The list of car names here is incomplete but it is a long list and consists most of the popular car names. These names were taken from automobile books, magazines, websites, and also contributions from Carsut’s readers. Funny, cool, gibberish, feminine and all kind of weird car names can be found in the list here.
A4
Accent
Acclaim
Accord
Achieva
Aerio
Aerostar
Alero (more…)
Some called it Honda Jazz, some called it Honda Fit; it does not matter because it refers to the five-door subcompact car that has been one of the best selling small Honda cars on earth. The Jazz was a big hit when it was first introduced in 2001. This is because it looks small but it is not small. The outlook is small, the wheelbase is short, the engine is small, but the passenger cargo is spacious and the power is big.
What we are going to review today is a used Honda Jazz manufactured in 2007. It was own by a young girl,Phoenix, who purchased the car when she was 18 years old. Phoenix’s car model is the 1.5 i-DSI where she bought it for RM94,800 in 2007. With RM20k down payment, she pays roughly RM1400 per month for a five-year loan at 2.88% APR. It is not surprising that lots of Asian is paying over 1k a month for car installment because of the car price. In the U.S., the same model could have just cost less than half of what Phoenix paid in Malaysia. (more…)
Thanks to Madam Teoh who invited our used car review team to check on her 2009 Perodua Myvi. Teoh purchased her car on 27th June 2009 when the Perodua Myvi entered its fourth best selling year inMalaysia. Teoh decided to purchase the 1.3L EZi automatic “Premium” edition among 1.3L SX, 1.3L EZ, and 1.3L SXi because it has extra options including ABS, alloy rims, and front fog lamps. The door armrests and door pull handles are also painted, unlike the SX and EZ that remains unpainted and looks unmatched with the body color. The EZi is the most expensive version for 1.3 model and Teoh purchased it for RM50,412.15. With RM10,000 down payment, Teoh pays roughly RM800 per month for a five-year loan with 3.88% APR (Annual Percentage Rate).
Perodua Myvi was introduced inMalaysiain 2005. The car is based on the Toyota Passo and Daihatsu Sirion (also known as Daihatsu Boon). From far away, the car looks very round. It is cute and it is loved by many subcompact buyers. Teoh chose the car because it looks good compared to some other cars that are in the similar price range with the Myvi.
Basic Myvi model was made available in 1.3L SX (5 speed manual), 1.3L EZ (4 speed auto), 1.3L SXi (5 speed manual), and 1.3L EZi (4 speed auto and also full option model). It also has an upgrade version which features leather seats, cooling protection, custom made floor mats, and also a built-in GPS and multimedia system. For people who love the look but require more power, there are two more variations: Myvi SE 1.5 and Myvi Extreme 1.5.
Perodua Myvi Extreme 1.5
Teoh is a 42-year-old lady who uses this car to work daily. She drives about 60 KM a day and once awhile she travels to other provinces in the country. When we checked on the car, the mileage was 61,480 km. According to Teoh, this is roughly what cost her to own this car over two and a half years:
In total, Teoh spend about RM2,300 to maintain the car over two years. On average, it cost about RM1100 per year for the maintenance to own a Myvi. There are some problems with the Myvi which Teoh could not figure out why. She changed the remote control battery every year and she feels this is too much compared to the Honda she owned previously. When we were testing the car, we noticed that the engine mounting was giving problem and replacement is needed. Other than that, the car runs smooth.
51 mpg or 13.5 km/liter; it will cost RM0.14 for a km.
Price of new Myvi
Perodua Myvi’s competitor or similar car: Daihatsu Sirion, Daihatsu Boon, Toyota Passo, Proton Saga, Honda Brio, Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz/Honda Fit, Mazda2, and Ford Fiesta hatchback.
Conclusion
Daihatsu and Toyota spent billions of dollars to build a new car and have them tested many times before the car was launched. Perodua made a smart choice by putting a new badge on it. There are reasons why the Myvi was the best selling cars inMalaysiafrom 2006 to 2010 for five consecutive years. In 2011, Perodua launched the new Myvi with the tagline “Lagi Best” (“Even Better” in English). Let’s see how it goes. If you have something to say, please leave your comment here. Any comments on Perodua Myvi are welcome.
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We have finally formed our used car review team and we named it “Carsut UCR”. A BIG thanks to Isabella who had allowed us to review and test drive her 2008 Honda Civic. Not to mentioned she is also our first “customer”. Isabella bought her car on June 2008. It is the eighth generation model that was introduced in 2006. It is also known as FD2, FA1, FG1, FG2, FA5, FK or FN. Isabella’s model is the 1.8S-L version that she bought for RM119,995.30.
With RM30K down payment, Isabella pays roughly RM1,715 a month for a five-year loan. One reason she invited us to check on her car is because she is deciding to trade-in the car for a new one as it just touches 100,500 KM. With the owner’s permission, we are allowed to “rape” the car. We drove it to the highway and tested the car up to 165 km/h. Without a surprise, the car was running steady and stable up to about 160 km/h. We felt the car start to wobble slightly when the speed reached above 165 km/h.
