Alright. Thank you very much for your insight. Gonna go test drive bezza this weekend I guess before making my final decision

Guys , planning to buy a 2015 Proton Iriz 1.3 Manual

is it a good choice?

is the spare parts expensive?

and lastly what need to check when inspecting the car?

meaning? 

Thanks for the insight. But first time buy used car. How do i check with SC?  Just give the license plate number ?

mazda no resale value?

How long gookantei will act upon the day we request to inspect a vehicle? how detail they check? inspection incl vag / obd2 check? pls share ur experience..

which is better? gookantei or bring own mech?

The website said that they only check for:

1) Car Frame
2) Interior
3) Exterior
4) Engine

I guess they only check the vital parts of car.
Things like absorbers, bushes, gearboxes, Clutch etc. are not inspected maybe?

Greetings.

Need some advice on my 'next' car.

Currently I'm driving my brother's 2015 Myvi and I thought that its time to get my own car and not be a loser, gf have been complaining d.
But I have one problem with their mentality, they always think that newer car is better than a used car *Face problem kut... Nvm move on

1. Model : Fiesta (2015) vs Peugeot 208 (2014) vs  Iriz vs Polo (2015)
2. Budget : 50k
3. New/Used/Unreg : Used cuz budget
4. Specs : Full Spec
5. Transmission : Auto

Any reason to not get these car and to buy a new Bezza/Myvi ?

Iriz impresses me a lot with their safety features and the chassis strength ! One problem tho, I know my gf muka tebal ... As much as I like the driving dynamics of a Preve I just couldn't go there. Sadly ....
smartest option for a town, general purpose car

Yes, I'm okay with a sedan, I preferred them tbh but I am not financially capable yet to own the sedans that I favor for, Mazda 6, Peugeot 508 etc. These are those car that will probably be the next purchase after this.

Fiesta - Assuming that those costly wear and tear parts should be replaced during major overhaul services ? 50,xxxkm or 100,xxx km?

Peugeot 208 - Yet to test drive this but it seems quite interesting, the interior is a lot more attractive compared to the rest that I mentioned. However, those random faulty occurs quite often or its something that happens like once in a year?
if you are lucky once a year, otherwise, alot more often

Polo - The TSI is slightly out of my budget range.... Will go for the ecoboost at that price
can afford to buy, can you afford to maintain?

Polo Sedan - Yeah it really is a boring car ... but its just one of my option in the budget, their parts are the most expensive compared to those in the list tho !
well its more reliable than the hatches in the list....

So, when it comes to Sedan, having the Honda City and Inspira in the group I am a tad greedy too when you have used Jetta at around the same price and also Mazda 2/3... Haha life is hard when the used car market depreciates so much !
go try an inspira 1st... then you come back

I need more opinion on each of them even tho I have my own mini conclusions on each car  I won't be driving it a 'lot', weekend balik kampung and a few trips here and there. Would say not more than 400km per week. I don't really care about its RV since I will be upgrading it once the bill fits and giving it away to family or wife to be.

How much will I spend on the car per year ... hmm this is a hard question to answer, I really really wish that I wont have to go through nightmare stories like VW's DSG or any major part breakdown. So the amount ... hmm 12k max ?

Nothing much special from it.
At that price range you might as well get a Proton Persona.
Fuel consumption is just as bad.
But parts are much cheaper.
Both aren't chick magnets anyway.
Better stay away from problematic shitboxes like Fiesta and 208.

2016 VW Polo Sedan 1.6 - I think you missed alot of deals last weekend because many VW dealers had an event at Setia Alam last week, I was told pre-reg Polo's as low as 30k. If you're interested to get a Polo or Polo Sedan do PM me I've got contacts for a superb deal, anyway let me talk about this car based on this advert and the car in general. It is a very nice and solid car, the ride might feel abit harsh if you don't like the solid feel. The 1600cc engine and 6AT wet box is a great combo because they're cheap to maintain and reliable -- performance wise not too bad but of course the 1.2TSI and DSG is much better until it breaksdown 
Don't worry about RV the car already so cheap, how much more can it drop? 

