First time buying a car

[dr. d]

...sometimes... sparks do give rise to conflagrations...
heh heh.

[Egan101]

bro if decided kana sa brandnew, i really suggest test driving. kailangan mo yun spark talaga

Important talaga yung test drive. You just have to feel the car in your hands. However, if you’re getting those small cars, get the one with the most interior space.


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[sean-archer]

Oh, forgot about the latest Brio, haven’t checked Honda showroom yet. Swift’s cash discount offer of 95k is quite tempting. Is it true that maintaining a Honda car is more costly?

Thank you!


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I never liked the Brio's rear. Then again, sa choices mo, I will always choose the Toyota and Honda vs the susuki and Kia.

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[jut703]

Oh, forgot about the latest Brio, haven’t checked Honda showroom yet. Swift’s cash discount offer of 95k is quite tempting. Is it true that maintaining a Honda car is more costly?

Thank you!


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My previous car was a Toyota Altis, my current car is a Honda Civic. Maintenance has been cheaper with the Honda because they only require PMS every 10,000 km or 6 months vs the 5,000 km/3 months interval of Toyota.

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[heavenlee]

My previous car was a Toyota Altis, my current car is a Honda Civic. Maintenance has been cheaper with the Honda because they only require PMS every 10,000 km or 6 months vs the 5,000 km/3 months interval of Toyota.

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In the family, we have an Innova and a Fort, and I can say that with regards to the number of months, Toyota is not rigid at all, sir.

We usually bring in our rides for its usual PMS at 5,000 kms OR once a year, whichever comes first. For the Innova, which is used less frequently, the PMS so far is just once a year. The Fort which eats up anywhere around 13,000 kms to 15,000 kms in a year, we bring it 2x to 3x a year.

So far, we've not been called out on this practice by the dealership(s) as something that will void the warranty, if that's the concern.

[jut703]

In the family, we have an Innova and a Fort, and I can say that with regards to the number of months, Toyota is not rigid at all, sir.

We usually bring in our rides for its usual PMS at 5,000 kms OR once a year, whichever comes first. For the Innova, which is used less frequently, the PMS so far is just once a year. The Fort which eats up anywhere around 13,000 kms to 15,000 kms in a year, we bring it 2x to 3x a year.

So far, we've not been called out on this practice by the dealership(s) as something that will void the warranty.

I have my maintenance because of the 5k interval not the 3 months. When I had my Altis I would rack up 5k km every 2 months. I only have my oil change every 10k so the 5k intervals are usually cheaper than the 10k intervals.

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[Gn570p]

Mga sir, newbie here

I am also planning to buy a 2nd hand car as my first car.

Bale i am torn among these models:
1. 3rd gen vios manual
2. Mitsubishi mirage g4 2014-2016 manual
3. Suzuki celerio 2015 up manual
4. Suzuki swift 2014 up manual

Budget is 250k-320k

I need your expert opinions on these models po sana mga boss.

[sean-archer]

Mga sir, newbie here

I am also planning to buy a 2nd hand car as my first car.

Bale i am torn among these models:
1. 3rd gen vios manual
2. Mitsubishi mirage g4 2014-2016 manual
3. Suzuki celerio 2015 up manual
4. Suzuki swift 2014 up manual

Budget is 250k-320k

I need your expert opinions on these models po sana mga boss.

The vios any day

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[chronicle]

If you want to save on gas, Mirage or celerio.
Vios if you want a more refined ride out of your choices. Class below ang mga iba mongchoices.
Swift if you want a cross between. Itis better looking.

Dark horse, an almera 1.5 (not 1.2).

[thearsenal1205]

Mga sir, newbie here

I am also planning to buy a 2nd hand car as my first car.

Bale i am torn among these models:
1. 3rd gen vios manual
2. Mitsubishi mirage g4 2014-2016 manual
3. Suzuki celerio 2015 up manual
4. Suzuki swift 2014 up manual

Budget is 250k-320k

I need your expert opinions on these models po sana mga boss.

vios 1.3 j or e if the vios e fits to your budget.

