Hey guys, just want to ask for suggestions on a RWD car that I can find in Malaysia to buy as my first hobby car. Used/Recon is what I'm searching for since I'm going to mod it, budget for the car is around RM20k? is that even possible? if not maybe under 30k? I just need suggestions on RWD cars in Malaysia, really want one. Thanks

At first i thought of recommending you RWD cars but i look at the msg " budget 20k "

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Its a matter whether you can find these only but most of them are most likely discontinued in the spare parts. Either you know how to modify and tune otherwise is a waste of money and time.

Honda Civic EG
Toyota Corolla SEG
BMW E36

This post has been edited by Eternalgl0ry: Aug 14 2017, 01:04 AM

Since when these 2 got RWD?

You could go for a toyota ke70

Avanza
Unser

Myvi 3.8 turbo black edition

any bmw model below 1994, toyota ke70, te71, kp61.

Toyota innova is also rwd.

I think cheapest rwd should be proton juara.. Should be cheaper than innova, unser and avanza..

E36 318

innova still over 20k

somehow i also thought of these two:)

nissan vanette is also rwd, i think...

vannette is rwd i think .. but its better.. its MR ... engine underneath the seat instead of the front

of the lot, these sound the most practical
most (not all) japs of the boxy 80's were rwd.

other options;

old beemers (common beemers like the e46 and older are under 20k)
old mercs
cefiro's (a31, later models were heavy and fwd)
old volvos
vw beetle (the classics)

if you could double that budget, get an altezza, much newer platform and even stock its a great car. (beams with a manual tranny ofc)

This post has been edited by lsm1991: Aug 14 2017, 09:37 AM

first gen serena C23 also mid mounted RWD with rear multilink suspension.....can put SR20DET

MR..like bmw

MR2 but need more budget

BMW is FR (front engine rear drive), not MR (mid engine rear drive).

Volvos

940 , 850

If there is a will, there is a way. Hahahaha. This guy is a legend.

sorry2..s2000

with his 20k budget... well more viable if he has 5x that (plus minus)

S2000 is around 100k

20k multiplied by 5 = 100k

ops.. my bad.. i tot u says 5x .. (5x k)

honestly if it was 50k... i would run out and get one.... its a brilliant car

Even at 100k also not easy to find one who wants to sell at that price! It's a very rare car in the market, mostly also asking above 120k, pretty crazy prices! Last year or so got 1 on sale down to 90k but the car cannot start, I heard it had a problem with the immobilizer system, but still finally sold also like that!

Thanks for the reply, just wanted to know more models which are RWD. I can raise the budget no problem, just wondering if any at that price point. I've looked at Altezza and im pretty interested in it. Thanks again

I've read all your replies and great thanks. I can dounle the budget but the reasoning for this post was for more options on RWD cars. Thanks guys. Have a good day

s2000 is rm200k

not so expensive la.. my fren one of the kaki . he always monitor .. the 90k one we also know what issue.. approximately 120k only the actual sell value.. sometimes the seller want to test market will mark up higher.. but end up selling around 120k .

or think about the mx5

If you have budget for Altezza then that's the best choice I think. The price is pretty high though for such an old car.

This is even more expensive than Altezza and more rare too.

Mana rare ?
I got two for sales, but is way over his budget.
1993 auto converted to manua 1.6l, with new paint n new interior (after done up, drive less than 1000km) own the car since late 90‘.
1997 local C&C miata, 1.8ltr, engine in perfect condition and come with full accessory (all ori part. front, duck tail, rear bumper lips (super rare), custom hand made rear plate holder (rm3k) full ezoks system (front till end), two tone leather interior, coil over, but need to redo soft top plastic (cost 300).
(Daily driven car). Own since early 2000.
Plate 933.

Both car use new part only, no chop shop part (engine n performance part), and both come with plenty of spare (fender, door, bumper, boot, bonnet n so on).
Plate 800.

If intrested PM me, prices from 45-58k.
Reluctant to sell but cause found something i wish to own.

Ya relatively rare compared to other cars la which are easier to find by just looking at any used car adverts on the web!

