Hi all, I’m looking to change my vw Jetta 2015 as it’s too costly to maintain. Hopefully you guys are able to provide good recommendations.

1. Brand: Japanese - Toyota, Honda or Mazda
2. Budget - around 150k can increase abit.
3. New/Used/Unreg -new
4. Specs.
5. Transmission. (Automatic)
6. NA or FI ? (NA = Natural Aspirated, FI = Forced-induction aka Turbocharged/Supercharged) - either
7. Type. (Sedan)
8. Remarks: I am looking for a fuel economical car and reliable car to use for the next 10 to 15 years.
I was considering the Honda civic but I read there was issues with the steering rack. Another car I considered was the Toyota Corolla but I think it’s under powered. Now considering mazda 3. Looking for a car with the least major issues.

This post has been edited by alex_angelus: Sep 18 2024, 05:19 PM

I just tested the cx-5 as the Mazda showroom doesn’t have Mazda 3. It was a nice drive. I am just wondering whether any problem with this carand how is the maintenance price post warranty.
I also tested the Toyota Corolla which seems to be slightly under powered but still okay. But the build quality is not that great. Seems like I am overpaying for this car. The SA mentioned it’s a good value car and for maintenance post warranty it is cheaper than Mazda. He was also saying the Mazda car is old technology. Any input?

I did see the cx-30 but I think the boot space is too small so I didn’t consider it. Now I’m considering the civic even with the risk of the steering rack issue. The SA said she can increase the rebate to RM14k for the V spec. Mazda only gave rm2k off. Are these the best rebates that can be given now?

I checked already. The 2023 civic costs 128k and the 2022 civic costs 120k. So would prefer to get the new one after discount around rm131k.

Or is there any new cars that will be launching by year end?

Still torn between the civic, Altis and the cx-5. Each got its own pros and cons.

I still havent bought yet, tomorrow last day for this month rebate for the cross. More in favour of the cx5 or either the Toyota cross hybrid but the foot brake…. Still thinking if I should just get the cx-5 now or wait until next year for the facelift cross. But the agent told me only early next year available and won’t have 8k discount and they usually increase price by 10% but he said not confirmed.

Honda SA gave me 14k off for the civic. But I not so keen. The Mazda SA from KL willing to offer 5k off but the JB branch only offer 2k.
For the Toyota, I really don’t like the foot brake. So means I need to wait for the facelift version unless they give even more offer next month. This month the SA willing to give 9k off. Is JAECOO reliable?

Already made my choice. I just booked the cx-5 after considering everything. The dealer in KL gave quite a good deal this month so I have to travel to KL one weekend to collect the car. JB Mazda dealer cannot offer much discount.