In this blog entry, I'm posting about top 23 cars with "0" or MINIMAL DEPRECIATION. Here are the lists (in No particular order):
1) Porsche 993 911 OR 964 911 (Air Cooled Porsche).
2) Toyota Levin AE86/AE85
3) Honda Civic EG (Dolphin) EG6 OR EG9. Original B16A commands higher price.
4) Nissan 180SX/200SX/Silvia
5) Mercedes SL Series (Up to W129)
6) Rover Mini Cooper 1.3
7) Mitsubishi EVO series (Especially EVO 1 to VI)
8) VW Beetle (original)
9) Mazda RX7 FC/FD
10) VW Golf GTI (Any Generation)
11) Nissan Cefiro MK1 (1989 to 1994)
12) Mazda MX5 MK1 OR MKII
13) Toyota Sera Gullwing 1.5
14) Honda Beat 660 (Rare)
15) Suzuki Cappuccino (rare)
16) BMW E30 / E36 3 series Convertible
17) Nissan Skyline GTR R32/R33
18) Proton Putra 1.8/ Wira 1.8 EXI DOHC Limited (C99) 1996-00'
19) Nissan Fairlady 300ZX 1990 to 1996. T-turbo
20) Toyota Supra
21) Acura Honda NSX (MK1) 1990 to 1997
22) Mercedes W123 E-class (esp. "CE" and "TE" (Coupe and Estate)
23) Mercedes W124 E-class (also "CE" and "TE" (Coupe, Cabriolet and Estate)
24) Others... Factors such as:
- RWD (For DRIFT),
- Tunable/Moddable
- GTI or Limited Edition
- >25 years
- Roadster/Cabrio/Convertible
- Depreciated to the MAX.
THE END...
That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry. Do GOOGLE for Images of the Above cars...
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Thursday, December 23, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
RM40,000, What car can you get? (Updated 27/9/2010)
NOTE: This article is 1st published back in 2006 (4 years ago), I merely updated it due to popular demand.
A lot of people most of which are YOUNG Grads asked me, "What NEW car choices do I have if I got RM40,000 budget. I told them, for NEW car, the choices are VERY VERY LIMITED. It's limited to: PERODUA Viva, Myvi 1.0, Hyundai i10, SAVVY, Saga BLM, Naza Sutera, Chana CM8 MPV, Chana CV6 Hatchback, Chevrolet Spark. IN SHORT, There's LESS than 10 choices available.
Now the Picture is very different if you are considering USED cars. Suddenly, you are SPOILED for Choices. For RM40,000, there's MORE THAN 80 Varieties of vehicles to Choose from in any forms...
But if you are getting LOANs (I'm sure FEW will have the money to PAY CASH RM40k!), I'm afraid you can only buy UP TO 12 yrs old cars (typically) with Lowish interest rates (Below 5%). Ie. Oldest 1998. After 12 years, YOU typically HAVE TO PAY CASH or ended up paying HIGHER interest rates (as high as 6%)! In this scenario, LUXURY cars such as BMW, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Jaguar IS OUT as these cars will be too old by that time it Reaches the RM40k mark.
Case Example 1, I saw an ad in Lelong someone wanted to sell 1981 PORSCHE 924 for RM25,000!!! He is the 1st OWNER!, BUT CASH ONLY!!! If you have the CASH and the money to Maintain and Insure the car, then it's a good buy...
Case Example 2: This friend of mine was VERY EXCITED knowing that He can owned a 1992 MERCEDES 230E W124 (with AMG 17" rims, "77" no plate, bodykit, Automatic, Sunroof etc) for RM23,000. Ie. within his budget (Initially he thought). BUT he was disappointed, CANNOT GET LOAN as the car was too OLD... This means that he HAD to PAY CASH! Having ONLY 2 yrs work experience and still working as a TRAINEE, obviously he cannot afford... What a waste...
All is not LOST, depends on your criteria, RM40k still have LOTS and LOTS of "CLASSY" and/or RESPECTABLE Japanese and "COLD European" cars which is below 11 yrs old and can still obtain Loan... Here are some of My recommendations: (BOLD = Highly recommended)
4) Mazda Fighter 2.5 Turbodiesel 2006 RM39,000
5) Naza Citra 2006: RM40,000
6) Kia Optima 2.0 2006 (RM36,800)
7) Kia Spectra5 2007 (RM40,000)
8) Proton Persona 1.6 2008 (RM37,000 Manual, RM39,000 Auto)
9) Proton Satria Neo 1.6 M/A 2009 (RM39,000/41,000)
10) Hyundai Accent 1.5 RX-S 2007, RM37,000
11) Naza Bestari 206 (RM37,000) 2007
12) Chevrolet Optra 1.6/1.8 (2006/2005) RM36,000
13) Chevrolet Aveo5 2007, RM39,000
14) Hyundai Matrix: 2006: RM36,000
15) Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 GLX (2006) RM42,000.
16) Kia Rio 1.5 (2007) RM38,800
17) Hyundai GETZ 1.4 (2007) RM39,000
18) Renault Kangoo 1.4 Sportiv/NEVO (2007) RM37,000
1) Honda Accord 2.0 VTI (2000) = RM40k
2) Nissan Cefiro V6 3.0i 2001 = RM32,000 (This is the BEST V6 engine, surprisingly Economical for a 3.0L car, But Road tax RM2000!). A 2.0iV6 model is RM5-7k more and Road tax RM391.00.
3) Toyota Camry 2.2GX 2000. RM40,000.
4) PROTON Perdana V6 2.0 2003 Enhanced Facelift RM39,000
5) Hyundai Sonata GOLD 2.4i (2004) / 2.0i (2005) (RM37,000 / RM38,000)
2) Peugeot 406 2.0 Deluxe 2003 (Last batch, facelift, RM36,000.
