Dear all, I'm torn between getting

Ativa - 75K - New - 6xx per month (Long waiting time, 5-6 mth)
Ok turbo, powerful, A to B.

Myvi - 59K - New - 5xx per month (Long waiting time, 5-6mth)
save money, ok normal car... A to B

or

New Axia - estimate 45K (300++) + CRZ 50k (700++)
Axia for work/daily and CRZ for weekend ..

is it wise to do so? or just get Ativa/Myvi and get done with it?

With CRZ approaching 10 years, supply will get less and problem will occur.. so thinking to pair an Axia with it.

Please think about maintenance, road tax and insurance as well. Can you afford for both?

4 api. that all i say
3api dont

Ativa is not powerful its just turbo to make like 1.5 car and when turbo kick in fuel drink in too. better u buy myvi

How about just CRZ and forget Axia?

normal maint all are ok, don't gearbox rosak kind of repair, will be heavy a bit.

Ok, many Ativa OTR tho... just feel not worth to spend 75K for it...


Ya... but not happy need to wait 6 mths.

Possible also because Perodua car long waiting time..

Until I have kid then maybe consider 4 doors.

if CRZ is my only car, I hope it won't break down often.. hard to find car club to discuss nowadays, I think all disbanded.

what do you mean make it like 1.5? the power barely rival iriz 1.3.. +__+ you thought this car Ford Fiesta Ecoboost a

Ativa power is normal, as almost all plebian know, Iriz 1.6 and new Almera 1.0 turbo is faster .

Ativa power is on par with Iriz 1.3.

i suggest you buy Picanto GT Line.

This post has been edited by babisotong: Jan 5 2023, 01:56 PM

lets talk about turbo..
big turbo, kick in around 2.8k rpm and above, why? because big turbo fin need spin very fast only can maximize the compression, in other word, PSI / bar.

small turbo like ativa, already kick in start from 1.8k and the psi/bar is capped when reach around 4k rpm..

in other word, not all car with turbo is sportscar.

from your choices, i will pick ativa, maintenance cheap, affordable, fuel saving, good pickup..

Temporary/spare car can just use Axia if you are not big.

But what stops you from looking at P1 best seller Saga?

Thanks bro, but only limited to these choices..


Myvi also similar with the advantages, and 15K cheaper? that's why kinda hard to swallow Ativa for me...

All options also planning to use min 5 years. If Axia, then will look for CRZ 😂 anyhow new cars need to wait 6 months.

P1... no la... no more P1 in my life.. sorry.. bitter experience.

testdrive first.

my girlfriend initially wanted to change to myvi from axia.
but when she testdrive myvi, her facial expression is like, oh ok. myvi.
then when she test ativa, she is full with joy, better pickup, SUV height, and interior quality/make is way more better than myvi. not to mention all the small touches like headlight follows your steering angle, interior foot light, NVH and comfort.
is 15k more expensive but monthly installment is just around 150++.

better dont go for CRZ if you plan to use min 5 years. CRZ got the look but driving it is not fun at all especially the AT variant.
you will need to prepare at least 5k to rebuild all control arm and shocks, or maybe another 5k for the steering rack and driveshaft as it is 10 years old car going through all the potholes already.
still need another budget to prepare for radiator, coolant and hoses change.

if the interior is badly worn then another budget again, seats sure senget, steering sure scratch alot.

If your built is big, Axia is not pleasant, I'm average guy also keep bumping my elbow here and there especially the "handbag hook" when i try to reach behind.
painful experience need time to get used to.

Not sure which P1 model you referring to, they used to suck back then, but the recent models after Geely takeover were pretty positive and also popular among grab drivers, Saga is actually pretty reliable and cheap to Maintain.

I would skip Ativa the maintenance wasn't cheap especially the tire cost easily above RM400 which is enough to almost change all 4 for Axia/Myvi

If really among 3 choices u listed, Myvi should be the better choice as 2nd/spare car.

2 small cars...

buy used car but scared breakdown then best you reevaluate your funds, mana $ for repair & maintenance & unforseen surprise repair

personally, i would get none of the cars you listed, but then again no criteria mentioned either so:

used myvi for daily
used rwd/4wd performance car instead of dull fwd for weekend

first - set your budget
second - set your objective

without clear objective will lead you to no where.

Sample objective
- small car, lower maintenance cost
- no local brand, used car, repair not a concern
- sedan with high torque

A to B can be ignored. Which car doesn't commute from A to B

if you are telling i don't mind suv, i don't mind no turbo, i don't mind used car, i don't mind maintenance. i don't mind appearance
the u have not setting any objective.

with the correct objective, the answer will be reveal

This post has been edited by musteng: Jan 5 2023, 05:44 PM

I would void turbo. Small engine turbo is more like asking for trouble for me + maintenance would be higher than normal.

I'd go for MyVi as previous owner of Axia and current MyVi owner.

if you are looking at these 3 choices, my guess is you have limited budget for cars.

skip ativa cause the tires looks good but will be costly to maintain.

skip axia, too small and small car lower protection during collision usually.
skip crv, you pay that money now, you gonna pay more later when you hunting for parts

choose myvi, cheaper than ativa, hatchback good for utility, low ride better stability, good fc

The pain with all these models is long waiting period

pick a used mvyi mg3 lo. #apasusah
pay n collect key so fast. u can telan even older crz. why not

not really base on rpm. is exhaust flow instead
dont believe u pijak max on first gear nearly no boost one