Best 2nd hand Car 400k max budget

[GTi]

AFAIK that was way before. During the 90s

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[avdbonic]

For me, hinde magandang idea na pagsamahin ang new born baby and dogs sa car.

Yung dating boss ko have 3 dogs and yung innova nya ay puro talaga furs.

I suggest na yung priority 1 mo ay safety features. 2nd is space. Pag may out of town kami ng family ko (me, wife, daughter, yaya) para kaming may dala na 1 week worth na baggage.

Yes po I also think it's not a good idea to put the baby with the dogs in the car. I was thinking of when the baby gets older and stronger, only then can he/she be with the dogs in the car. I will have to get the advise of the doctor regarding this matter. Thanks for your advice regarding safety. By the way, do you have a particular recommendation of which car suits my needs?

[avdbonic]

If I were in your shoes... I'd get a Starex GRX. Seats 10 in a pinch, can still seat 6-7 with the 3rd row folded up, has waterproof flooring, a decent engine, lots of spare parts, and is dimensionally similar to the Santa Fe (4695x1820x1885 vs 4660x1890x1760).

This is from someone who uses a Santa Fe as a daily driver.

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Don't you think it is a little too big if most of the time it would just be me, wife, baby, and yaya? But I kind of get your logic regarding your recommendation which is to have the biggest space available if the need arises.

[robot.sonic]

Yes po I also think it's not a good idea to put the baby with the dogs in the car. I was thinking of when the baby gets older and stronger, only then can he/she be with the dogs in the car. I will have to get the advise of the doctor regarding this matter. Thanks for your advice regarding safety. By the way, do you have a particular recommendation of which car suits my needs?

Gen 3 Crv kinuha ko. As suggested by sir gti. (Thank you sir). Fits my requirements. Maluwag yung 2nd row. Ok space sa likod. I dont mind the fc kasi motor din ako pa office. Kung may ibang family members na dapat isama at di na kasya, day off muna si yaya.

[GTcervan]

Gen 3 Crv kinuha ko. As suggested by sir gti. (Thank you sir). Fits my requirements. Maluwag yung 2nd row. Ok space sa likod. I dont mind the fc kasi motor din ako pa office. Kung may ibang family members na dapat isama at di na kasya, day off muna si yaya.

Kaso he's looking for 7 seats lol.

[robot.sonic]

Kaso he's looking for 7 seats lol.

Yung nga lang. Pero malay mo ireconsider nya ang 5 seater. :D

Pag may baby kasi ang daming dala e. Stroller, at sangkatutak na kung ano ano. Feeling ko pag 7 seater mas konti ang malalagay na luggage.

Pag medyo malaki na baby nya pwede naman magpalit ng ibang oto.

[GTi]

Don't you think it is a little too big if most of the time it would just be me, wife, baby, and yaya? But I kind of get your logic regarding your recommendation which is to have the biggest space available if the need arises.

Well... the other car I drive besides the Santa Fe is a Japan surplus 1997 Granvia, which, at 4715x1800x1965mm, is bigger than the Starex GRX in all dimensions. And I mostly drive alone, with 1-2 passengers at most, except on Sundays. [emoji23] First time I drove that van I felt like driving a freaking bus, but now its like driving any other car, with the added plus of pretty much everyone giving way due to its intimidating size. It starts reliably every morning, has a comfy ride, safe and proven steering conversion, and offers great engine performance, and that's good enough for me.

And then again, I did post the Starex's dimensions. It is hardly any longer, actually narrower, and only slightly taller than the Santa Fe, and shorter in length than the typical midsize sedan. Huge interior space was made possible due to the semi-bonnet design.

IMHO safety for the kid in the presence of the dogs shouldn't be compromised as long as the kid isn't allergic to them and the dogs are vaccinated, kept clean and well behaved. And don't forget to vacuum out the car after every trip with them!

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[dr. d]

it is always safer to put animals in cages, when inside vehicles.
vaccinated or not, even an accidental nip can be painful and psychologically scarring.

[GTcervan]

Well... the other car I drive besides the Santa Fe is a Japan surplus 1997 Granvia, which, at 4715x1800x1965mm, is bigger than the Starex GRX in all dimensions. And I mostly drive alone, with 1-2 passengers at most, except on Sundays. [emoji23] First time I drove that van I felt like driving a freaking bus, but now its like driving any other car, with the added plus of pretty much everyone giving way due to its intimidating size. It starts reliably every morning, has a comfy ride, safe and proven steering conversion, and offers great engine performance, and that's good enough for me.

And then again, I did post the Starex's dimensions. It is hardly any longer, actually narrower, and only slightly taller than the Santa Fe, and shorter in length than the typical midsize sedan. Huge interior space was made possible due to the semi-bonnet design.

IMHO safety for the kid in the presence of the dogs shouldn't be compromised as long as the kid isn't allergic to them and the dogs are vaccinated, kept clean and well behaved. And don't forget to vacuum out the car after every trip with them!

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Aside from the characteristics of the size, baka hindi niya rin nagugustuhan ang looks ng van.

[dr. d]

Don't you think it is a little too big if most of the time it would just be me, wife, baby, and yaya? But I kind of get your logic regarding your recommendation which is to have the biggest space available if the need arises.

i used to drive a 12-seater van by my lonesome.
"it's no big deal, really."
matipid din naman sa fuel, dahil diesel.
and i never had to think if what i am buying will fit my vehicle or not.