QUOTE(icelemontea1001 @ Jul 10 2019, 10:54 AM)
Yes, criticism or advice is welcomed. I'm very new to this and would appreciate honesty over anything else.
I just wanted opinions because I've tried a few used continental cars (BMW) and found it very comfortable and nice to drive. He did warn me about the maintenance cost, so I'm not oblivious to it.
So, the budget is too low for continental cars? I've got to stick to used Japanese cars then?
Well tbh he kinda got the point. But then again you have to think positive, although 2nd hand conti cars are rather expensive especially in spare parts, but then expansive spare parts usually means it can last longer "especially German made car" than the one on japs cars and if you drive smart and not "lanyak" the car too much, the conti cars can last even longer than newer Japanese car models despite old conti car. Also thats literally the reasons why some early 2000 german cars price twice higher than Japanese car example :
2001-2002 Mercedes c200 price range: RM 21000-24000
Wheres a japanese car " i take honda accord as example":
2001-2003 Honda accord price range: RM 8,800-RM14000
But then again it all comes down on how well you take care of your own car "conti or not" and how often you send to service, and the way you driving.
Just make sure when you want to buy a second hand car, check all the exterior and interior parts of the car especially the engine make sure no signs of rusting or sign of kereta potong.