3) Ford FOCUS 1.8(M) Hatchback 2001, RM37,000
4) Volkswagon Jetta/Bora 1.6 2002 (RM40,000)
5) Volkswagen Passat 1.8T (2001) RM42,000)
6) Peugeot 307XSi Hatchback 2004 RM38,000
7) Citroen C5 2.0 2005 (RM37,000)
8) Alfa 147 1.6M 2002 (RM43,000)
9) Skoda Octavia 1.6i 2003 (RM41,000)
10) Skoda Fabia 1.4i 2003 (RM38,000)
11) Peugeot 206 1.6 CBU 2003 (RM40,000)
12) Audi A4 1.8 Non-Turbo B5 (2000) RM39,000
2) HONDA Civic EK 1.6i VTEC (Last batch) 1999(M)/2000(A), RM42,000. Another HOT Demand car, Very HIGH resale value and ENDLESS Modification OPTIONS...
3) Toyota Corolla AE111 SEG 1.6 2000, RM35,000. This 8th Generation Corolla, economical yet good looking (applicable to 98-01 facelift only). HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
4) BMW 525i E34 1996 (Last Batch) RM33,000
5) Mercedes E220 Masterpiece 1995: RM38,000 (E280 Masterpiece RM33,000)
6) Nissan Sentra 1.6XE 2001 (RM36000),b
8) Mercedes C220 1996: RM40,000
9) Honda City Type Z/VTEC LEV 2002/2002: RM31,000/34,000
Can RM40k buy you a LIMOUSINE? Sure, Why Not?
Here's the list (if you can afford the maintenance):
1) Mercedes S320 1997: RM39000
2) BMW 728i(A)/730iL E38 1996 (RM38,000)
3) Proton Perdana EXECUTIVE 2001 (RM35,000)
4) Lexus LS400 V8 1992: RM40,000
5) Honda Legend 3.5RL 1996: RM43,000.
6) Audi A6 2.4 1998 (1st batch), RM42,000
7) Jaguar/Daimler XJ6 1995: RM40,000
8) Ssangyong Chairman 2.8/3.2 2003 (RM40,000)
2) PROTON SATRIA GTI 1.8i DOHC 2003 model RM35,000. This is, in my opinion ONE OF THE BEST PROTON, losing out only to Proton Putra (better looking and more practical - better rear legroom + bigger boot)! 0-100km/h below 9 seconds and top speed 210 km/h. VERY WORTH THE MONEY!
3) BMW 328i E36 1998 (Last batch). RM38,000. ANOTHER POWERFUL car, Just missed the cut for Lowish Interest rate loans (more difficult as oldest recommended year to obtain LOAN is 11 yrs old). But If you CAN GET LOAN, this is the ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE. FUN car. The IT CAR (Very CLASSY). Rock solid Resale value. Maintenence and Spare parts costs are not an issue as there's MANY Units on the road and TONS of "CHOP SHOPS" and spare part shops...
4) Fiat Coupe:20v Turbo 1999 (RM40,000)
5) Volvo V40 T4 turbo. 2000, RM39,000. Like the V70 but smaller and more economical and slightly more powerful.
6) Alfa Romeo 156 Selespeed RM40k (2001) / 2.5 V6 (1999)
7) Honda Prelude H22A 2.2 DOHC VTEC 1996 (RM36,000)
2) Ford Ranger Pickup 2.5i Turbodiesel 2005 (M). RM39,000. Auto add another RM2-4k)
3) Mazda Fighter 2.5 Turbodiesel 2006 RM39,000
4) Toyota Hilux Diesel Pick-up 1997 RM39,000
5) Ford Escape 2.0XLT 2002 RM40,000
6) Nissan Frontier 4x4 2005 RM40,000
7) Honda CRV 1st generation (PERFORMA150ps) 2000 CBU: RM36,000
(2001 Kah Motor spec same price)
8) Kia Sportage 2.0 2005 RM34,000
9) Ssangyong REXTON Petrol/Diesel 2003: RM39,000
10) Hyundai Santa Fe 2002 (RM40,000)
11) Isuzu Rodeo Pickup 2000 (RM40,000)
12) Isuzu Bighorn 3.1 Diesel/Citation 3.2 Petrol 1999/2000, RM40,000
13) Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 V8/2.5 DSE 1996/1995 (RM38,000)
14) Mitsubishi Pajero V31V 2.4, 2000 (RM36,000)
15) Mitsubishi STORM 2.5 Turbo-Diesel Pick-up 2003 RM40,000
16) Land Rover Discovery 1998 (RM34,000)
17) Mazda Tribute 2.0 2003 (RM40,000)
12) Toyota Avanza 1.3 2005 (M/A) RM37,000/RM39,000
13) Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 (RM43,000)
14) Citroen Evasion MPV 2.0i 2002 (RM35,000)
15) Toyota Ipsum / Picnic 2.0 MPV (1998) RM42,000
16) Renault Kangoo 1.4 Sportiv/NEVO (2007) RM37,000
17) Mitsubishi Space Gear MPV L400 2.4 (2000) RM38,000
18) Mitsubishi Chariot Grandis MPV (1999 recond) RM40,000
19) Nissan C22 Vanette 2005 (Window van) / 2007 (Panel van) RM40,000
20) Toyota Hiace (1999 Window van/2001 Panel van) RM39,000
Other cars:
- See motortrader, for "abnormal National car" such as "Wira EVO, Satria 1.8 GSR, Waja Mivec, Perdana V6 Twin Turbo. Ie. "Modified MILOTINS". Not recommended as the BODY and CHASSIS can't cope with the power, unless you reinforced it (think "ULTRA RACING" bars). But few will bother to do that because it's EXPENSIVE. Also, some have no JPJ approval.
- In motortrader, There's FTOs, RX7 FC, Levin AE86, Silvia 180SX, Original EVOII, MR2 (Ferrari like version) within the 40k budget... BUT MOST ARE OVER 12 yrs old and DIFFICULT TO GET LOAN. But If you are lucky and able to get loan, then your choice will be even wider...
That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry. MY (Jeff Lim's) ORIGINAL WORK!
