Inspira & Persona has never interested me. The only Proton cars I love are Satrias, especially the GTi. I currently drive a Satria and would really like to own the Neo R3(M).
Im pretty sure that the R3 can't outrun the GT on the highway, but I can live with that. I just want a car  which would turn heads and fun to drive as i'm still young.  As for marriage, lol, not anytime soon la. Maybe 7 or 8 years time. I've not even thaught about that yet.

But anyhow, i'd also like to have a bit more cash to save up for my future. Or even go out for a nice meal once in a while. Considering my commitments and lifestyle, the Lancer would take quite a hit on my expenses. The Satria would probably be a better choice when it comes to affordability and a suitable car for my age. I also don't normally carry more than 1 passenger as my car is not built to carry more than that, so a 2 door car would not affect me in any way either.

of course, if u dont mind with some mods on your car, u can easily outrun it. The neo already got 1 advantage, "RINGAN".

Yup, I took some time to think yesterday. Though its just a little extra for the GT, I would rather keep that extra cash for something else.
Sure ah it can outrun the GT?

go for the neo bro .. as you said you will have extra 400 cash in your hand.that can go into your saving.or do up your car.or you can always afford for a nice wine and dine in a while
with the chicks .and may b after 5-6 years you will sure earn more . than str8 upgrade to evo.. no need lancer .. haha

Why u wanna outrun vios? Play with swift sport la...thats ur real competitor man....

i'm pretty sure that my friend's neo non-cps 1.6 can reach 220km/h, as for lancer GT i did try top speed with it, still cant outrun my wira track car top speed which is at 220km/h too, maybe it can reach but not as quick as my wira.. all this tested with my TT geng, all have different car (EG6, EK9, GTR33, GTT34, sedan GTT34, 300ZX fairlady with 2JZ engine, version 8 impreza, GTR35, myvi, kancil turbo, neo turbo, RX8, lancer GT, and me with wira track car)

its wira 1.6 bro.. even when its auto can reach 180km/h, the important thing for NA is enough back-pressure in exhaust flow.. i think most wira 1.6 have similar speed (if the owner really take care the engine of course)

that's normally happen to NA 1.6 engine (eg initial D AE86), it has 240hp, also have really low in torque, but the gear ratio will be plays as important role..

honda normally i heard from mechanic, they have really good gbx.. the strong point for honda is at their gbx.. each time changing gear, only around 2k RPM will drop, close ratio gbx maybe honda use..
mitsu also got with close ratio gbx, eg VR4RS, but its sacrifice the top speed a bit..