
Originally Posted by
dr. d
a brand new car promises to be problem-free. but you will have to at least double your budget. so that means, 'no way.
a used car, because it is used, will probably have issues, even if only minor ones. if buyer is lucky, they may not be cause for concern nor a safety issue.
knowing how to size up used cars and how to do basic car maintenance, are sciences unto themselves, and i will not delude you into believing that any tsikoter here can effectively teach them to you in so short a time. you will probably end up doing what i did. a tip here, a tip there, but essentially, i learned as i went along. download articles on how to buy and maintain used cars. marami nyan sa internet.
the only real advice i can give, is to pick your car model from among the popular ones. they promise plentiful of reasonably-priced parts and knowledgeable mechanics.
as many, including me, have found out the hard way, there is a reason why some cars are selling so cheap. buyer may be better off, buying the more expensive choice from among the cars of the same type. they will probably give you less headaches later on.
most casas will happily service your used car. but be warned, that casas charge the most exorbitant fees and prices. many car owners in the know, do their own maintenance or bring theirs elsewhere for service and repair.
300K ? an altis or vios. or many 90s corolla glis or sentra ex or ss, with lotsa change for repairs (which, i imagine, will be much).
good luck.