A lot of people most of which are YOUNG Grads asked me, "What NEW car choices do I have if I got RM40,000 budget. I told them, for NEW car, the choices are VERY VERY LIMITED. It's limited to: PERODUA Viva, Myvi 1.0, Hyundai i10, SAVVY, Saga BLM, Naza Sutera, Chana CM8 MPV, Chana CV6 Hatchback, Chevrolet Spark. IN SHORT, There's LESS than 10 choices available.
Now the Picture is very different if you are considering USED cars. Suddenly, you are SPOILED for Choices. For RM40,000, there's MORE THAN 80 Varieties of vehicles to Choose from in any forms...
But if you are getting LOANs (I'm sure FEW will have the money to PAY CASH RM40k!), I'm afraid you can only buy UP TO 12 yrs old cars (typically) with Lowish interest rates (Below 5%). Ie. Oldest 1998. After 12 years, YOU typically HAVE TO PAY CASH or ended up paying HIGHER interest rates (as high as 6%)! In this scenario, LUXURY cars such as BMW, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Jaguar IS OUT as these cars will be too old by that time it Reaches the RM40k mark.
Case Example 1, I saw an ad in Lelong someone wanted to sell 1981 PORSCHE 924 for RM25,000!!! He is the 1st OWNER!, BUT CASH ONLY!!! If you have the CASH and the money to Maintain and Insure the car, then it's a good buy...
Case Example 2: This friend of mine was VERY EXCITED knowing that He can owned a 1992 MERCEDES 230E W124 (with AMG 17" rims, "77" no plate, bodykit, Automatic, Sunroof etc) for RM23,000. Ie. within his budget (Initially he thought). BUT he was disappointed, CANNOT GET LOAN as the car was too OLD... This means that he HAD to PAY CASH! Having ONLY 2 yrs work experience and still working as a TRAINEE, obviously he cannot afford... What a waste...
All is not LOST, depends on your criteria, RM40k still have LOTS and LOTS of "CLASSY" and/or RESPECTABLE Japanese and "COLD European" cars which is below 11 yrs old and can still obtain Loan... Here are some of My recommendations: (BOLD = Highly recommended)
NEWISH (below 5 years old) CARS:
1) Proton Waja 1.6 CAMPRO Enhanced 2007
2) Perodua MYVI 1.3SXI/EZI 2008/2009, RM38,800/RM39,800
3) HYUNDAI ELANTRA 1.8iGLS(A) 2007(!), RM39,000(!). Wonder why RESALE value so LOW. Note that brand new: RM88,000. Within 3 yrs value dropped so MUCH! Bad news for 1st owner BUT GOOD NEWS for YOU!4) Mazda Fighter 2.5 Turbodiesel 2006 RM39,000
5) Naza Citra 2006: RM40,000
6) Kia Optima 2.0 2006 (RM36,800)
7) Kia Spectra5 2007 (RM40,000)
8) Proton Persona 1.6 2008 (RM37,000 Manual, RM39,000 Auto)
9) Proton Satria Neo 1.6 M/A 2009 (RM39,000/41,000)
10) Hyundai Accent 1.5 RX-S 2007, RM37,000
11) Naza Bestari 206 (RM37,000) 2007
12) Chevrolet Optra 1.6/1.8 (2006/2005) RM36,000
13) Chevrolet Aveo5 2007, RM39,000
14) Hyundai Matrix: 2006: RM36,000
15) Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 GLX (2006) RM42,000.
16) Kia Rio 1.5 (2007) RM38,800
17) Hyundai GETZ 1.4 (2007) RM39,000
18) Renault Kangoo 1.4 Sportiv/NEVO (2007) RM37,000
EXECUTIVE LOCAL/Japanese/Korean Car:
1) Honda Accord 2.0 VTI (2000) = RM40k
2) Nissan Cefiro V6 3.0i 2001 = RM32,000 (This is the BEST V6 engine, surprisingly Economical for a 3.0L car, But Road tax RM2000!). A 2.0iV6 model is RM5-7k more and Road tax RM391.00.
3) Toyota Camry 2.2GX 2000. RM40,000.
4) PROTON Perdana V6 2.0 2003 Enhanced Facelift RM39,000
5) Hyundai Sonata GOLD 2.4i (2004) / 2.0i (2005) (RM37,000 / RM38,000)
Executive "COLD" Continental car (ie. Weaker demand) which still can obtain loan easily.
1) VOLVO S40 2.0T 2001. RM40,000. But beware of the High maintenance costs and reliability.2) Peugeot 406 2.0 Deluxe 2003 (Last batch, facelift, RM36,000.
3) Ford FOCUS 1.8(M) Hatchback 2001, RM37,000
4) Volkswagon Jetta/Bora 1.6 2002 (RM40,000)
5) Volkswagen Passat 1.8T (2001) RM42,000)
6) Peugeot 307XSi Hatchback 2004 RM38,000
7) Citroen C5 2.0 2005 (RM37,000)
8) Alfa 147 1.6M 2002 (RM43,000)
9) Skoda Octavia 1.6i 2003 (RM41,000)
10) Skoda Fabia 1.4i 2003 (RM38,000)
11) Peugeot 206 1.6 CBU 2003 (RM40,000)
12) Audi A4 1.8 Non-Turbo B5 (2000) RM39,000
Other 4 door cars:
1) Mazda 323 BJ Sedan/Hatchback 2003 RM32,000.2) HONDA Civic EK 1.6i VTEC (Last batch) 1999(M)/2000(A), RM42,000. Another HOT Demand car, Very HIGH resale value and ENDLESS Modification OPTIONS...
3) Toyota Corolla AE111 SEG 1.6 2000, RM35,000. This 8th Generation Corolla, economical yet good looking (applicable to 98-01 facelift only). HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
4) BMW 525i E34 1996 (Last Batch) RM33,000
5) Mercedes E220 Masterpiece 1995: RM38,000 (E280 Masterpiece RM33,000)
6) Nissan Sentra 1.6XE 2001 (RM36000),b
8) Mercedes C220 1996: RM40,000
9) Honda City Type Z/VTEC LEV 2002/2002: RM31,000/34,000
Can RM40k buy you a LIMOUSINE? Sure, Why Not?
