** This article is the personal experience of a 1996 BMW 328i (E36) owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar.Facebook: Jack Lee“Why do you spend so much on a 16 years old car?”“What is the cents/km do you pay for the 2.8?”“How much do you spend on maintaining the car?”“You know, my road tax only cost me RM 60 a year.”I get asked these questions a lot when I bought a 1996 BMW 328i (E36). Especially for someone who was just about to

Owner Review

Aug 15, 2020

Ads are annoying and even some people in ad agencies can attest that (I used to work in one, so I know the feeling is mutual). However, there are still some ads that make you intrigued and wanting to know more. For automakers, probably one that stood out was Volkswagen.The ad on the right is considered by many as the most iconic ad of the 20th centuryThe history of Volkswagen’s iconic ads began in the 1950s and 1960s when the German car company hired Doyle Dane Bernbach (DDB) to be their a

CY Foong

Aug 15, 2020

Mention Volvo and the word “safe” almost instinctively comes to mind. Yes, the Volvo XC60 T8 Inscription Plus is indeed one of the safest cars on sale today, but it’s so much more than that.First, a little refresher on the 2020 Volvo XC60. Volvo Car Malaysia gave the XC60 an update earlier this year. The T8 plug-in hybrid variants now feature a larger battery, at 11.6 kWh compared to 10.4 kwh previously.Price without SST is RM 326,120 (valid until 31 December 2020).Inside, ther

Shaun

Aug 15, 2020

The Proton Persona is one of Malaysia's favourite cars - it's a pretty complete package as a daily driver. If you've been interested in one, here's six burning questions answered for you!Q: How much does the Persona cost? 2020 Proton Persona 1.6 Standard MT RM 42,600 1.6 Standard CVT RM 44,600 1.6 Executive CVT RM 49,600 1.6 Premium CVT RM 54,600 All are on-the-road prices without insurance.Barring a few creature comforts and safet

Sanjay

Aug 15, 2020

So, you want to buy a used car. Maybe it’s a project car, a unique car model you’ve always wanted, or a car model that’s not sold brand new in Malaysia. If your reason for buying a used car is a tight budget, you might want to consider other options like public transportation or a motorcycle.If you’re still here after reading that, we assume you’re serious about this, regardless of your reasons. Well, there’s a long list of things to look out for when buying u

Arif

Aug 15, 2020