Help me choose a coding car

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Medyo mahirap ma-meet requirements mo. Hehehe

Toyota altis - walang usb power outlet/cigar lighter sa dashboard? You can take power from the fuse box, though i think you donÂ’t want to do that.


Mazda 2/3 - can you get a model without the i-eloop / startstop system? Then you wont need the deep cycle batteries anymore.

Yup, don't want to do a tap for warranty purposes unless toyota is willing to do it for me. I think the Mazda2 still has no i-eloop. I can go check with Mazda or I can call motolite and see if they will replace a mazda battery hehehe.

The Kia Seltos ticks your requirements nicely.

Feature-packed car for the price. Has a CVT (Kia calls it IVT) but has a better execution than older CVTs.

Handling isn't as good as the FC Civic but your current FB Civic isn't a driver's car either so if that's the benchmark then the Seltos should be fine.

Good choice veering away from pickups - unnecessary unless you really need the bed. I had a pickup before but definitely enjoy driving my sedans and crossover more whether in the city or on mountain roads.

I'll go see if Kia has a seltos for test drive. Wala kasi brochure si Kia sa site nila so I can't really decide on Kia cars. Based on Autodeal specs walang push start button ung LX and EX trims. I know not neccessary pero like I said I was spoiled by the civic with the switch blade key and gusto ko ung key nakatago...

I like the high ride and flood wading of pick-ups, pero realistically, I can count the number of times I wish I had a higher ride on one hand in my 6 yrs of driving in the metro...

Test drive the Coolray first before handing it any final judgement. It is the quickest among the subcompact crossovers, even quicker than most compact or subcompact sedans on the market (except for the Civic RS). I have a Mitsu ASX with a 2.0L gas engine and it feels sluggish compared to the Coolray.

I'm more scared of "made in china" than how it drives or rides. It's very tempting, it has good paper specs, the tech is solid, the looks are there for both interior and exterior and very well priced. Just not sure if a chinese car can stand the test of time and do I want to give them my money for them to prove themselves to me. I guess I can give it a look in the showroom and ask for a test drive, see if I will be excited with the car and if it will be worth the gamble. Worst case if it turns out to be a lemon, I have my civic to fall back on and find a replacement for the coolray.