Here's the list (if you can afford the maintenance):
1) Mercedes S320 1997: RM39000
2) BMW 728i(A)/730iL E38 1996 (RM38,000)
3) Proton Perdana EXECUTIVE 2001 (RM35,000)
4) Lexus LS400 V8 1992: RM40,000
5) Honda Legend 3.5RL 1996: RM43,000.
6) Audi A6 2.4 1998 (1st batch), RM42,000
7) Jaguar/Daimler XJ6 1995: RM40,000
8) Ssangyong Chairman 2.8/3.2 2003 (RM40,000)
IF YOU WANT FAST car for RM40k, there's the following choices:
1) VOLVO V70 T5 2.3i WAGON. 2000 model priced RM40,000 only. This TURBOCHARGED car has a Top speed of 230km/h and 0-100km/h in 7.3 SECS!!! It's so fast that our POLIS used as Chase car. Though Maintenence is HIGH and Reliability is BAD. But if it's in GREAT Condition with low mileage and Service record or 1 owner, then GRAB IT!2) PROTON SATRIA GTI 1.8i DOHC 2003 model RM35,000. This is, in my opinion ONE OF THE BEST PROTON, losing out only to Proton Putra (better looking and more practical - better rear legroom + bigger boot)! 0-100km/h below 9 seconds and top speed 210 km/h. VERY WORTH THE MONEY!
3) BMW 328i E36 1998 (Last batch). RM38,000. ANOTHER POWERFUL car, Just missed the cut for Lowish Interest rate loans (more difficult as oldest recommended year to obtain LOAN is 11 yrs old). But If you CAN GET LOAN, this is the ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE. FUN car. The IT CAR (Very CLASSY). Rock solid Resale value. Maintenence and Spare parts costs are not an issue as there's MANY Units on the road and TONS of "CHOP SHOPS" and spare part shops...
4) Fiat Coupe:20v Turbo 1999 (RM40,000)
5) Volvo V40 T4 turbo. 2000, RM39,000. Like the V70 but smaller and more economical and slightly more powerful.
6) Alfa Romeo 156 Selespeed RM40k (2001) / 2.5 V6 (1999)
7) Honda Prelude H22A 2.2 DOHC VTEC 1996 (RM36,000)
SUV/Truck Options:
1) Toyota RAV4 2.0i 5dr. 1999. RM40,000.2) Ford Ranger Pickup 2.5i Turbodiesel 2005 (M). RM39,000. Auto add another RM2-4k)
3) Mazda Fighter 2.5 Turbodiesel 2006 RM39,000
4) Toyota Hilux Diesel Pick-up 1997 RM39,000
5) Ford Escape 2.0XLT 2002 RM40,000
6) Nissan Frontier 4x4 2005 RM40,000
7) Honda CRV 1st generation (PERFORMA150ps) 2000 CBU: RM36,000
(2001 Kah Motor spec same price)
8) Kia Sportage 2.0 2005 RM34,000
9) Ssangyong REXTON Petrol/Diesel 2003: RM39,000
10) Hyundai Santa Fe 2002 (RM40,000)
11) Isuzu Rodeo Pickup 2000 (RM40,000)
12) Isuzu Bighorn 3.1 Diesel/Citation 3.2 Petrol 1999/2000, RM40,000
13) Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 V8/2.5 DSE 1996/1995 (RM38,000)
14) Mitsubishi Pajero V31V 2.4, 2000 (RM36,000)
15) Mitsubishi STORM 2.5 Turbo-Diesel Pick-up 2003 RM40,000
16) Land Rover Discovery 1998 (RM34,000)
17) Mazda Tribute 2.0 2003 (RM40,000)
MPV/Vans
1) Naza Ria 2005: RM38,000
2) Naza Citra 2006: RM40,000
3) Hyundai Trajet 2003: RM40,000
4) Hyundai Matrix: 2006: RM36,000
5) Fiat Ulysse MPV 2002: RM32,000
6) Nissan Serena 2.0 MPV 2000. RM38,000
7) Toyota Unser 2002 (A) RM38,800
8) KIA PERGIO 2005, RM35,000
9) Opel Zafira 1.8 2002, RM38,000
10) Chevrolet Nabira 1.8 2005 (RM40,000)
11) Toyota Estima Emina/Lucida (1999) RM40,00012) Toyota Avanza 1.3 2005 (M/A) RM37,000/RM39,000
13) Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 (RM43,000)
14) Citroen Evasion MPV 2.0i 2002 (RM35,000)
15) Toyota Ipsum / Picnic 2.0 MPV (1998) RM42,000
16) Renault Kangoo 1.4 Sportiv/NEVO (2007) RM37,000
17) Mitsubishi Space Gear MPV L400 2.4 (2000) RM38,000
18) Mitsubishi Chariot Grandis MPV (1999 recond) RM40,000
19) Nissan C22 Vanette 2005 (Window van) / 2007 (Panel van) RM40,000
20) Toyota Hiace (1999 Window van/2001 Panel van) RM39,000
Other cars:
- See motortrader, for "abnormal National car" such as "Wira EVO, Satria 1.8 GSR, Waja Mivec, Perdana V6 Twin Turbo. Ie. "Modified MILOTINS". Not recommended as the BODY and CHASSIS can't cope with the power, unless you reinforced it (think "ULTRA RACING" bars). But few will bother to do that because it's EXPENSIVE. Also, some have no JPJ approval.
- In motortrader, There's FTOs, RX7 FC, Levin AE86, Silvia 180SX, Original EVOII, MR2 (Ferrari like version) within the 40k budget... BUT MOST ARE OVER 12 yrs old and DIFFICULT TO GET LOAN. But If you are lucky and able to get loan, then your choice will be even wider...
That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry. MY (Jeff Lim's) ORIGINAL WORK!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
RM20k Budget. What car can you buy (UPDATED 22/9/2010)?
In this blog entry, I'm looking into the perspective of a Fresh graduate or College students (by popular demand). What car can you buy these days with RM20,000. Obviously, there won't be any new car to consider at this budget. All is not lost, I compiled a list of used car (55+ cars) which belongs to this category. You'll be surprised, what RM20,000 can get you. Yes, the options are very wide...
