KIA RIO 2007 for 250k, is this a good buy?

**karlos** · April 8th, 2010 01:16 PM

need your inputs sirs/mams regading this car. Marami pong salamat sa mga magrereply.

**renzo_d10** · April 8th, 2010 01:22 PM

250k ? bakit ang mura ?

**karlos** · April 8th, 2010 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by renzo_d10

250k ? bakit ang mura ?

sir kakilala ko ang nagbebenta. and and he is planning to buy brand new car. Binili po nya second hand last year for 350k. so, sa ganun price, ok na ba yun sir? thanks.

**renzo_d10** · April 8th, 2010 06:50 PM

Hmmm ... mura nga pala resale value ng Kia.

Anyways, kung hindi naman nabaha and sure ka dun mura na yan.

**karlos** · April 8th, 2010 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by renzo_d10

Hmmm ... mura nga pala resale value ng Kia.

Anyways, kung hindi naman nabaha and sure ka dun mura na yan.

sir, thanks sa input.

**renzo_d10** · April 8th, 2010 08:22 PM

sir I made a list in what are the things to check on a 2nd hand vehicle.

In buying a second hand vehicles, it is important to consider some facts first.

1. It is very hard to spot a flooded vehicle from the not-flooded ones. Especially if, this has been cleaned completely.
The best thing to do ? Look at the place, ask some people there if that particular place has been flooded or not, if it is
avoid the vehicle ASAP.

2. In buying a 2nd hand vehicle, it doesn't stop from paying the vehicle itself ... the spending of money goes on and on.
And, in buying a 2nd hand vehicle, expect repairs.

3. A car, isn't an INVESTMENT. You don't really get money from it, unless you`re planning to keep it for several years
until it becomes vintage already.

4. Stay cool in driving. You'll never know what you might encounter, so the very best thing to do to avoid road rage is
keeping your head cool as possible. Take a cup of coffee if you want, or yet ... don't drive if you're experiencing personal
problems.

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Now, to see if the vehicle is in it's greatest condition ... you must do the following.

1. Check odometer readings. But don't just rely on this ... some, tampers this to lower the reading itself for them to fool
buyers.

2. Before you bring a trusted mechanic with you, it's better if you check the basic parts of the vehicle first. The power
features if it's working, dents on the body, scratches, squeeking sound if any. Those basic things wont really be
needing a mechanic, a good ear and a good eye will do.

3. Check the engine if there are any problems. This will need you the mechanic. Let him check if there are any things
that needs replacing ... list it down, count the cost then minus it from the total price of the vehicle.

4. Check also the brakes. Check if its forming rust etc. Especially in drum brakes.

5. Check also the other electrical stuffs. The radio, is it working ? The power antennas ( if available ) etc.

6. Aircon too, check it. Is it cool enough for the cabin or does it need cleaning already or freon additions.

7. Test drive. You need to push the car to 100kph. Here, you can see if there is any wiggling issues.
Also do check the idling of the vehicle ? Too harsh or is it just normal ?

8. Check vehicle history. You can go to the LTO to check it.

9. Haggle the price down. The lower the better.

©Renzo_d10

hope this helps

**karlos** · April 9th, 2010 01:24 PM

sir, marami pong salamat sa mga tips na ibinigay mo.

**marky crusio** · September 2nd, 2010 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by karlos

need your inputs sirs/mams regading this car. Marami pong salamat sa mga magrereply.

i am swapping my 2007 black rio automatic this saturday with a 2004 honda city...although i am sad to let go of it kasi magana pa siya...i have no choice but to dispose it while it still look brand new otherwise...mumura sya ng mumura....