Help in choosing my first own car

**kevindd992002** · August 9th, 2017 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by jut703

If you can afford it, it's definitely a more practical choice than your other 2 options.

Noone needs a Civic RS. Heck most Civic RS owner aren't even fast drivers. As far as CUVs go, the CRV is far more practical than the XV. Not only is it more spacious, it's also a diesel. The only advantages of the XV is the AWD (which is nice to have but you don't really need) and the better handling (which has never popped up as one of your priorities).

Even the 1.6V is good value for its price, but if you're looking for a full set of toys, the S is the way to go.

Ultimately, it depends on what you want/need most in a car. So go back to that and outline your top 3 must-haves, and decide from there if you want a sedan, CUV, or PPV. Once you get that sorted, choose between the models available, again based on your top priorities.

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Fair enough.

I'd say handling is also one thing that I want to consider. I would say these are my 3 top priorities:

1) Looks
2) Feature set
3) Performance

It goes without saying that cost is a factor, of course. I can live not having too much space as I can always make a workaround for my dog.

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**jut703** · August 9th, 2017 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by kevindd992002

Fair enough.

I'd say handling is also one thing that I want to consider. I would say these are my 3 top priorities:

1) Looks
2) Feature set
3) Performance

It goes without saying that cost is a factor, of course. I can live not having too much space as I can always make a workaround for my dog.

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Most cost-efficient way to get your 3 priorities is the Civic 1.8E.

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**kevindd992002** · August 10th, 2017 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by jut703

Most cost-efficient way to get your 3 priorities is the Civic 1.8E.

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Ok. Like the others are saying though, isn't rhe engine of the CRV S Diesel underpowered for its size?

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**jut703** · August 10th, 2017 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by kevindd992002

Ok. Like the others are saying though, isn't rhe engine of the CRV S Diesel underpowered for its size?

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No. The old Innova never felt underpowered even with a full load of 8 people, and it only had 102 hp, 260 Nm of torque, and a 4AT.

The CRV has 120 hp, 300 Nm of torque, and a 9-speed AT.

In this video, you can see that it accelerates from 0-100 in 11.7 sec, which is just as fast as the more powerful PPVs like the Fortuner and Everest.

Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 PS 2x4 - acceleration 0-100 km/h - YouTube

Take note that's with a 6MT. I would expect the 9-speed AT to be quicker.

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**StockEngine** · August 10th, 2017 02:01 AM

Originally Posted by kevindd992002

Ok. Like the others are saying though, isn't rhe engine of the CRV S Diesel underpowered for its size?

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have you driven the old innovas and fortuners?

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**kevindd992002** · August 10th, 2017 03:07 AM

Originally Posted by StockEngine

have you driven the old innovas and fortuners?

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No, not really.

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**GTi** · August 10th, 2017 07:31 AM

120hp and 300Nm in a car of this size cannot be considered as underpowered, but neither is it competitive. At this size and price point, it would be competing against the diesel Santa Fe and Sorento, both of which have 80 more horses and 136Nm more torque, though 3 cogs down in the tranny. IMHO its like fitting an Accent CRDi engine in a Santa Fe, while still maintaining full Santa Fe prices.

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**shok** · August 10th, 2017 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by kevindd992002

Fair enough.

I'd say handling is also one thing that I want to consider. I would say these are my 3 top priorities:

1) Looks
2) Feature set
3) Performance

It goes without saying that cost is a factor, of course. I can live not having too much space as I can always make a workaround for my dog.

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VW Golf GTS Business Edition+ should have everything you want. Adaptive cruise, forward collision warning with brake assist, blind spot monitor. Dog cage should fit in the back too. Great handling. Powerful at 150ps/340NM.
Athough it already has 18" wheels stock and a big sunroof, looks is subjective, you may like it or not, which may be the deal breaker.

**Egan101** · August 10th, 2017 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by kevindd992002

*jut703 and Egan101

Do you guys recommend the 2018 CRV S Diesel over the 2018 XV 2.0i-S or 2017 Civic RS Turbo? Would it be a better buy considering this is Honda's first diesel attempt?

It looks like the 2018 XV won't get EyeSight after all but it has some features like lane change assist, high beam assist, and rear cross-traffic detection.

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Each one has its own opinions/biases on car choices but on your list above, I'd go with the Civic. I prefer a zippy drive. If I'm going for a diesel vehicle, I'd go with Volkswagen.

Originally Posted by GTi

120hp and 300Nm in a car of this size cannot be considered as underpowered, but neither is it competitive. At this size and price point, it would be competing against the diesel Santa Fe and Sorento, both of which have 80 more horses and 136Nm more torque, though 3 cogs down in the tranny. IMHO its like fitting an Accent CRDi engine in a Santa Fe, while still maintaining full Santa Fe prices.

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As most would say, most local buyers have no penchant for performance but what matters more to them is the brand name. Pinoys are quite brand conscious folks. The CRV will surely outsell the Santa Fe and Sorento.