Here goes: (Sorted according to Year - Newest to Oldest)
Created this post exactly 2 years ago. NOW UPDATE IT BY POPULAR DEMAND!
It's divided into 4 levels. Highest to lowest: "HIGHLY RECOMMENDED", "RECOMMENDED", Neutral = "blank", "NOT RECOMMENDED". "BOLD NEWLY UPDATED"
2008:
Perodua Viva 660BX Manual
NAZA SUTERA/FORZA 1.1M (RM19,800)
(NOT RECOMMENDED, China Car! HORRENDOUS BUILD QUALITY)
2007:
Proton Savvy 1.2 Manual (Recommended, more involving and reliable than AMT, FUN CAR)
Proton Saga LMST (NOT RECOMMENDED)
(Why? E-mail me, I will tell you why! 1 of the criticism is that car have Almost ZERO Safety features (eg. bumper will drop in a minor collide, No side impact bars - NOT EVEN "SIDE BUMPERS" (old iswara has it)), AND many more).
2006:
Proton SAVVY 1.2 AMT (RECOMMENDED, RENAULT CLIO 1.2 in DRAG, FUN CAR)
CHERY ALADO 1.6
Perodua Kancil 850 (Manual)
Hyundai Atos 1.0 (Auto/Manual)
Perodua Kancil 850 (Auto) (RECOMMENDED)
2005:
1) Proton Satria 1.3i
2) Proton Wira 1.5 Sedan (Recommended)
4) Proton Wira 1.3 Aeroback
5) KIA PICANTO 1.1
2004:
1) Perodua Kembara
2) Wira 1.5 Aeroback (Recommended)
3) PROTON JUARA (RM15,000)
2003:
1) Kia Spectra 1.6
2) Fiat Marea Sedan (A)
3) Fiat Punto 1.3ELX Speedgear RM20,800 (RECOMMENDED)
4) Perodua Kelisa 1.0 Manual
5) PROTON WAJA 1.8 Enhanced
6) Perodua Kembara GX Manual/EZ Auto
7) SUZUKI ERV 1.3 MPV
8) KIA CARENS 1.8 CBU
2002:
1) Kia Sportage
2) Perodua Kelisa 1.0 Auto EZi (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
3) Proton Waja 1.6 (M) (RECOMMENDED, Got 3 units owned by my Family, you say leh?)
4) HYUNDAI ELANTRA 1.8GLS (A)
2001:
1) PROTON WAJA 1.6 (A) (RECOMMENDED)
2) HYUNDAI SONATA 2.0i
2000:
1)Alfa 146 1.6/2.0
2) Nissan AD-Resort 1.6 MILLENIUM EDITION (RECOMMENDED, RARE, only 200 units ever made)
3) Ford Telstar 2.0i4(A) (v6 body) (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED). PROUD owner of one of these...
4) Renault Scenic 1.6 (RM19k)
5) Kia Clarus (Optima) 2.0
6) Peugeot 406 ST
1999:
1) Mazda Lantis 1.6/1.8i 1997 (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
2) Ford Lynx 1.8/1.6 (RECOMMENDED)
3) Volvo 850SE RM18k / GLE 20v RM20k
4) Honda City 1.5EXI-S (A)
1998:
1) Proton Perdana 2.0SEI (RECOMMENDED)
2) Proton Wira 1.8 DOHC Sedan (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
3) Nissan Sentra 1.6 RM20k (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
4) Nissan Altima 2.0i (Manual)
1997 or older
1) Toyota Corolla SEG 1.6 (1994) (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
2) Ford Telstar V6 (97) (RECOMMENDED)
3) Honda Civic EG (95) (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
4) Mercedes Benz W124 230E/260E/300E. 1992/91/91 (RM20k) (RECOMMENDED)
5) Honda Accord SV4 2.2i (1994 Auto/ 1995 Manual) 1st batch (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
6) TOyota Camry 2.2i ABS (1997) RM20k (RECOMMENDED)
7) BMW E34 525i / 520i 24v 1993-94 RM20k (RECOMMENDED)
8) BMW E36 318i 1992 RM19,800. (RECOMMENDED)
9) Honda Legend 3.2L 1995 EM20k
10)Mitsubishi Pajero 1995 V32 RM20k
11)Suzuki Vitara 1.6JLX 3 door(1998), 5 door(1997) (RECOMMENDED)
12)Mercedes 190E (1993) (RECOMMENDED)
13) NISSAN CEFIRO 3.0 V6 Brougham (1996)
That's ALL Folks. Happy hunting for the IDEAL Car. Do advise me if I left out any other car RM20,000 budget.
Here goes: (Sorted according to Year - Newest to Oldest)
Created this post exactly 2 years ago. NOW UPDATE IT BY POPULAR DEMAND!
It's divided into 4 levels. Highest to lowest: "HIGHLY RECOMMENDED", "RECOMMENDED", Neutral = "blank", "NOT RECOMMENDED". "BOLD NEWLY UPDATED"
2008:
Perodua Viva 660BX Manual
NAZA SUTERA/FORZA 1.1M (RM19,800)
(NOT RECOMMENDED, China Car! HORRENDOUS BUILD QUALITY)
2007:
Proton Savvy 1.2 Manual (Recommended, more involving and reliable than AMT, FUN CAR)
Proton Saga LMST (NOT RECOMMENDED)
(Why? E-mail me, I will tell you why! 1 of the criticism is that car have Almost ZERO Safety features (eg. bumper will drop in a minor collide, No side impact bars - NOT EVEN "SIDE BUMPERS" (old iswara has it)), AND many more).
