Guys,

Need advise, My CRV gen 5.5 next year turn 5th year, so mean no more warranty from Honda.

Do you think I should sell the car to get another new car like x50?

I have my loan Rm85000 mean if I sell it, I still can breakeven and get x50...

also my CRV model is old model I don't want to pay monthly payment for an old car with no reselling value...

plan to topup sikit?

Yes, a few k... but safe on road tax side...

What's the reason on changing?

Just want a new car?

Don't need big sized c segment SUV wanting to downgrade to smaller B segment SUV?

If financial sense, You're not saving anything by buying a new car.

X50?

Remember to query the SA many times on spare parts availability and lead time. Otherwise, pointless to change it need to wait weeks or months while still paying the installments.

Why la TS you want to downgrade to X50? Just use your current CRV better la..

as mention la, no more warranty after 5 year... also old model.
x50 still new still have resale value..

This post has been edited by Colinlim75: Sep 17 2025, 01:55 PM

X50 got warranty but also added headache...

Jepunis car no warranty still drives well and maintenance cheap..

https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/754526

better hold 1st until latest news

Understood, thank you for the information. I will check on it.

crv->X50 mcm downgrade je, should get Cherry Omada c9 ma

I'm inclined to this.

Try putting all your details in Gemini Pro and ChatGPT Pro. See what you get. I tried both and got two different results.
Gemini - keep until minimum 12 years, buy used car.
ChatGPT - sell year 9, buy used car.


My Kia Sorento Diesel already 8 years old. Fully paid. Warranty 5 years.

It makes no financial sense for me to change car. Need to pay loan every month. Say the car needs maintenance, at most per year is 2 month loan or maybe 3 month loan.

As of now, I plan to keep the car 12 years at least, until I find the car that I want to change to...then buy used. Whatever I save from depreciation in the first few years can be used for maintenance of the car.

Yeah, this is another headache, when govt implement ron95 using mykad, will they cut off our subsidy... ?
so by getting x50 smaller vehicle saver fuel.

if keep 12 years my crv no more resale value...

proton resale value not good also

after few years also downward spiral

For your 5 year old Honda you cry mother father resale value potong what you expect le? Also a very important question is how often you want to visit workshop? You bought your Honda new so if you dont pedal to medal and service regularly high chances there will be less worry for constant workshop visits.

If u got Amoi size frame ok x50 but if u badak better stick to CRV.

Ha ha... just a mere survey question, so far the CRV is in good condition serve me well.

Just that mileage already 60,000km... feel like not worth to continue paid a outdated vehicle..

if honda not so constantly redesign their car like proton, than I would stick to it...

This post has been edited by Colinlim75: Sep 17 2025, 02:48 PM

Yes. That is why I put my entire car data, finance situation etc in ChatGPT Pro and Gemini Pro. Let it calculate and decide. To see how much better off. Time to change or keep. Since the paid model got advance research, so it can get all the data needed to give you comprehensive insight into your situation.

It's a Honda, 12 years will still have value. The bigger question is continuous maintaining it for few more years then sell or sell and topup. Will depreciation cost more or not.

With my Kia, I got two different results with both paid version, and I accept both views. Only now is, as my current car is 99% under porch throughout lifetime (work and home under porch), headlamp still clear, mileage just 106k km, and other owners already go pass 200k km without any major issues, I don't see the need to change now. I am not sure about your own situation though.

From Honda Malaysia model to Geely model, one thing that sure upgrade are the NVH, exterior noise and tyre noise. Had HM model, the sound insulation materials installed are just minimal, that's for my Accord.

For parts availability, both Proton and HM need 2-3 weeks for parts claim, ie from SC - claim part from HQ, cz SC never keep many parts at their store. This 2-3 weeks many were assumed parts are not available, hard to get etc.

Not sure for financial reason, TS can calculate that based on his financial factors.

I owned x50 then I got CRV 5.5 (used), and i don't think x50 is much saver fuel than CRV. The cabin space, boot space and the comfort is not what x50 (older gen, not the current gen) can compare with Honda CRV.

Are you seriously comparing a T&H resale value against a Proton /China car resale value?

Go look up used market and see the prices and your beloved resale value.

