I'm more like reach a certain milestone to reward myself yet I also want the car to retain a certain value when its time to sell if off kind of guy.

Can't I have both the cake and the pie at the same time?

Why do you guys even need to sell off a car? Drive it until it can't go on. No need to concern with resale value. And get a proper car in the first place that will still be considered modern in 10 years time. Compared to what Malaysians drive in the C segment our C segment Xsara is still a modern and comfortable car. Who cares if it is old, it runs well, is fun to drive and comfortable, and has plenty of safety features (of course the structure isn't that safe, but compared to Toyota and Honda?).

I'm more like reach a certain milestone to reward myself yet I also want the car to retain a certain value when its time to sell if off kind of guy.

Can't I have both the cake and the pie at the same time?

You'd be surprised how many go for Skoda in Europe when they could have bought a higher class car like BMW or Merc. They actually do that because of brand image and status, too, especially businessmen. Apparently if you appear in a Skoda you are seen as smart and they won't try to bargain with you as hard, or something like that. Others want to enjoy luxury, without showing others that they do so. Those would also go for a Skoda for example.

Budget brands can offer cars that can compete with luxury brands, too. Look at the Hyundai Equus. 4.6 liter V8, luxurious interior, excellent NVH (hardly can hear the engine), very comfortable ride with air suspension. Includes big monitor and bar, massage chair, ...

If your wife can't drive... teach her. It's a good skill to have. Don't just always drive when you are with her, cause what will happen when she has to drive alone? Practice makes perfect, and the less she drives the worse her driving will be. Seen it with my mother.

Why do you guys even need to sell off a car? Drive it until it can't go on. No need to concern with resale value. And get a proper car in the first place that will still be considered modern in 10 years time. Compared to what Malaysians drive in the C segment our C segment Xsara is still a modern and comfortable car. Who cares if it is old, it runs well, is fun to drive and comfortable, and has plenty of safety features (of course the structure isn't that safe, but compared to Toyota and Honda?).

nothing about regret later, this is like :
- if i 'achieve certain life milestone', go for the reward i promise myself.
- if resale value is a concern, then i am not there yet, work harder.

You'd be surprised how many go for Skoda in Europe when they could have bought a higher class car like BMW or Merc. They actually do that because of brand image and status, too, especially businessmen. Apparently if you appear in a Skoda you are seen as smart and they won't try to bargain with you as hard, or something like that. Others want to enjoy luxury, without showing others that they do so. Those would also go for a Skoda for example.

Budget brands can offer cars that can compete with luxury brands, too. Look at the Hyundai Equus. 4.6 liter V8, luxurious interior, excellent NVH (hardly can hear the engine), very comfortable ride with air suspension. Includes big monitor and bar, massage chair, ...

If your wife can't drive... teach her. It's a good skill to have. Don't just always drive when you are with her, cause what will happen when she has to drive alone? Practice makes perfect, and the less she drives the worse her driving will be. Seen it with my mother.

Why do you guys even need to sell off a car? Drive it until it can't go on. No need to concern with resale value. And get a proper car in the first place that will still be considered modern in 10 years time. Compared to what Malaysians drive in the C segment our C segment Xsara is still a modern and comfortable car. Who cares if it is old, it runs well, is fun to drive and comfortable, and has plenty of safety features (of course the structure isn't that safe, but compared to Toyota and Honda?).

Guys, with th new Automated Enforcement System due to be operational soon, isnt it a waste getting a high cc car? I mean whats the point when u can only go 110kmph on the highway?

Guys, with th new Automated Enforcement System due to be operational soon, isnt it a waste getting a high cc car? I mean whats the point when u can only go 110kmph on the highway?

Guys, with th new Automated Enforcement System due to be operational soon, isnt it a waste getting a high cc car? I mean whats the point when u can only go 110kmph on the highway?

camry in the middle east used as taxis..

Well.. Tell that to the existing Lamborghini and Ferrari owners. I've seen friends paying off summons like telephone bills just because they like speeding on the highway.

I've seen Benz used as taxis in Europe. So what's your point?

Yes, it is true. One of my friend whom make RM240k per annum only drive a second hand kancil. He bought the kancil after his sunny burnt.

along kesas, kena few samans by letter..hit 111km/hr at 90km/hr speed limit 3 lanes stretch. After paying a couple of saman, sked dy. Try as hard maintain 90km/hr, but old kancil sunny datsun vanette flew pass me like im crawling. WTF!!

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Added on August 6, 2012, 10:20 am

5 series as well

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Added on August 6, 2012, 10:23 am

ohh...i have known a public listed company director with at least 1b asset, but still no auto gate in his house. Drive only camry(got chaffeur), n bought satria for his eldest son.

Well.. Tell that to the existing Lamborghini and Ferrari owners. I've seen friends paying off summons like telephone bills just because they like speeding on the highway.

I was wondering if Malaysia follow those oversea countries rules, meaning if caught speeding for the first time, RM300 fine, second time RM600, third time driving license will suspended for 2 months and fine RM2000.00, the 4th time will be suspended from driving 2 years and fine RM10k. What will these guys do?

I was wondering if Malaysia follow those oversea countries rules, meaning if caught speeding for the first time, RM300 fine, second time RM600, third time driving license will suspended for 2 months and fine RM2000.00, the 4th time will be suspended from driving 2 years and fine RM10k. What will these guys do?

Guys, with th new Automated Enforcement System due to be operational soon, isnt it a waste getting a high cc car? I mean whats the point when u can only go 110kmph on the highway?

I'm more like reach a certain milestone to reward myself yet I also want the car to retain a certain value when its time to sell if off kind of guy.

Can't I have both the cake and the pie at the same time?

i drove my sister's 2.0 yesterday, didnt feel its power cos it seems like in econ mode,anyway i dun knw how to switch off the econ mode.

just curious, is there an ECON mode on the new camry?