A Malaysian man learned the hard way that luxury cars aren’t always a flex — sometimes, they’re just a shortcut to financial regret.
In a TikTok video, he shared his regret after selling his Mercedes G-Wagon at a huge loss.
He bought it for RM1.45 million but had to let it go for only RM670,000, losing a massive RM780,000.
“When I bought it, I felt proud. When I drove it, I felt happy. But when I sold it, reality hit hard,” he said.
A harsh reality check
“A car isn’t an asset, it’s an expensive liability,” he said.
“The fuel cost was crazy. Insurance was RM30k per year. After selling it, I felt so much lighter — no more heavy burdens,” he said.
The man also warned about falling into the trap of luxury lifestyles, a trend he notices among many young Malaysians.
“Big car, small house. Luxury ride, but instant noodles at the end of the month,” he said.
He admitted that he once had the same mindset:
“I used to see people driving luxury cars and think, ‘When will I get one?’ But once I had it, the excitement didn’t last.”
Now that he’s been through it, he asks the big question:
“Is it really worth spending our money on cars? Something that only gives temporary satisfaction?”
