Have that much budget doesn't mean I have to max out my purchase. First few years usually the biggest depreciation rate so considering used car for lower price.
Had various breakdown such as abnormal AC, turbo faulty and radiator leak.
Spare parts hard to source since proton and suzuki cars >10 years.

Probably getting 6-7 years old car which no more free service and warranty for bigger price dip like other /k mentioned and less problem compared to 10 years old car.

proton + turbo ? suprima s? if yes then wise choice to sell / buy another car

Preve turbo issue. Still can drive but fan freaking loud. Forget whether the turbo still got kick in extra acceleration since I didn't drive for quite some time except my family members.
Persona AC abnormal on and off.
Vitara also AC half the time unable to on for unknown reason and several occurrence of radiator leak. The anxiety when driving halfway on bridge and highway.

geng 2018 mazda 3. Sedan or HB?
saw 2021 sedan on mudah quite nice price

yeah i wish i heard this advice before.

kinda regret buying new car . Should've just continue maintained old car. cars and their depreciation really are a scam.

especially now with more cars going electronic, its even more of potential hassle

best to have a simple and basic car lying around and does the job getting you from A to B.

Had various breakdown such as abnormal AC, turbo faulty and radiator leak.
Spare parts hard to source since proton and suzuki cars >10 years.

Probably getting 6-7 years old car which no more free service and warranty for bigger price dip like other /k mentioned and less problem compared to 10 years old car.

RIP...happy hunting and i hope you have a better car next round, AFAIK mazdas should be reliable and personal opinion is to take mazda 2 which is 2-3 years old. But please do check thoroughly on the car's condition especially for flooded units.

why mazda 2 instead of 3 is i would prefer to have some buffer money to replace some parts first before i take it for a long drive

why not mazda 2 10 years old is i personally don't like the design