QUOTE(EmpireAnt @ Mar 19 2021, 08:50 AM)
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1. Brand : Hyundai, Kia, Proton
2. Budget :Max RM50K
3. New/Used/Unreg : Persone MC2 (New), Elantra2016 1.8 FL/Cerato 2016 2.0 FL (Used)
4. Specs : Full spec
5. Transmission : AT/CVT
6. NA or FI : - NA
7. Type : Sedan
8. Remarks :
Greetings.
A friend of mine is looking for a car to replace his early 2000 Satria.
He has a budget for around RM50K maximum.
He is in dilemma between the 2 or 3 cars mentioned above.
The reason for the used section is due to the decent price for a C-segment korean brand. It is almost similar to the brand new Persona.
I understand that both the korean cars have better specifications and performance, but due to it being a used car, will it be more preferable compared to the upcoming new Persona MC2?
How is the maintenance/spare parts availability for the korean cars ?
As for Persona, I'm using one myself (2019 version) so I have the idea of it.
Please gives another suggestion as well if there is any.
If possible, he will avoid non-national B segment such as Vios, City and Almera.
Thanks for your help car sifus!
2013 Mitsu Lancer Sportback 2.4 - if he has been driving a 2000's Satria for so long there is always the lure of getting a Lancer or Evolution, and the gap in performance between a modded Satria (which I am guessing his is modded coz an unmodded Satria is rare especially since it is cheap to do so and there is a big aftermarket scene for it) and Persona/Cerato/Elantra is huge. The Lancer Sportback has an upgraded 2400cc engine lifted from the Outlander it is the most powerful lancer outside of getting an Evo. Maintenance wise parts isn't a big deal there are alot of crossover with other vehicles (even with proton) for it to be cheap, the only thing to watch out for is the engine oil as it demands good fully syn in large quantities.
2016 Subaru XV 2.0 - for that amount of money the newest Japanese car you can get which isn't B-segment would be this model, it is a good car overall and it's brand is picking up slowly but the distributor isn't as aggressive and greedy as Mazda so even though their cars are good and sell well the prices of their used cars ain't jacked up too high. Speaking of too high, probably your friend driving Satria might take some getting used to from driving on the floor to being on an SUV but everyone loves the ride height and sedan like handling of modern SUV's. With the XV selling in good numbers and the Forrester also essentially using the same engine and gearbox with a different tune and slight upgrades, they've become viable in our market of low maintenance vehicles. Although not at Toyota/Honda/Perodua level but certainly better than alot of others even Suzuki. And if I am not mistaken it has a 5 year warranty so you should have until end of the year for any factory warranty claims.
2014 Mazda 3 2.0 - this is the first generation Mazda3 with skyactiv which I think is the best case scenario for your friend as it is a nice comfy sedan, powerful engine, fuel saving engine, luxurious interior which is lightyears ahead of what the satria offers, and comfortable high speed cruising at low RPM with low noise so trips outstation is a breeze. Some would worry about the maintenance cost and reliability of out of warranty Mazda's that is why most would flock to either the Civic or Altis, if you check prices online both of those will either be higher priced or older by 1-2 years. Which doesn't make sense as you're trying to get a car which will lower maintenance cost but buying a car which is older by additional few years means the car done more mileage thus will be nearer to need more parts replaced. So if your friend is a car guy and know where to look then upkeep for this car can be quite cheap. Skyactiv in the end is just another petrol engine with additional complexity as long as that workshop can deal with it then there shouldn't be issues. Part price's for C-segment are all around the same ballpark for Japanese cars with T&H being the exception.
QUOTE(adamletham @ Mar 24 2021, 08:57 PM)
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1. Brand : -
2. Budget : RM60k
3. New/Used/Unreg : New/Used
4. Specs : -
5. Transmission : Automatic
6. NA or FI : -
7. Type : -
8. Remarks : If used, must be at least 2017.
Thinking about Myvi full spec, Ativa base model, or used Mazda 2 sedan. Would prefer a sedan, but not too big of a priority. Car will 95% of the time be used for city driving.
