Both of our cars are getting old and it's time to replace both of them.

I'm thinking we probably don't need two big cars. We could get one SUV for the family and one smaller fun car. As far as SUVs go, there are lots of choices but small fun cars in the Malaysian market seem a bit limited. I'd get an MX5 if it had back seats. I know the BRZ/GT86 has some things that look like seats behind the driver but I don't think anyone can fit back there. The fun car still needs to fit 4 people. Is owning a Swift difficult in Malaysia? Is there some car that I'm overlooking?

The M5 or the M3?

WRX, TypeR, GR Corolla

For the fun car, are you looking at new or used? If you want practical fun car that would be equally at home for ferrying kids and seniors to school or supermarket etc. you can consider Ford Focus hatchback, either the older 2.0 or newer version 1.5 turbo. Both are more fun when compared to family cars such as Corolla or Civic with sharp steering feel and nimble handling around corners, and are practical with back seats and automatic transmission.

However, if you want purely fun cars that would be equally at home on the race tracks, that's another matter. Most of these cars come with manual transmission so it would also depend if you favour manual or automatic transmission.

You didn't mention about your budget and I forgot to mention. The used Ford Focus goes for around RM20k-30k now which is fairly cheap since new it's RM120k+/-. The only disadvantage is the price of spare parts are higher but generally it's manageable, and there are few specialist workshops in Klang Valley that specialize in Ford vehicles and one of them is quite good.

Budget? This is most important as people can just give advice until Ferrari
Purosangue or Lambo Urus also can for SUV.

The budget isn't that strict. Less than 200k is good. I think a new Swift Sport is around 130k. I don't want some kind of track weapon. Mostly I'm just going to be driving to work and home again. Sometimes I have to pick up the kids from school so it has to have reasonable back seats.

This post has been edited by stuckincarbonite: Oct 14 2025, 10:06 AM

Suzuki Swift Sport
Subaru Levorg
BMW 135i
GR Yaris 1.6 manual
Used VW Golf GTI
Merc CLA shooting brake (diesel)

Golf GTI/R
GR Yaris
GR Corolla
Renault Megane RS

Budget 200K?

Mini Electric Cooper

can't get any proper sports car
brand new SSS in Malaysia is only available in auto, no manual.
SSS interior and rear seats are also not stellar, not far from a 86 BRZ if you ask me, generally much better just because it is a hatch with actual 2 more doors.
otherwise, it's a smaller/worse Myvi trading off with (much) more sporty characteristics and performance.

very less distinctions between track weapons and hot hatches/sedans these days , as most sedans are blurring that line.
personally the Civic RS EHEV Hybrid seems to fit that bill, albeit being a bit long as a mini accord, and potential steering rack headaches.

to me, Honda EHEV systems are damn good at having sporty driving because of EV and petrol combination. the added regen braking also helps elevate "performance issues" from the added weight unlike pure EV cars.
And that's why the latest Prelude is on the latest Honda EHEV drive train

oh ya! left out the EVs entirely.... definitely a decent choice before the 2026 tax kicks in. then many EVs will double up in price from the excise duty and taxes

i think new CKD Golf GTIs can be had for some decent deals now.... includes 5 or 7 years free maintanence as well iinm. Though I'm not sure if it will be less than 200k but I kind recall seeing one being advertised for 210k

Subaru levorg 1.8 turbo would be great for a family plus performance car

can accept repairs= conti
cannot accept repairs =jdm mari

will u pick which side

Mini countryman also a fun car plus good for family

Performance is just decent.

It uses.the same druvereain as the Forester 1.8 turbo.

177hp if im not mistaken.

How bout subaru wrx s4?

another point to consider. u plan modding or not.
stock car no fun one

This is interesting, any suggestions for continental and also jdm cars?