My 2cent:-

Price below RM100K (new)
**** 2011 Kia Forte 2.0 SX (6-speed auto)
- got style, FC (decently) low, easy service by principal or 3rd party service center, only lower resell value compare to Jap car
- Note: By the time you sell the car in 5 years, Kia brand would have risen, and your salary will got up to more than RM1k or much more , means it will offset depreciation value and allow you to evaluate the D-class segment drive

Price below RM100K (2nd hand)
**** 2009 Honda Civic 1.8L (5-speed auto)
- got style, FC (decently) low, branded and easy service by principal or 3rd party service center, plus by paying a few RM$$$$K to upgrade leather seating and canggih sound system (8-speakers+subwoofer, USB+iPod, GPS & Touch Screen), by buying 2nd hand and saving the 1st hand car money you would have paid

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Added on February 19, 2012, 3:26 pmMy 2cent:- Part 2

New cars to consider for 2012 (C-class segment)

1. H. Civic 2012
2. H. Elantra 2012
3. F. Focus 2012
4. Peugeot 408
5. Madza3 with Skyactiv

I think will price between RM 100k to RM130k?

This post has been edited by ckwong111: Feb 19 2012, 03:26 PM

RM104k excluding DVD-AVN optional at RM3K....

Price list http://www.toyota.com.my/priusc/price-list.dot

He he should be the launching one, furthermore price printed in plain sight...

Buying a car is a very personal choice, and you can only compare the best you can with the facts on hand.

For me, I would evaluate base on tech, FC, interior roominess, and $$$. I have shortlisted Elantra 1.8L and upcoming Ford Focus 2012 2.0 HB. I believe Ford offer even more tech and value, but $$$ will most likely be more than RM120K. Boot room not a concern for me.

I guess with the price difference of more than RM10k, I can use the money to upgrade the Elantra to a more premium sound system as I understand the 1.8L comes only with 4 speakers (seriously, with the amount of on-the-road driving I am doing everyday, getting a premium sound and DVD AV unit is definitely worth it!). Dunno if it is even come std with a 6 CD changer unit or not, can anyone verify?

Here is a crazy idea, since Elantra in this forum is getting a lot of support, ever consider a group purchase? Freebies like tinting, premium floor mat, changing the Inokom badge (a MUST!), full-tank petrol, etc. would be a welcome right?

No, I am not working with any car salesman or dealer for comm. As a matter of I would follow any "tai kor" who can get the most freebies