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Category: Car Buying

Here you can find all the essential car buying guide, questions and considerations when buying a new car or used car.

  • 2022 Honda Civic e:HEV RS is Launched in Thailand International Motor Show

    The 2022 Honda Civic e:HEV RS is finally launched at the 43rd Bangkok International Motor Show. Honda Thailand is saying the selling price for the brand new Civic e:HEV RS will be around somewhere around 1,270,000 baht, it is about 300,000 baht more expensive than the cheapest fuel model.

    This time, Honda powers the Civic e:HEV RS with a direct-injected 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine, together with 2 electric motors and a compact Power Control Unit, it is expected to produce a total power of 215hp or more.

    The interior of the 2022 Honda Civic e:HEV offers rear air vents and a 60:40 split-folding rear seat. This time, Honda makes the wheelbase 35mm longer to 2735mm compared to the previous generation. A newly designed rear seat make full use of the extra wheelbase length. A 10.25-inch digital instrument display, a Qi wireless charger and a smart key card are standard features for this car in Thailand market. For a close-up and detail review, check this video!

  • List of cars under $10000 dollars for 2012

    cars for $10000 dollars

    Considering the average new car price has shot up to over $30,000 for 2012, many consumers had shifted their aim to buy used car instead of a new one. It is weary for many people to serve a car loan for couple years. It is also tired to tolerate the depreciation of a new car in the first two years of ownership. Therefore, here we did a research and come out the list of cars under $10,000 dollars or cars with the price close to $10,000 for 2012 base on the information from local newspaper classified, online used car portal including Edmunds, Kelly Blue Book, and Autotrader. Some of these cars are cheap to buy, give pretty good mileage, and easy to maintain.

    2004 GMC Yukon

    The 2004 GMC Yukon is best for people with large family who need a spacious car for up to nine passengers. It has large boot for luggage when the 8th and 9th seat is not in use. Powerful engine, strong body, and roomy are what best to describe it. The thing that is not so good about the car is the interior material and also fuel efficiency which could be better.
    Market price: $8,500 to $9,000
    Fuel economy: 14 city/18 highway mpg

    2006 Honda Accord

    The 2006 Honda Accord is a great sedan, solid interior, safe to drive as it achieves high scores for crash test, and the name “Accord” is reputable across the country. An Accord with hundred thousand miles put on the engine is nothing compared to other cars in the same category.
    Market price: $8,500 to $9,000
    Fuel economy: 23 city/31 highway mpg

    2007 Ford Ranger SuperCab

    Go go Power Ranger, go go Ford Ranger. Whether it is the XL, STX, XLT, or SPORT version, the Ranger never let you down with the 4-liter V6 engine either on-road or off-road.
    Market price: $8,000 to $9,000
    Fuel economy: 21 city/26 highway mpg

    2006 Ford Mustang

    Muscle car lovers will love Mustang. It is one good choice for people who want a cool retro V8 ride with the budget below $10,000.
    Market price: $8,900 to $10,000
    Fuel economy: 17 city/26 highway mpg

    2006 Ford Explorer SUV

    The truck-based 2006 Ford Explorer is an excellent SUV. Good handling, luxury and quiet interior with enough space for its passengers. With the new car price for 2012 model from $28,280, the 2006 is yet another choice for SUV lovers.
    Market price: $9,100 to $10,000
    Fuel economy: 14 city/19 highway mpg

    2010 Kia Rio Sedan

    Good fuel economy, attractive price tag, and near-to-new. The 2010 Kia Rio Sedan is definitely a great choice for consumer who prefers a close-to-new ride but wants to avoid the first two years depreciation. The only thing disappointment we have for this car is bad crash test result.
    Market price: $9,500 to $10,000
    Fuel economy: 28 city/34 highway mpg

    2007 Chevrolet Impala

    With 3.5L V6 flex-fuel engine, the 2007 Chevrolet Impala is a quiet and powerful six-seater car. Attractive outlook as well as stylish interior. With the budget under $10,000, LS and LT can be considered. LTZ and SS is with the market price from $12,300 to $13,500.
    Market price: $9,600 to $9,900
    Fuel economy: 18 city/28 highway mpg

    2007 Ford Escape

    For 2007 model year, only the XLS is below $10,000. It will be a good choice for those who prefer newer model year with basic performance. Otherwise, 2006 Ford Escape XLS, XLT, and XLT Sport are good powerful cars with V6 engine, large cargo capacity, and under $10,000 dollars.
    Market price: $9,200 to $9,800
    Fuel economy: 21 city/27 highway mpg

    2007 Ford Taurus

    The Ford Taurus is one of the cheap used cars in the market. The interior is roomy and can fit up to six persons although it is often called a midsize family car.
    Market price: $7,500 to $8,500
    Fuel economy: 18 city/25 highway mpg

    2007 Honda Civic Sedan

    Highly recommended based on the details inspection we did on a 2007 Honda Civic. Great mileage, comfortable interior, reliable engine, and most important, very low maintenance cost over the year. Definitely a 5-star sedan car!
    Market price: From $8,500
    Fuel economy: 26 city/34 highway mpg

    2006 Toyota Camry Sedan

    The Toyota Camry is a car aimed for the USmarket. It has all it takes for an American to enjoy the car. Roomy, strong reputation, good safety features, and high second-hand value. See the 2012 Toyota Camry.
    Market price: From $8,800
    Fuel economy: 21 city/30 highway mpg

    2005 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel

    What else can be happier when the car price is cheap and the fuel is even cheaper for a car? The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel it the one, yes it is! The car is powerful with TDI power plant although it is diesel-powered. The interior is made with high quality materials and not those cheap plastic materials.
    Market price: From $9,400
    Fuel economy: 31 city/39 highway mpg

    That is the top 12 our editor picked. If that is not your flavor, the rest of the cars under $10,000 dollars in the list here may be suitable for you.

