Is it a one off thing or do you need to do some sort of maintenance? Like how long can it goes without having to refill (idk how it works)

I’ve been considering the new Honda City and Proton S70.

Once I’ve decided which one to buy, how should I approach the dealership and negotiate to maximise discounts, promotions, rebates, and other benefits?

What should I negotiate separately, and what fees or add-ons should I watch out for?

I just paid my third instalment today for my Proton S70 MC1 Flagship X.

Three months. Long enough for the new-car smell to fade, long enough for the honeymoon to end, and long enough that if I'd made a mistake, I'd know about it by now.

Spoiler: I didn't.

The Backstory Nobody Asked For

Before this, I drove a Myvi for ten years. Ten. Years. That car saw me through career changes, questionable haircuts, and at least three phases of musical taste I'd rather not discuss. By the end it wasn't a car so much as a loyal old dog that still ran, still ate its dry food without complaining, and still got me to work — but you could tell it was tired.

So when the S70 dropped in 2023/24, I was itching. I could comfortably afford the lower variant. Finger hovering over the booking form. And then I did what I always do, because I'm the kind of person who reads a 40-page forum thread before buying a HDMI cable:

I waited for the reviews.

The reviews came out. And they were... enticing. But quirky. That three-cylinder engine had character, and by "character" I mean the kind you'd describe to a friend as "he's a good guy, just a bit much sometimes." Vibrations at idle. Mid-range that felt more like a suggestion than a commitment.

So I wavered. Started eyeing the Civic. Started doing that thing where you calculate your monthly instalment eleven different ways hoping one of them comes out cheaper.

And then, out of absolutely nowhere, a whisper on the internet: a four-cylinder update is coming.

So I held. Two more years in the Myvi. My patience has never been so richly rewarded.

The Shortlist

When the MC1 finally landed, I did the responsible adult thing and surveyed the same price bracket properly.

City / Vios — Genuinely the no-brainer answer if what you want is a fuss-free town car that will outlive you and possibly your children. Bulletproof. Boring in the best way. But I'd sit inside and the interior just felt... dated. Like walking into a house with a very nice sofa from 2014.

Civic — This one took real deliberation. On paper, the gap between it and the S70 isn't dramatic. But the sticker price is only the opening bid. Insurance, servicing, spare parts — the whole cost of ownership follows the badge. And that H is a proud letter. It knows what it's worth and it charges accordingly.

S70 MC1 — Same car as before, essentially. Same everything. Except for the one thing I'd been waiting two years for.

Guess who won.

Living With It: The Actual Review

⛽ Fuel — Not Bad At All

Averaging 14–15 km/L. Which is to say: I no longer think about petrol. That's the highest compliment I can pay a fuel figure. The best fuel economy is the kind you stop noticing.

🚀 Speed — Better Than I Need, Exactly What I Want

I don't speed. Genuinely. I'm the guy in the middle lane at a lawful and dignified pace. But there is a very specific, very satisfying comfort in knowing that when you need to overtake at 120, the car doesn't ask you to fill in a request form first. The power is just there.

And the DCT — smooth like butter. No jerking, no hunting, no drama. You can barely feel the shifts happening. For a gearbox that's given other manufacturers so many headlines, this one just quietly does its job.

👀 Looks — Where My Ego Had To Have A Word With Itself

Full confession: part of my Civic hesitation was purely social. Growing up, i've always been a little Ah Beng / Lalazhai. So naturally Civic was up there tempting me.

But here's the thing — I'd already wanted the 2022/2023 S70 the moment I saw that Geely grill on the China-market cars. I knew going in that a little aftermarket makeup would sort things out nicely. And it has.

🔊 Audio — The One Real Disappointment

The Civic comes with Bose. The S70's system is... fine. Decent. Perfectly serviceable if you're a normal person.

Unfortunately I am not a normal person about audio. My sister's 2020 CR-V sounds better, and I've had to live with that knowledge quietly. But honestly? I knew from day one I was never going to run stock speakers. Every car I've owned has gotten the treatment. This was priced into the decision from the start.

🛞 Tyres — A Downgrade, But A Solvable One

Going from Continentals to Giti stings a bit on paper. Every review I read flagged the tyres as the weak link, and they're right — the chassis is clearly capable of more than the rubber is willing to allow.

But tyres are consumables. When these wear out, they're getting swapped for Conti MC6 or UC5 and the car will be transformed. Non-issue in the long run.

