Hi to all Big bro here, I'm more towards a rider type but unfortunately I still need a car. My present car is old & pretty worn out, so it isn't suitable for distance driving or to fetch certain people. However, I'm pretty much ride to work to avoid jam & more sleeping time. My car is pretty much used as weekend car, holiday, and shopping purposes. FC may be a major concern for me as well but if I may, how much will it be when translate into per KM? My present car is consuming at about 25 cent per KM.

I'm thinking of upgrading a little and Chevy Optra caught my attention particularly the older models around 2005. After doing some reading, understanding why the 2nd hand value is rather... sad? & certainly doesn't sound like a car for Automobile noobs like me. I understand the risk but at least it is within my poor-man budget.

I stayed in Penang Island & many often stuck in the traffic jam. Will this car suits me?

This post has been edited by Yuun: Oct 17 2011, 02:30 PM

Hola~ Fellow Penangites! ^^
Ahh... 25c is good. I'm a gentle driver but rather abusive in small K-cars, a 1.6 Optra will do justice to other user and my conscience (& wallet too~) well... indeed, I'm gonna go around looking. Any suggestion for a trustworthy 2nd hand dealer in Penang Island? How much would a 1.6 around yr 2005 would cost, maybe an est?

Saw a lot at Greenlane area but some of my friends says they aren't trustworthy. What is your opinion?