2016 Proton Suprima S 1.6T - if you want that turbo feeling then you can opt for this car. No doubt about it spec and accessories wise this car if loaded. Push button start, 6 airbags, DRL, 5 star ANCAP, etc. But the only thing which is abit of a let down is the engine and gearbox itself. They are quite simple and cheap to upkeep but being older technology bolt on with newer technology for that CFE turbo power it doesn't have the great fuel economy or power as a 1.4TSI from Volkswagen -- you really need to push the car to make the turbo come alive and that ends up wasting alot of fuel on a car which is already not fuel economical in this day and age where getting 300-400kms per tank is just passable. But do test drive it, I do think it is a good car overall.
BMW 320i F30 is a safebet.
I know there is diesel option but I'd not risk it here in Malaysia although overseas reviews are good because diesel in Malaysia isn't only "dirty" it has a high bio-mass mix. Many companies sell you bio-diesel and you don't even know about it, Bio-Diesel will kill most performance orientated diesel engines like the one in the BMW because even fleet trucks suffer and they are made to run on real lousy quality of diesel.

Mechanically, the non-first batch shouldn't have any issues if maintained well. You should go see the premium selection cars first as they would have been kept in very good condition and BMW would give you all the perks and guarantees as if you're buying a new car -- even the white card 

Few niggling issues would be aquarium headlights, sweaty palms destroying the interior door handle and door cards, etc.

2013 Merc C200 - this might be the previous model but it is well sorted and bullet proof. Plus buying unreg means new number plate, new car interest rates and warranty. Refinement and prestige as good or better than the BMW, only might not be in the same sports performance category but would be cheaper to upkeep.

Hi guys, I am looking a used car for Uber/Grab.

Budget 30k and below.
I have two requirements,
1. Auto
2. Low fuel consumption

Hi everybody,

first of all, I am not from Malaysia so please bear with me I do not know the local market well but I tried to gather as much info as I could as I am looking for a cheap car to commute to work (15k would be the maximum).

My friend's friend is a car dealer (I would not trust car dealers in general after having read what I have read around here but I guess I am ready to trust this one) and sells a Viva for 14k (maybe negotiable):

1. Perodua Viva
2. up to 15k
3. used
4. apparently full spec (2 airbags, ABS, spoiler, not that I care about a spoiler...)
5. auto
8. Engine Capacity: 1000cc ; Mileage: 130 000 ; Mfg. year: 2007

Is that a fair deal in your opinion?
Do you have any other suggestions for car that I would use almost exclusively for commuting? I was obviously looking at older models but I guess a bit of safety can't hurt...

I know for a fact that I will leave Malaysia in 2 years. Do you think that the price of this model is quite stable or will it drop dramatically?

Thank you in advance for your kind help

Hello all,

Also in similar situation as person posted above regarding RM15k budget.  My wife and I will be leaving Malaysia in 2 years as well. 

1. Been Looking at Toyota & Honda models from late 90s-early 2000s
2. up to 15k (would prefer closer to 10k)
3. used
5. auto
8. Do not wan't under powered as i plan on going o road trips.  Also i am quite tall 1.9M+ so space is a bit of an issue
First i have been researching used cars for a few weeks now. Originally began with a budget below 10k, have since increased that budget after finding what look to be decent deals.
none of them in the list are great long distance, other than the camry and accord anyway

Reason for looking at late 90s-early 2000s Japanese compact-sedans is reliability and value (from what i read).  I know that these engines with care can run for 500k+km.  I also know they have rubber timing belts that need to be replaced, which will potentially increase maintenance cost.  However, other than this from what i read the car should stay out of the garage for 2 years, which is what i aim for.
keep in mind, these are really old cars, everything is worn, more likely than not they may have seen their fair share of scrapes and bumps. have you thought about the other items that need to be maintained? bushings, absorbers, hoses including ac/power steering related bits (not just cooling related), tires

Since these cars seem to have hit bottom of their value if i can find a well maintained car i would see this as a good buy.  After reading that cars older than 10 years have a more difficult time selling due to no loans available i am beginning to question my earlier thoughts.
well they will depreciate but not much, but taking into account how much you will end up replacing well..... it however, is not an issue if you are the type of person willing to 'live with it' occasional squeak, bump rattle maybe an irritating whir or 2.

I have found what i think are some  well maintained cars (will obviously need to have mechanic check them out) from 1997-2002 with not too high mileage.

