add a few k... buy persona 2nd... far better than saga,,
same situation as you before...

If you can find 1.6L go for it, wouldn't regret

Forget the 1.3 FL or FLX. Look for 1.6 instead. Better power.

1.6L will drink petrol like an alcoholic.

no issues with the FL, just keep an eye out for FC, because of its crummy gearbox.

fit and finish shouldn't be an issue

Agree. Had considered the Persona SV but in the end, I cant accept the weird-angled rear seat backrest. Sit in it and you will understand. Feels very upright so I can imagine it wont be very comfortable for anything long distance. But Persona is a great value car other wise. Depends on how important that backseat factor is for you.

From owners

if bad jams, <300km per tank

Where to buy RM1.90/liter RON95? 

Bro

Which time zone are u stuck at?

if want to buy saga.
better search for saga flx with cvt gearbox..

trust me. saga flx cvt is way better than saga fl 4at.

If you like power, and you like speed, and you like to kinda save on petrol, go for the FLX. 1.3 or 1.6 FLX also can tapao the FL for sure. The cvt gearbox on the FLX is much better when paired to the Campro than the 4AT in the FL. Heck, even the manual FLX is so much better than the manual in the FL. Just cruise at 110km/h and you'll know what i mean.

proton redone the suspension system. the FLX's suspension is firmer and overall the car seem to handle better.

I believe the Manual FL uses a Getrag GB, whereas a FLX uses an Aichi-Kikai unit (or the other way round). The biggest difference is ofc the gear ratios between the two manual units. And yes, the FLX triumphs over the FL in all departments, even in the handling (stiffer, but overcame the sagging issue with BLMs at the rear)

see my FL FC on my fuelly.

FL engine is Campro IAFM where as FLX uses the Campro IAFM+. Key difference being the IAFM module and engine tuning, as well as some internal parts.

The gearbox are also different:

FL Auto = Mitsubishi 4AT
FL manual = Aichi Kikai 5MT

FLX Auto = Punch powertrain CVT
FLX manual = Getrag 5MT

FLX also have stiffer springs and thicker front antiroll bar (21mm vs FL's 19mm).

The upcoming Proton Global Small Car will be a hatchback (no boot), no news if a sedan version is in the pipeline.