate to find ur desired car, keep hunting motortrader.com.my and u will find ur ride eventually. Good luck.

Well depending when the car is registered, but bear in mind if a car is heavily demand in used market, years of difference wont make much difference. However never hurt to purchase ur used car by 1st week of Jan.

I dono what ur requirements but generally both these cars are just fine for single or small family usage. Just test drive both and see which one suits u more.

1k for name change and agreement is abit steep, u may want to becareful on that one. The insurance cover will cover based on ur car value on that year.

Overall the pricing is good, but with that very steep SA charge its kinda dogy deal, u might want to reconsider other SA or other showrooms.

Well its all depending if u want stock from 2009 or 2010. Its true that u will get more discounts or freebies if u get cars from 2009 stock in 2010 should there are avail units.

It wont be matter if u keeping ur car for very long, unless if u looking for a short term car.

The nissan sentra 2001 is just nice within ur budget. I bet its cheap to maintain and reliable as well, just that dont expect the FC to be as good as vios/city.

Speaking about if getting a car in 2010, it will not make any difference as ur used car will value depending when that car is registered. Well it is now 2 weeks away from 2010 so why not just wait and see?

Of coz u need to sign ur loan agreement ASAP before u get ur car. Without ur loan application signature and ur downpayment there is no way u gonna get ur car.

15k wont get u much good used cars unless if u dont mind opting for used old saga, iswara or wira. Seeing u willing to fork 500-600 per month and for say 5-7 years loan u can opt for a new saga or viva. U looking for fuel efficiency hence the new viva is feasible choice here.

Btw for that price of a new viva why not go for a used kelisa? U can get for 20-30k, cheaper than the viva and economical as well.