I welcome the government decision to stop supporting Proton, we the tax payer has contributed to the financial Sinking/Black hole of Proton for too LONG.Once the support is removed, please take away all those stupid taxes on the imported car. Let it be a leveled playing field for now. How many tens of years does Proton need to enjoy the handicap?
Let check around for proton car price in UK (1£ = RM6.28)
Proton GEN-2 Persona 1.6 4dr 1597cc 110 bhp £10,795 = RM67,792
Proton GEN-2 1.6 GLS 5dr 1597cc 110 bhp £9,995 = RM62,768
Proton Satria Neo 1.6 GSX 3dr 1597cc 111 bhp £9,995 = RM62,768
You can click on the link to visit the site in UK, and try to compare the price listed in Proton Ear here.
Now taking into the export quality enhancement that proton needs to do to pass the test in UK. The parts and quality of those export model are a lot better than one than sell in Malaysia, right? I remember export specification of Proton are selling at higher price in Malaysia.
Then take into the account the average income of the people in UK! Please click here for listing of Countries Per Capital Income of the world.
Then take into the account the average income of the people in UK! Please click here for listing of Countries Per Capital Income of the world.
| Malaysia | 56 | 13,315 | 49 | 12,536 | 57 | 14,400 | 2007 est. |
| United Kingdom | 22 | 35,134 | 16 | 33,087 | 21 | 35,300 | 2007 est. |
Based on World Bank data
Malaysia GDP = US12,536 or £6268
UK GDP = US33,087 or £ 16,535
So based on a simple calculation. We Malaysia need to spend One whole year of Income (Everything) to buy a car, while in UK, they only need 6 months or less. Can you actually afford to pay for your car in ONE YEAR?
Do you know how much a BMW 3 series cost in UK?
UK GDP = US33,087 or £ 16,535
So based on a simple calculation. We Malaysia need to spend One whole year of Income (Everything) to buy a car, while in UK, they only need 6 months or less. Can you actually afford to pay for your car in ONE YEAR?
Do you know how much a BMW 3 series cost in UK?
BMW 3-Series 318i SE 1995cc 143 bhp £22,175 = RM139,259
Can you get one for that price? Dream on if you are in Malaysia!
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How about a comparison on Toyota Camry in US and Malaysia?
US (Camry 2.4 Auto 2009) = US19,770 (X3.22) = RM63,660
Check Malaysia Toyota for Camry 2.4 Auto 2009 model, Can you get it for RM64K? Dream on lah! And do you know what is US GDP? US43,968! Go and do the math!
Can you get one for that price? Dream on if you are in Malaysia!
The Latest Red Light Camera Detectors From Escort & Cobra Are Now 10% Off! Enter "gogodiscount" all lower case at checkout!
How about a comparison on Toyota Camry in US and Malaysia?
US (Camry 2.4 Auto 2009) = US19,770 (X3.22) = RM63,660
Check Malaysia Toyota for Camry 2.4 Auto 2009 model, Can you get it for RM64K? Dream on lah! And do you know what is US GDP? US43,968! Go and do the math!
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