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 Plan to buy a NEW / USED car?, ASK HERE for recommendation.

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Kazachok
post Oct 18 2013, 10:40 AM

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Hi all!

First time car buyer here. Need you feedback on this issue.

Honda City 1.5 I-VTEC E 2010
RM62k
Used
Auto
Mileage 59k

OR

Toyota Vios 1.5 G 2011
RM62k
Used - Seller says Recon
Auto
Mileage 20k

I feel like going for City since it has better spec (Paddle shift, immobiliser, ESP), but the low mileage on Vios is tempting.

What I would like to know is the overall factor. Which one is better that suites my budget nicely, a car that can last at least 5-10 years, fuel consumption, maintenance cost, etc.

I appreciate fellow forumers' advice and sharing on this. Thank you for your time.

This post has been edited by Kazachok: Oct 18 2013, 12:15 PM
Kazachok
post Oct 18 2013, 12:16 PM

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QUOTE(lunacy @ Oct 18 2013, 12:09 PM)
city s don have the gadget u mentioned, wasnt it ?
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woops. Sorry. Got it wrong. That is City E spec
Kazachok
post Oct 21 2013, 10:45 AM

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QUOTE(zenix @ Oct 18 2013, 02:19 PM)
here is the skinny:

2010 Honda City 1.5 E-spec - got paddle shifters, not facelift model so no VSA, 59k mileage consider decent.

2011 Vios G-spec - no such thing as a recon Vios don't get conned, remember that the Vios didn't depreciate as much as the City so it might not be worth purchase since its not going to be worth much as 3rd hand.

2010 Nissan Latio 1.6 - although it looks like a B-segment car it has the space of a C-segment, and is about 10k cheaper, in terms of features it loses out to the City (infact all loses out to the City in this price range) but being more basic means less chances of it having problems.
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Thank you Sir.

After talking to home ministry, she doesn't approve on second hand and wanted something new instead.

So let's say my budget is <100k, what's the best for me?

Thinking of either this:

VW Polo Sedan - heard 2014 version about to launch
Vios - still try to stay away from this
City - Just maybe...

Other alternatives?

Most preferably sedan and could last long without causing me to break the bank. Don't think I'd upgrade or anything in the long run. I'm the kind of person who'd use something up to its breaking point.

Again, I thank you for your advice.
Kazachok
post Nov 25 2013, 01:54 PM

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QUOTE(zenix @ Nov 25 2013, 12:49 PM)


If you want turbo power with better reliability and relatively cheaper parts then you should consider cars like 2010 VW Polo 1.2 TSI they're small, light and fast. Should be enough to satisfy most people's turbo lust unless you need a bigger body than B-segment then you should look at something like 2010 VW Golf TSI 1.4 but then you'd think why TSI again? If going for Golf one would of course want to aim for the GTI, right? Well, although the GTI is a great performer it is more or less going to be like owning an Impreza WRX/STI its age is going to be around 06/08, maintenance will be more expensive (due to its nature), parts are more or less around the same price range but then if you're okay with that then cars like 2007 VW Golf GTI is quite a good fit for you.
Bro Zenix,

I'm also looking at either 1.2 or 1.4 TSi but what about the VW DSG problem? Which version is actually affected by the problem?




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