All but one are private sellers.  I also don't see their price dropping too much in 2 years as i will not be putting on heavy KM as work is only 4km a day return trip and road trips will not be too often.
Below are links

2002 Honda City Type Z 1.5 VTEC -  RM11,800 - 160 000 - 169 999km - COMPANY

2001 Honda City Type Z 1.5 - RM12,000 - 250 000-299 999km - Top Overhaul Done Feb 2017

1999 Toyota Corolla 1.5 RM9,500 - 55 000 - 59 999KM - I am skeptical of mileage claim

2000 Toyota Seg 1.5 RM13,200 - 130 000 - 139 999km

2000 Honda City 1.5 - RM12,000 - 160 000 - 169 999km

1997 Toyota Camry 2.2 GX - RM8,800 - 200 000 - 249 999km

2001 - Toyota Camry 2.2 GX - RM12,000 - 135 000 - 140 000km

1999 Honda Accord 2.0 VTi - RM13,800 - 160 000 - 165 000km

have you taken into account how much tor roadtax costs for a 2.2 car? seems to me that it might be tight for you?

Personally i see more car and value for my money with one of these cars as opposed to a 2010 Viva or under powered Saga.  However, i am also not familiar with Malaysian market and perceived value.

Any feedback is appreciated

Thank you for your time, 

T-Rock

if you're not a car person i don't really recommend going for such old cars.
yes, they're old tech and cheap to fix if you know your way around town or know about cars.
else if you just expect to drive it to some workshop nearest to you then expect them to resolve your problems with minimum headache that means maximum profit for them. most workshops will take you for a ride depends with a smile or with sour face only 

something has got to give.
either you update yourself with knowledge so you can choose cars which most lazy people would skip.
meaning they are relatively cold cars but not bad as in lemon but just not brainlesslazyzombiewon'tkill type of owner's car.

2007 Nissan Cefiro 3.0 - if you're willing to sacrifice for higher roadtax there is this nice beauty within your budget, only 10 years old, not too old. Nissan's are as reliable as Toyota or Honda no issues there and maintainence is relatively cheap for it's class but of course bigger engine needs more engine oil. I did see the 2.0's going for slightly higher if you wanna break the budget.
generally 15k is scraping at the bottom of the barrel unless choosing proton.
i think for not too old circa 2010-2014 cars can find Waja, Persona, Gen2 are good choices.

Hi, Im currently looking for an used car between RM15-20k.

-preferably manual
-fun to drive

So far the closest options I found are Satria/ Satria Neos, but Im not really familiar with them so Im not sure what to expect. Also accidentally bump into some e30/ e36 and they are such pretty machines.

i am currently driving a Persona but I cant stand the sluggish Auto trans and its quite a boring car imo. I dont mind spending some extra time/ money to maintain the car.

most satrias are around 10-15k (im targeting those with 1.8 mivec swapped, is it a wise choice?)
https://www.carlist.my/used-cars/1999-proto...tchback/3895036
this particular car really caught my eye.

while basic satria neos 1.6 start from 15k. im leaning towards satria instead of satria neo currently, as my idea is that i will have more spare cash to play around with the cheaper satria.
Mivec satrias, well lets be honest, all these performance oriented engines, they wont be that cheap to jaga and more often than not the previous owners have had their fun with them. keep in mind, they are actually quite diferent from their normal counterparts and can cost you a bomb(have some exp here, but mines abit dif)

quite hard to find stock units for these kind of cars i dont mind modified as long as it is not riced/ abused.

EGs with B16 is quite pricey based on my findings, and a lot of them are really riced out.
these things are fast... and off the shelf aftermarket support keeps them alive, thats one of the major benefits it offers over mivecs.

I did consider SEG though, its my 2nd option after satria/ satria neo. Any comments on the car other than the awesome 4age?
good cars, reliable, parts are 'okay' (4age bits will as you know it, cost more), aftermarket bits are readily available which is nice.

So avoid anything non jap/ local made?

these are the BMWs that I am considering.
http://www.mudah.my/1995+or+older+BMW+E30+...M+-57732250.htm
http://www.mudah.my/BMW+e36+318i+Manual+di...er-58026297.htm
bmw's if you dont have spare cash lying around just in case, forget it. anyway if you want a beemer, please for for the 6 potter 2.5l or larger cc models. 1.8 isnt really great. Its enough to roll the car around yeah, but fun? not really.

so as a beginner, it's better if i choose satria neo over satria? i used to see a lot of good looking SEGs around mudah but they are quite rare these days.

