The car that has been Spotted for Sale here today is the third generation Honda Civic. It was produced by Honda from 1983 to 1987. This 1984 model the three-door hatchback version and is one of the more collectible 3rd Gen Civics aside from the CRX that is also derived from this chassis.. Other not so interesting 3rd Gen Civics were a four-door sedan (also known as the Honda Ballade) and the five-door "Shuttle" station wagon - imagine this as something BMW would now make with its 3 series and then call it the 3 series GT, i.e unclecar variant of the 3 series. Honda was so ahead of its time.

Original Ad is here (while it lasts)...or you can see it down below:

TVR was founded in 1947 by Trevor Wilkinson  who gave his name to the make - TreVoR. I alway thought it stood for Travel Very Rapidly as their cars were indeed ballistic, and a tad bit psychotic to drive. Somehow, in the early 1990s, someone managed to convince Peter Wheeler, then CEO of TVR to manufacture TVRs here in Malaysia. In an attempt to search out new export markets in the Asia Pacific region, in 1997-1998 TVR opened a new factory in Port Klang. This factory produced only the TVR Chimaera. to support the booming mid-1990s Malaysian market but with more emphasis to exports which went to Australia, Japan and |south Africa. Some were even alleged to have been shipped back to UK to meet the growing demand in the European market.

Seller Says

Read more at http://www.mudah.my/TVR+Chimera+4+0+M+-40895870.htm#7Owox8DOQVJlrcGH.99

This is something nice to dream about. A 1995 BMW M3 E36. This was the first six cylinder M3 and it had a 3.0liter straight-six engine that made about 280bhp. This was something everyone who loved cars dreamt about owning in the 1990s. So this could be a dream come true for some of you out there. This blue car has the 3.0liter engine with the 5 speed manual gearbox. A purist's spec. But those days, most of these performance BMWs had a manual gearbox.



Of course, these days 280bhp is nothing to shout about. It is fast, but not ballistically fast like the M3 of today. 0-100kmh was in about 5.4seconds and it had a top speed of 250kmh or thereabouts. But this car is all about proper rear wheel drive entertainment. Its handling was properly sorted out by the BWM M Division and everyone I know at the time it first appeared on Malaysian shores was at awe with it. Including Yours Truly. And that 'M3' badging of course. It put the M3 miles above the usual 318i (four cylinders...pah!), 320i (kayuh lah...tak pi mana pun), 325i (getting better, in fact the engine durable that the 328i) and the 328i (200bhp made it the best non-M3 choice of the time but in the long run a bit more costly to maintain).

So this advertisment on mudah.my has made me go slightly nostalgic. For RM68,800 you can try get your hands on one. And since its the first of the six cylinder M3s it came with the smaller 3.0liter instead of the larger post 1995 3.2liter. This means an annual road tax of under RM2,200. Try bargaining a lot more than the asking price (RM10k off at least especially at an economic downturn like this). Say that whilst everything is original the alloy wheels aren't the original ones - it would be fantastic if it came with the original BMW five spoke or multi-spoke wheel that had the words MOTORSPORT stamped on them. It still is a cash purchase as you can never get a bank loan on such an old car.




View the original ad while it lasts here or read on down below:

I don't really like writing about the Toyota Vios. It isn't because it is ugly like a Nissan Almera or a half baked effort like the Proton Iriz. It's just a car which is so darn common and every uncle, auntie, grandpa, grandma, fresh grad, college student, ah soh and soh hais actually drive it on a daily basis. Especially the soh hais. These are those that think that the Vios is an AE 86 and they tailgate, beam and overtake on the left like nobody's business.

Being typical Toyota, it attracts Malaysians who seem to think of resale value over anything else when they want to buy a car. And because of this a Toyota is always on top of their list. For anyone selling Toyotas, it is like setting on the auto-pilot. Everything is quite straightforward. But today this used Toyota Vios caught my eye over in mudah.my.


At first it seemed normal...second generation 2010 Toyota Vios 1.5 (m). Manual...hmm... this meant the basic 'J' spec Vios and the owner liked shifting gears by himself,  and then I saw the words 'Turbo' written on the title of the advertisement. Wow, a turbocharged Vios. Somebody went all out with everyone's favourite small Toyota and tuned it a lot more than the usual bodykit, sport rims and stickers. You can see that it has a bolt on turbokit that may have come from local tuning company Speedworks as some of the parts and fit look very much like the turbo kit they offer. The previous owner also spent a bit on proper bucket seats and some gauges for boost, tempreature and for something else (not that bothered to think what the heck third gauge is for).


If the previous owner had not plonked on the TRD bodykit this Vios would be a total sleeper. The stock Vios had about 109hp / 141 Nm torque. If it were a Speedworks turbo conversion (pictured right above), this car could have minimum 150hp and 190nm torque. It could be higher but let's just err on this side of conservative as the figures quoted by Speedworks here could be just marketing. But in a 1100kg Vios, it could translate to at least a o-100kmh time of around 7.5seconds and a 200+kmh top speed. The standard Vios might be able to hit 180kmh and hit 0-100 in about 11 seconds on a lucky day. So this is one fast Vios. Fast for a Vios or a 1.5liter car. It may not be able to eat Golf GTIs for a living but you get my point.

