Hi sifus, am totally not a car guy so am considering these two models basically because I like the design. Looking at budget range of 20-50k. Also old skool so prefer non keyless. Also prefer a hatchback because of the smaller size. Just a single driver, usually daily drive and the occasional outstation. What's important to me is just got AC, got music (lol these 2 should be basic right?) and decent mileage. Oh, and not too crazy maintanence/service costs.

What common problems should I look out for in these 2 models? Also open to other models (but not local brands) within these criteria if you guys can recommend. Thanks in advance!


1. Brand : Mercedes A200 hatchback 1.6 2013-2014
2. Budget : 50k (approx)
3. New/Used/Unreg : Used
4. Specs : 1.6
5. Transmission : AT
6. NA or FI : Any
7. Type : Hatchback
8. Remarks : Mileage for this model/age around 70k


1. Brand : Mazda 3 hatchback 2.0 2010
2. Budget : 20k (approx)
3. New/Used/Unreg : Used
4. Specs : 2.0
5. Transmission : AT
6. NA or FI : Any
7. Type : Hatchback
8. Remarks : Mileage for this model/age around 80-120k

This post has been edited by subaiku: May 30 2025, 05:50 PM

Current car is an even older car! Honda City 2006! But it's on it's last legs, so that's why shopping around.

Wah, mileage is fake?? Damn... Is it common practice if you can get your own mechanic to check the used car before final purchase?

Hey thanks for the suggestions, do you have any that’s non local brand? I don’t mind older cars really. (Maybe not as old as the ones I originally thought of since you guys say will have pots of problems, hahaaaaaa.)

Hahaaaa, yeah me got aversion to local brands. Not a status thing mind you. Just don’t like the designs.

Cool, will check these out! What do you think between the Honda HRV and Jazz?

My economy also not good, hahaaaaa..