5 Best Manual Transmission Cars to buy as a Student with Low Budget in Malaysia.

 If you're a student in Malaysia with a tight budget but still want to buy a car that is exciting and fun, I gotchu. Try searching at Mudah or Carlist.my because both of these platforms are an online marketplace for second-hand vehicles, amongst other goods. Do keep in mind, registered vehicles in Malaysia need a valid road tax and it is a crime to drive without a valid driving license and motor insurance. So without taking any more of your time, here are the 5 best cars to buy as a student in Malaysia.  

1. Perodua Myvi 1.5 SE

The legend, the king, you name it. Perodua Myvi is powered by a 1.5-liter twin-cam engine with 5- speed manual transmission which puts out 102 hp at 6,000 rpm and 136 Nm of torque from 4,400 rpm. As for fuel consumption, Perodua claims 15.9 km/l for the manual and 12.9 km/l for the auto. You can get a well maintained second-hand Myvi today from just RM30,000.

2. Proton Satria GTi

The Satria GTi came out with a naturally-aspirated, Mitsubishi-sourced 4G93P 1.8 liter DOHC engine which was capable of producing 140 PS (138 hp) and 167 Nm of torque, with drive going to the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. This is definitely the car to go for if you're a car guy. You can find a stock condition Satria Gti from anywhere around RM20,000-RM25,000 in the marketplace today. 

3. KE70

The Toyota Corolla 1300 GL is one of the KE70 model family from Toyota. Its 1.3 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 4 cylinder produces 72PS (71hp) of power at 5600 rpm, and maximum torque of 103 N·m (76 lb·ft/10.5 kgm) at 3600 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the rear wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission which means you can learn drifitng with this japanese built machine. You can get a restored KE70 for less than RM10,000 in the car marketplace. 

4. EF9 

The Honda EF9 SiR is one of the Civic model family. With a B16a engine under the hood, it is capable of producing a maximum power of 160ps (157hp) at 7,600rpm, and a maximum torque of 15.5kgm (152 Nm) at 7,000rpm. It delivers power to the front wheels via a 5 speed manual transmission. You can get a 1.5L model for less than RM20,000. 

5. Proton Wira C99

The Wira C99 also known as the 'tiang gol' becasue of its huge rear spoiler that came with the car. Under the bonnet, the naturally-aspirated, Mitsubishi-sourced 4G93P 1.8 liter DOHC engine made 140 PS (138 hp) and 167 Nm of torque, with drive going to the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. If you can find one of this in a stock condition, just buy it. Prices range from RM10,000-20,000. 

With all that said, these are the 5 best cars that I know will put a smile on your face if you're on a budget or just broke. Nonetheless, hope this article helped you find your first car or something to take to the track on the weekend with the boys.