But I am more impressed with how much the whole setup cost -
Brand New J spec Vios - RM69,000
Turbokit            - RM 9,600 + RM1,400 installation
Optional oil cooler RM800
Coil over suspension (I believe the lowered stance is by a tuned suspension) RM2,500+
Sports Bucket Recliners - RM3,000
17inch Alloy wheels and tyres (from the stock 15inch) - RM4,000
Gauges - RM1,000+
Other things we can see like strut bars and bits and bobs RM2,500 at least
TRD Sportivo bodykit that didn't come with a J spec Vios and paint - RM2000+

Total Cost - Priceless. Or you do the math as I am again too lazy to calculate for you. But how magical this car is the previous owner is selling the thing off and you, yes you, my dear readers can pick this baby up for a mere RM49,000 (GST not included usually).



So how? Ada berani? Want something totally common yet uncommon at the same time?

View original ad here (while it lasts) or down below

Seller Says

Read more at http://www.mudah.my/2010+Toyota+Vios+1+5+M+Turbo-40222093.htm#1i8iFbw8mgRuh8ld.99

Here we have something quite unique for sale. It is a Fiat Grande Punto from 2007-2008. It has not been registered and the ones pictured in the advertisement are from the remaining cars on sale by the official Fiat distributor here in Malaysia. The company closed its doors sometime in 2008-2009 and these, along with some Fiat Panda, Multipla and the ancient Stilo are still on sale. I say ancient Stilo because the distributors managed to clear all of the Stilo's replacement, the new (at the time) Bravo. 

Anyway, this here is a Fiat Grande Punto for you to consider as your first brand new, delivery mileage only, Italian car. At around the price offered, one can indulge in Italian motoring. Now whether that's a good thing or not is arguable but you do get a car that is actually European, not German or French. It is also nicely styled for a hatchback. It has that front end that makes it look like a baby Maserati GT. It does look good.



Another plus point for the Grande Punto is that over in Europe the car is still soldiering on. It was first launched in 2005 and this 2007-08 model you see is from that batch. These days the Punto Grande is still sold as the Punto Evo (pictured above). No, not the Evo you think but it has updated styling and updated turbocharged small engines instead of this normally aspirated 1.4liter engine. This could mean you are trendy enough to own something Italian and still in production. It is also the only new affordable Italian car. Unless you consider the RM500,000 Maserati Gibhli as affordable. And note that there are no new Alfa Romeos for sale here unless you consider the over RM350,000 4C brought in by a private importer as your choice.

Of course, buying such a rare car in Malaysia is usually unheard of unless it is some exotic breed. There are still Fiat specialists around and spare parts for this Punto. But anyone who is brave enough to try buy a RM35,000 Fiat that's brand new without actual nationwide support deserves a pat on the back. And maybe a referral for psychiatric evaluation. Well, I may be a bit cruel. You could run it around the Klang Valley, or head over to Singapore. They still sell Fiats there.

Anyone willing to bring Fiat back officially here?


Original ad here, and below

Seller Says

Read more at http://www.mudah.my/Fiat+Punto+Baru+Belum+Daftar+buatan+ITALY-28228672.htm#RZtpdpC50OCEYjcl.99

I love our country. Most of us are bilingual and a lot are tri-lingual. Of course this means English is definitely a second language or tongue to most. As such, advertisements are hilarious. But if you take them seriously, buy these cars and get FREE ACCIDENT. Instead of being 'Accident Free' you get a bonus.



The adverts you see here come from three different advertisers. One of them has more than 5 FREE ACCIDENTS for sale. I wonder if they have sold any of these cars. Who wouldn't want a car with 'free accidents'?

You're not going to see this for sale very often. This is a replica of the 1990 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II. Asking price is an extremely high RM50,000 for something which is not an original. Simple tell-tales would be the fact that the original was only made in left-hand drive. The fact that there were only 502 made by Mercedes Benz means that if it were a real thing it would also cost in excess of USD$100,000 these days. I actually wrote about the original here some days back in fact.



So why do I think the chap is asking RM50,000 for his replica? It actually looks bloody nice in fact. But personally, after you do the math it does not reason out logically. Of course a standard 190e 2.0 car would cost you RM15,000 at the most. A 2.5-16 Cosworth engine could cost you RM15,000 with labour and new parts. The bodykit from Indonesia and paint at RM15,000 with all taxes. This leaves about RM5,000 for the interior and wheels. I suppose he is just trying to recoup his expenses. But RM50,000 for something that is just a very well done up replica is a little pricey.

But who knows. The car is stunning that much I can say. As much as I would love to have a 190E 2.5-16 Evo II I'd personally pay half the amount at the most. And that would be pushing it. As for the amount asked, I could get an original 2.5-16. It usually sells for RM35,000-45,000 these days here in Malaysia. Now that would give you proper bragging rights at the club. Yes?

