I'm no expert but budget wise can consider Mazda 3 and Subaru XV as well for Japanese car?? Personally I would pick Mazda 3 on looks alone

I recommend the top spec Mazda 3 CKD sedan, the toys alone is worth drooling...

Lazy fella....search review in <a href='http://www.<link removed>' target='_blank'>paultan</a>. Great website for automobile. Just don't read too much comment from the user there though

But seriously, Honda Civic is not really recommended as the model is going to be replaced soon as its about 5 yrs old now I think.

Lazy TS

http://www.carbase.my/mazda

Sylphy platform used for European renault.. drive feel is good.. albeit its outlook being slightly roundish.. its sagety eq is top class

Bro if u want civic 2.o better take teana 2.0 133k only best safety and also higher segment car...

Civic if u go honda website see the comment on fb u know the build quality is questionable

Their site is hopeless... (Mazda). I recommend it because it because it is a better deal compared to Honda Civic or Nissan Sylphy, and it is in the same price range.

mazda 3 is a good choice..but the boot space is quite small.

you are buying a 100 plus k car, which you will be stuck with probably 3 - 5 years ... do some research first before you ask la ...

TS, the below youtube video can help you make your decision as well.

It's car review from Australia but its quite informative.

*From the video...
  Nissan Pulsar = Nissan Sylphy
  Toyota Corrolla = Toyota Altis
  Subaru Impreza = Can be Subaru XV i think

https://youtu.be/pt5UTFuQUys

Hope this helps you make your decision

I had to read so many times to understand what u r trying to say

In the RM100-125k price range, you have many choices. In the end it will depend on what you are looking for a what is more important to you - the exterior looks, interior looks, interior quality, driving experience, NVH, resale value, aftermarket service and support etc.

Apart from the Nissan Sylphy and Honda Civic, you may want to explore Toyota Altis, Mazda 3, Peugeot 408T, Renault Fluence and Ford Focus.

FWIW I have owned the previous generation Sylphy 2.0. Not too sure how the current model compares with the previous generation model but if you want a quiet and comfortable car with smooth acceleration, the Sylphy is a good choice but performance and driving dynamics are lacking. Tan Chong's after-sales service is good if not great.

If you want resale value, Honda Civic and Toyota Altis would be good choices but to me they are overpriced for what they have to offer against other alternatives. Though there is no doubt about their resale. The current Civic is not as popular or well-received when compared to the previous generation Civic though (the previous generation Civic is thought to be the best model Honda had managed to come up with in terms design).

After-sales service and support of Japanese cars (Honda, Toyota and Nissan) are usually reliable when compared to the cheaper continentals. Mazda's support is a bit lacking but is improving.

If you want elevated driving experience compared to the Japanese cars you may want to look at the Ford Focus. But after-sales service is not as good as the Japanese, and resale value is also not as good.

Actually, for fetching elderly parents = a taller car like the Subaru XV or even Honda HR-V or the upcoming Mazda CX-3 makes sense. Elderly folks find it much easier to get on and off the car!

if sedan is not the must-have, then may i suggest XV?

if japanese is not the must-have, i'll personally go for Cerato.

if die die also must choose between Sylphy and Civic, sorry to say, Sylphy anytime anyday over Civic.

its vulgar to judge a car from just paper stats

important thing is how a car makes u feel when u driving it

if u look for calm relaxing drive,pick sylphy

nissan place great priority in NVH in these recent years of car making,its a quality not mentioned in brochures,but its one attributes that matter most as driver

sylphy anytime over the civic  fullstop

sylphy win over civic if u looking for comfy

If u want less headache, of course nissan laa..easier to get parts and lots of service centre if u stuck in the middle of nowhere

If you go for Civic don't get the Navi. The Navi unit is not worth the extra RM7K over the 2.0S. It is probably worth only RM2K.

You should give Mazda 3 a chance. The high spec is cheaper than Civic 2.0S but beat it soundly on specs and equipment. The Mazda website is hard to navigate. Do your research at paultan's website

Do consider the Mazda 3 2.0 high spec CKD. I think its a really good deal at that price with the offered specs for such a good looking car. Thats coming from me, a diehard Honda fan.

i prefer buy with CASH if not don't buy. since u bought don't think so much. if i see u in BP, i go see see