Quote Originally Posted by supermak View Post
Hi Guys I'm planning to get a car budget is at 400K, well initially 150k but decided to push a little bit more and will apply thru bank financing since I got employed in a new job which enables me to pay 10-12k a month.

So here are my options:

Toyota Vios 1.5G 08-10 - Pros: FC, Maintainability Cons: Wala masyado pogi points
Toyota Altis 1.6G 08-09 - Pros: Toyota, Pogi Points Cons: FC
Honda City 1.3 08-08 - Pros: Honda, Pogi Points Cons: ?

I prefer to get an AT since I'll use this as an everyday car and with the traffic condition now baka rayumahin ako pag nag MT ako hehe.

Hope you could help me guys, I'm used to driving pero when it comes to cars wala talaga ako alam. Your comments will surely help me in deciding on which car I'll be getting.

Thanks!!
Bro, hindi naman magkakalayo ang FC ng Altis 1.6A/T at Vios 1.5A/T. 100cc difference is quite negligible and the Altis has a reputation for fuel efficiency. With the Altis you also get the bonus of more cabin and trunk space, not to mention better looks.

I agree with your sentiments towards A/T vehicles. Mahirap talaga magmanual sa ganoon katrapik. Tried it before with a 1997 Honda City 1.3. Nangawit sobra ang paa ko! Pero kung manual na diesel, mas madali talaga gamitin. So I'd suggest you consider the Adventure as well. 4D56 engine means dirt cheap maintenance and low fuel costs. High ground clearance and heavy duty underchassis are much better suited to our poor road conditions and flashfloods. If you take good care of it, it will probably be ten years or more before you start replacing your first suspension component. 08-10 models will fit your budget.