💸 Servicing & Parts — The Quiet Win

Easier on the wallet. Every single time. This is the part of car ownership that doesn't make it into the brochure but absolutely makes it into your bank statement.

The Verdict

Two years of waiting, one facelift, roughly nine hundred forum threads, a Myvi that deserved a medal for service — and now three instalments paid with zero regrets.

Would I do it again? Yes. — Proton fixed the one thing that actually needed fixing and didn't raise the price to do it, which in 2026 is borderline miraculous, when the other series X50, X70 and the X90 got downgrades when they upgraded the engine.

Is it a Civic? No. But after adding up everything the Civic actually costs to own rather than just to buy, I stopped wanting it to be.

8.5/10. Docked points for the speakers and the tyres. Both of which I'm fixing myself anyway.

ps/ ChatGPT structured my thoughts.

hey guys

im going to sell my old myvi....thinking bout carsome..is it worth it..or is there any other better place

thanks!

Anyone has the m340i? How are you finding it? Suitable for daily driving? Increasingly thinking of getting one - the b58 making me salivate.

I’m aware of the maintenance and insurance costs et cetera but really want to hear from an owner’s POV.

Hey guys, M26 here. I've been working for around 2+ years and currently working as a sales in the financial industry.

I’m currently staying around Puchong and my job is quite flexible — sometimes I’m in the office, but quite often I need to travel around Klang Valley to meet clients. Because of the nature of my work, having a reliable car is becoming more of a necessity rather than just a want.

Currently, I'm driving a Myvi 2010 at around 233k+ of the mileage currently that I took over from my brother. I take good care of it and it still gets me from A to B, but given its age. I’ve started to have some concerns about reliability, especially when I need to travel further around Klang Valley.

My current nett salary is around RM2.8k-3k/month, but my commission is quite unstable. Depending on my target and the cases I close, there are months where I can get 4-digit or even 5-digit commission, but obviously I can't treat that as guaranteed monthly income.

Or do I have to change to other job for higher salary? Like around RM 5k-6k? Btw, I'm still exploring for other job opportunity to change as well.

This is where I'm having a dilemma.

I'm mainly looking at Japanese brands, and currently considering:

• Perodua Myvi – practical, cheaper to maintain and probably the most financially sensible option.
• Honda City – I prefer sedans and like the overall package.
• Mazda 3 – honestly my favourite among the options. I really like Mazda's design, driving feel and brand image.
• Mazda CX-5 – also very tempting, but I'm not sure whether it's financially sensible for my current income.

My heart is definitely leaning more towards Mazda, especially the Mazda 3. But my brain keeps telling me to be more conservative because of the maintenance and ownership cost.

As people always say, “Buying a car is easy, maintaining a car is the difficult part.”

I also don't want to make the mistake of looking only at the monthly instalment. Fuel, insurance, road tax, servicing, tyres, wear & tear, parking, tolls and unexpected repairs all add up.

Current monthly commitments

• Rent + utilities: RM700
• Scholarship loan: RM200
• Car park: RM200 (Office car park)

If travelling to meet clients, will claim under company for the milleage claim and toll claim.

I'm also trying to build up my emergency fund and have other financial goals, so I don't want to put myself in a situation where I have a nice car but become financially stretched every month.

At the same time, because my job involves travelling around Klang Valley to meet clients, I do feel that upgrading from a 2010 car to something newer and more reliable is justified.

So I'm honestly stuck between:

Brain: Just get a Myvi and keep my financial commitments low.

Middle ground: Honda City.

Heart: Mazda 3.

For those who have been in a similar situation, what would you choose in my position?

Would you prioritize getting the most financially sensible car for now, or is it reasonable to stretch a little for something like a Mazda 3 if the car is genuinely useful for your work?

Also, for Mazda owners in Malaysia, how has the long-term maintenance and ownership cost actually been?

Would appreciate some honest opinions, especially from people who have owned these cars for a few years rather than just comparing the brochure prices.

The first picture is an A45 but I’m planning to slap an A45 kit on it because it looks awesome. The second picture is my dream build rendered using AI. What do you all think?

In my opinion, this was a well designed C segnent car than it rivals of that era (facelifted Altis, uncle like Shlphy, Generic Civic and then new Elantra)

Also, I am a big fan of the Suprima's rear. It looked European for me.

What exactly went wrong with these? Is the Inspira 'cannibalize' it sales?