I am yet to find any decent looking EGs online and im don't think it is possible to get one that is not abused or heavily modified.

I don't plan to have any heavy modification of the engine parts in the future, other than maybe minor suspension changes.
this is a good sign, heavy mods in the engine bay are usually entailed with bigger bills

I don't priority power/ speed so much as I drive relatively slow most of the time. but i would prefer something that isn't so thirsty (FC on my current persona is quite bad but for an auto C-segment sedan i guess its fine) and has good initial pickup (not sluggish at lower speeds).
driving slow doesnt always mean your fc will be decent. my own fc is garbage even though i drive like a slowpoke most of the time.

as for the condition, as long as the car is not too heavily modified or have any rusts/ accidents then i can live with the typical wear and tear of older cars. how much should i expect to spend per year (i dont have too much experience in old cars tbh, is 1k enough)?
well looking at the older cars, you are almost guarantied to find cars that have some minor accidents, focus more on the chassis, dents are fine.
now as for that budget. 1k a year is really tight for a modified car.... tires, bushings, hoses.... all these things can go wrong. Better to have a few k kept in the pocket just in case shit happens. 1k for basic maintenance is fine.

1. Brand=most probably local
2. Budget=below 50k@rm550/month for 9years max
3. New/Used/Unreg= better new because not much of a car peeson
4. Specs=basic specs would do
5. Transmission=auto
7. Type=sedan. at least in the size of bezza or saga as i'm quite a big guyim quite sure you have not viewed the cars, the axia and bezza have almost the same interior size.
8. Remarks= Bear with me here as I have little to no idea about purchasing cars so i have quite a few questions. Also, I apologize if my question does not belong here and would appreciate if I can pointed to right diewction. Currently driving a hand-me-down 2002 proton waja. Used to work fine until these past two years. Overheating, components starting to fall apart because of old age. Already spent close to rm4k in the last 6 months repairing stuff. So I'm thinking maybe its best for me to start looking for a new car. So I'm currently working as a research assistant in a local uni, pays around RM2200 after EPF cut. I think the budget i stated above is already stretching it but based on random survey I did around the internet, that should be the price for a saga/bezza/basic persona right? Axia would be out of the question since its too small for me. So on to my question:

i)based on my budget, should i just keep on repairing my old car or I should definitely by a new car?
I honestly dont know what you have done to the waja, but if I were to have spent 4k on the waja, i would probably have solved most of its issues already. 4k is quite alot to have thrown at the saga and not have its problems rectified (4k is more than enough to have the engine rebuilt), only other things that might need refreshing would be brakes, tires, suspension, maybe a few bits and bobs under the hood.

ii)would the differnce between a 1.6, 1.3 and 1.0 engine be very noticable since the current waja is 1.6 while I could be possibly be moving to smaller engines?
totally honest? yes it will be a change, the saga's cvt makes things feel smooth but sluggish, the axia and bezza are sluggish BUT on the other hand, they really sip fuel. (i generally advise people to go for the 1.3 bezza). Wether its acceptable or not, best you test drive the car! doesnt cost you anything but time.

iii)Is it possible for me to get loan due to the nature of my job:contract based position, only started employment for 3 months after finishing my masters. If yes, what would be a reasonable loan interest rate for someone like me?
ahh maybe someone else can help you here, i have no exp here

Sorry for the long but hope to get useful suggestions regarding the above.thanks!

did you think of buying a second hand car saga flx is a good choice for about 5-7 years run outstation from KL to IPOH 5-8 time every month?

kindly advise =p

If compare to iriz and bezza only, which you will be Malaysian choice ?

My Max budget is rm50,000 and new car.  No myvi plz

To request recommendation, this is what u need to post:
1. Brand. : not specified yet
2. Budget. : 80K maybe
3. New/Used/Unreg. :  New Unit,
4. Specs. : any
5. Transmission. : manual
6. NA or FI ? : not specified
7. Type. : Sedan
8. Remarks. : just when I started to take interest in Elantra 1.6, they discontinued and comes out with a pricier model....  I am a 193cm tall guy, really REALLY prefer some good legroom, as my current car (Sunny 130y) is basically a 3-seater (no one can sit behind me)