In the Malaysian market, if you are looking for a Ferrari-style sports car with an affordable price tag, the Mazda MX-5 is the most representative choice. This rear-wheel-drive two-seater sports car is equipped with a 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G engine, delivering 181 horsepower and 205 Nm of torque. Its lightweight body and precise handling make it excel on winding roads and race tracks. The starting price of a new MX-5 is approximately RM258,000, while high-quality used models can be found in the second-hand market for under RM150,000, with relatively reasonable maintenance costs. These rear-wheel-drive cars with horizontally opposed engines offer pure driving pleasure, typically priced between RM80,000 and RM120,000 in the used market. Note that entry-level models from supercar brands like Ferrari still command prices in the millions of ringgit, while cars like the MX-5 deliver 80% of the driving fun at less than 20% of the cost, combined with greater daily practicality, making them ideal as a first entry-level sports car.
