Why not used Mazda 2?

This is always the most difficult question since 10 people will have 10 different answers

Go and test drive, and pick what you want
In the end not me paying, and using everyday
It is you, so better get something you like

Side note: if budget is tight prefer get something new, because of warranty

My remarks
Saga: actually pretty decent, if not slightly underpower. Reliability also okok because nothing fancy, so not much to go wrong
Myvi: good all rounder, with terrible build quality. Lots of rattling typically but won’t break down
Persona: Much better build quality, but sacrifice on fuel consumption and might have some reliability concerns
City: depends on who used before, maybe time for some wear and tear parts replacement - steering rack is frequent rosak, and CVT if always ram ram the car might have issues too
Bezza: It is an economical boat. fuel efficient but terrible to drive. Very reliable though

This post has been edited by axsatr: Jan 26 2023, 08:10 PM

Persona lipas wow that funny

will put persona under my list also. thanks for the input

im afraid i kenot tahan with the maintenance

thanks for your opinion. very much appriciated

I'm not like the rest of the forumers or even /k tards which will advice you based on what they feel like. I'm gonna be blunt and straight-forward.

The moment I see these words like:
i) Max budget 60k
ii) Installments up to 9 years
iii) Have been working for 3 years

Clearly you are on a very tight budget but trying to biar papa asal bergaya.
Yeah I know - Look good in front of future in-laws. "Wow...menantu dpt kete baru tu".. bisik ibu mertua.
Especially when you're gonna get married and that alone is like "buying another car" expenditure.

Wait, did you just said you worked for 3 years and yet you need to stretch your installments till 7years? If just started working 3-6 months I could understand but after 3 years of working?
If I were you, I would try to get a decent used ride. Something which can be paid in cash.
When i first dated with my wife until I got married - I tell you whats my 1st ride - Proton Wira hatchback. But of course thats the past.

For those new car warranty worshippers of course they would scream - "Buy new, peace of mind for 100 years during warranty" . You wont have a peace of mind when it comes to paying monthly installments for the next 108 months couple with your other monthly expenses.

But if you're gonna say - Screw the used cars advice, I'm still gonna get myself a new car. Okay fine, then go the Saga.

This post has been edited by pcdoctor_my: Jan 26 2023, 08:46 PM

wow thanks for the prompt reply. appreciate that 😄

nope im not the type that biar papa asal bergaya. im allocated that budget after minus my expenses, saving and other miscellaneous thing.

ive been dating my gf for the past two years until now just using my kapcai and public transport

not gonna elaborate further but thanks for your opinion and i will consider that too 😃

If you're not in a hurry, can test drive the new Axia launching next month, lowest variant should be slightly above 30K.

Then can decide vs Saga.

Based on your finance, saga.
City is good. At least mine, 12 years now. Still driving as main car. From bf gf to marry to 2 kids.

But really, saga suit you better now. Ain’t no shame.

Get the perodua alza, RM68K...

Good family car.

Can fetch your wife and parents together for dinner...

you won't regret.

axia

Just go with the new Saga, 2nd most expensive one. I think it's the Premium version. For RM40k it can't be beaten.

Think of it as a more budget version than Honda City.

1.3L is great for city driving. Cruising at highway 120km/h also no issue

This post has been edited by ghostcommand: Jan 27 2023, 12:48 AM

thanks guys. saga is the best buck for now

Go for saga, 2nd hand car interest is higher. If 9 years installment end up more expensive.
Of course if comfort and relative view is important after married then go for Honda.
Best is go for 2 years old 2nd hand Saga which still under warranty and you don't need to buy new car park at home most of the time. Some relative will look for you if they know you have under utilise car at home.
2nd hand car really need expert to help you check is the car no major accident or flooded car.

This post has been edited by keyser soze: Jan 27 2023, 01:37 AM

i dont care about my relative view, what matter to me is it didnt hurt my wallet. for now i will stick to saga and go for test drive soon.
thank for your opinion

Extreme suggestion here:
1) Go for a Saga full-spec. Either new / 2nd hand one with full service records (mileage below 25,000).
2) Take a loan tenure that you can easily pay off in 3-5 years.
3) At the same time, buy Geely shares on HKEX on monthly basis (same repayment amount as your car loan) & DCA (dollar cost average).

5-years down the road, take profit from the shares & use it to buy a new car, and repeat the process all over again.

im not good at trading but thanks for the suggestion

When married, wife relatives also your relatives. Must get the best wife.

haha thanks for the advise. my relationship so far so good