[Auto Talk] Honda Accord Or Toyota Camry?

[Adrian Wong]

Originally Posted by Chai

Warranty is not really that important to me. Why get 320? Because it has BMW badge on it? I like BMW, but Passat is definitely a better buy, and it's not so common.

VW might not sound as 'nice' as BMW, but they own some of the biggest names, Audi, SEAT, Škoda, Lamborghini, Bentley, and Bugatti.

Not so common = lower resale value AFAIK!

Nah, it's not about name. But more about value for money.

Since both cars are essentially similar in price so it's easier to compare them. From what I can see, the BMW 320i has the warranty and free service and repair as its main advantage. The VW Passat has FSI as its main advantage.

[Adrian Wong]

Originally Posted by Trinity

Just curious.

How much does a 2008 ranger xlt v6 go for there?

Hmm... Looks like we only have the Ford Ranger TDCi...

Link - Ford Malaysia - Vehicle Price List

The 2.5L manual model is going for RM 85,388.00 (~US$ 27,000) without insurance.

I think you can import the other Ranger models but they will come at much higher prices.

[Adrian Wong]

Originally Posted by peaz

I think the Passat is a better car compared to the 320. Perhaps a 325 or 335 is a better comparison to the Passat? Maybe the local 320s are just to basic?

Well, I've always thought the BMW 318 (now replaced by the 320) as wannabe cars.

I compared it to the Passat only on the basis of the price.

[Adrian Wong]

Ahhh... One of the SUVs that I quite fancy is the Nissan Murano. Too bad the price tag is something like RM 330-340K (US$ 106-110K)?

[Chai]

Originally Posted by Mac Daddy

Lexus

Nope, it wasn't a Lexus. I think it was a Toyota Crown.

[Chai]

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

Not so common = lower resale value AFAIK!

Nah, it's not about name. But more about value for money.

Since both cars are essentially similar in price so it's easier to compare them. From what I can see, the BMW 320i has the warranty and free service and repair as its main advantage. The VW Passat has FSI as its main advantage.

Wait till you see the interior of the Passat first. Different car, different class. Passat would should you A LOT more than 320.

So what if they offer 3 years warranty? It's just like Proton. 3 years warranty, yeah, and I have to go back to workshop every month.

Does that mean Seagate's 5 year warranty makes it more reliable than other brands?

[Adrian Wong]

Originally Posted by Chai

Nope, it wasn't a Lexus. I think it was a Toyota Crown.

Ahhh.. The Toyota Crown. They use it as taxis in Singapore. Quite a comfy ride.

[Adrian Wong]

Originally Posted by Chai

Wait till you see the interior of the Passat first. Different car, different class. Passat would should you A LOT more than 320.

So what if they offer 3 years warranty? It's just like Proton. 3 years warranty, yeah, and I have to go back to workshop every month.

Does that mean Seagate's 5 year warranty makes it more reliable than other brands?

Sorry? You mean the Passat's resale value should be higher?

Ahhh.. I dare not enter either BMW or VW showrooms. LOL!!!

[Chai]

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

Ahhh.. The Toyota Crown. They use it as taxis in Singapore. Quite a comfy ride.

Not those Toyota Crown, but the newer "Lexus" type. It was really expensive back then, a fully imported costed RM400k. 10 years ago at least.

[Chai]

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

Sorry? You mean the Passat's resale value should be higher?

Ahhh.. I dare not enter either BMW or VW showrooms. LOL!!!

Most European cars don't really have good resale value anyway.