Buying My 1st Ever Car With My Own Money

[chienoz]

Hi, Zth...

Its kind of long day never post a thread in here...Busy with new working environment.
as stated, im using my family car now. after 3 month of working, i think i need to give back the car to my brother because he will further his study in Uni.

im trying to get 2nd hand car below 50k - 60k.

this is my list..

honda civic - 4 doors
honda civic - 2 doors
ek or ej also can..
nissan cefiro A31
nissan 180sx..

i want to ask sifu's or car expert in zth... which is the best among the best?i would like also consider about, spare parts, FC, maintainance, power, handling n etc...

i already do my research by my own but i need other people suggestion n opinion too...
thanks..

 

[DanzEterna]

how much $$$ u willing to fork out for deposit? u taking up loan or buy cash or personal loan>?

 

[chienoz]

how much $$$ u willing to fork out for deposit? u taking up loan or buy cash or personal loan>?

hi DanzEterna...thanks for the reply..hmm..i might buying the car cash using my personal loan.

i think it more easy right?

 

[DanzEterna]

yes bro....if yr buying a moded ar yr 1999 & below....
now wat r u looking for? fuel consumption? daily ride? or weekend ride? easy to maintain?

 

[ayap87]

go for civic ek 2doors...it rockss..

 

[DanzEterna]

which 1? ek or eg?
i suggest go for ek, standby rm55k cash bro.....

 

[chienoz]

go for civic ek 2doors...it rockss..

ayap87..yeah..that wan i knew it..it rally rock..but how about the fuel consumption and izzit easy to maintain?

which 1? ek or eg?
i suggest go for ek, standby rm55k cash bro.....

ek?ok2...i like the 2 doors wan..hmm, yeah..its around there..but if pandai nego, it will less more..heee..

i considered good fuel consumption,for everyday ride n easy to maintan..

how about cefiro n 180sx?are this two cars good?

 

[arturo]

between eg n ek...get ek even tho the body heavier. it's got more mods u can do n body heavy isnt a problem since it provides better rigidity.

my personal exp is...honda ori spare parts a little on pricey side but engine is rock solid.

the 180sx is nice...but can u tahan the maintanance?

the cefiro is also a nice car...cant comment on this. dunno anybody who drives 1...

 

[DanzEterna]

for ek, u cant nego much, cos the car can fetch high price...
aftermarket parts might be on the high side but its very reliable....unlike proton haha...

for 180sx, parts might be a problem....

cefiro, hmm....good car but its quite old...91/93 model.

 

[ayap87]

if you got heavy foot...of course the fuel consumption will be damn scary for any type of car..even kancil..the fuel consumption is quite good and reasonable actually..the parts are a bit pricey compare to proton..but the most important thing....it's a 'chick magnet'...:lollypop:

 

[ixeo]

bro you want to use personal loan to buy a car? seriously? and you just started working right for 3 months? owning the cars you listed.. is going to incur a lot of maintenance costs.. plus the repayment of loan, its going to be quite a hit on you. not to mention all the cars you listed are quite the fuel guzzler.

all of us would love to own rubber burning rides.. but gotta keep it real yo. don't want to see you selling it off later because of debt issues.

a great 1st car to buy would be a 2nd hand Proton Savvy manual.. dirt cheap, and helluva fun ride around the corners.

 

[arrowhead]

i can say, all the cars u listed above are at least 10 years old. reliability would be an issue since u want the car for work yes?

all 3 cars punya spare parts i'd say are on the expensive side also, i can guarantee u will require a massive cash balance after buying it to maintain it (say maybe 10k?)

u have 50-60k budget, u buy an 2 door ek at 55k, balance 5k? may not be enough because as u know, the "wanted" cars are cars that ppl buy to mod and whack the shit out of it...

and i personally can tell u, honda spare parts are NOT cheap.

 

[Starkiller]

Bro consider getting a car less old? Easier to maitain dont you think?

 

[arturo]

I agree with arrowhear n starkiller...try getting something less old n spare parts for honda costs a bomb.

 

[DanzEterna]

maybe a satria neo...

 

[yeehau86]

2nd hand perdana V6, bro?

 

[DanzEterna]

YEAH, agree wid pv6.

 

[ayap87]

it's kind a hard to find a used car that is in good condition nowadays...even with a new car..you'll get problems if you're unlucky...happened to my friend's new persona...and please don't put high expectation to the quality of those new cars (esp proton n perodua)..it's your choice bro..

 

[DanzEterna]

my suggestion, better u buy a used car from end user, better if from a fren.....
at least u could ask bout the history, u buy from used car, try asking them bout the performance, history, in out of the car...i can guarantee they will know nuts!!!.....

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[har1th7]

dear bro,

asking here on what car to buy is like asking what to eat for lunch... u'll get 1001 opinion...
at the end, its up to ur preference...

Transmission: Auto / Manual
Door: 2 / 4
Body: Sedan / Hatchback
Engine: 1.3 / 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0
Engine: inline 4 / v6

The list can go on and on and on...

Unless ur born with a golden spoon inside ur mouth, then get an ek... or better dc5...

But among the best beginner car...
1.) handling: savvy , neo
2.) fuel consumption: savvy , myvi
3.) looks: ek , neo
4.) family car: seg , putra, wira 1.8

*ur still young, life is still long way to go, spend wisely...