Help: Buying a new ride -- Need suggestions

**Archerfish** · July 30th, 2018 04:23 PM

1. Mazda 6 fuel consumption, worst is 9 km/L in a standstill traffic. Highway driving is 23 km/L running at 83 kph using cruise control. If you have a lead foot, 15 km/L should satisfy your need for speed.

2. I believe this car is stable and feels solid. Our moderator, *jut703, used this car in Tarlac Circuit Hill and made good time of 1:13 with three passengers. Attached is the picture of the circuit for you to see how that guy managed to do it with those twisting roads.

3. PMS is absolutely free for three (3) years, and that includes lubricating oil, oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, etc. After sales concern, joining a group should help you. Basic oil change and other related items shouldn't cost much.

**Egan101** · July 30th, 2018 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by O_buyer

To be perfectly honest, I have not considered the Golf. But will check it out when I check the Tiguan!

The new Tiguan comes with a 1.4L turbo gas engine only. The Golf GTS wagon comes with a 2.0L turbo diesel engine. Both vehicles are based off the same VW MQB platform.

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**Walter** · July 31st, 2018 06:58 AM

She's looking for a crossover or SUV ... The Suzuki Vitara is good although you might not warm up to the interior ... The smallest one that would fit your criteria would be the Subaru XV ... Hyundai Kona is worth a look but then again it's a Hyundai ... Honda CR-V 1.6 diesel would be your best option though ... Diesel, great interior, reliable, good brand ...

**Archerfish** · July 31st, 2018 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by Walter

She's looking for a crossover or SUV ... The Suzuki Vitara is good although you might not warm up to the interior ... The smallest one that would fit your criteria would be the Subaru XV ... Hyundai Kona is worth a look but then again it's a Hyundai ... Honda CR-V 1.6 diesel would be your best option though ... Diesel, great interior, reliable, good brand ...

Then the CX-5 or CR-V will also do. This CX-5 should feel stable and well planted. Our moderator also had a good ride on it on the track. He should be able to compare the two as he owns a CR-V.

**Wh1stl3r** · July 31st, 2018 08:51 AM

Diesel CR-V fits. Great FC, ride quality and cabin space. While it isn't as stable as the FXT and CX-5 in the corners, body roll is minimal and controlled.

Transmission is a little jerky and brakes a little sensitive but these are very minor gripes. If outright acceleration is a priority though you might want to look elsewhere.

Definitely add this to your test drive list.

**O_buyer** · July 31st, 2018 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by monty_GTV

Toyota RAV4. very nimble. my wife drives an older model but she likes it a lot...

Oh, will check it out! Thank you

**O_buyer** · July 31st, 2018 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by Archerfish

1. Mazda 6 fuel consumption, worst is 9 km/L in a standstill traffic. Highway driving is 23 km/L running at 83 kph using cruise control. If you have a lead foot, 15 km/L should satisfy your need for speed.

2. I believe this car is stable and feels solid. Our moderator, *jut703, used this car in Tarlac Circuit Hill and made good time of 1:13 with three passengers. Attached is the picture of the circuit for you to see how that guy managed to do it with those twisting roads.

3. PMS is absolutely free for three (3) years, and that includes lubricating oil, oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, etc. After sales concern, joining a group should help you. Basic oil change and other related items shouldn't cost much.

The free three (3) year PMS sounds very tempting and the fuel consumption is not bad! I'll look it up along with the CX-5. Thank you for this detailed and informative response! :D

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Originally Posted by Egan101

The new Tiguan comes with a 1.4L turbo gas engine only. The Golf GTS wagon comes with a 2.0L turbo diesel engine. Both vehicles are based off the same VW MQB platform.

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I see. I'm not familiar with engines but will read up on them. :D

**O_buyer** · July 31st, 2018 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by Walter

She's looking for a crossover or SUV ... The Suzuki Vitara is good although you might not warm up to the interior ... The smallest one that would fit your criteria would be the Subaru XV ... Hyundai Kona is worth a look but then again it's a Hyundai ... Honda CR-V 1.6 diesel would be your best option though ... Diesel, great interior, reliable, good brand ...

Oh, what's wrong with the Vitara's interiors? I haven't seen it yet. Hmm.. I'm seriously considering the XV just because of the ground clearance. Lol. I thought about the Kona and the Tucson. Is it worth risking it despite the terrible after sales feedback?

Yeah, my dad thinks the CR-V is a pretty good choice. I'll prolly drop by a showroom soon to check it out.

Thank you!

**O_buyer** · July 31st, 2018 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by Archerfish

Then the CX-5 or CR-V will also do. This CX-5 should feel stable and well planted. Our moderator also had a good ride on it on the track. He should be able to compare the two as he owns a CR-V.

Oh, I'd love to hear a comparison between the two.

**O_buyer** · July 31st, 2018 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Wh1stl3r

Diesel CR-V fits. Great FC, ride quality and cabin space. While it isn't as stable as the FXT and CX-5 in the corners, body roll is minimal and controlled.

Transmission is a little jerky and brakes a little sensitive but these are very minor gripes. If outright acceleration is a priority though you might want to look elsewhere.

Definitely add this to your test drive list.

Great! Will definitely check this out! Thank you!

It seems the CR-V's getting a lot of votes.