Hi all masters, I'm in a dilemma here.

A little bit of history. My first car was a Proton Waja, to which I upgraded to a Toyota Vios S in 2008. Now, I'm looking to make the jump to a continental vehicle. I'm not exactly very savvy when it comes to automobiles, hence this thread

I'm currently deciding between the VW Polo 1.2 and Peugeot 308 Turbo. My budget is below RM120k.

From what I've seen, here are the pros and cons:

VW Polo:
Pros
- Low fuel consumption
- Cheaper road tax
- Affordable servicing
- Powerful engine

Cons
- Small and low
- Basic equipment
- Disappointing interior


Peugeot 308 Turbo
Pros
- Nice interior
- More equipment
- Beautiful looking car

Cons
- A bit more pricey
- Not too sure about reliability


Most of my usage will be on city driving (driving to and from work, going out with friends) and once in awhile, highway driving to other states. Basically, 80% of it will be city driving and 20% will be on highways.

What do you guys think? Actually, I don't mind pre-owned vehicles as well as long as they are under RM120k. Any other suggestions besides from these 2 options? Or may I ask between the Polo and 308, which is a better bet?

p/s: Please don't suggest Ford Focus or Nissan Fairlady, my family already has 2 of those cars at home and it doesn't make sense to get another one.

Thanks guys!

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Added on February 26, 2011, 6:25 pmAnd oh, my preference is actually sedans, I really like Audi A4 but sadly it's far beyond my reach.

I guess I can try to accept hothatches, but only if they are really worth it

This post has been edited by blinky: Feb 26 2011, 06:25 PM

Second hand Mk 6 Golf GTi still a very shioking car to drive

May I know how much that car costs?

'Cos I tried looking for Golfs in motortrader and they are all in the 140k - 170k bracket

looks alone = 308

overall not awesome, but still good = polo

actually wanna suggest Focus, its the car i will buy with 120k in my hand, but u said already got 1

i know this is not continental, but have you checked out the honda crz? heard Honda bringing it to Msia for just about 120k...

Yeah I know about the CRZ but I'm really determined to make the jump to a continental

I'm actually eyeing the Lexus CT-200h Hybrid. But at RM165k it's over my budget

if ts dont insist on conti, 120k got plenty of choice....

but anyway, its good to have conti cars, good handling and built passion are guaranteed

308 Turbo if you don't care about depreciation.

u had the same dilema i had.. but rmbr conti cars has high maintainance hence u shud think bout that.

Polo has the ability to save u from petrol money..i calculated, it save like 1-2k per year in pertrol money...in long run u untung.. cons is the service centers are limited n the parts are so much more expensive for such a low tech interior.. it has the engine of year 2009 but interior like saga FL

308 engine is turbo 1.6L, i bought this, consumes alot of petrol, like a normal sedan. alot of interior specs that u might not even knw about. service centers are everywhere, it seems cheaper in terms of parts bcoz of Nasim Company support...the only distributer for Peugeot.

my decision which i had indulge for 4 months was Peugeot 308...wat say u?

when u love a car, value depreciation is NOT going to be a factor to stop u from owning it....

we buy cars to drive, not to sell.....

Thanks so much guys.

Keep the comments coming! I'll be out for the night so will check back later on

"conti cars got higher maintenance"

10 or 20 yrs ago, YES.....

but now? i strongly disagree......

try asking any experienced mechanic or technician, they will tell u the same.....

do u believe that a merc e-class from 90's will have an equal maintenance cost as any brand new camry/accord?

This post has been edited by geforce88: Feb 26 2011, 06:47 PM

Yeah I spoke the the VW salesgirl and a friend who owns the Polo 1.2

The service is every 15,000km. Each service is RM400+ which I think is acceptable.

Major service is RM1k++, still not too bad I think

It's a factor when the car can't satisfied you anymore.

oh- i mean not that maintainance...
like when u had accident, those maintainance...bumper n the lights are more than few thousand ady...

i knw is my car windscreen crack change will cost me 1.5k...
so i do have the money to spare but do think bout those la...

I will vote for the 308 1.6 THP. Interior is far better than the polo. I sat on the polo and the interior in my opinion is horrible for a german made car.Seats are abit smallish and not roomy.The 308 dashboard plastic has a soft feel to it.

If you care bout depreciation,try to look up for 2nd hand well maintained 308 in mudah. They are going for around RM90k. Word of caution,the Naza service centre charges exorbitant rates for car parts.You can try finding for peugeot specialist workshop which cost 40% less for similar parts.

This post has been edited by 779364: Feb 26 2011, 06:54 PM

I support Used Vw Golf or top up for a 1.4 golf

dun forget- the polo u buying in msia is made in south africa...hence the lower specs that u get compared than the 1 in germany...
there are many specs..if u can find the brochour..
the best type is not sold here..hence we get the lowest spec..

308 turbo 4-speed rite?
now 6-speed might be better

What are the differences between the 308 Turbo and 308 VTi?

Besides the power, of course.