2006:
Proton SAVVY 1.2 AMT (RECOMMENDED, RENAULT CLIO 1.2 in DRAG, FUN CAR)
CHERY ALADO 1.6
Perodua Kancil 850 (Manual)
Hyundai Atos 1.0 (Auto/Manual)
Perodua Kancil 850 (Auto) (RECOMMENDED)
2005:
1) Proton Satria 1.3i
2) Proton Wira 1.5 Sedan (Recommended)
4) Proton Wira 1.3 Aeroback
5) KIA PICANTO 1.1
2004:
1) Perodua Kembara
2) Wira 1.5 Aeroback (Recommended)
3) PROTON JUARA (RM15,000)
2003:
1) Kia Spectra 1.6
2) Fiat Marea Sedan (A)
3) Fiat Punto 1.3ELX Speedgear RM20,800 (RECOMMENDED)
4) Perodua Kelisa 1.0 Manual
5) PROTON WAJA 1.8 Enhanced
6) Perodua Kembara GX Manual/EZ Auto
7) SUZUKI ERV 1.3 MPV
8) KIA CARENS 1.8 CBU
2002:
1) Kia Sportage
2) Perodua Kelisa 1.0 Auto EZi (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
3) Proton Waja 1.6 (M) (RECOMMENDED, Got 3 units owned by my Family, you say leh?)
4) HYUNDAI ELANTRA 1.8GLS (A)
2001:
1) PROTON WAJA 1.6 (A) (RECOMMENDED)
2) HYUNDAI SONATA 2.0i
2000:
1)Alfa 146 1.6/2.0
2) Nissan AD-Resort 1.6 MILLENIUM EDITION (RECOMMENDED, RARE, only 200 units ever made)
3) Ford Telstar 2.0i4(A) (v6 body) (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED). PROUD owner of one of these...
4) Renault Scenic 1.6 (RM19k)
5) Kia Clarus (Optima) 2.0
6) Peugeot 406 ST
1999:
1) Mazda Lantis 1.6/1.8i 1997 (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
2) Ford Lynx 1.8/1.6 (RECOMMENDED)
3) Volvo 850SE RM18k / GLE 20v RM20k
4) Honda City 1.5EXI-S (A)
1998:
1) Proton Perdana 2.0SEI (RECOMMENDED)
2) Proton Wira 1.8 DOHC Sedan (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
3) Nissan Sentra 1.6 RM20k (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
4) Nissan Altima 2.0i (Manual)
1997 or older
1) Toyota Corolla SEG 1.6 (1994) (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
2) Ford Telstar V6 (97) (RECOMMENDED)
3) Honda Civic EG (95) (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
4) Mercedes Benz W124 230E/260E/300E. 1992/91/91 (RM20k) (RECOMMENDED)
5) Honda Accord SV4 2.2i (1994 Auto/ 1995 Manual) 1st batch (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
6) TOyota Camry 2.2i ABS (1997) RM20k (RECOMMENDED)
7) BMW E34 525i / 520i 24v 1993-94 RM20k (RECOMMENDED)
8) BMW E36 318i 1992 RM19,800. (RECOMMENDED)
9) Honda Legend 3.2L 1995 EM20k
10)Mitsubishi Pajero 1995 V32 RM20k
11)Suzuki Vitara 1.6JLX 3 door(1998), 5 door(1997) (RECOMMENDED)
12)Mercedes 190E (1993) (RECOMMENDED)
13) NISSAN CEFIRO 3.0 V6 Brougham (1996)
That's ALL Folks. Happy hunting for the IDEAL Car. Do advise me if I left out any other car RM20,000 budget.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
WORST RESALE VALUE CARS (Updated 7/9/2010)
uIn Malaysia, typical bad resale value car have the following characteristics which are divided in 3 categories (in my book):
1) Most cars with Petrol 2.5L engine capacity and above (EXCEPT Mercedes Benz C-class and E-class). Why? EXPENSIVE Road tax, High fuel consumption fear. Also, for BIG car such as BMW 7-series, there's NO DEMAND for used ones as MOST of 7-series owners are RICH, hence few will BUY USED units.
2) LOOKS of the Car. Eg. POORLY Designed car such as Proton Juara. Few would buy a 4+2 seats (the 3rd row of seats are for KIDS as it is small, has minimal paddings and poor legroom. The car's like BRICK on wheels. Rear lights are placed VERY LOW and at the Bumper. Not practical. Engine's too small at 1.1L and underpowered... Another WIERD looking car's FIAT MULTIPLA. Another poor resale value car as it has NO Automatic gearbox and to many "WORLD's UGLIEST CAR". This is NOT my word, it's VOTED by many European and Malaysian (TORQUE MAGAZINE) Publications...
3) HUGE Discounts... How do you feel if you bought a newly launched car at RM165,000 in 2000 and the car's priced RM20,000 cheaper in 15 months time. PISSED right? Adding salt to the wounds, in 2003, the car had FURTHER Discounts of RM20,000 which makes it RM125,000. Wait, I haven't finish, in LATE 2003, the car's renamed as a NAZA and another RM27,000 cheaper. The result?
Resale Value badly affected. Which car is this? KIA Carnival/Naza Ria!
4) Image/Perception of the car brand. Malaysian tends to stereotype certain car brands. Eg. Alfa Romeo known for Overheating problems, Fiat is known as "FIX IT AGAIN TOMORROW", Citroen = Sit-tou-long (means rugi sampai habis), and Volvo = drinks petrol. FORD = FIX OR REPAIR DAILY, To them, most continential cars (Except Mercedes Benz) = high maintenence and spare parts costs. Own cars like Saab or Skoda typical Malaysian would question your taste or give bad comments...
I've compiled 25 worst resale value cars. BUT I'll only list out the top 10 which were very CHRONIC/SEVERE/TERUK Cases. The rest of the cars were pretty close and depreciated FAST but spread out in the span of 3 to 5 years... BUT these 10 LOST A HUGE Chunk of their VALUES at the 1st year itself... Here are the lists:
1) PROTON WAJA CHANCELLOR 2.0 V6. 50% retained value in 1 year
1) PROTON JUARA. 50% Retained value within 1 year!
3) Chery Alado 1.6 57% retained value in 1 year!
4) Kia OPTIMA: 60% retained value in 1 year!
4) Kia Spectra. 65% retained value in 1 year!