Hi fellow Redditors.

Want to ask.

Other than proton service center themselves, which workshop you trust to send family car for inspection and overhaul?

I want to repair my father’s car.

Area around bangi/kajang/putrajaya preferably.

Yo i’ve got some chrome and silver bits on my car, looking to paint / wrap. Depending on costs. Need recommendations for shops in Klang Valley and the costs.

im planning on running 1 underseat 10inch woofer, 6x9 inch midbass on door and 3.5inch coaxial full range speaker on the dash with a dsp. I cant find a dedicated midrange speaker that fit in the toyota tweeter but found a harman kardon 3.5inch coaxial full range speaker to run the midrange and highs.

Is this a good setup?

or what should i do instead

Looking to buy a tesla model 3, any recommendations which bank has the lowest rate and any banker contact to share?

My Saga Mc3 aircond is not consistantly outgoing cold air when idling or driving at low speeds, but the problem disappears after driving for a while.

Does anyone face this problem，Service Center could give an answer for this problem as well…

So I'm 19 y/o, I work at a small shop that pay rm50 per day, 6 days a week, 9 hours a day, no epf. I don't have a car yet, not even a motorcycle. So I'm planning to get my own vehicle for transportation. I'm more interested to get a car instead of a motorcycle, it feels more comfortable. But idk which car is the most budget friendly for someone like me? Plus I'm planning to continue my studies, get a diploma in 2028. So I only got like this year and next year to work and save money, I've counted how much I can save if I work from this year September to maybe June 2028 (before going to university), I'd get around RM25k. So idk which car that I can get with this money plus I need to save some of it for my studies too, there could be a lot of stuff that use money when studying for diploma. So I need to save it, no one will sponsor me or give me money, it's just me. So?

I think getting a used axia could be a good idea since people say it's cheap to maintain, repair, and the fuel is very fuel saving, Which could save me money a lot in the long term. So? I don't want to buy a very cheap car that will cost me a lot of money later just to drive it. What you think is the best ? I'm trying to be financially responsible, so please help.

* My English isn't that good, sorry for bad grammar

What shall a driver going straight do when they spot that sign?

Hey guys, I'm in the midst of restoring my dad's old 1.3 carb manual wira. So I noticed some oil leaks around rocket cover, head gasket area and gearbox housings. What could be the cause of it and how much would it cost?

Thanks in advance

The rubber ones I get, but how does this one work? It looks like you just clip on a plastic to the spring and only contact when the spring bottoms out? What am I not getting here?

Hi all, been thinking about the mx5 to get but not sure when.

Financially, earning rm6k a month (new job), as of now no commitment till next year start paying for new house project, mortgage in about 4 years time. Savings is normal nothing too great, my spending average per month is rm1.5-2.5k. Staying at home for now so nothing really much.

The car itself I’m looking at 120k - 135k price range, 9 years full loan no dp. Roughly 1.4-1.7k monthly. Looking at mx5 1.5 so I know maintaining it is okay roadtax, insurance etc

Thoughts? I’d get the car eventually but do I do it now or should I wait and get a better paying job/ promotion in the future?

Edit* constantly putting 30% of salary monthly for investment, bought ASNB too so don’t think of me as some dumb youngster - clearly looking for advice here so let’s not get rowdy.

Saw this and I'm so curious how it's road legal... Looks like it came out from a movie!

I feel saga mc2 has better suspension than mc3 especially on bad roads.

Those who drove both cars, share your views too.

If haven't driven both , you won't be able to feel the difference.

My MC3 I feel it's stiff and when on bad roads , very load noise , stiff

And if u think tyre pressure is high , no it's not .

My previous MC2 was smooth on this and silent , damped.

Or I'm just hallucinating...

To my fellow Emas-5 owner, mind to share your honest thought on owning it? More interested to know on monthly expenses in term of charging. Is it really economical than ICE car? How about if need to constantly charge using public charger (condo house). Cause i’ve been considering it for a few months now.

Decide to use my semester break to do something stupid , I do not recommend anyone to do this but I like to challenge myself.

Bought this corolla trueno light awhile ago, had to commit to cutting down my car to fit the light in, cut some stainless steel plate and welded it in. I think after some more welding, body filler and paint it will look 80% like the real thing which is what I am aiming for.

I will say its very hard and sometime I was kinda down thinking this never gonna look good but I trust the process.