Link to tips on buying second hand cars

[sean-archer]

Honestly, I know nothing much about cars. Nagtatanong lang din ako sa guy friends and I googled this forum to know more about cars. This would be my first time to buy a car which I have the liberty to choose. The last time was budget- constrained and impulsive ako so ended up buying an E36 '97, sumakit ulo ko kakahanap pyesa at first kasi wala ako alam sa kotse, lalo na sa european cars.. Anyway, found BMW e36 group kaya nakahanap din ng gagawa. Pero ngayon, I opted sana Jap car pero nakita ko nga ang Santana. But then again, discouraged agad. #pasensyanababaepoakonagbabagoisip lol.

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Hmmm. Madam go for the altis then, the highest possible year model na kaya ng budget. Not being s-e-xist here, but I would advise the same should I have a sister asking the same query.

Pahabol, same brand pala advice ni doc haha

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[B3tsbo]

Hi guys, I would like to ask for the car gurus advice here regarding our first 2nd hand car purchase.
I'm thorn between these cars:

1. 2008 up Toyota Altis 1.6 bec. it has bigger/wider body
2. 2007 up Honda FD for the "angas" looks
3. 2009 up Honda City 1.5 for FC
4. 2009 up Toyota Vios 1.5 for FC
5. 2009 up Hyundai Tucson (Diesel Variant) for a higher ground clearance

My considerations are:
1. Availability of parts
2. Riding Comfort
3. Fuel Efficiency
4. Low Maintenance

I still have a month to decide on which vehicle to purchase. By the way, our max budget is 350K and the car will be based & used in Batangas. I have 2 teenage kids na so yung car space is important din for me. Manila ang work ko and during weekends lang naming gagamitin doon (Batangas).

Hoping for your inputs since it's my first 4-wheel purchase.

Thank you in advance. More power to the Forum!

- Betsbo

[GTi]

Hi guys, I would like to ask for the car gurus advice here regarding our first 2nd hand car purchase.
I'm thorn between these cars:

1. 2008 up Toyota Altis 1.6 bec. it has bigger/wider body
2. 2007 up Honda FD for the "angas" looks
3. 2009 up Honda City 1.5 for FC
4. 2009 up Toyota Vios 1.5 for FC
5. 2009 up Hyundai Tucson (Diesel Variant) for a higher ground clearance

My considerations are:
1. Availability of parts
2. Riding Comfort
3. Fuel Efficiency
4. Low Maintenance

I still have a month to decide on which vehicle to purchase. By the way, our max budget is 350K and the car will be based & used in Batangas. I have 2 teenage kids na so yung car space is important din for me. Manila ang work ko and during weekends lang naming gagamitin doon (Batangas).

Hoping for your inputs since it's my first 4-wheel purchase.

Thank you in advance. More power to the Forum!

- Betsbo

Tucson syempre, not just for the higher ground clearance but also lower fuel cost. Considering the P12/L difference between diesel and unleaded, the Tucson may just yield fuel cost similar to 1.3s. However, I doubt you can find a 2009 unit for 350k... Unless you are looking at the 1st gen?

Among the sedans, the Vios 1.5 and Altis 1.6 would have similar FC. That crosses out the Vios unless its a 1.3. There is a bigger difference in FC between the City and Civic. So depends on your priorities now. Have not driven an FD yet, but the 1.5 City is no slouch, of that I am certain, and also quite spacious for a subcompact.

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[B3tsbo]

Tucson syempre, not just for the higher ground clearance but also lower fuel cost. Considering the P12/L difference between diesel and unleaded, the Tucson may just yield fuel cost similar to 1.3s. However, I doubt you can find a 2009 unit for 350k... Unless you are looking at the 1st gen?

Among the sedans, the Vios 1.5 and Altis 1.6 would have similar FC. That crosses out the Vios unless its a 1.3. There is a bigger difference in FC between the City and Civic. So depends on your priorities now. Have not driven an FD yet, but the 1.5 City is no slouch, of that I am certain, and also quite spacious for a subcompact.

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Thanks Sir! I'm leaning towards Toyota 2008 Altis and Honda City because it's harder to find a Tucson for a 350k budget. I narrowed down my choices with 2008 Altis AT w/ 70k+kms mileage v, 2012 Altis AT with 110k+kms and Honda City 2009 w/ 90k+ mileage. Should I go for a latest model but with higher mileage? Or older but lower mileage?

Thanks in advance Sir.

[GTi]

Thanks Sir! I'm leaning towards Toyota 2008 Altis and Honda City because it's harder to find a Tucson for a 350k budget. I narrowed down my choices with 2008 Altis AT w/ 70k+kms mileage v, 2012 Altis AT with 110k+kms and Honda City 2009 w/ 90k+ mileage. Should I go for a latest model but with higher mileage? Or older but lower mileage?

Thanks in advance Sir.

Thanks Sir! I'm leaning towards Toyota 2008 Altis and Honda City because it's harder to find a Tucson for a 350k budget. I narrowed down my choices with 2008 Altis AT w/ 70k+kms mileage v, 2012 Altis AT with 110k+kms and Honda City 2009 w/ 90k+ mileage. Should I go for a latest model but with higher mileage? Or older but lower mileage?

Thanks in advance Sir.

Mas gusto ko yung 2012 sa 2008 Altis because of the 13hp power bump. Though 110k kms is a tad high for a 6 year old car.

Mileage are not fully accurate descriptions of a car's condition though. And some sellers tend to tamper mileage readings. Best to check the car personally, with a mechanic.

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[dr. d]

but i am curious,
does that mechanic one brings along, really serve his purpose?
has anyone here, walked away from a car, because his mechanic recommend so?

[ray_noel]

but i am curious,
does that mechanic one brings along, really serve his purpose?
has anyone here, walked away from a car, because his mechanic recommend so?

Bring your friend to act as mechanic maybe (kahit walang sadakyan)... hehehe... for sure you’ll end up buying the car... 🤣 hehehe


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[KcireReaver]

Thanks Sir! I'm leaning towards Toyota 2008 Altis and Honda City because it's harder to find a Tucson for a 350k budget. I narrowed down my choices with 2008 Altis AT w/ 70k+kms mileage v, 2012 Altis AT with 110k+kms and Honda City 2009 w/ 90k+ mileage. Should I go for a latest model but with higher mileage? Or older but lower mileage?

Thanks in advance Sir.

test drive each one of them first. you cannot just base your choice on how new or how small its odometer reading. meron kasing kunti palang natatakbo pero hindi nman regular ang pms or pwede rin naabuso. high mileage cars are not ussually sagsag if they are properly maintained.
try to run each car. sa handling palang at sa engine sound pwede mo nang madetermine kung may mali sa makina. look for leaks if there's such. palift mo para makita mo ung ilalim.

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