Honda Civic: too ricer boy style, CVT transmission is lifeless (unless you like it like that).
Jetta: questionable reliability and service, resale value drops like a stone.
So just take the Mazda, it's the cheapest anyway but maybe also the slowest not as roomy inside.

Hi sifus

1. Brand : preferably continental
2. Budget : rm200-250k max 
3. New/Used/Unreg : Used car. Recond also will do but heard many bad feedbacks buying recond cars as we never know what the car has been thru, maybe if anyone know trustworthy dealer please let me know (KL/Selangor)
4. Type : D or E segment (currently driving honda city and looking for an upgrade)
5. Transmission : both will do

currently looking at audi but got 2 frens owned audi before and had bad experience (one bought recond a5 2.0 only drove one year engine gone, need to replace new one. another one bought new Q7 petrol and he said the car "drinks" engine oil. but of course not all are like that)
and also thinking of e250. any common problem with this car?
and maybe 330e, but after the 5yrs warranty the battery is like a time bomb. correct me if im wrong, it cost 50k to replace.

besides that when is the best time to buy? like when dealers normally give good discount. some ppl told me after chinese new year and before march is the best time to buy. is that true?

all recommendations/advices are welcome.

thanks and cheers

thanks for your suggestions.
ES250 is more luxury than e250? i need to go see it myself as i have never driven es250. appreciate this new option as it didnt cross my mind.
looks like e250 is the best bet for my budget now.
can u pls elaborate more on audi if u dont mind?

Hi Bros

want to ask your opinion on the following choice

1. Brand : Mercedes - Benz
2. Budget : RM150k and below
3. New/Used/Unreg : used or unreg
4. Specs : C200 (2013 year) or C180
5. Transmission : AUTO
6. NA or FI : 
7. Type :
8. Remarks : prefer white, if unreg better cause want to transfer my old number plate over

Planning to get MB, can also used as wedding car, prefer white
also want to get the one with face-lift (which have the 'C' shape LED light in front)

- can see Mudah they selling around 110k - 150k, mostly used car, but their advertisement looks very fake
- 1st time 2nd hand car buyer here
- what are the common things to do? go to the autocity and test drive? or drive to mercedes workshop and ask them check?

the current model is W205? - not very sure on merc, just wanna upgrade to a decent car
- many people say, buy 2nd hand merc sure masuk workshop many times (this abit scary)

Thanks so much for the advise bro
but this one based in Penang, anyways they do have nice cars with nice price

Will continue to check my homework

usually 2013 car, and mileage below 100k would be the best?