Getting my first car. Need help!

[kablitz]

Hi,

I'm going to buy my first car on July or August this year. I have not driven a car before, but I will be enrolling in a driving school next month. I have a few questions for the more experienced people here.

Given that I will be a neophyte driver, should I buy brand new or used? If I get a brand new car, I will be worry-free for the next few years but I'll be shouldering the depreciation. If I get a used car, I'm planning on buying one of the newer models (say, 2010?) and save myself a lot cash so I can start saving up for a house. I can drop around 500k in cash for this purchase. If I get a brand new one, I'll be having the rest financed.

Also, what models would you recommend? I'm eyeing the Lancer EX for the looks but I'm also considering a Honda City Modulo Ed. for the FC.

Please help out a newbie. Thanks!

[jhnkvn]

Hi,

I'm going to buy my first car on July or August this year. I have not driven a car before, but I will be enrolling in a driving school next month. I have a few questions for the more experienced people here.

Given that I will be a neophyte driver, should I buy brand new or used? If I get a brand new car, I will be worry-free for the next few years but I'll be shouldering the depreciation. If I get a used car, I'm planning on buying one of the newer models (say, 2010?) and save myself a lot cash so I can start saving up for a house. I can drop around 500k in cash for this purchase. If I get a brand new one, I'll be having the rest financed.

Also, what models would you recommend? I'm eyeing the Lancer EX for the looks but I'm also considering a Honda City Modulo Ed. for the FC.

Please help out a newbie. Thanks!

How's your background? 20s? 30s? Single? Or with nine illegitimate children? :naughty2:

CASA "souped-up" models are more expensive than simply looking for the parts outside and having them installed.

[Mikemike07]

the lancer ex is significantly more spacious except sa trunk space. the base model is quite loaded compared to other compacts. you get a touch screen display thats gps ready and may good news pa about this. you can buy a cheap micro sd card, download the files in the net and the gps will be fully functional with voice assistance. micro sd card nalang gagastusan mo. 200-300 pesos lang compared sa casa na 6k. the city is more fuel efficient though being a smaller car. also, in terms of reliability toyota and honda are on top. but mitsu is a good name too so no need to worry. its not a china car.

if i were to get the city, i wouldnt get the modulo variant. ive seen one in person and i think it looks bad. better to keep it bare stock nalang. but if you really want some modifications on the exterior, have it done by aftermarket shops. yung modulo ed ng honda +60k sa 1.5L variant eh. luging lugi ka talaga.

between the two, id pick the lancer ex. but both cars are good. its just that you get more bang for the buck sa lancer ex. when i bought mine may -26k discount for the A/T and -50k++ for the M/T. so ang lumalabas 778k for the manual 829k for the automatic. balita ko the discounts are even bigger now. in terms of fuel consumption its one of the better ones in its segment. power isnt disappointing either. consider the accent crdi and the elantra rin. happy shopping.

[leodawesome]

How much would be your budget if you go brand new? Sedan lang ba ang choice mo or would you consider getting a bigger car?

[Horsepower]

Since this is your first time to drive, believe you me, you will meet accidents - hopefully nothing fatal, just dings and occasional crashes.

Thus, get a 2nd hand Toyota Altis (the new engine version) or Honda Civic FD (or ES). These are relatively more reliable than the average everyman compact.

You will have experience in driving, maintenance and other essentials of driving and owning a car that by the time you buy a brand new one, it'll be a breeze for you.

Of course, you can buy a brand new one should you prefer but it will be very expensive for you everytime you have it repaired because of the occasional fender benders or post/tree kissing incidents which can happen as soon as you drive out of the dealer.

Good luck

[viper888]

I recommend a first timer to get a small car, a large car would prove to be difficult to maneuver in traffic and even more difficult to parallel park
While you do not need to get something as small as a mirage, a fiesta or a jazz is small enough

Oh, since your planning to learn how to drive in a short amount of time, skip the manual trannys and go straight into an automatic, you will learn much faster without wrecking any clutches
Invest in driving aids such as parking sensors, they will make life much easier

Tip: No one learns how to drive properly right after driving school, even those who take 15+ hour lessons (My sampling is based on people about my age which is 18-21) You could probably go around a village but you will struggle to drive through edsa on rush hour (good luck changing lanes).

[erobles]

Guys if 2nd hand na plano nya pano naman malalaman if binaha ang bibilhin nyan? Since almost every year nalulubog ang metro and other provinces.

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[Yengonzales]

Me too. Im so confused. http://tsikot.com/forums/pick-ups-tr...e-buyer-93551/

[TheMikProject]

I think learning how to drive a manual is a must for newbie drivers. Baka mamaya magsisi kayo later when you see the advantages of manuals over automatics. (cheaper to acquire, easier and cheaper to maintain, much more durable, usually more fuel efficient, better control and much more fun to drive overall)

[collegescavenge]

IMHO sir its ok to buy a brand new. Peace of mind. Plus he will be enrolled in a driving school. Just be more careful on the road.
Tips lang po sa Mirage : According dun sa driver na hinire namen kanina nkpg drive na daw siya ng mirage. Sobrang gaan daw ng kaha niya. Kapag daw may na overtake sa kanyang bus para ka daw madadala haha. I don't know if its true just sharing !

[Ponkan]

buy an old car pero wag naman un masyadong laspag, dami mo matununan dun, driving saka maintenance, parang preparation mo un in the future sa brand new car mo

[johnsyx18]

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