🚗 Why Buying a New Car in 2025 Might Not Be Worth It?

In 2025, buying a new car in Malaysia can easily set you back ~RM95,000 or more. But the question is: is it really worth it?

Let’s take a closer look at how car values change over time, using real market data from one of Malaysia’s most popular models — the Toyota Vios 1.5G.

📊 The Truth About Car Depreciation

This chart shows the median resale prices of Toyota Vios 1.5G models by manufacturing year, based on current 2025 listings. The numbers speak for themselves:

Box plot: showing Toyota Vios 1.5G median resale prices in 2025, by year of manufacture. Newer models depreciate rapidly compared to older ones

A brand-new Toyota Vios G bought in 2022 for RM95,000 is now worth only RM64,999 in 2025. That’s a drop of over ~RM30,000 in just 3 years — the car depreciated by more than RM800/month without even factoring in fuel, insurance, or maintenance.

💡 The Smart Buy: A 7 - 8 Year Old Car

If you buy a 2017 or 2018 model today, you’re paying around RM40,000–RM50,000 — approximately half the price of a new one. And the best part? These cars still run great, have modern features, and hold their value better from this point on.

Used Toyota Vios cars are still reliable:

• Widely available parts

• Good fuel economy

• Solid build quality

• Proven resale value

🧮 Real-Life Savings

Let’s compare:

You’re saving RM20,000-RM30,000 just by buying used. That’s money that could go to a holiday, home loan, or investment instead of vanishing into depreciation.

✅ Final Thoughts: Buy Smart, Not Just New

If you're looking to own a car in 2025, don't just go for brand new unless you're prepared to take a steep depreciation hit. A good second-hand car — especially models like the Toyota Vios — gives you real value for money.

The best deals in 2025 are found in the used market, not the showroom floor.

Check out our selection of quality used cars — handpicked for value, reliability, and long-term savings. Your smarter car ownership journey starts here. 🚗💡