dont forget to check the odometer to see how far the car has travelled.

you can check out 1s page most of the information can be obtian on first post
btw to answer your question please go to :
http://www.autoworld.com.my/v2/tools/loan_affordability.asp


but with 2k really dont recommend you to go ahead with forte unless you have very high deposit eg: 40-50k and a longer term loan.

monthly cost of living (bills, rental , food) - at least RM 800
to own a car this price (service , gas .. insurance) - looking at at least 400 a month
you only have 800 to spend - nto to forget your EPF and savings are a must

so better think properly

how much one can spre, or willing to spare, for buying cars and it's maintainance is very subjective........

some are quite willing to spend a big chunk of their salary, and eat nasi lemak everyday.......

some would be more prudent and start off with cheap 2nd cars and save or invest the extra...........

up to you.........

You are lucky you chose Saiful. He was not my SA but helped me with my car stuff. Nice & helpful guy.

if u are youngster with no commitment, no gf, no wife, no children...all daily expenses bear by your parents etc..
you can go ahead without thinking twice lah..hehehehe


Is it? Next time I'll be servicing at JB SC most probably. Hope this without number booklet can be used during ur 1K service.
Pls keep us updated ok?
Thks

which SC you going for? do update us with the feedback of the service for our reference....thanks.

wah.. long time no "pou" here already v5... CONGRATULATION!!!

yesterday just received a msg fr naza telling MARCH PROMOTION: Forte 1.6EX comes with Full body Kit and Sport rims!!!
WHAT THE....

Called up Careline just now. He said no problem with the invoice number. All service ctrs have been informed about this. Just leave the booklet with them after the svc and they will get a new booklet from HQ.

Not recommended even though he got parent support, someone just got to grow up not spoon feed by parent all the time. No offence but just telling the true, 2k salary after deduct everything, how much does he left? Honestly, even cheap car like BLM also not easy to maintain with that kind of salary.

thanks guys for ur advice...fyi, I don't have many commitment, just internet bill, electric, food and car gas since I live with my parent...I don't even have gf to spend with...

for now I must wait for my salary to raise first...

i got wira SE with that kind of salary before. OTR price is about rm49k.
frankly speaking, its hard to survive

doesn't feel he can afford 1.6SX unless put big downpayment.

agreed, in fact, we should reserved a portion of our salary for our parents.

let me do a simple calculation, as i also been through the period where i get my 1st car wit 1.8k salary:

2k salary after deduct EPF = 1.8k

1.8k let said you stay with parents = RM300 to parents

left 1.5k, everyday breakfast and lunch outside(dinner at home), RM8~10 perday = RM200

left 1.3k, petrol, let said travel 50km perday, one month 1500km, let said FC 8l/100km = rm220

left 1 k, internet, phone, i would said around Rm150~200

left 800, lets not forget the half yearly maintainence of the car....

so i would not recommend to get a car at monthly of paying RM 500 or more......for my case when i get my 1st car, i op for proton saga lmst for 8 years, monthly at 460....then i can save some money....

He can afford it but might suffers later on..unless he can pay high downpayment as what u have said. For RM2k salary, getting a car with monthly installment of RM500 & below seems to be a better option for the time being.

For me, i set my own priority to spend bulk of my money which is buying house & kahwin first..hehe. So what i did before was:
1. Buy a cheaper car first to move around & going to work (so that i can save some of my salary to buy a house & to marry later on) (2001)
2. When got enough money (downpayment) to buy a house, then buy a house + necessary furnishings. (2006)
3. Then kahwin (2007)
4. Have kid first (so i can calculate my monthly overheads with better accuracy) (2008)
5. Then if got extra money to throw away (after minus all the overheads)...get myself & family a better & safer car (2010)



This post has been edited by izputra: Mar 18 2010, 01:21 PM

yes. everyone would agree with 2k salary a month is really difficult to survey, especially in Msia. But.....just click the link from the guy asking this question and...



i guess this guy is from pretty "GOOD" family. A personal 32 inch LCD, xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. even i can't afford to buy the PS3.

[hope u don mind that i use your photo, i wish i could have a room like u also]
So i say if you family can support you with huge down payment. Then u can go ahead!

This post has been edited by ylchew77: Mar 18 2010, 01:27 PM

Then..please proceed with buying the 1.6SX & welcome to the club..hehe. By the way, i dont think the LCD TV is 32" one..look as big as my 40" LCD u know

yup yup...Have to add-in this portion...PROVIDED HUGE D/P SUPPORTED BY PARENTS etc..
you may go ahead, orelse NOT recommended.

From what we can see in the pic, the LCD TV at least 42inch...my living room TV also 42inch.


This post has been edited by miet: Mar 18 2010, 01:45 PM

hahaha. gotcha! good one ylchew.
wey rich kid, just buy la. adeyyy

got money buy forte for F**ks meh?! forte only for medium income ppl who actually wants a better car but can only afford kia....duh

haha..mind to know what car you driving now? kiddo , is not necessary to get a BM or Merz than only can classify as high income group.

grown up kiddo....

Then you guys should thank me for all the trouble and complain to NAZA! Always the 1st one is the victim lo. Damn it!