4) Berjaya Changan CV6 1.3 Hatchback 65% retained value in 1 year
4) Berjaya Changan CM8 MPV 65% retained value in 1 year
7) KIA Carnival/NAZA RIA. 70% retained in 1 year.
8) Chevrolet Optra/Optra 5/Optra Wagon 70% retained value in 1 year
9) NAZA SUTERA/FORZA 70% retained value in 1 year.
10) Mercedes S-class (S420 to S500L): 70% retained value in 1 year (SHOCKING BUT TRUE eg. S500L, new RM1,000,000. 1 year later: RM700,000).
10) BMW 7 series (730i and to 760LI). ALSO 70% retained value in 1 year. Eg. 730Li New 680,000. 1 year later RM450,000.
FOR the 2 LUXURY cars at NO 10. It's due to the PROHIBITIVE ROAD TAX Structure in our Boleh Land (Malaysia). S500L roadtax is WHOOPING RM14,000 P.A. (Doubled for Company registration = RM28,000 P.A. Therefore, NO 2nd hand value. SHOCKING but true.
As a comparison, see my previous topic: "Best resale value vehicles". The top 10 best resale value cars retained their value from 74% (Mitsubishi Lancer GT) to 83% (Mini Cooper) IN 3 YEARS!!! The 10 cars above RETAINED 50% to 75% of their resale value IN ONE YEAR!!! Again CHRONIC/SEVERE/"TERUK"/SAD Cases...
NOTE (17/1/07): These are "Volume sellers" (ie. "quite good selling" and easily available in the used market). There were brands like Fiats, Opels and Saabs and certain models such as Citroen C5, Alfa 166, Peugeot 607 which Resale value EQUALS or WORSE than the cars above, but they were RARELY AVAILABLE in the used market AND if you found one, the price will be DETERMINED by buyers itself (ie. No FIXED Value). (END OF NOTE)
Now will I fear of getting sued BY Berjaya Changan, Chery AND NAZA KIA? NO! I'm just reporting the facts based on my calculations. The Kias BELONGS to Category #3. It's caused by HUGE DISCOUNTS by NAZA-KIA itself. I pity those 1st batch Kia Optima buyers! They had to pay RM130,000, only to found that the SAME CAR costs RM27,000(!!!) LESS within 15 months!!!
ANOTHER Example is 1st batch Kia Carnival owners. They bought their car for RM165000. After 3 years same model with better specs (but renamed as NAZA RIA) selling for RM98,000.
That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry. An original Jeff Lim's production. My original work.
1) Most cars with Petrol 2.5L engine capacity and above (EXCEPT Mercedes Benz C-class and E-class). Why? EXPENSIVE Road tax, High fuel consumption fear. Also, for BIG car such as BMW 7-series, there's NO DEMAND for used ones as MOST of 7-series owners are RICH, hence few will BUY USED units.
2) LOOKS of the Car. Eg. POORLY Designed car such as Proton Juara. Few would buy a 4+2 seats (the 3rd row of seats are for KIDS as it is small, has minimal paddings and poor legroom. The car's like BRICK on wheels. Rear lights are placed VERY LOW and at the Bumper. Not practical. Engine's too small at 1.1L and underpowered... Another WIERD looking car's FIAT MULTIPLA. Another poor resale value car as it has NO Automatic gearbox and to many "WORLD's UGLIEST CAR". This is NOT my word, it's VOTED by many European and Malaysian (TORQUE MAGAZINE) Publications...
3) HUGE Discounts... How do you feel if you bought a newly launched car at RM165,000 in 2000 and the car's priced RM20,000 cheaper in 15 months time. PISSED right? Adding salt to the wounds, in 2003, the car had FURTHER Discounts of RM20,000 which makes it RM125,000. Wait, I haven't finish, in LATE 2003, the car's renamed as a NAZA and another RM27,000 cheaper. The result?
Resale Value badly affected. Which car is this? KIA Carnival/Naza Ria!
4) Image/Perception of the car brand. Malaysian tends to stereotype certain car brands. Eg. Alfa Romeo known for Overheating problems, Fiat is known as "FIX IT AGAIN TOMORROW", Citroen = Sit-tou-long (means rugi sampai habis), and Volvo = drinks petrol. FORD = FIX OR REPAIR DAILY, To them, most continential cars (Except Mercedes Benz) = high maintenence and spare parts costs. Own cars like Saab or Skoda typical Malaysian would question your taste or give bad comments...
I've compiled 25 worst resale value cars. BUT I'll only list out the top 10 which were very CHRONIC/SEVERE/TERUK Cases. The rest of the cars were pretty close and depreciated FAST but spread out in the span of 3 to 5 years... BUT these 10 LOST A HUGE Chunk of their VALUES at the 1st year itself... Here are the lists:
1) PROTON WAJA CHANCELLOR 2.0 V6. 50% retained value in 1 year
1) PROTON JUARA. 50% Retained value within 1 year!
3) Chery Alado 1.6 57% retained value in 1 year!
4) Kia OPTIMA: 60% retained value in 1 year!
4) Kia Spectra. 65% retained value in 1 year!
4) Berjaya Changan CV6 1.3 Hatchback 65% retained value in 1 year
4) Berjaya Changan CM8 MPV 65% retained value in 1 year
7) KIA Carnival/NAZA RIA. 70% retained in 1 year.
8) Chevrolet Optra/Optra 5/Optra Wagon 70% retained value in 1 year
9) NAZA SUTERA/FORZA 70% retained value in 1 year.
10) Mercedes S-class (S420 to S500L): 70% retained value in 1 year (SHOCKING BUT TRUE eg. S500L, new RM1,000,000. 1 year later: RM700,000).
10) BMW 7 series (730i and to 760LI). ALSO 70% retained value in 1 year. Eg. 730Li New 680,000. 1 year later RM450,000.
FOR the 2 LUXURY cars at NO 10. It's due to the PROHIBITIVE ROAD TAX Structure in our Boleh Land (Malaysia). S500L roadtax is WHOOPING RM14,000 P.A. (Doubled for Company registration = RM28,000 P.A. Therefore, NO 2nd hand value. SHOCKING but true.
