well, there are a few things i don't really like about the newest swift.

previous one was 1500cc the newest one is 1400cc, less 100cc not too sure if there will be any performance drop
as previous swift engine was said to be a little underpowered/geared wrongly thus for spirited drivers they usually feel the pinch of having to go to the pump more often, now I don't know if the new engine/gearbox would make this situation worse or fix it -- however, new engine/gearbox means new parts so you cannot take advantage of the abundant spare parts of the previous generation.

secondly, it doesn't look like an all-new model, of course they reworked the front and rear but the middle looks unchanged

don't go buy one just yet....because there are still a few more models yet to launch....like the Picanto

performance: about equal as both aren't made to be driven really hard, more of a poser car, the TT uses turbocharged smaller capacity engine while the fairlady uses a larger capacity naturally aspirated engine so its power is more linear than the TT.
prestige: TT because it is german
maintenance: about equal, because although the roadtax for the fairlady is a killer it is only once a year, and of course the maintenance for the TT is higher but that's like 1000 bucks plus minus for minor maintenance and 2000 bucks plus minues for major maintenance, so it works to about equal based on this two heaviest must pays per year.

Recon won't be that price.
130k is on the low side even for used car.
Basically, it is about the same internally as the Prius except with the Lexus badge it becomes more expensive.

You can easily reach that performance with these:

2008 VW Scirocco 2.0 GT, 2009 VW Golf GTI 3-doors, 2008 VW Golf GTI MK5 5-doors - the trio above all uses the same engine and gearbox, the difference only is the body styling. Some people like a real low sling sleek coupe but seating is mostly for 2 people with the rear seats only large enough for a chi-hua-hua, then some others prefer 2+2 seating with the 3 door version of the Golf (which is a hatch), then some can't do without 4 seats with family commitments so the GTI is only option.

This post has been edited by zenix: Nov 1 2013, 10:28 AM

Thanks zenix, actually around 150k i think can get Mk6 GTi or Scirocco 2.0 right? and what's the diff between Scirocco 2.0 and 2.0 GT ?

Used Honda Jazz IDSI or VTEC both got gearbox (CVT) problem? Price range 32k-45k, year manufactured 2003-2006, not worth to buy?

uncle click on the link you will know the difference.
150k is for used, i propose is recon.
2.0 local spec
2.0 GT UK spec with moon roof

Thanks zenix for answering my question

Bro Zeniz,
I thought this prefacelift version doesn't come with VSA? No?

This post has been edited by CP88: Nov 1 2013, 10:07 PM

Let's compare cars with great resell value.
A 5 year or below used car between let's say Honda City and Toyota Vios.


If you guys were to buy a car, which choice would you take?

1) Used Vios/City (Around 4/5 years old) - could risk for many faulty parts and higher maintenance fee?
2) Brand new Vios/City - free service?

Justify please...

What are your opinion in math terms? biggrin.gif
Thanks all FnF SIFU !

evening bro zenix
im planning to buy a civic eg/ej
year 93-99
budget cash 20-25k
trans MT, VTEC,
any suggestion bro? is it a good idea to take this >10 years old choice at the moment? tq alot

hi there,what is the best model in terms of realbility,fuel saving and maintainance cost?
D/P:10K
monthly play at max:rm200
can afford viva 660 only right?

Hi all , can give little guide for me as my Fren want to sell his company car , i am considering it , but As not very familiar on car matter . Isn't this can consider ? Any pro & con ? Mileage already 180,000 will it easy to breakdown? Price reasonable ? Thank you for all helping

1. Car type : Nissan Teana 2.5v6 luxury
2. Year : 2011
3. Free accident
4. Mileage : 180,000 km
5. Selling price : RM 97,000 - RM 100,000

Persona elegance h line auto 2010 for sale.pm me details if interested.

Bro zenix,
I'm getting the new vios 2014 j variant
Yeah i know my future father in law will love me! Lulzzz
Anyways
Now i'm working in sarawak, maybe in 2 years time only i'll be back in semenanjung
Ok the question is; if my car were to have a sarawak plate no
Will it later affect the resale value once i bring the car back to semenanjung?

If wanna buy pick up truck which one would be the best deal?

Consider the comfort for the rear seat is important. Yet seems only D-Max got traction control for their 2.5 version...

Uhmmm...

hello all,

i am planning to buy a secondhand/used car that only need to pay around rm200-300 per month as budget is very tight.

the car will mostly be used to travel in the city (work) but may sometimes need to go to other place like Ipoh, Kedah etc

currently, MyVi is top in my head but just want to know whether there is any other car... preferably not older than 5 years old...



This post has been edited by sphinx85: Nov 5 2013, 09:12 AM

Is it possible to get a loan for Proton Saga SV as a fresh grad. I've already got hired and I want a car to go to work. I can put up 10k as down payment.

1. Brand : German or Japan Brand
2. Budget : 250k
3. New/Used/Unreg : New or Unreg
4. Specs : any
5. Transmission : Auto
6. NA or FI :
7. Type : Main SUV, second MPV
8. Remarks :

I can go max RM2000 on monthly repayment.

im planning to get a one year old Peugeot 308 which comes with remaining 4 year warranty.. price 80K+
but at the same time Im impress with the Peugeot 208 brand new 85K..
in terms of spec and capacity the 308 better.
but in terms of design and interior I felt the 208 is more upbeat and modern.i think better fc too?
can enlighten me which to choose better?

taiko, wanna ask,

Mazda 3 2.0 Auto 2012 new


any comment? good or not?

bro the all new mazda 3 coming up soon..i think early 2014