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

toyota camry

No thanks, size quite big

Can I know Y X3 and not the why?
No EV
Lexus smallest sedan is quite big already, so no
No thanks, size quite big

Side effect of viewing the car too much - the feeling of plain interior is creeping up on me. Not helping when I instinctively prefer old school buttons. 
My wife and I collectively felt will be a challenge interchanging between cars.

After few months we jumped back in an X3 and totally felt in love again 
Actually the main reason was we got a really good rebate la. Getting the new car this weekend.

Can I know Y X3 and not the why?
No EV
Lexus smallest sedan is quite big already, so no
No thanks, size quite big

If Camry or ES consider big (Segment-D), better just consider GR Yaris (Segment-B) or Corolla, WRX (Segment-C)

If BMW 3 series or X3 in your consideration, FYI those are under (Segment-D) also.
Only BMW 2 series is under Segment-C category nowadays.

Looking at nice compact size sedan like the s60 & 3 series.
To my eyes camry and ES quite big even same D segment.

218 no thanks.

I made similar comment not long ago, so gonna copy-paste here:

How's the X3 so far? It's the 2023 version right? Ada rosak anything? I prefer that one compared to the new one with all fancy dashboards with no buttons

Btw, nobody suggested C class?

touch wood no problem la haha, but I just got the car in Dec-23. Can hear some wind noise from side windows at high speeds, cos they are not double glazed but overall cabin NVH was pretty silent. That's right, it's the 2023 model with the adaptive suspension. Also why I'm not waiting for g45 due to curved display. Me old school. IMO idrive7 feels more polished and refined.

I also old school..I don't fancy those EV cars and also the new models without buttons - all kena use touch screen so human unfriendly.

I am looking to get the 2023 X3 also but couldn't pull the trigger cause takut rosak here and there...conti car ma.

Continental cars just avoid hybrid, if normal ICE engine reliability still good.

Continental cars just avoid hybrid, if normal ICE engine reliability still good.

Engine and gear should be good in 2023 X3...takut benda lain rosak..cause I always see BMW cars need to toll on road

My colleague had owned previous gen f25 for 10yrs, before replacing with i4. Other than typical wear and tear, the only ‘big’ issue was coolant leak. But gives you plenty of time to react - came with a warning error. In the end, just replace with a new radiator hose and that was it. Most importantly, follow the periodic maintenance schedule as advised.

What ride are you upgrading from btw? Perhaps rx300 instead? That was my second choice in fact.

Engine and gear should be good in 2023 X3...takut benda lain rosak..cause I always see BMW cars need to toll on road

recon Lexus IS300 probably fits your criteria. Get the 2023 model if you can find such gem - low mileage around rm300k mark for f-sport.
almost 250hp and RWD.

VW Arteon AWD, a vee bit larger or very similar size to BMW 3 series.

How's the X3 so far? It's the 2023 version right? Ada rosak anything? I prefer that one compared to the new one with all fancy dashboards with no buttons

Btw, nobody suggested C class?

Continental cars just avoid hybrid, if normal ICE engine reliability still good.

This is quite good suggestion, but I don’t have experience with recon car warranty provider. Anybody know a good company?
Considering this too.
C klasse close to 300k but no free service included, so considering other cars for now
100% no for S60?

My current list is:
1) S60
2) 330i
3) Lexus IS 300 recon
4) VW Arteon

If not mistaken Volvo cars line up nowadays is either hybrid or EV.
My cousin family were once very hardcore Volvo supporters, few years back bought the S60 hybrid after warranty ends now convert to BMW 5 series.   
This is why i always tell new owners dont pick hybrid cars especially continentals 1.
The only stable less issue hybrid in market is from Toyota/Lexus, the rest just forget it.