[Gn570p]

If you want to save on gas, Mirage or celerio.
Vios if you want a more refined ride out of your choices. Class below ang mga iba mongchoices.
Swift if you want a cross between. Itis better looking.

Dark horse, an almera 1.5 (not 1.2).

Ano sir ang meron kay almera? Marami din ako nakikita na nagrerecommend

[StockEngine]

Ano sir ang meron kay almera? Marami din ako nakikita na nagrerecommend

its got a reliable torque converter instead of the honda/nissan cvts.

1.5L engine for under 800k its good with an automatic trans

cost of servicing/maintaining with nissan is the cheapest industry wide. not sure why mantrade removed this info.

drove one and the suspension is comfort oriented. floaty

[dr. d]

its got a reliable torque converter instead of the honda/nissan cvts.

1.5L engine for under 800k its good with an automatic trans

cost of servicing/maintaining with nissan is the cheapest industry wide. not sure why mantrade removed this info.

drove one and the suspension is comfort oriented. floaty

i am wondering, why it is not selling well...
...because it's a nissan... for all the real and imagined dis-advantages that may inspire..?

[travajante]

i am wondering, why it is not selling well...
...because it's a nissan... for all the real and imagined dis-advantages that may inspire..?

Not a well-seller? Hmmm, I see a lot around. The 8K down did its job....& likely lots & lots of repos.
It's greatest draw or irritant, whichever applies to one's palate, is its 'aesthetic reversibility', doc. You can't tell the front from the back, at a glance. Needs a while to grow on you, if it ever does....which hasn't me.[emoji4][emoji854]

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[dr. d]

Not a well-seller? Hmmm, I see a lot around. The 8K down did its job....& likely lots & lots of repos.
It's greatest draw or irritant, whichever applies to one's palate, is its 'aesthetic reversibility', doc. You can't tell the front from the back, at a glance. Needs a while to grow on you, if it ever does....which hasn't me.[emoji4][emoji854]

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...i see a lot more of the competition...
even the older sentras appear easier to spot.

i used to beetle, so i can be very forgiving, image-wise...

i was thinking of buying one, but everytime i do, i read about some niggling glitch about it...

[StockEngine]

i am wondering, why it is not selling well...
...because it's a nissan... for all the real and imagined dis-advantages that may inspire..?

nissin is still playing(will never) catchup with hondas and yotas clout in the sedan arena. i repeat never! especially if the new gen4 arrives with a cvt...

[dr. d]

nissin is still playing(will never) catchup with hondas and yotas clout in the sedan arena. i repeat never! especially if the new gen4 arrives with a cvt...

nissan po. nissan. hindi po biskwit. heh heh.

...buti pala't yota nako.
some time ago, pinapa-palit ko lang yung brake pads ng 2003 altis sa banawe... linigawan nung shop owner.. "doc, pag gusto mong i-benta, ako na ang bahala..."

[travajante]

i used to beetle, so i can be very forgiving, image-wise...

The Beetle...could've been the perfect car...if not for its built-in pyrotechnic, the batt loc. Right, doc?[emoji4]



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[dr. d]

The Beetle...could've been the perfect car...if not for its built-in pyrotechnic, the batt loc. Right, doc?[emoji4]



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we did have a sign sitting on the right rear..."bawal ang mataba dito!"
heh heh.

it is funny, but a simple non-conducting sheet or plate above that battery, would have prevented potential conflagration.

same with the carburator and the distributor under it.

[travajante]

we did have a sign sitting on the right rear..."bawal ang mataba dito!"
heh heh.

it is funny, but a simple non-conducting sheet or plate above that battery, would have prevented potential conflagration.

same with the carburator and the distributor under it.

T'was the beta version of planned obsolescence, doc.[emoji16]

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