BMW E46 should fit we'll in your criteria.
Car is not too old (compare to othersthe costumers recommendation on those Jap oldies model) and price within your budget range too.
Last badge of model is made in year 2005, spare part still plenty of availability, especially from Bavaria Auto or online shop. Worse still chop shops can easily find its part too.
If really want to buy one, makeI sure get a M54Bxx, 6 cylinders model, try avoid the 4 cylinders model.
Good luck.

still a lot in the market, just too many sleeper now (most owner getting old,luckily many youngster joining the wagon now ) is good fun car and super low for maintenance ....

Most Mx5 owners has more than 1 car. They just let their Mx5 sleep at home. During weekend drive only come out. Owners just enjoy the car for what it is,that's why many are reluctant to part with it.

I used to remember when I was younger there was many Mx5 roaming in kl. Maybe 10-15 years back

This post has been edited by xemoboyx: Aug 14 2017, 11:43 PM

thats RWD??


good suggestion
add rusa and juara


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If you want to venture into RWD, a Toyota Corolla KE70 sedan is the way to go. The car by itself is cheap. RM1500-RM5000 stock depending on condition. Spend at least RM3-5K on rust removal & dent & paint. About RM7-RM10K on a 4AGE transplant. Some more money on better suspension system. Basically the KE70 is almost 90% AE86 underneath. You can play with engine, suspension tuning & wheel tire combos for almost cheap. But don't expect the car to be super fast on straights. But its is fun to drift around. You can see this guy play around in his almost stock engine KE70. Yes you can have fun for cheap if you know what you are doing. Its basically a banger for you to experiment and experience.



Your choice of Altezza is also good. But this car has quite limited choice in tuning. Not a lot of people stock tuning parts for this. And most cars in Malaysia are automatic. 6 speed tranny is rare. And i don;t think you can buy one for RM20K.

If you want something to impress people and drive to impress yourself, i doubt the KE70 will be the car you want. Its basically a downgrade. Even an AE86 is a downgrade as its not going to be any faster than almost everything on the road these days. But it is a car to learn some things that you never been able to do before.

This post has been edited by netmatrix: Aug 15 2017, 01:43 AM

Hey thanks for the reply! I looked at KE70 and I saw how much potential it has as a hobby/fun car where I can tune a lot and have fun with it being cheap. Looked at a Nissan Cefiro A31 and that's basically the best bet for me to have a car I can still cruise around and still go sideways. Most of them that are for sale are under 20K with RB20's and turbo ready builds, I dunno. Right now I'm just looking at BMW e30 for a nice drive car and with a welded diff I can go sideways, parts I got a lot of suggestions to use Bavarian Auto. The Nissan Cefiro on the other hand, I have a bunch of friends that are JDM parts traders so I can get a hold of those parts easily. and finally the KE70 where I can have fun and learn drift tuning in an environment where I can somehow afford to do mistakes? if that is the word I'm looking for anyways. haha. Thanks guys

Got la ...
Tri run, mal sg n thai, anual event.

Event? that is not daily use...

There only 500 na imported into malaysia, up till today still around 200 + unit on the road, most of it drive daily and u talking one of daily miata driver .....
so dunno how u jump in conclusion on seeing one photo, so u must be king of know everything ....
Btw motul gra race car also daily drive.

haih, out of 500 unit, maybe 50 unit dailied. 10 % drop from the 90s. good stats

hoho... when recomending those machines earlier, i would like to make it clear to you, some of them in the list can be trickier to deal with....

am not sure what kind of car you want to end up with, something to refurbish and build up or something thats just to trash and mess about with and have fun in

ke's - easy to maintain, very hardy car, nothing much can go wrong, its also relatively cheap and you only need to worry bout rust. If you want a car to trash cheaply, this is really the best option.

a31's with the rb20 will be alot more complicated and expensive to maintain. You do mention you have friends dealing with parts (btw i need to know these guys!!! i have to be your best friend now ) so you should really ask them how much the bits cost. Remember its a 6 potter with a turbo. I dont think you can find an sr20 instead of an rb powered unit, but if you can, its a better option imo. Interior and little trim bits can also be difficult to source.

beemers, well as im sure you know this is a german car, so you should know what to expect, even if its as mechanical as can be.