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Are you looking for your first new car but cannot afford the price? With various options out there, a new car doesn\u2019t have to be expensive. We have put together a list of local cars that you could get for a whole lot less. With a choice between compact hatchbacks and sedans, these picks are an excellent choice for those starting their first job.<\/p>\n

How did we pick? We selected models that met out pricing criteria by calculating the monthly installments for a tenure of seven (7) and nine (9) years at an interest rate of 3.4%.<\/p>\n

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These cars are Malaysia\u2019s most popular selling models. They are economical to run, with maintenance fees that would not cost too much either. With installments from as low as RM423 per month for a Perodua Axia 1.0 SE, up to RM618 for a Perodua Myvi 1.3 X, there are quite a few options that can hold up for daily use.<\/p>\n

However, don\u2019t forget to consider the total cost of a vehicle besides the monthly payment. What is the actual cost of owning a car in Malaysia?<\/a><\/span> Read on to find out more!<\/p>\n

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Are you looking for your first new car but cannot afford the price? With various options out there, a new car doesn\u2019t have to be expensive. We have put together a list of local cars that you could get for a whole lot less. With a choice between compact hatchbacks and sedans, these picks are […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":16964,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[40],"yoast_head":"\nThe top five cars you can afford for under RM3,000 salary [Infographic]<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you looking for your first new car but cannot afford the price? With various options out there, a new car doesn\u2019t have to be expensive. 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