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<blockquote data-quote="Traveler" data-source="post: 12924" data-attributes="member: 7248"><p>My friend is looking for a new car, and she has a budget of about RM150k. I'm helping her out in choosing a suitable car, and am wondering if anyone here has any advice.Her criteria:1. Car should not be too big (she currently drives a Satria 1.3 manual and sometimes a Vios)2. Transmission should be automatic3. Fuel efficiency is important, prefer 2.0L or smaller4. Almost entirely city driving, but if car is fun to drive, then I may be driving her on roadtrips <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />5. New car only. Test drive required before purchaseCars she has eliminated from consideration:1. All Protons - she doesn't want another Proton2. All Peroduas - PERODUA = Perpetually EndangeRing Other Drivers Until Accident (hehe!)3. All Kias/Hyundais4. All cars from less-known brands like Alado, Tata, etc.5. Toyota Vios (already have one), Corolla Altis (seen the new one, didn't like it), Camry (too big), Rush (too big), Yaris (didn't like it)6. Honda City (she thinks it's ugly), Accord (too big), Jazz7. Smart ForTwo - too small8. Fiat Punto - I suggested it to her and I kena tembak, she say its ugly.9. VW Polo GTI - manual, she don't want10. VW Golf GTI - she likes but beyond budget Cars being considered:1. Civic 2.0L (RM125k) - she says a bit big, but thinks it is a safe backup choice2. Civic Hybrid (RM168k) - she likes the Hybrid idea but a bit pricey, and no test drive car - she won't buy if there is no test drive3. Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0GT (RM113k) - I like the aggressive look, and she is keen to check it out, but size is similar to Civic4. VW CrossPolo (RM110k) - my friend likes the shape/size, VW known for reliability5. Peugeot 207cc (RM159k) - my friend really likes the shape of this car since seeing it in France this year, so this is an early favourite6. Smart Roadster (RM??) - not easy to find unused one, but my friend loves the car (almost bought it a couple years back, but couldn't get a test drive so refused to buy), so also an early favourite7. Smart ForFour (RM80k-90k?)- also not easy to find unused one, but can be considered if cheap8. Citroen C4 - dunno anything about it yet9. Nissan Latio, March, Sylphy - dunno anything about these models yet10. Mazdas - anything good here?11. Suzuki SwiftAlso trying to racun her on the Mini One/Cooper and 116i/118i, but don't think she will go for it. She did agree to test drive both though, so maybe still got chance!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Traveler, post: 12924, member: 7248"] My friend is looking for a new car, and she has a budget of about RM150k. I'm helping her out in choosing a suitable car, and am wondering if anyone here has any advice.Her criteria:1. Car should not be too big (she currently drives a Satria 1.3 manual and sometimes a Vios)2. Transmission should be automatic3. Fuel efficiency is important, prefer 2.0L or smaller4. Almost entirely city driving, but if car is fun to drive, then I may be driving her on roadtrips :)5. New car only. Test drive required before purchaseCars she has eliminated from consideration:1. All Protons - she doesn't want another Proton2. All Peroduas - PERODUA = Perpetually EndangeRing Other Drivers Until Accident (hehe!)3. All Kias/Hyundais4. All cars from less-known brands like Alado, Tata, etc.5. Toyota Vios (already have one), Corolla Altis (seen the new one, didn't like it), Camry (too big), Rush (too big), Yaris (didn't like it)6. Honda City (she thinks it's ugly), Accord (too big), Jazz7. Smart ForTwo - too small8. Fiat Punto - I suggested it to her and I kena tembak, she say its ugly.9. VW Polo GTI - manual, she don't want10. VW Golf GTI - she likes but beyond budget Cars being considered:1. Civic 2.0L (RM125k) - she says a bit big, but thinks it is a safe backup choice2. Civic Hybrid (RM168k) - she likes the Hybrid idea but a bit pricey, and no test drive car - she won't buy if there is no test drive3. Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0GT (RM113k) - I like the aggressive look, and she is keen to check it out, but size is similar to Civic4. VW CrossPolo (RM110k) - my friend likes the shape/size, VW known for reliability5. Peugeot 207cc (RM159k) - my friend really likes the shape of this car since seeing it in France this year, so this is an early favourite6. Smart Roadster (RM??) - not easy to find unused one, but my friend loves the car (almost bought it a couple years back, but couldn't get a test drive so refused to buy), so also an early favourite7. Smart ForFour (RM80k-90k?)- also not easy to find unused one, but can be considered if cheap8. Citroen C4 - dunno anything about it yet9. Nissan Latio, March, Sylphy - dunno anything about these models yet10. Mazdas - anything good here?11. Suzuki SwiftAlso trying to racun her on the Mini One/Cooper and 116i/118i, but don't think she will go for it. She did agree to test drive both though, so maybe still got chance! [/QUOTE]
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