As a comparison, see my previous topic: "Best resale value vehicles". The top 10 best resale value cars retained their value from 74% (Mitsubishi Lancer GT) to 83% (Mini Cooper) IN 3 YEARS!!! The 10 cars above RETAINED 50% to 75% of their resale value IN ONE YEAR!!! Again CHRONIC/SEVERE/"TERUK"/SAD Cases...
NOTE (17/1/07): These are "Volume sellers" (ie. "quite good selling" and easily available in the used market). There were brands like Fiats, Opels and Saabs and certain models such as Citroen C5, Alfa 166, Peugeot 607 which Resale value EQUALS or WORSE than the cars above, but they were RARELY AVAILABLE in the used market AND if you found one, the price will be DETERMINED by buyers itself (ie. No FIXED Value). (END OF NOTE)
Now will I fear of getting sued BY Berjaya Changan, Chery AND NAZA KIA? NO! I'm just reporting the facts based on my calculations. The Kias BELONGS to Category #3. It's caused by HUGE DISCOUNTS by NAZA-KIA itself. I pity those 1st batch Kia Optima buyers! They had to pay RM130,000, only to found that the SAME CAR costs RM27,000(!!!) LESS within 15 months!!!
ANOTHER Example is 1st batch Kia Carnival owners. They bought their car for RM165000. After 3 years same model with better specs (but renamed as NAZA RIA) selling for RM98,000.
That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry. An original Jeff Lim's production. My original work.
PRESENTING: The top 30 best Vehicles resale value… (UPDATED 7 September 2010)
PRESENTING: The top 30 best Vehicles resale value… (UPDATED: 7 September 2010)
I NOW PRESENT my research on used car retained value after few years. It took me 3 months to gather and compile the used car prices from various sources of classifieds namely Motortrader, The Star Classifieds, www.Autoworld.com.my, and random visits to car dealerships/Recond car showrooms…Here are the vehicles shown with their Retained value in PERCENTAGE (%) within 3 years… (and 5 years in bracket). This is for Local (eg. Tan Chong) AND/OR Official Distributors (eg. Auto Bavaria) cars only. AP Imports to be covered later as their New car price were determined by AP Importer themselves, Ie. It varies, so I just estimated their new price to make this statistic possible, it’ll be unfair if I mix REAL results and estimated results together.
1) Mini One/Cooper: 84% (72%)
2) Honda Civic 1.8 IVTEC/2.0IVTEC 80%/75% (65% -> Civic 1.7VTi)
3) Toyota Avanza: 78% (66%)
4) Perodua MYVI 1.3 SX/EZ: 76%/75%/ (66%/65%)
5) Toyota Vios: 75% (65%)
6)Toyota Camry 2.0/2.4 VVTI 75%/74% (55% => Old model)
7) Honda Jazz 1.5 IDSI/VTEC 74%/72% (66%)
7) Toyota Innova 2.0G 74%/(NA)
7) Honda City 1.5 VTEC 74% (60%)
7) Mitsubishi Lancer GT 74%/(NA)
11) Suzuki Swift 1.5 73% / (63%)
12) Toyota Hilux 2.5D4D 73% / (58%)
12) Proton Saga BLM M-line 73%/(NA)
14) Nissan C22 Vannete 71% (52%)
15) Honda Stream 70% (55%)
16) Honda CRV 70% (54%)
16) Mazda 6 2.3 (2.0) 70% (54%)
18) Mazda 5 (Premacy): 70% (52%)
19) Mercedes C200K 69% (57%)
20) Nissan Frontier 68% (NA)
20) Proton Persona 1.6 Hi-line 68%/(NA)
22) Honda Accord 2.0/2.4/3.0 72%/69%/60% => Average 67%. (60%/54%/46% => Average 53%)
22) Toyota Altis 67% (60%)
24) Nissan Sentra 67% (51%)
25) Perodua Kenari 66% (57%)
26) Nissan Serena 65% (63% - old model)
27) Perodua Kelisa 65% (50%)
27) Perodua Kancil 65% (50%)
29) Mitsubishi Airtrek Turbo 63% (55%)
30) BMW M3/330i Coupe (69%) &
BMW 325i CKD (55%) = Avg: 61% (49%)
OTHERS (Selected) - (5 yrs retained value in bracket)
- Chevrolet Optra 50% (35%)
- Proton Satria GTI: -NA- (60%)
- Proton Wira: 1.3/1.5: 58% (53%), Wira 1.6 -NA- (50%)
- Waja 1.6X: 56% (50%). [74% retained value - 1st year).
Note: Wira and Waja = RM3,000 per year depreciation 3rd year onwards).
AP/Grey Imports (TOP 10 best resale value vehicles):
Again, I can’t determined the Actual new car prices of these cars as it’s Determined by the AP Holders/Grey importers. But I found that it’s safe to say for example Toyota Alphard 2.4’s New car price: RM280,000 with 5% +/- allowance depending on specs (ie. RM266k to RM294k), hence I used this as my estimation to come up with the percentage (%) of retained value results in 3 years (5 years in brackets).
1) VW GOLF GTI 80%/(WALD Edition 70%)
2) Mitsubishi EVO 9 (8/7.5) -NA- 73%/(63%)
3) Honda Odyssey 70% (65%)
4) VW Beetle 2.0 70% (64%)
4) Toyota Wish: 70% (NA)
6) Toyota Altezza -NA- (60%)
7) Toyota Harrier 2.4 67% (55%)
8) Subaru WRX STI Ver 8 66% (59%)
9) Mazda RX8 65% (57%)
10) Toyota Estima 63% (51%)
11) Toyota Alphard 61% (59% for recond 5 yrs old)
THAT’S ALL FOLKS! Hope this STATISTICS will be helpful for you in shopping for your ideal used cars… Again, it took me 3 months to come up with these statistics… You should thank me for it…
NOTE: 30 August 2010, Proton Saga BLM, Persona, VW Golf GTI and Mitsubishi Lancer GT Added
7 September: Mazda 6 2.3 and Mazda 5 added.
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