👆 1 year in the hands of unscrupulous racketeers? 🙄
Probably their daily drives with odometer disconnected.

Buying 12-15 year old used cars requires a lot of knowledge. You might need to spend a lot on hidden repairs that made the previous owner dispose of it. After a few years it approaches 20 years! And parts might not even be available for certain makes/ models.

Mileage listed is mostly fake. Unless you buy from friends or relatives, need to check service history but after 5 years warranty, getting these records also depends on luck and some detailed checks to determine actual mileage, wear & tear, accidents, flooding.

Then there are much more important factors such as engine & gearbox specs, ride & handling, safety systems etc instead of keyless or non keyless entry.

What is your current car?

This question directed to who?

If you have plans to buy a new or used car, do use the standard format so that others can offer feedback and suggestions

Understood. If you can put aside your preference for A200, Mazda3 and non keyless, do go test drive new hatchbacks <50K eg Axia, Iriz, Myvi.

As a totally non-car guy, buying a new car will 90% save you a ton of headaches trying to repair a used > 10year continental. Unless you're up to it financially and wish to experience it.

Also 2026, new Myvi D01D and possibly new 1.5NA Saga Hatchback (after new sedan) might be in the picture for your consideration.

This post has been edited by dogbert_chew: Jun 9 2025, 02:04 PM

https://www.mudah.my/2022-perodua-axia-1-0-...a-111715102.htm

Axia fits your friends requirements for small easy to drive and maintain with generally better feedback on P2 service centers conpared to protons.

As usual, need experience to look for accident and flood free units and to track down actual mileage from service records.

Prepare to also spend a few K for minor repairs.

His friend looking for Auto.
Am assuming not driving manual.
Else agree new Axia E for 22K is fantastic value for this price point despite almost 1 year waiting list but no ABS though

Wow you must have bought the first few batches when it was launched Sept 2014

Agreed.
https://www.mudah.my/proton-persona-1-6-pre...y-111691059.htm

One main reason haven't owned a Proton since Mitsu days till my X50 since I cruise at 140, the rev will be too high

This post has been edited by dogbert_chew: Jul 14 2025, 11:02 AM

If you can share more info (via the standard format), easier to recommend. What are your needs, usage, even dislikes.

Else someone may just type - Corolla Cross HEV thinking perhaps you are used to Toyota support structure with your present Vios.

New SUV exclude EV, Price starting from

Segment	A	B	C	D
60-100K	Ativa	X50 WR-V TiggoCross
100-125K	CX-3	Kicks HR-V GS3	X70 Dashing Tiggo7	VT9 C10 X90
125-150K		CX-30	HS Tuscon CorollaCross J7 H6 XV CX-5

This post has been edited by dogbert_chew: Jul 21 2025, 07:28 PM

Agreed with Frog, with 60-80K budget just get new.
Then dont have to worry about familiar mechanic as can send to official service centre under warranty first 5 years. Enough time to scout out reliable ones for after warranty period.

But P2 cars are eggshells. One major collisions by heavy vehicle its bye bye kudasai entire family enter heaven. Thats why it has lots of active safety systems to try prevent accidents but if lorry-kun fated to isekei you then its your time. 🤐

If this is a deal breaker, then test drive new Proton when it launch
2025 Q4 Saga new 1.5L engine est 50-60K
2026 Q2 S70 Exec with new 1.5T 4-cyl engine est 70-80K

Edit: new Ativa X is 63K, no need get used unless budget 40-50K

This post has been edited by dogbert_chew: Jul 24 2025, 03:47 PM

https://www.mudah.my/2024-proton-saga-1-3-a...v-111351383.htm

But look too clean. Check interior, boot for flood

Yaris is 88-92K new 😳

Asean Yaris is approaching end of model life.
All A& B-segment Toyotas here will outsourced to Daihatsu manufacturing who will build new models based on DNGA platform eg Yaris Cross.

Whether Perodua will rebadge this model (hence sold at a big discount under P2) remains speculation past 2 years 😅.
If it materialise, then you have a B-seg SUV for slightly above Ativa pricing.

Yes my kid has Ativa, love the 140Nm torque at low revs in city. But also eggshell.

Yes, if u can find a good deal for used Yaris. Their RV is insanely high though.

New Bezza with DNGA chassis likely downgraded to WA-VE 1.2L 3-cyl engine 🤕 earliest 2027. Still eggshell just like current DNGA models Ativa, Alza, Axia but acceptable to majority of Malaysians.

Asean variant Yaris end of life as Toyota parks all A& B segments under Daihatsu manufacturing in this region. Won't be surprised it will merge under Myvi brand in future.

New Bezza configuration all over the internet bro 😸 here's one sauce.. The only difference is the timing

https://www.pcauto.com/my/news/perodua-bezz...-platform-16045

Segment	A	B	C	D
60-100K	Ativa	X50 WR-V TiggoCross GS3
100-125K	CX-3	Kicks HR-V	X70 Dashing Tiggo7	VT9 C10 X90
125-150K		CX-30	HS Tuscon CorollaCross J7 H6 XV CX-5

This post has been edited by dogbert_chew: Jul 25 2025, 03:31 PM

Plenty of X50s on sale after owners trade in for new 4-cyl engine. If you OK with Proton after sales. Eg.

https://www.mudah.my/2023-proton-x50-1-5-a-...v-111571862.htm

Honda ok?
https://www.mudah.my/2020-honda-hr-v-1-5-hy...a-111615468.htm

Here's a suggestion.
Happy wife, happy life.
Let her decide.