Hi Guys, I am looking to spend upto RM 100,000 on a car.

I only do short city journeys......in 3 years i have clocked 20,000 km only!

I would like something which is safe, comfortable and looks nice inside/out. 

So far been looking at:

Honda Jazz hybrid
Honda insight hybrid
Prius C
Hyundai Elantra
Kia Forte
Ford Fiesta
Proton Preve

I have test driven all except the Preve.  All were really nice-not sure i have a favourite!  Prices vary from RM 73,000 to RM 100,000 ....big difference

What would you choose?  Looking for comfort, safety, gadgets and resale value!

What about 1.6 Kia Forte?

Yeah Elantra looks great but was a strange feeling driving it...cannot explain, like the steering was light and the car feels 'wide' if that makes sense.  Just did not feel like my car.

A car i really don't like the interior of is the Vios...really ugly inside IMO  (sorry!). I am sure resale value is good but other things to consider.

The prius C ....enjoyed the test drive (smooth and quiet) and i like the simple interior, especially with GPS/DVD screen...but a 3-4 month wait is a killer!  Also room for sitting in the back not great (height wise) but not so important for me. Front of car looks great but the back 'just ends'....looks a bit odd. Anyway, liked this one.

Honda Jazz Hybrid.  Nice SA, helpful. Smooth test drive....enjoyed it. I like the interior with the car seat arm rest and the nice layout of the console.  Sound insulation was good but some report a whine at high speed.  Car has masses of space but might lose 'sex appeal' as is bigger and not so sporty as some other cars. This was the first car i thought of and the one i fell for before looking at others. Still really like it.  With loads of safety things and nice layout just thinking RM95,000 ....wish it had some of the other features found in prius c like GPS add on and push start/keyless.

Test driven the Forte 2.0 only. I liked it and felt great power. Seems to have lots of things, lots of air bags, nice GPS unit, ECM mirror, rear parking camera, push start and keyless.  Actually, felt like the 2.0 might be 'too much' for city driving and SA was pushing the 1.6SX!  Not much difference but about RM15,000 price difference!  I enjoyed the test drive and he said that 2.0 has a wait time of 1-2 months but have stock 1.6SX.

Also tried Mazda 3 and that was great but pricey and not sure want to spend RM 140,000!

Ford fiesta....nice power, nice test drive. Thought the road noise was loud compared to some other models.  A nice hatchback and i can see why people go for it with the warrenty. Just nothing special on the inside.

So do you go with Value for money?  Do you go with Instinct? 

Car buying newbee.....needs help!

Is Hybrid model a waste of time when fuel price in Malaysia is good?  Can understand for sure in Europe or US where costs like Rm400 to fill a tank.

But insight did not feel as smooth to test drive as Jazz hybrid and only has 2 airbags compared to 6 .