hi guys... gusto ko lang kumuha ng tips and pointers on buying a 2nd hand hyundai starex 2000 model.

1. which one is better manual or automatic transmission?

2. ano ang mga dapat tingnan sa engine compartment? underchassis? interior? power train?

3. malalaman ba ang condition ng makina by merely listening to the engine on idle and revving?

4. ano ba ang average fuel consumption on city and long drive?

5. average periodic maintenance cost? (e. oil change)

hoping to get your best opinion. salamat po.