Help me decide: Buying 2nd hand car

[dhisky]

Hello Guys. I'm new here im tsikot and I need your suggestion.

-Budget 300k
-For city driving lang
-Fuel consumption is not an issue since once or twice a week lang magagamit and dito lang sa area namin. Mall and church lang.
-Sedan or CUV type
-Needs to be automatic
-Good for beginner driver


So far ang choices ko:

City
Mazda 3
Escape (mahirap makahanap ng parts?)
CRV (Malakas daw sa gas?)

What do you think guys? kung my suggestion kayo, paki post and kung bakit.

Wala ako masyado alam sa sasakyan so any info will surely help guys.

Thanks!

[GTi]

Hello Guys. I'm new here im tsikot and I need your suggestion.

-Budget 300k
-For city driving lang
-Fuel consumption is not an issue since once or twice a week lang magagamit and dito lang sa area namin. Mall and church lang.
-Sedan or CUV type
-Needs to be automatic
-Good for beginner driver


So far ang choices ko:

City
Mazda 3
Escape (mahirap makahanap ng parts?)
CRV (Malakas daw sa gas?)

What do you think guys? kung my suggestion kayo, paki post and kung bakit.

Wala ako masyado alam sa sasakyan so any info will surely help guys.

Thanks!

Personally, I'd go for a CUV, especially since fuel consumption is not an issue. When I was a newbie driver, I found it easier to park a larger utility vehicle (no trunk) than a subcompact sedan. Higher ride height also means you get a better view of the road and are less susceptible to potholes and steep ramps.

If I were in your situation, I'd probably get a CRV. Its got loads of space, decent performance, and the "10 cheater" seating for emergencies. The Escape is better looking though, and a very tough vehicle. Resale value is also lower than the CRV. The 3.0V6 is a sweet proposition if you're going out of town often. That's nearly 50 horses more than the 2.3L for the same price, probably even less. Don't be misled by the American badge. Escape parts are quite easy to find, and are interchangeable with Mazda Tribute parts.

I suggest you test drive both to see for yourself.

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[CVT]

Huwag City automatic (CVT),- magiging sakit lang ng ulo mo iyan....

Agree with bro.GTi,- if your budget permits, - go either with (your choices of) CRV or Escape....


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[Jayson Santos]

Go for Mazda 3 sir

look and rides swabe

try to read about vios

[dinJ]

If you could stretch your budget a little further, I suggest you get the 2005-2007 Hyundai Tucson. Prices range from 350-380k.

[Stigg ma]

pwede paki elaborate more ito "-Fuel consumption is not an issue since once or twice a week lang magagamit and dito lang sa area namin. Mall and church lang."

for me kase hinde naka design ang kotse sa mga short distance and infrequent use... masisira lang yan na wala milage na tinakbo... in short sayang lang...

opinion ko lang naman ito

[carwhacko]

Mga boss how about 06-07 Honda Civic? Almost ganyan din price range.

[GTi]

For me, CRV has the best interior and the Escape has the best exterior. Take note that the prices seen in online ads are still very much negotiable. I still see some 2004 and 2005 CRVs and even newer Escapes that may fit your budget after on the spot negotiation. Due to poor gas mileage, these cars are not that easily sold, so the seller may be quite willing to let it go for a much lower price. You may also consider the Mazda Tribute (rebadged Escape). It even comes with a sunroof as standard equipment.

The X-Trail is still a CUV like the rest of them. In this class, only the Suzuki Grand Vitara is considered a true compact SUV with a built in ladder frame chassis on a unibody.



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[rodracing]

Dhisky,
Was in you're situation 10years ago and got myself a bnew MT CRV (10 seater). If you really want an automatic, I highly discourage you to get a CRV. masyado malakas sa gas yung AT, nasa 5-6km/L lang feedback dun. On my MT unit, i get 7-9km/L (city driving), around 10 kung meron kasama highway. Unusual na napakalaki ng consumption difference ng manual and AT versions, must be dahil medyo under powered especially on low revs.

If I was to choose among you're list, i would go still go for a CRV pero manual, very good buy for the prices they are going. Its still the most fuel efficient 2.0L engine on that list. Things to look out for is the aircon compressor (weakness for this generation of CRV), I replaced it a couple of times, by this time the shocks are worn, PS pump might be leaking, engine supports and hoses need to be replaced.

