Car afficionados wear your thinking cap!

**carvirgin** · May 12th, 2010 08:20 PM

I'm first time car buyer. Frankly I dont have any car model in mind. So I need all car experts help.

Below are my preference:

a. Budget of 500K
b. Second hand cars are OK
c. AUV or SUV
d. Diesel preferred but not required

What Brand, Model and Year of Make would give me the best value for my money?
Advance thanks to all!!

**scharnhorst** · May 12th, 2010 08:56 PM

can't go wrong with either a secondhand advie or a crosswind.

**Chikselog** · May 12th, 2010 09:13 PM

^
+1.. Dalawa sa mga matitibay na AUVs.

Anyway. RAV4 na 2002 models might fit into your budget.

**renzo_d10** · May 12th, 2010 11:09 PM

IMO if your budget permits, get the TOTL crosswind. It offers more features that you might enjoy.

**scharnhorst** · May 13th, 2010 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by renzo_d10

IMO if your budget permits, get the TOTL crosswind. It offers more features that you might enjoy.

^^that, or he could get an even better aftermarket ICE system with the money he saves if he gets the more practical used XTi

**alwayz_yummy** · May 13th, 2010 08:32 AM

mas sulit ang xti than xuvs.. mas maganda pa FC ng xto/xtis than those.. kung di mo kailangan ng mataas na sasakyan, maganda na yun..

**ghosthunter** · May 13th, 2010 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by carvirgin

I'm first time car buyer. Frankly I dont have any car model in mind. So I need all car experts help.

Below are my preference:

a. Budget of 500K
b. Second hand cars are OK
c. AUV or SUV
d. Diesel preferred but not required

What Brand, Model and Year of Make would give me the best value for my money?
Advance thanks to all!!

It would help the guys if you would say something about you.

-are you single or married?
-if married, how many in the family?
-will you use the vehicle for both personal and work?
-what area do you live and work (typical destinations or distance to drive)?
-how bad is the traffic in your daily commute?

**Horsepower** · May 13th, 2010 09:18 AM

Adventure is ok. Nakakaantok sa bagal but its a bit faster than crosswind and the engine noise is lower but for 500K, I'd rather get a Starex GRX CRDI (usually mga 500K+ but you might find one at 500K). Way way faster and far far more comfortable.