1970s = Datsun 120Y
1980s = Nissan Sunny 130Y Extra
1990s = Toyota Corolla SEG
2000s = Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8G
2010s = Nissan Leaf maybe, if not Prius
I can really feel the different every single decades, how cars getting more subtle from harsh, getting higher on engine capacity but maintain on fuel consumption, getting safer (yes i've gone through few accidents), faster, more intelligent, more pleasant and more ergonomic.
Proton? still under my probation list. Not yet qualified.
Brother, you must be older than me, because you alredy own car at 70's. In case of mine:
1981 - Corolla black belt (7 years)
1989 - Talbot advanger (1 year - scapped, as no longger worth to repair for MOT)
1990 - Ford ascort 3rd generation 1 year
1991 - Austin Maestro 1.3
1991 - MBenz 200 - 6 years (still untung after sell the car)
1993 - Daihatsu charage - 12 years
1997 - Mits Pajero
Currently own
2002 - Wajunk 1.6(M)
2004 - Accord G7 2.0
2005 - Produa Kelisa 1.0 (M)
Have in mind for future
211 MBenz 200K or another SUV