Also, can anyone recommend some reliable & trusted used car dealership in KL/Selangor/Penang?
I think better just stick to buying a full spec Myvi, it is proven value for money and good resale value when you sell on later.
2015 Mazda 3 Sedan - it used to be reason why people choose a used Mazda2 was because the Skyactiv Mazda 3's were way more expensive even as used cars and only the non-Skyactiv ones were within that price range. That isn't the case nowadays, of course if you want (iinm) the nicer looking hatch then of course it is going to be much more expensive but the sedan variant is within reach. So you can choose a 2017 Mazda2 or 2015 Mazda3, 2 years difference and if you find one which was taken care of nicely and in good condition that extra 2 years don't matter. Plus the Mazda3 is much bigger and more comfortable to drive especially outstation/balik kg. There is practically no leg room for rear adults in the Mazda2.
QUOTE(aska123 @ Mar 25 2021, 10:56 AM)
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1. Brand : -
2. Budget : RM100k +/- or below
3. New/Used/Unreg : New/Used
4. Specs : -
5. Transmission : -
6. NA or FI : -
7. Type : -
8. Remarks : hope to get a newer type of car with aeb and adas system or other similar system for safety purpose. (Not compulsory) XD
Aiming on Sedan or SUV car.
Recently Looking at New Ativa, x50 / x70. Second Hand Honda Civic.
Or any other New or Second hand car recommend ?
Toyota Cross is a new model just launched and selling at 120k, you should check it out.
It is a direct competitor to the HRV.
2016 Toyota Harrier 2.0 - if you ask me just get one of these recon unreg units for the price you'll not be able to get similar size and spec. It is meant to be over RM200k priced vehicle but selling at that price because it is used (overseas), imported as unregistered meaning although the car is low mileage high grade used car since it has never been registered before in Malaysian system it is considered a new car so you get the benefits of buying it with a low interest new car loan and can choose number plate, normally used car you cannot chosse the number plate unless you pay extra for plate change service which could cost anywhere from RM2k to rm10k even for non VIP level number plate. Engine wise iinm it uses an upgraded variant of the Wish's 2000cc engine and drivetrain, and that car is so common here it is not a problem to find parts and service this car.
QUOTE(6UE5T @ Mar 25 2021, 11:50 PM)
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Singaporean is like deprived of freedom, like driving in jail or like everywhere got police eyes watching, so once go out, they go wild! 😆 Singapore is a 'fine' country indeed! 😆
J plate all gangster until singapork plate comes along.
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Once I was driving the company jalopy from JB back to KL.
Jalopy was an old skool volvo.
Getting stomach cramps so i tekan fast fast wanna go next R&R.
This singapork driving lexus think i lcly so he wanna racing.
I malas layan so i went to the left let the fella overtake.
Show finger all that.
But after overtake me his lane kena jam brake coz bas infront wanna overtake lorry.
Suddenly behind me and the lorry was either going real slow or stalled.
At highway speed it will cause an accident so I evaded by going to emergency lane and pass all the traffic.
Later singapork lexus catch up and highlight me from far away.
I am at left lane, right lane empty can go mah.
He cucuk me at high speed, i just jam brake.
He avoid then sped off, later slow down to disturb me again.
I just tekan to escape this guy.
He chasing until i fedup jam brake again until kaboom.
I didn't bother to stop just continue driving, he continue to chase until his car overheat kua coz after a while he just quickly went to the side of the road.
Volvo solid, only paint calar
Lexus airbag oso come out oredi
He also probably had to tow the car all the way from MLK back to singapork
QUOTE(hungrygodzilla @ Mar 26 2021, 11:17 AM)
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Tell me about the poorly modified HID lights... every night i drive on malaysia road is a blinding experience, cars blind me from up down left right. it's worst when driving sedan, one reason why i prefer cross over and SUV.
if u drive pajero
put a roof rack
then put lotsa flood lights
alang2 go inside jungle
but when idiots blind you