Do bear in mind, the moment you collect your new X50 Keys and drive off the lot, it'll go through a resale value, and then what?

Keep buying another new car?

To me, invalid reason. Just keep your CRV.

totally agree...maybe sometimes we want to change car, we try to justify for reasons...like old tech la, small screen la, no 360 la...well, if want to change, just change, no need reason.

same if you get X50, 12 years later also 80% "cheaper".

personally, just continue using the CRV if it fits your needs.

next car just plan to buy in cash. who knows with EV and subsidy changes how the market will be like in another 5 years.

Hello, 60kkm is nothing for T or H.
It can last another 200k to 300 kkm sap sap sui.
If finger or buntxt gatal, then cannot say anything to convince you to keep the car for another 10 years.

60k km only, want to change car? If you got so much many, then change. But if no, just maintain this one.

Appreciate your advise, greatly value it. Didn't know CRV is safer fuel, thought smaller vehicle should be more fuel effiecient.

but what make you change to Honda?

Didn't know you upload car information to let chatgpt to analysis this for you... great lesson.

surprisingly, if % alone, both same year x50 and crv around the same rv % (~67% value retained). but i use price from carsome only, may not be accurate to market.

i think ts is kena racun by x50, just itchy to change car.

cant say i dont understand but ts, from where i'm standing i see no reason to downgrade unless you want a lower monthly instalment.

Call me surprised too!

Maybe a segment thing, lower priced Proton B easier to sell, Carsome can go with lesser margins.

X50 definitely a good buy especially the new X50 with 4 cylinder turbo engine 😎🔥

I also asked to calculate all the wear and tear parts, maintenance parts, RV. Financing costs. Everything. I think I wrote in great detail. Also asked it to find a comparable replacement, same level of refinement.

Gemini is more accurate though as chatgpt even pro does not have the latest data, like 6 months behind. Prediction is also more accurate using past data. Chatgpt kind of generic, dumber than gemini pro.

for car parts, even Shopee nowadays has all the parts. and the price is ok. just buy there and bring to the regular workshop for installation.

Yes, definitely hit the point, x50 with 4 cilinder really attractive;

beside that the lowering the monthly installment is also correct, can extend few more years with same amount of loan...

so why no?

60k mileage is nothing la, still considered low milleage. not sure about the new x50 but previous model the seat is damn hard, having backpain after long hours drive unless you petite amoi body , better stick to crv

X50 is a small car. my advice is better settle down with full spec x70. not far price from x50. u will lose nothing if change into x70. space and comfort everything same with crv. no downgrade

5 yr 60k. Wow. I assume u took 9 yr loan as u say still got 85k balance. My advise keep crv. U r low usage driver. Honda still Honda. Getting new car means need new tint new accessories which can go up to 5-6k if u go for premium.

Fork out some money respray the car. Change absorber. Change this n tat. It will b one of the best car. As a guy learn to know more about ur car.

X90 would be the best

Better wait. The 3 cylinders engine are obsolete and pending swap to 4 cylinders 1.5T engine. Wait till x70 getting that new engine then it is worth to change

Nowadays, a decent spec tint (IRR99% -100%) can get at below rm1k.

so why hesitate ? just buy

it's your money and if the new X50 gives you more peace of mind and sleeps better, just go for it

OK thanks, will into it as well, but just hope they upgrade their design than it look more fresh.

x50 come with tinted window, so save this one.

Read back I put + accessories.

Dash cam front n back
Good car mat

And below 1k tint I don’t belip is good. Gd thing no cheap. Cheap thing no gd. But as long u happy

This post has been edited by Femsroot: Sep 19 2025, 09:35 PM

lol. My merz say so. My CX5 aso say so. Hot die me. N no dark dark I don’t like. Like nerd car

60k mileage ok la last time I used Sentra N16 till 250k km in 15 years car was fine. Japanese cars can last if taken care. Granted modern Japanese cars won't be as robust but still better than motherland in terms of reliability.

Honestly more features more tech more headache. Something go wrong not many competant people available and even if there is they won't be spending days to find a bug or issue for these modern cars . Ask you replace this or that based on fault code without using brain or proper troubleshooting.

hard to compare

n16 is the ultimate workhorse

Whoa nowadays ppl love being enslaved to the bank eh

Think u can check with second hand car dealer for x50 resale value. It is worse than crv.

