No GST: Time to buy a new car

[ixeo]

No GST, and SST will not apply until further notice.

I think excise duty & import tax WON'T be removed anytime soon. The new government still need *some* income from taxation.

So who's buying? I think izso needs a car that goes from point A to point B, instead of staying still.

Man that Volvo V40 T5 is no joke, and price competitively to whack BMW 1 series. V40 T4 is very good value but why oh why no keyless option.

 

[YEBWOY27]

No GST, and SST will not apply until further notice.

I think excise duty & import tax WON'T be removed anytime soon. The new government still need *some* income from taxation.

So who's buying? I think izso needs a car that goes from point A to point B, instead of staying still.

Man that Volvo V40 T5 is no joke, and price competitively to whack BMW 1 series. V40 T4 is very good value but why oh why no keyless option.

Yeah the updated prices look good, sucks whoever bought something in Jan'18.

 

[Izso]

My MIL bought her Captur just last month for RM109k. I think she's banging her head on the fender these days because of the GST thing.

I want a new car - but at the same time I'm conflicted as to whether to get a daily runner that 'runs' or something that I would like to drive. I had a discussion with someone the other day and I realized that when I'm driving the Myvi around I get irritated easily, I want to get from point A to B as quickly as possible and drive aggressively, whereas when I drove the BMW (when it worked), I was waaay more chill even though going slow and even let people cut in front of me during jams. I need a car I enjoy even if it is a daily. And I don't enjoy Myvis.

On a separate note, Toyota reduced their prices 6k to 10k depending on car. I wanna go test drive the Camry Hybrid! I have a feeling I won't like it though.

 

[ixeo]

Captur? Look at the price of the 2008 man. A “bargain” for the car, a headache on ownership with Naza after sales. 85k with their raya sale.

Both the mid spec Mazda 2 & Peugeot 208 is at 70k now. You can get one for point A to B kinda driving. I’d recommend the Mazda 2. Or if you wanna be cheap, the Persona 1.6 Manual at sub 40k. But if you want a Proton, just get a lelong Iriz 1.3 manual still under warranty.

Honestly with a new car or one with warranty you won’t be having that much headache. Anything just go back for warranty.

That Camry Hybrid is EOL. But do go test drive. It’s a bit old school inside. I’m going to test drive the Volvo V40 and Bmw 118i later. Friend wants to buy a sub 200k continental.

 

[vr2turbo]

My wife bought the forester, now can buy the XT model already......lol

 

[6UE5t]

Unfortunately the new cars that I like to drive are all out of my budget so yeah, no difference with GST or without! :(

 

[ixeo]

Unfortunately the new cars that I like to drive are all out of my budget so yeah, no difference with GST or without! :(

Example? Ferrari 458?

Man I absolutely love the Volvo bus, that XC90. In black is absolutely menacing. 0-100 in sub 6 seconds is just crazy.

 

[6UE5t]

Example? Ferrari 458?

Man I absolutely love the Volvo bus, that XC90. In black is absolutely menacing. 0-100 in sub 6 seconds is just crazy.

Where got 458 new now? All used or recon, the new one is 488 now. And I don't dream that high leh! I just want the cheapest AMG and still cannot reach just yet. :(

Volvo is wolf in sheep's clothing but no RV and expensive maintenance so not really interested.

 

[YEBWOY27]

My MIL bought her Captur just last month for RM109k. I think she's banging her head on the fender these days because of the GST thing.

I want a new car - but at the same time I'm conflicted as to whether to get a daily runner that 'runs' or something that I would like to drive. I had a discussion with someone the other day and I realized that when I'm driving the Myvi around I get irritated easily, I want to get from point A to B as quickly as possible and drive aggressively, whereas when I drove the BMW (when it worked), I was waaay more chill even though going slow and even let people cut in front of me during jams. I need a car I enjoy even if it is a daily. And I don't enjoy Myvis.

On a separate note, Toyota reduced their prices 6k to 10k depending on car. I wanna go test drive the Camry Hybrid! I have a feeling I won't like it though.

I feel this too! When i drive the Bezza i get very frustrated, on top of that the amount of road bullies when driving the bezza cmopared to the BMW is ridiculous lol

 

[ixeo]

Where got 458 new now? All used or recon, the new one is 488 now. And I don't dream that high leh! I just want the cheapest AMG and still cannot reach just yet. :(

Volvo is wolf in sheep's clothing but no RV and expensive maintenance so not really interested.

I don't follow Ferrari much, cause can't afford.

AMG, C43? Or you're talking about the REAL AMG with hand build engines? Cheapest one is the A45/CLA45. I'd take the CLA45 over the A45, but I'd take C43 over both. The A/CLA chassis is a FWD-first chassis, with AWD thrown in. C Class chassis is a RWD setup with AWD. But that's me!

I feel this too! When i drive the Bezza i get very frustrated, on top of that the amount of road bullies when driving the bezza cmopared to the BMW is ridiculous lol

Bezza is quite a stupid car, the rear seat so upright, the 1.0L engine lugging all that weight. I think an Axia can be more fun. Oh ya, the Axia manual 1.0L.. izso can consider that. It's like a Kelisa just modernised.

 

[stupidcar]

My MIL bought her Captur just last month for RM109k. I think she's banging her head on the fender these days because of the GST thing.

I want a new car - but at the same time I'm conflicted as to whether to get a daily runner that 'runs' or something that I would like to drive. I had a discussion with someone the other day and I realized that when I'm driving the Myvi around I get irritated easily, I want to get from point A to B as quickly as possible and drive aggressively, whereas when I drove the BMW (when it worked), I was waaay more chill even though going slow and even let people cut in front of me during jams. I need a car I enjoy even if it is a daily. And I don't enjoy Myvis.

On a separate note, Toyota reduced their prices 6k to 10k depending on car. I wanna go test drive the Camry Hybrid! I have a feeling I won't like it though.

Try Mazda 6?

 

[Izso]

Bezza is quite a stupid car, the rear seat so upright, the 1.0L engine lugging all that weight. I think an Axia can be more fun. Oh ya, the Axia manual 1.0L.. izso can consider that. It's like a Kelisa just modernised.

If I hate the Myvi what makes you think I like the Axia?

Try Mazda 6?

That's a lotta money la dude

 

[vr2turbo]

Unfortunately the new cars that I like to drive are all out of my budget so yeah, no difference with GST or without! :(

Yalor, say this much, that much discount, still only 6% off, still got 94% to pay.....lol

 

[ixeo]

If I hate the Myvi what makes you think I like the Axia?


That's a lotta money la dude

I suggested Mazda 3 and Peugeot 208 (this is like syphilis on steroids, if you wanna have STD again). Or Iriz 1.3M. Pick one lar. Your display car gonna be on display for a while.

 

[6UE5t]

I don't follow Ferrari much, cause can't afford.

AMG, C43? Or you're talking about the REAL AMG with hand build engines? Cheapest one is the A45/CLA45. I'd take the CLA45 over the A45, but I'd take C43 over both. The A/CLA chassis is a FWD-first chassis, with AWD thrown in. C Class chassis is a RWD setup with AWD. But that's me!
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Yes the A/CLA45 is enough already and still real AMG hand-built engines. C43 is too expensive and road tax is also high. I know the A/CLA is a FWD with AWD added but still good enough especially if you get the face-lifted one (2016 onwards) with improved handling setup to reduce the FWD understeer tendency.

Try Mazda 6?

Don't buy Mazda 6 now. In SG they will soon release the new Mazda 6 with turbo so engine output is 250HP, so better wait for that until arrive in MY. I suppose this is to compete with the new Accord which is also already turbocharged.