Original add on mudah.my here (while it lasts) or read it below (with bad English intact):

"1992 Mercedes Benz 190E (M)

Serius bayer call direct...

Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
190E
Type
Sports
Transmission
Manual
Engine Capacity
2500 cc
Mileage
110 000 - 119 999
Reg. Year
1993
Mfg. Year
1992
Features
Bodykit, CD Player, Central Lock, DVD Player, Sport Rims"

Read more at http://www.mudah.my/Mercedes+Benz+190E+M+-35032632.htm#XzhJIjRsbf4m0tly.99

As usual, Monday morning. Sent my kid to school, came home, went to the loo to deposit some waste, had my morning mug of coffee, started up the notebook and opened up Mudah.my to search the ads for interesting cars that I fuel my dream of owning my next project car. And I see this.



Fuiyooh. Now we all just need to buy a Honda City 2nd Gen to get a Ferrari. Four door Fellali too. With Lamborghini type doors too. Talk about identity crisis. Wonder what the 'H' badging stands for then. More fuiyoooh.

Maybe some truth would make it easier to swallow? Say "Honda City AutoSalon Showcar"?


Original advert here and below (while it lasts)

"2007 Honda City (A)Convert to Ferrari Model

RM38,800
Carefully owner use , 100%accident free, good condition , owner convert to Ferrari Model, spend more than rm20000 for convert , adjustable bucket seat, sportrim surround system woofer, 2 unit Am,spoiler,see to believe , full loan ,t&c, up to 9 years,pls call 0126865***0 



Read more at http://www.mudah.my/Honda+City+A+Convert+to+Ferrari+Model-34829440.htm#6xgtvlW6iJGmcIzq.99

Check out this advert on mudah.my dated today (7 April 2015). RM4,200 gets you a very usable looking Volvo 940 GL automatic from 1994. Located in Temerloh, Pahang. It seems to have a super clean interior and even the seats (which look re-upholstered) are immaculate.




The Volvo 940 was the last of the traditional large rear wheel drive Volvos and was popular here in the 1990s. It was used by the government for their senior officers as well as by some large companies for their senior managers too. It is essentially a rebody of the Volvo 740 with slightly rounded edges instead of a blunt wedge. Quite comfortable too with ample performance to cruise on the highways. Just don't expect it to turn on a dime as its suspension settings were comfort mode and would lurch and roll at the slightest opportunity compared to the stiffly sprung cars of today. Even if period reviews state that it could turn quite well. But if you want a large car with some presence, this is it. Big and boxy, traditonal as heck. A lumbering tank of a car.

Bear in mind that in 1994 this was the mid range Volvo sold in Malaysia and a cut price rival for those looking at the E34 BMW 5 Series and the W124 Mercedes E200. Beneath the 940 came the venerable Volvo 240 series. Something that soldiered on since the 1970s and by then was already approaching cult status. So these days it is just a big Volvo. Not as revered as the hipster favourite Volvo 240, but is actually better to drive and more refined. These days, like the one for sale here would give you cheap motoring and wafting with a touch of old school premium feel. You may say it is luxury.


The car here is stated to have a 2.4liter engine. I believe this is an error. Most 940 petrol engines are 2.3liter B230 series 4 cylinder engine with about 131hp in non-turbocharged form like the one for sale here or about 135hp for a light pressure (really tiny) turbo to a 165bhp with a proper turbocharger. It should have over 200Nm torque when healthy so its a lugger not a sprinter. In this basic form it should be understressed and therefore reliable even when lugging around that large 940 series body around. Even with the over 300,000km mileage in the advertisement . Just don't expect it to go fast anywhere. Basic spares like all the necessary filters are affordable. Maybe brand new shock absorbers may cost you RM250 a piece and brake discs at around RM200. But there are tons of second hand parts - starter motor at around RM200, fuel pump at around the same price too. So this old car technically won't kill you if it is running and not smokey. Not a bad old car if I may say so myself.

I suppose RM4,200 does not include inspection and transfer fees. But this is a private sale so you should do it yourself but it shouldn't cost more than a couple of hundred Ringgit. Add cheap third party insurance and road tax, everything should fall under RM5,000. And you get a comfortable Volvo for you to use until it breaks (which may be years, if you're lucky).

Original advert here while it lasts (as well as below). Oh, don't ask me who the heck the owner is. I just like trawling mudah.my ads for bargains.

"Seller Says

 kereta saya tumpang letak kedai kawan
kereta tak ada rosak
jalan jauh puashati
enjin dan gear box ok

Make Volvo
Model 940
Type Sedan
Transmission Auto
Engine Capacity 2400 cc
Mileage 300 000 - 349 999(km)
Reg. Year 1995
Mfg. Year 1994
Features ABS Brakes, Adjustable Steering, Alarm, CD Player, Central Lock, Sport Rims

Read more at http://www.mudah.my/Volvo+940+A+-34682618.htm#UUyYS5T2FCxZrcpy.99"