http://forum.lowyat.net/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:26:47 +0800 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3169071 Hi<br /><br />I am looking for some advice and expert whether to repair existing car or buy a new car?<br /><br />Car history:<br />Waja 1.6 Manual (Mitsubishi Engine)<br />year 2005<br />135000KM<br />Engine condition very good, still very satisfied.<br /><br />If to repair [make car look new again] what is estimate cost?<br />a. Bonnet hit by brick (need to change)<br />b. Repaint whole car body<br />c. change Lamp Front &amp; Back 1 each (due to minor broken)<br />d. maybe minor car body repair.<br />e. Clutch never change =&gt; might need to change <br />f. Tinted<br />g. Any good place advice at Penang?<br /><br />If trade-in, what is the value?<br /><br /><br />Repair <br />=&gt; advantage 1 time cost<br />=&gt; disadvantage Don&#39;t know how long it still can last, concern on more part change in near future, suddenly government said car more than 10 years need to scrap???<br /><br /><br />Buy new<br />=&gt; disadvantage: loan repayment every month<br /><br />Any advise please? Not urgent but to set a plan &amp; budget for next year.<br /><br />Thanks. gfper23 The Fast &amp; The Furious Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:57:20 +0800