My First Car

Before...

After!

The first photo was taken with its original owner - my sister when it was still hers. The second one was when got it from her, after she decided to upgrade for a better car and let me take over the hire-purchase payment. I did some little significant make-overs to it that improved its look. I waxed it, got it a new sets of bigger and prettier shiny gunmetal colored rims, a little touch on its outer body, new sporty smaller steering (third photo), leather hand rest, new tint for those window glasses, took it to a mechanic for ECU remapping and engine tuning for better performance, cover up those scratches, repair its damaged door (that was my sis's doings) and few other things.

I was enjoying this better look of its for only few months. One day I was back home with all my beloved siblings for Eid, and that was the first time they have ever seen the car's new look. My eldest brother was totally overwhelmed. His wife loved it and they were pushing me to get a new car and let them have it. It was not that easy however. I told them to help me with the deposit to get a new car, and they considered it as a good deal. Well the deposit I mentioned was not much as compared to what I have spent for that Orange Road Monster!

Less that two weeks after that, (shazamm!!!!) there goes my new Saga FLX 1.3 that I called Si Putih (my previous post). Now that I am driving a totally different and better car in many ways, yet I still miss this Orange car that was once mine. To my Jack A** (because the plate nuber starts with JKS), I miss you so much!!

Which one is better - Myvi Vs. Saga ?

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Well, both of these come with different benefits for different types of people with various wants and needs. The similarity is 1.3 Engine equipped by the manufacturer.


Space

When it comes to this matter, credits have to be given to Saga as its boot and cabin space are really big for a compact car and this is class-leading for its segment. Myvi offers smaller boot capacity that translate the design to be shorter for the ease of parking.


Performance

Proton actually did a great job in building cars with great handlings with its feature of "Proton Ride & Handling" that make sure the car responses to your every move with stability on hands and the car will go wherever you point it. On the contrary, Myvi stands for a compact car with fun and user friendly features - not a performance car.


Fuel Consumption

Myvi seems to be a lot lighter than Saga. So, it clearly gives you more savings on fuel usage. Moreover, DVVT technology equipped by its manufacturer - Perodua, has been proven to be positive in fuel efficiency, even when the car is driven aggressively. Meanwhile, Proton is not well known for its fuel efficiency but only average usage, and that is not really bad. To wrap it up, Saga can be a Fuel Eating Monster if you step greedily on your pedal, but seems to be only a little bit higher fuel consuming than Myvi if you drive the right way - and still Myvi is your better fuel saver.


Suggestion :

1 - If you want a spacious compact car with great performance and superior handling - buy a Saga

2- If you want a stylish compact car with just enough space and the right fuel consumption for everybody - buy a Myvi


It's your choice!!!