Cost can be divided into 4 categories (exclude purchase and installments)
Here are some examples of each
1. Running cost - petrol, insurance (got ncd?), tyres
2. Regular maintenance - engine & gearbox oils, filters, spark plugs
3. Long term maintenence (older cars) - suspensions, rubber seals, mountings, exhaust, paintwork
4. Adhoc repairs - from accident, flood, manufacturing defects no more warranty, poor maintenance eg engine need overhaul

Suggest if want to own older cars such as this 14 year old City for the next say 6 years, need to have
a. some basic car maintenance knowledge
b. Gather info on your specific model (city 2009) by joining some clubs or Honda forums here
c. build up a relationship with a reliable mechanic.

Take the City for a drive, ask your relative on the outstanding problems, even visit its regular workshop and get some free feedback any major repairs needed should you take over the car.

If no major faults, you are one lucky guy to get such an offer.

What is the issue with your current Mazda3?

So basically you need a powerful but economical 4 cyl 1.8l and below with good handling, interior, reputation and trunk.

Have you test drive the HR-V?

Stable on highway, strong chassis, decent NVH, familiar legroom past 15 years

& 5 year warranty.

If 2016 consider Rio ard 30+K might as well go for old Alza.

As a rough guide..
https://www.mudah.my/2016+Perodua+ALZA+1+5+...+-101105413.htm

Recommend new since you too many repairs liao for old car.

B segment below Japanese trio of city, vios, almera pricing only
Sedan - Persona
Hatchback - Iriz, Myvi
SUV - Ativa
MPV - Alza

You may be right there are no future plans for lower end proton models so perhaps test drive Perodua models.

Ativa I consider the perfect city car for start stop traffic due to low end torque from turbo engine, Alza very stable for high speed crusing on highway due to C-segment wheelbase length.
Both X variant slightly above your 60K budget.

Can see here


My passengers in the 3rd row quite surprised how pliant the suspension is over bumps but since it is indeed slighty underpowered due to Myvi engine moving 1150Kg instead of 1000Kg, best used as a 5 seater stationwagon with a hugh boot.

Any queries after Test Drive can ask in the Alza thread.

Current Myvi any problem ?
If got, can describe ?

Speed kills. So Zoom2 on highway may cause newborn to be fatherless. Choose one..

A. Can upgrade Myvi to Alza since 2nd hand Myvi resale so high. No Zoom2

B. Get a brand new Corolla within 130K budget. 5 year warranty means no surprise expenditure can start saving for newborn education fund. My est 1M needed in 18 years time

A. There is likely a good reason why a 2.5 year car with 26K mileage cannot sell waiting for buyers.

B. What is your actual transport needs. If you use the template like others above, the members here might suggest something suitable for your 100K budget.

C. Your Current car?

Approaching 3 year old X50 depreciated <20%.
With Proton's less than ideal reliability reputation.
Ermm..

Suggest TEST DRIVE these new

SUV - Ativa 62- 72K, X50 Std 87K as well to compare
Hatch - City S, E 76-83K
Sedan - City S, E 75-82K
with whole family see how it fits and feels

Answering your own question bro.

What happened to this?

Since u already have new Alza and now looking for your old Saga replacement,

a. You dont want a new Saga
b. The used larger sedans not suitable for you
c. Used hatch like Jazz not worth paying 40+K

New sedan under 50K remaining options,
Bezza new model launching possibly next yr, not recommend
Consider the Persona then starting 48K big enough for your size.

If want reliable, less issue buy new.
Are you targeting C-Segment like Civic or smaller also can eg City?

New 7-seater ok for family members?
63-76K

In the 120K to 130+K, many feel that the newer HRV turbo is more fun than the XV NA although XV handling really top.
The only SUV that comes close and below 100K is the X50.

Actually the Prius 1.8 is super smooth and fun on highways but guess parts may be getting expensive being CBU Japan.

What is your 5 year plan for double car ownership? Two aging cars?

Used cars will let others suggest.

Side track a bit,

Suggest you get new cheap family car now as your Prius can perform fun ride duty next 5 years while you can save up for
a. New EV buy cash
b. Second child incoming?
c. Second property

Cars are just depreciating liabilities.

Actually the vent intake is located beside the rear passenger seat, can't remember if there was a filter there. Wasn't worried about replacing the hybrid battery which should cost < 10K, it was the inverter that made me sold it off, replacement cost possibly approaching 30K once the tax exemption was discontinued. However inverter failure turned out to be quite rare for this model.

Have you tried asking in
The Mercedes-Benz Thread ?

Mercs are such unreliable cars nowdays quite a few friends complaining, wonder why would anyone pickup a used unit..
for the brand ? Lots of crap coming out of Germany now..

In addition to devnumb comments above, here are your options

Sedan
160K Mazda 3 2.0
170K Mazda 6 2.0
200K Camry 2.5V

SUV
160K Mazda CX-30
160K Mazda CX-5 2.5
180K Mazda CX-8
180K Toyota Fortuner 2.4
190K Toyota Fortuner 2.7
200K Mazda MX-30