i've been planning to get a brand new a/t hyundai i10, although units will be available by august pa...

quotations given to me last march:

1.1 m/t P568,000
dp - 59,000 (all-in)
60 months - 11,270
total - P735,200

1.1 a/t P608,000
dp - 69,000
60 months - 12,000
total - P789,000

noticed the hefty 50k price difference?...that's how they price them in here in ILOILO...they say its the shipping cost...and the SA explained some hyundai casa-advantages if the car is purchased from them and not in manila...anyway, didn't pay much attention that time...btw, are the terms fair enough?...already asked BPI and metrobank for quotations and was surprised that the dealer's terms are better...just learned it's also BPI financed...actually thought it's gonna be in-house financing...haven't asked BDO and maybank yet...maybank here is known for having the lowest and best auto-loan terms...we'll see...

BUT, i just learned from a hyundai SA that the i10 has the same platform as that of the picanto...so would a 2005 kia picanto that costs 300k below would be a nice and cheaper alternative?...at least i can get a 2005-up car for not more than 300k...it's still relatively new...

or should i get a bigger car for that 300k budget?...i've always been a fan of minicompacts kasi mula nang lumabas ang picanto...

btw, i'm a newbie...a licensed driver who doesn't know how to drive yet...hehe

any inputs or suggestions will be highly appreciated... :D

P.S. is fuel consumption really an issue against the i10, esp. with a matic tranny?