My house got one x50 tgdi, want to sell after use for one year, depreciated 30k. Car dealer only offer 78-79k

In your case, lack of warranty is not a big issue.
Warranties are overly hyped and should not be the main reason for forking out money to buy a brand new car when you already have a functioning older Japaneae car.

In the long run, it makes sense to keep and maintain your currern CRV. Its a Honda and should last longer than a new X50.

Spare parts availability and ease of maintenance for the CRV is also a plus point.

Spare parts for japanese car in malaysia, no problem

Damn, I think you either like the look of new x50 or kenot tahan kena tapau by one at traffic light. So just finding excuse to justify buying new x50. Manufacturer will keep updating the car. This apply to every other product in the world as well.

12K km per year is nothing la for honda. Heck, even my bimmer I drove 50,000 km per year.

My previous estima is 15 years old with close to 500,000 km mileage lol. My wife city currently in 12th year close to 200,000km.

For me I kenot brain normal average people wasting money and become car loan slave all their life.

Nway, your money your life your choice lor.

Ah…the blood rush of the young

Will say the same thing to those iphone user. From iphone 16 pro max must line up to buy the 17 model when the existing phone has no issues, and the 17 has no radical changes

Your point makes a lot of sense — CRV spare parts are widely available, and maintenance is generally easier and more straightforward. On top of that, being a Honda, the CRV has proven durability and reliability, which gives it an edge for long-term ownership compared to the X50.

Apologies, I missed out on your earlier message. Yes, including the accessories makes it an even better deal — the front and back dashcam sounds like a great addition too.

Normal, nowadays all new cars if trade in within the 1st 3 years sure gone at least 30% of the value. If you dont drop so much, who want to buy used if i can just top up a bit for new car?

Wow, that’s impressive mileage on both your Estima and your wife’s City! Just curious — isn’t it recommended for CVT to change the CVT belt around every 200,000 km? Did you carry out this service, or is it actually not necessary? Thanks.

Yes, even people always say Subaru cars volume low/cold car say parts sure got problem but until today more than 10 years of ownership never got spare part issues and even plenty of fake imitation in market also.

I cannot braind ts too, buy expensive car, but only drive so little, axia or myvi enough d :X

Nowadays, since all brands give huge rebates, the best deal, until everyone buys a brand new instead of used, that's why no demand for used affects the resale value.

many 3rd party parts available too

My estima CVT belt I never change. Ask my mechanic he said Toyota CVT very tahan one. No issue don't gatal2 usik. Routine maintenance (oil change every 40K km) will be fine. I travelled a lot so only change every 60K km instead.

My wife city also never change CVT belt. Regular oil change every 40K km , and CVT filter every 80K km.

Both of us do drive fast, but we don't drive like maniacs that slammed the pedal from standstill.

Gearbox is one of the strongest components of a car and the only way people can messed it up so bad is if no proper maintenance done or they operate it like maniac.

Really depends, if the Estima/Alphad/Vellfire owner is kaki mod (like to mod big size sport rim) and kaki rempit (like to pedal to metal) the CVT gearbox can spoilt also. My mechanic encountered few owners around 100k also gearbox gg, mostly due to excessive mod & driver attitude.

Why u repeating what I already wrote?

I add in kaki mod with big sport rim as most gearbox spoilt my mechanic also seen a pattern that most of these MPV mod with bigger size sport rim. All these excessive mod add more stress to the drivetrain.

Just go to gb repair shop, see how many of CVT belt burst repair there. Doesn't matter which brand. I would say out of 10 gb repaired at the shop, 8 is the CVT gb while the balance is DCT dry clutch.

My mechanic got fix gearbox thus why i know, DCT wet or dry clutch when times come the mechatronic will fail, only dry type need to change the clutch as same as manual gearbox.

Not all CVT belt easy to burst, until today my mechanic after fix so many CVT gearbox Subaru & Audi CVT gearbox using chain type only 1 gearbox chain got problem (like fix almost 10+ gearbox only seen 1, the rest mostly due to valvebody/solenoid sensors)