well, it wont be that soon. probably in 1-2 years time i guess. hence i rule out A series from my list since my REP expires next year and i have yet to buy a single car . spoilt with choices

hahah.. i also due to this issue (expired).. use it before expired.. no more REP car for me 

Heard A series might go into CKD if sales is good. not sure about A series but the size of V40 is very small and is only good for 4 person. Thats being my only gripe because i tend to fetch around 5 person during the weekend. Nevertheless, its quite a hot hatch

Test drove the V40 T5 this afternoon and the speed and handling is very impresive. I believe the handling is better than s60.

The full insured amount for V40 is ranging from 5.4k - 6k. not sure why volvo's insurance is slightly higher...

if you worry about the space in a v40....don't even look at A class....it's smaller...btw REP/MM2H only eligible for one car/person?

2 cars actually

that's great!....get one "reliable" car and one to pamper yourself =D

I wish i have all the money in the world to buy two great cars

unfortunately my budget is just for one car

from all the cars listed it seems to me that volvo is giving the most discounts....from merc rep pricing page...after discounts the price is still close to 200k

Yeah, was contemplating between Volvo V40 or Volvo S60. S60 will get facelift next year (with probably all the goodies in v40)  but i am afraid my REP will be expired by then

Both having massive 70k discount tho. V40 is on a better pricing i guess. But S60 has the space that i yearn for...

Shortlisted these 2 and Subaru XV as my final choice. Subaru XV is below 100k OTR without insurance which makes it quite a good buy under REP programme.

the facelift is only coming to malaysia next year?? i hope early next year though....the facelifts already on sale elsewhere

what's the Subaru XV price for REP?

i am very scared that when my REP expired i still have yet to buy any car

Please bear in mind that the expiry date is 2 years from the date of REP approval, not 2 years from the date you report to TalentCorp about officially returning to M'sia. So if you return to M'sia 1 year after you get your REP approval, then you effectively have only 1 year left before the privilege expires.

That's even better. My REP was only approved after I return lol even though I submitted my application months ahead due to some documents they required were not complete and also the long processing time. I was worried it will not be approved

You mean the REP approval date is after your report to TalentCorp date?
That's technically "impossible".. but maybe M'sia boleh

Just a side topic, aside from the car rebate, do you guys feel that REP incentive is pretty lame. The tax incentive is mediocre at best and when compared to the current progressive tax, it does not defer a lot.

Only think I think for new applicant, the number of car choices has dramatically increased compared to a year ago. However, except Honda and Volvo, the rest of the CKD assemblies discount is not much.

Just a side topic, aside from the car rebate, do you guys feel that REP incentive is pretty lame. The tax incentive is mediocre at best and when compared to the current progressive tax, it does not defer a lot.

Only think I think for new applicant, the number of car choices has dramatically increased compared to a year ago. However, except Honda and Volvo, the rest of the CKD assemblies discount is not much.

yes, pretty lame...

i think the gov needs to have better REP incentive to lure talents back to malaysia...

Think BMW and Merc offer quite good price (-70k ish) for CKD models but its still around RM 200k mark.

True that the benefits are not great. the 15% tax offer is rather medicore. It would only benefit someone with very high income.

Sadly i came back because i have to not because i wanted to... No choice coz Visa expired and company not willing to renew due to strict immigration rules and high costs.
Am sure if the govt put discount in terms of house purchasing then it will be very attractive