thanks all 4 d advice. corolla blacktop it is. :) now d only matter is finding one under 20k in kuching. :hmmmm:
I'll be honest with you man. I am a victim once of poor budgeting when buying a car. When you have 20k, do not buy a 20k used car. But a 15k or at the very least, a 17k car. No matter how good the condition be. All those lines "No repairs needed. Just buy and drive" are bullshits of the century. The car may not have faults. But we are not talking about breakdowns here. We are talking about wear and tear. When you buy a used car, you have to at least change the timing belt and do an oil change. Then drive around for a week or 2. Then you will grasp the condition of the car. Buying a used car is always a gamble. You can't fully grasp the condition on the day you test drive i.e fuel consumption, rattling, vibration, oil consumption.
And if you have 20k, I doubt you can get a decent ae101 or ae111. Even more so if you are in sarawak. Cars on our side (i'm from sabah) are generally 3 - 5k higher in price. And if you really found one for 18 - 20k, I doubt you will be able to drive it without spending another 3 - 5k in the same year. And forget the 6 speed. It is a gem to drive. But definitely out of your budget. Try and shop for a 5 speed manual or 4 speed auto whichever you prefer. It's not a rocket, but still enough power to drive daily and overtake most cars. Good on FC too. Parts are cheap and plenty since it is a toyota.