    1. 2004 Cadillac CTS: from $8,900, 17 city/24 highway mpg
    2. 2010 Chevrolet Aveo Sedan: from $9,000, 27 city/35 highway mpg
    3. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT: from $9,900, 25 city/37 highway mpg
    4. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab: from $9,200, 14 city/19 highway mpg
    5. 2008 Dodge Caliber Wagon: from $7,900, 24 city/29 highway mpg
    6. 2007 Dodge Caravan SE: from $7,700, 17 city/24 highway mpg
    7. 2005 Ford Expedition XLS: from $9,000, 13 city/18 highway mpg
    8. 2005 Ford F150 SuperCab: from $8,600, 13 city/18 highway mpg
    9. 2005 Honda Odysse: from $8,600, 17 city/23 highway mpg
    10. 2009 Hyundai Accent Hatchback: from $7,400, 27 city/33 highway mpg
    11. 2008 Kia Optima: from $8,900, 21 city/31 highway mpg
    12. 2009 Kia Spectra LX, EX, or SX: from $8,200, 24 city/32 highway mpg
    13. 2008 Mazda MAZDA3: from $9,000, 24 city/32 highway mpg
    14. 2005 Mercury Sable LS: from $6,200, 18 city/25 highway mpg
    15. 2007 Nissan Sentra: from $8,200, 24 city/31 highway mpg
    16. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Sedan: from $8,700, 18 city/28 highway mpg
    17. 2008 Pontiac Vibe Wagon: from $9,900, 26 city/33 highway mpg
    18. 2007 Scion tC Hatchback: from $8,700, 20 city/27 highway mpg
    19. 2008 Toyota Corolla CE, S, LE: from $9,400, 28 city/37 highway mpg

  • Good First Cars

    What are good first cars for teenagers who are still studying? What is a good first car for a teenager who just turned 17 and gets their driving license? What is the best first car for someone who just graduated from college and gets their first job? Here are some guides and tips for you if you are looking to buy your very first car but in dilemma of choosing the right car for yourself. (more…)

  • Top 10 best subcompact cars

    View the top 10 best subcompact cars that are best value for money. These subcompact cars are selling relatively cheap, with good fuel economy and safety features, easy to drive, and with high ratings from many car tests. Subcompact cars were first famous in Japan and Europe and later on in America and other countries. The main reason it gains popularity is the size of the car and it has good fuel economy. Subcompact car length usually not exceeding 165 inches or 419.1 cm. (more…)

  • Five best compact car models

    What are the five best compact car models available for sales in the market today? Compact cars are always the best as the size of the car isn’t too small for highway and isn’t too big for city use, especially side parking. Besides, compact cars are cheap to purchase and it is usually around $20,000 dollars. Car insurance, car loan, and car maintenanceare also cheap for cars under $20,000 dollars. Now check out these compact car models with highest ratings from many professionals and readers from Malaysiaminilover.com. We rank these cars by the car price, performances, quality, and gas mileage.

    1. Honda Civic

    Honda Civic
    The Honda Civic is popular, reliable, and one of the most popular economy compact sedans/coupes in its class. The car remains its reputation with better features every time a new model is introduced.

    What is good with the car: Fuel mileage of 28 city/39 highway mpg, roomy interior, and extremely good handling.
    What isn’t so good with the car: The plastic panels started to dislocate themselves after few thousand miles especially under sun.

    2. Toyota Prius

    Toyota Prius
    The size of Toyota Prius is somehow categorized in between compact cars and mid-size cars. There is no other car with the same price range could beat what the Prius could give at 51 city/48 highway mpg.

    What is good with the car: Spacious interior for passengers in the front or back, fit five adults comfortable. Quiet ride, very good fuel economy, and many high-tech goodies at the dash.
    What isn’t so good with the car: Awkward driving position.

    3. Ford Focus

    Ford Focus
    The Ford Focus is a name we always hear when one mentioned what are the best compact cars to buy. This world-class compact has the fuel economy of 26 city/36 highway mpg.

    What is good with the car: Simply a lively car with lively engines and many high-tech options.
    What isn’t so good with the car: Rear seat’s room is not big enough for people with long legs like Cameron Diaz.

    4. Mazda3

    Mazda3
    Mazda3 is available in sedan or a four-door hatchback. It is a great option for people who want a big-small compact car or a small-small compact car. Mazda3 fuel economy stay at 25 city/33 highway mpg.

    What is good with the car: Powerful engine and impressive interior.
    What isn’t so good with the car: Trunks isn’t big especially hatchback if compared with other compact cars in the same range.

    5. Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla
    Toyota Corolla has always been one of the best selling compact cars. We stand the chance to see this car in different kind of style in different countries. One biggest reason is the car is still look good as new although it has reach 100,000 miles on the odometer. We have readers who write to us saying he has 300,000 miles on the car and it still running daily.

    What is good with the car: Reliable, reliable, and reliable. Fuel economy: 28 city/35 highway mpg.
    What isn’t so good with the car: No rose without a thorn, the interior of a Corolla is isn’t luxury and drivers don’t feel impressive of it.