How to win against depreciation: We select 5 bargain price high-end cars under RM 100k
Arvind · Apr 21, 2024 12:00 PM
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Purchasing any car is both an emotive and logical decision, regardless of the price tag. It doesn’t matter if it's RM 50k or RM 500k, we buy cars for how they make us look and feel, as much as to get around from A to B.
Thus, for some buyers, brand prestige and road presence count for a lot; and getting that on the cheap can be even better.
Thus, while browsing the new WapCar Cars for Sale page, we were pleasantly surprised at some great deals on premium vehicles that cost less than one-fifth of what they did brand new. Here’s our short but sweet list of 5 very stylish and premium cars that are priced at less than RM 100k now, arranged in ascending prices.
Did you know that you can buy a first-generation Range Rover Evoque for less than a new Honda WR-V today? With prices around RM 70kas advertised on the WapCar Cars for Sale page, this chic fashionista now costs a fraction of its circa RM 350k price tag when new.
The used market consists of official and recond units, in both 3-door and 5-door variants, so take your time in looking for one. However, most units will be the Si4 variant, powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol which outputs 240 PS and 340 Nm of torque. There's also the 190 PS/420 Nm Sd4 2.2-litre turbodiesel variant but these are harder to find.
Ageless class, beautifully engineered and built to last; the 6th-generation Lexus ES is about as good as they come if you’re looking for a classy executive sedan that will ferry the family in comfort, and do it for years to come. Now with used prices starting at around RM 85k, they're a bargain compared to their RM 260k to RM 350k starting prices at launch in 2013.
Three variants were officially introduced in Malaysia, the ES 250, ES 250 Luxury and range-topping Lexus ES 300h hybrid. The most commonly found ES 250s are powered by the 2AR-FE 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder offering 181 PS and 235 Nm of torque. The 202 PS ES 300h is harder to find but offers more performance and better fuel efficiency.
The (C7) Audi A6 model was first introduced in Malaysia in 2013, with the facelift launched in 2016. These days, you can get the facelifted variants that start around RM 90k. With understated style, sublime refinement with comfort to boot; the A6 is a capable executive sedan for the discerning buyer.
As for the A6 facelift model, 2 variants were sold officially in Malaysia, the 190 PS/320 Nm 1.8-litre TFSI turbocharged 4-cylinder and the 3.0-litre TFSI V6 turbo which developed a gutsy 333 PS and 440 Nm, which retailed for RM 325k and RM 500k respectively when new. Of course, the base 1.8L TFSI variants are more economical and easier to find on the used car market.
Of course, no list like this would be complete without a BMW, and for good reason. The (F36) 4 Series Gran Coupe, now starting at around RM 90k, is a fraction of its new price when launched in 2014. However, despite its age, it still offers loads of character and style.
At launch, the 4 Series Gran Coupe was offered in 2 variants: starting at RM 390k for the 428i Sport and M Sport for a circa RM 30k price premium. Earlier 428i units are powered by the 245 PS and 350 Nm 'N20' 2.0-litre turbo 4-cylinder. Post-2017 LCI units get the newer B48 engine with 252 PS and 350 Nm. The pre-facelift 428i models are easier to find and cheaper on the used market.
Ah, the MINI Cooper 3-door—iconic, ageless in style and yet it transforms into a true street weapon in the right hands. Few cars deliver as many smiles per mile as a MINI, especially the more powerful F56 generation Cooper S variants.
Although priced at around RM 250k when first launched in 2014, used F56-generation Cooper S models now start at around RM 95k, representing a lot of bang for your buck. Power was derived from a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that developed a gutsy 192 PS and 280 Nm. There's also the less powerful 136 PS/220 Nm 1.5-litre Cooper variants which are priced lower, but for the most part, it’s the Cooper S you want.
Conclusion
So, there you have it, 5 superbly stylish models that today cost a fraction of what they did when new at just under RM 100k.
As always, get your prospective dream car inspected and diagnosed by a competent garage and ensure the electronics, engine, transmission and undercarriage components are checked as well. Enquire on 3rd-party extended warranties as well for added peace of mind.
Browse for these cool models and many other cool deals on new, used and recon vehicles on WapCar’s new Cars for Sale page.
Arvind can't remember a time when he didn't wheel around a HotWheels car. This love evolved into an interest in Tamiya and RC cars and finally the real deal 1:1 scale stuff. Passion finally lead to formal training in Mechanical Engineering. Instead of the bigger picture, he obsesses with the final drive ratio and spring rates of cars and spends the weekends wondering why a Perodua Myvi is so fast.