[jaypee10]

i have 2005 CRV manual, with 45k milage.ist owner.wala pang nagagalaw ..

PM me if you interseted TS..

[dhisky]

Dhisky,
Was in you're situation 10years ago and got myself a bnew MT CRV (10 seater). If you really want an automatic, I highly discourage you to get a CRV. masyado malakas sa gas yung AT, nasa 5-6km/L lang feedback dun. On my MT unit, i get 7-9km/L (city driving), around 10 kung meron kasama highway. Unusual na napakalaki ng consumption difference ng manual and AT versions, must be dahil medyo under powered especially on low revs.

If I was to choose among you're list, i would go still go for a CRV pero manual, very good buy for the prices they are going. Its still the most fuel efficient 2.0L engine on that list. Things to look out for is the aircon compressor (weakness for this generation of CRV), I replaced it a couple of times, by this time the shocks are worn, PS pump might be leaking, engine supports and hoses need to be replaced.

roadracing thanks!

I said on my first post that FC is not an issue pero kung lumalaklak naman ng gas eh ibang usapan na.

By the way, we have increase our budget to 500k(Bank finance ko na lang kalahati). I'm decided na CUV and automatic talaga para mas mataas at madaling idrive for a re-beginner like me.

I'm looking now at 2009 ford escape.. any feedback? any issue on this model?

ano pa ma ssuggest nyo?

Thank You!

[Gecko Guy]

Huwag ka kukuha ng 2.0Liter kung escape......lakas sa gas at underpowered pa...
Meron kami team mate, binenta nya FD nya dahil baby's on the way at pinalitan ng Hyunda Tucson (before the new gen) Hindi sya nagsisi.
Panalo sa power at diesel pa!

[GTi]

roadracing thanks!

I said on my first post that FC is not an issue pero kung lumalaklak naman ng gas eh ibang usapan na.

By the way, we have increase our budget to 500k(Bank finance ko na lang kalahati). I'm decided na CUV and automatic talaga para mas mataas at madaling idrive for a re-beginner like me.

I'm looking now at 2009 ford escape.. any feedback? any issue on this model?

ano pa ma ssuggest nyo?

Thank You!

Ford Escape is ok... Just don't expect too much in terms of fuel efficiency. Very good car, in all other aspects. Decent performance, though the old 4AT transmission is nowhere near as responsive or intelligent as Honda's 5 speed boxes. We had a 2003 Escape and currently have a 2006 Tribute. Suspension bits are very sturdy. I think most, if not all, of the Tribute's suspension has ever been changed yet. Driving it yields a very solid feel, like you're driving a tank, even to the closing of the heavy doors.

You may also want to consider the 3rd gen CRV. It uses the more fuel efficient R20 engine has compared to the older K20 on the 2nd gen.

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[dhisky]

Ford Escape is ok... Just don't expect too much in terms of fuel efficiency. Very good car, in all other aspects. Decent performance, though the old 4AT transmission is nowhere near as responsive or intelligent as Honda's 5 speed boxes. We had a 2003 Escape and currently have a 2006 Tribute. Suspension bits are very sturdy. I think most, if not all, of the Tribute's suspension has ever been changed yet. Driving it yields a very solid feel, like you're driving a tank, even to the closing of the heavy doors.

You may also want to consider the 3rd gen CRV. It uses the more fuel efficient R20 engine has compared to the older K20 on the 2nd gen.

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Thanks GTi!

Will you consider it (escape) for a beginner?

[jaggerx3]

Get a Tucson

[dhisky]

Get a Tucson

Lahat ba ng year model ng first gen walang issue? Wifey wants a tucson now I'm confused.

[GTi]

Lahat ba ng year model ng first gen walang issue? Wifey wants a tucson now I'm confused.

2nd gen bro yung may problema sa CVT. Tucson is OK as long as you get the diesel, perform maintenance regularly, and load up with clean fuel.

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[dhisky]

Thanks GTi!

Ask ko lang, bakit ang baba ng resale value ng accent?

[GTi]

Most likely due to knocking and poor FC issues. Not sure if they were able to truly solve the problem. Some owners have no problems at all, others hate their cars with a passion.

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[dhisky]

Thanks GTi!

A friend of friend offer me his A/T 2007 X-trail for 380k? fair price kaya? Bihira gamitin sa dami ng sasakyan.

What do you think guys?