need advice on budget sedan car

[mamatz]

Hi bros..

Any difference if u buying new car thru distributors(Borneo Motor,C&C, Tan Chong Motor etc)or thru car dealers/agent?

Izit much more cheaper if go direct to the distributor?

Someone plis enlighten me..Thanks

[jiaju]

No one considered a mitsui lancer? going at 45.5k? FC abit soo shey at 12km/l.

[jiaju]

Originally posted by mamatz@Nov 19 2006, 11:58 AM

Hi bros..

Any difference if u buying new car thru distributors(Borneo Motor,C&C, Tan Chong Motor etc)or thru car dealers/agent?

Izit much more cheaper if go direct to the distributor?

Someone plis enlighten me..Thanks

Most cars covered by agent cannot be bought through parellel importers. Hope that clears up ur queries..

[Guest FireSpitter]

Originally posted by jiaju@Nov 20 2006, 12:50 AM

No one considered a mitsui lancer? going at 45.5k? FC abit soo shey at 12km/l.

My previous '04 Lancer1.6 Auto only gave me a consistant 9-10 km per litre. Bloody drinker!

[Sky99]

Originally posted by FireSpitter@Nov 20 2006, 07:41 AM

My previous '04 Lancer1.6 Auto only gave me a consistant 9-10 km per litre. Bloody drinker!

u said AUTO!. wat about MANUEL? i bet the FC is much better.

[Touch n Go]

Originally posted by Tyrian@Nov 18 2006, 11:42 AM

have u considered 2nd hand cars?

 

most family sedan cars can be bought within ur 50k budget for a

 

yeah. u should take a look at 2nd hand cars,

[Guest aiya4]

mazda 3??

[mamatz]

thanks 4 the overwhelmin response guys..about the 2nd hand car..hmm, i guess i dunt dare to take the chances as it can turn out to b much more xpensive to maintain it compared to new car..mayb it jus a stigma I have to live with..Lancer is very tempting but FC is a bit worrying..Can anyone justify me the fc for the manual lancer?

mazda 3..yes its a very cool design but first its over my budget plus it doesnt come with manual transmission..My father not used to drive auto..

[Guest FireSpitter]

Originally posted by Sky99@Nov 21 2006, 02:20 PM

u said AUTO!. wat about MANUEL? i bet the FC is much better.

I only make comments about things I personally experience. I'll let you know once I own and drive an auto Lancer.

[joshy]

Originally posted by mamatz@Nov 22 2006, 12:21 AM

thanks 4 the overwhelmin response guys..about the 2nd hand car..hmm, i guess i dunt dare to take the chances as it can turn out to b much more xpensive to maintain it compared to new car..mayb it jus a stigma I have to live with..Lancer is very tempting but FC is a bit worrying..Can anyone justify me the fc for the manual lancer?

mazda 3..yes its a very cool design but first its over my budget plus it doesnt come with manual transmission..My father not used to drive auto..

Average FC for a manual lancer is between 11 - 14 km/l depends on yr right foot.

 

[Throttle]

Originally posted by Touch n Go@Nov 21 2006, 09:09 PM

yeah. u should take a look at 2nd hand cars,

Yes very true, there are many good second hand cars. but better to buy direct form owner. all my previous cars except 1 are all direct from owners.

 

All very good and didnt lose much money besides standard depreciation.

[xb84]

Originally posted by Touch n Go@Nov 21 2006, 09:34 PM

yeah. u should take a look at 2nd hand cars,

arent most of the 5yr old cars exported? what are the age of the cars still available for resale here?

[grako]

Originally posted by mamatz@Nov 22 2006, 12:46 AM

thanks 4 the overwhelmin response guys..about the 2nd hand car..hmm, i guess i dunt dare to take the chances as it can turn out to b much more xpensive to maintain it compared to new car..mayb it jus a stigma I have to live with..Lancer is very tempting but FC is a bit worrying..Can anyone justify me the fc for the manual lancer?

mazda 3..yes its a very cool design but first its over my budget plus it doesnt come with manual transmission..My father not used to drive auto..

hi, if u are really concern abt FC, u should go 4 the vios. the lancer is an old technology car, interior very old fashion with all the analog meters. My friend driving lancer told me the sound proofing very poor, road noise can be heard loud from the cabin. i have driven vios, very gd pick-up, gd sound proof, suspension and FC. U should also compare the resale value which i think vios has a higher omv.

cheers

[duracellb]

i drove a vios for 3 years.

 

Pros

Powerful and silky smooth engine

Good fuel econ (abt 13km/l on my auto, city/highway mix)

Good resale (Mycar body fetch $12k for export, in comparison my friend sunny 1.6 got $7k)

 

Cons

Cheapo interior - Center console, cup holders, "carpeting" of entire boot".... either pathetic or non-existance

Lousy sound proofing - horrid if compare to corolla, civic or sunny. But better than lancer.

 

Overall, there aren't much frills to expect, but it's a great car with arguably the best engine in that price range.

[ArsenalBoi]

2nd hand cars direct from owner u may experience problems getting high financing.

 

u maybe can consider those lelong coe 2011 cars for 10+ k then do up a bit and then drive. take note their road tax increase by 50% so do choose wisely.

 

else kia picanto very cheap or qq or geely this kind.

[Throttle]

Originally posted by ArsenalBoi@Dec 28 2006, 10:56 PM

2nd hand cars direct from owner u may experience problems getting high financing.

 

Financing very competitive nowadays, diff not significant.

 

And if you are buying second hand car yet still need a lot of financing, i advise you not to even think about buying.

 

one forumer said something very very very true.

"95% of car owners out there, will lose their cars the moment they lose their jobs"

 

I dont think one should over-leverage especially on an EXPENSE (a car is not considered an investment)

 

if you lose your job, you're sh*t both ways whether you keep the car or sell it.

 

Therefore, it is important that you buy the car considering real current wealth not projected income.