It is a handsome ride that most of the people will love when they see it. It looks young and energetic with various powertrains. It has a real nice interior that looks smooth like silk. The four-cylinder 16 valve chain-driven SOHC and DOHC i-VTEC is giving sufficient power to the car. The 1.8-liter engine made 140 hp and maximum torque at 174Nm@4,300 rpm. As for the 2.0-liter engine, it made 155 hp and maximum torque at 188Nm@4,500 rpm. The 1.8-liter engine (Isabella’s model) is enough to bring the car up hill nicely although there are rumors that it is underpowered. However, you can go anytime for the super hot Type R version if you need more power.
Well, never underestimate girl’s car. Isabella followed strictly the maintenance schedule written in the Honda Civic owner’s manual. She sends the car to Honda for oil change, oil filter change, and engine clean up every 5,000 km. Generally, she uses 10W-30 engine oil for the car but once awhile she will try on 5W-20 or 5W-30 from Mobil 1.
The car we were viewing appeared to be clean and shining. It is apparent that the owner takes good care of the car. According to Isabella, she sends the car to car wash once a week and detailing the car once a month. Isabella owns the car for almost four years and these are the major things that she spent to maintain the car over the hundred thousand km.
27 city/38 highway mpg; 11 km/liter for city drive and 16 km/liter for highway drive. As of 2012, RON95 petrol is RM1.90 a liter, it will take RM0.17 for a km.
There are a lot of good things about the Civic. Fuel economy is in fact the biggest attraction. Leather seats are comfortable. Handling is great especially negotiating corners and on wet road. As you can see from what Isabella has spent over the years, Honda Civic parts are relatively cheap too.
From front to back, the boot/trunk is huge enough for three to four mid-size luggages. The interior is spacious and it fits five big-size adults adequately. Although the built-in stereo in the car is factory made, the quality of the sound is good.
When we looked through the interior carefully, the plastic material is not good as we can see some cracks on the logo. The original carpet is not of good quality. The one we were viewing had been replaced after four years.
Toyota Corolla (They have been enemies for many years), Kia Forte, Mitsubishi Lancer, Ford Focus, Volkswagen Polo, Chevrolet Cruze, Mazda3, Peugeot 308, and Nissan Sylphy.
A 100,000 km on a Honda Civic does no harm to the car if the car is maintained well according to maintenance schedule. It is worth to purchase and can be used for few more years. Honda, The Power of Dreams.
It is necessary to understand the life after having a car. This is because there are many things you may not expect and you need to prepare for it before buying a car. Some new car owners will walk to the window and peep at the car once awhile to make sure it is still there. “What the?” Don’t be shock; it is a truth based on the results from our research. There could be many reasons, the owner is afraid of the car being stolen, worry about the car being scratched or just look at it to satisfy themselves. For some people, spending a huge amount of money in one shot to buy a depreciating object (car) is hurting, so they will definitely try to take good care of the car. Other than that, these are several things you may not know about having a car especially for the first time car buyer:
1. Someone regret it. If you did not manage your budget properly as mentioned in Step 1, you may start to regret buying the car when it starts to suck money out from your pocket every month for the installments.
2. Extra money for extra accessories. To celebrate the new purchase, people often spend extra money on accessories to decorate the car. This includes head rest, floor mat, new carpet, steering wheel cover, windscreen tint, car seat covers, and many other things that may cost few thousand dollars or more. Some people will also spend a few hundred dollars for high quality steering lock or transmission lock as a theft deterrent. Furthermore, car wash and car detailing are something which will keep costing money.
3. Extra protection. Do you notice that there are many bottles sitting in the store room? Detergent to wash car, car wax kit, polishing kit, fluid for windscreen protection, and tire dressing are extra money for a car owner. A person who takes public transport does not need all these things.
4. Extra trip. First time car owner will find excuses just to drive the car out because they want to drive it. Well, it doesn’t really matter as long as you enjoy it.
5. Parking Charges. You may need to pay parking fees wherever you park your car. For those who are staying in apartments or condominiums, there will be monthly parking charges. Do take this into your calculations before buying a car.
6. Car maintenance. There is always a maintenance fee, for example, engine oil, oil filter, car batteries, tires, and others. The maintenance fee for cars with bigger engine often cost higher.
7. Customize your own car. Other than buying aftermarket accessories to decorate the car, some car enthusiasts will customize their own car. Sound systems upgrade, sport wheels, customized dashboard or extra gauges to make the car look cool.
These are some of the opinions from our research:
Jonathan Blanchfield said: “Buying a used car is very complicating. I will prefer a new one to avoid all the hassles.”
Jeremy Teoh said: “I prefer a new used car because I do not want to throw all my hard-earned money into depreciation.”
Isabella Joel said: “I am a girl, I do not understand a lot about mechanical things and car maintenance, buying a new car seems to be more practical for me.”
Jonathan Lipnicki said: “I love cars, I love new smells, I love new features but I prefer a used car. With the same amount of cash, I prefer a used branded car than a new cheap car.”
What is your choice then?
Having gone through what you have to go through from Step 1 to Step 10, you should get your new car now. Most people find having a car is more convenient, and yes, it is. What you need to do is to enjoy the ride!
Carsut’s car buying guide is written by Howsen who is an experienced car dealer. Thanks to people who participated in this research and contributed their opinions in making this buying guide a success.