Help: Buying a new ride -- Need suggestions

**yapoy86** · July 31st, 2018 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by MR_BIG18

My next vehicle will be a pickup..

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Kung pick up mas gusto ko porma ng ford ranger

**17Sphynx17** · July 31st, 2018 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by O_buyer

Hi! First off, sorry, this might be a bit off topic but it seems my account is unable to post in other parts of the forum. Anyway, I currently have a 2010 Civic, but I am planning on purchasing a new vehicle in the next 6 months. I need suggestions with regards to what to get. I'm looking at getting a crossover or a small-ish SUV that will primarily be used for city driving but it may be used for an occasional long drive. I don't really want a large SUV like the Chevy Trailblazer or the Nissan Terra. I've already had the chance to drive a Trailblazer and it feels far too big for city driving.

Can anyone give me suggestions based on experience and the criteria below?

1. Good to Great Fuel Economy / Consumption (Gas is getting pretty expensive, and I'm often stuck in traffic. It would be great if you can share your experience and a bit of data.)
2. Stable and feels solid. (I've been driving a Civic since I started, would love to have the same stable feeling.)
3. Great After Sales and Affordable PMS (I've been wondering about getting a Tucson but I hear terrible things about HARI. Ugh)

Models I'm no longer considering: Forester (family already owns one), HRV (Kind of feels like a step down from my Civic), Nissan Juke (Because it's too trendy. LOL)

Thank you!

p.s. Forgot to mention that I'm a female driver. Lol. I dunno if it's important but yeah. And I don't mind a 7 seater but 5 is okay given that the vehicle is for my personal use (and my little sister who might borrow it from me from time to time).

For a CUV, I would recommend either a CX5 (friend owns one) or the Xtrail TOTL as alternatives if you are looking at the CRV.

For the SUV side, the Montero still has the tightest turning radius so in terms of weaving in and out of traffic, it is the easiest to maneuver for me. It feels the shortest of the bunch to handle. =)

Compact CUV, since Juke is out of the Question, the BRV technically has better interior space compared to the Juke. It's actually tight when you have 6ft tall passengers in the 2nd row. So I personally would not recommend the Juke to haul a family of 4 if the kids are teenagers already. Or you are planning to drive your parents around.

Wagon Type - Maybe the Toyota Rush. Practically an Avanza but has "better" looks. Engine has the same 1.5 Engine in the Vios and Avanza. You'd have the kid booster seats in the back for additional 2 seats during an emergency trip but not for long haul. If you want something with more legroom enough for all three rows, the Mobilio and Expander actually have better legroom. I haven't managed to test drive the Expander (just sat in the display unit in MMPC.. hehe!), but I have heard good things about the Mobilio being driven up Tagaytay at least and it didn't struggle even when fully loaded.

I don't have recommendation from Peugeot or Volkswagen since I've never really looked at them because of the price premium of being imported here while not through an ASEAN channel for the tax discounts. hehe!

Good luck in shopping. =)

**MR_BIG18** · August 1st, 2018 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by yapoy86

Kung pick up mas gusto ko porma ng ford ranger

My 1st choice would be a hilux, 2nd a navarra...not for porma purposes, more on utility..

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**Walter** · August 2nd, 2018 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by mr_big18

my next vehicle will be a pickup...

Raptor !!! ...

**Walter** · August 2nd, 2018 07:26 AM

The Mazda CX-5 is nice if you are the type that wants to tackle corners frequently ... But for a daily driver, the Honda CR-V is a much better vehicle ... It will be easier to maintain in the long run, more parts, better dealer network ... Plus remember that the Mazda CX-5 needs that special, expensive battery for it's i-Stop ... Have they removed the i-Stop for the Mazda CX-5 yet? ... The 2018 Mazda CX-3 does not have i-Stop anymore ...

**MR_BIG18** · August 2nd, 2018 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by Walter

Raptor !!! ...

Hehe..pass

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**yapoy86** · August 2nd, 2018 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by MR_BIG18

My 1st choice would be a hilux, 2nd a navarra...not for porma purposes, more on utility..

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what's their difference in "utility"?

**Bravoexo** · August 2nd, 2018 09:25 AM

Go to youtube and search for "insert name of vehicle and model year" + "problems". Watch accordingly.

**MR_BIG18** · August 2nd, 2018 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by yapoy86

what's their difference in "utility"?

Utility..a mid tier model with a spartan interior that i can use in our businesses.. i had old frontier before..served me well..used it well for hauling men and a cement mixer..served us well, thats why i have a soft spot for nissan pickups...hilux naman is the default choice..

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**O_buyer** · August 2nd, 2018 11:34 AM

Thank you everyone for the replies! I'll look into all your suggestions.

As for the budget, I'd like to stick to the 1M to 1.8M range. If I can get something at a lower price, then that'd be great too! :D

p.s. Are any of you familiar with hybrids? I'm interested in the idea but not really willing to spend more than my budget. Lol. I know the Prius is already out of my range, so that's definitely out of the question.