Can please suggest which cars are suitable for below options. After considering points below, not many choices left.

- Max Price RM320k
- New car, no recon
- Must be a sedan, already got SUV
- Continental preferred
- Pure Engine, no EV, no PHEV
- Bonus if got free service included

320k conti -> merc / bmw
+ free service -> bmw

RM320k and checking all your boxes would be the BMW 330i (G20 LCI, the latest facelifted generation). Get adaptive suspension and the maintenance/warranty package.

volvo for life? Flirt some cute SA see if can get discount or not loh

S60

Scared of the PHEV and battery cost after warranty ends even w 8 yrs/160k km warranty 🥲

Renault Megane

I just bought my new car last year. U can search for my post in car section. At first I wanted to buy VW Altreon, but then i was turn off by the frameless door design. not to mention, the interior look outdated. the mileage/litre consumption is high too.
So I opted for BMW instead. reasons are it come with extended warranty & service package, reliable, classy, and quite updated.
With that budget, i recommend the following:
1. 218i Gran Coupe M Sport (the cheapest)
2. 320i sport
3. 330i M Sport
4. 330e M Sport
5. 330li M Sport

I already own X1 and X3, so i can vouch for BMW reliability (if it new).

That’s the problem, I’m buying 2 cars at the same time with same options listed, so 330i M sport is quite confirmed, thinking of trying the Volvo S60 for 2nd car, but worry about the battery after 6-7 years.

Lexusss

No need to say worry abt ev or phev car battery, as long as conti ICE car after 6-7 years oso enough can give u headache if unlucky.

If lucky got good unit then ok.

Mazda 6, invest the rest

Aside from the usual BMW/Merc/Audi/Volkswagen;
- Volvo is a good one, for it's safety and ergonomic (S60, S90 etc...)
- Maserati Ghibli (Ferrari engine)

These days Jap cars also behave like continental, therefore don't just look for the brand, but go for the feeling.

Btw, are you looking for car towards the elegant side or sporty side?
Elegant:
- Lexus (ES/IS)
- Toyota (Crown series)

Sporty:
- Honda Civic (Extra cash for mods)
- Subaru WRX (Boxer engine)

End of the day, remember to test drive before purchase!

EDIT: Just noticed TS looking for new car instead of recon... it's almost the same considering the possibility of lemon units.
Moreover, recon/used already go through checklist to ensure things are in place.

This post has been edited by potatobanana: Feb 5 2024, 09:56 PM

pick recon becos ckd fail big bigg

How about a Toyota GR86 manual ?

Haha that’s very true. Using A class, after 4 yrs all headache keluar

Nice, but a bit uncle-ish look

Hmm, never had a recon, is it any better?

Recon better than new ckd?

Ah jeez, I thought I listed down everything, really love to own this 86, but I’ll pass.
I need a four door car, with a proper boot.

Im not exactly a car man, so i always refrain myself from buying 2nd hand/recond car. Always go for new for ease of mind. warranty is there, and BMW do provide extended warranty and service protection too.

Subaru WRX ?

If family man with kids, comfort bias, I would suggest pre-register 530i if you ask around during their events. They might work something for you.

Otherwise if single/couple, spirited driving, you can get 330i under 300k already. But G20 got kruk kruk noise with tie rods la, unless you can live with it.

I was in your situation last year, but with SUV preference. At around the 350k range, I had options between EV (i4, iX), ICE (X3, 530, GLC) and recon (RX300). In fact I booked Model Y mid last year but went with X3 instead.

Yes, also the latest Levorg or WRX Wagon, really a looker.

300k budget can also consider Tesla 3, BYD Seal, Kia EV6, GR Yaris/Corolla (if got discount)

Lexus

more premium than premium
more toyota than toyota