Link to tips on buying second hand cars

[theripley]

Mga sirs, pahingi naman po ako ng link dun sa thread kung saan merong mga tips for buying second hand cars.

After 48 years kasi (hehehe), we finally decided which car we will buy. We are planning to check it by this coming saturday, June 02.

I have also been watching chrisfix on youtube lately. Kaya lang hindi ako sure if lahat nung checklist niya applicable for Philippine car (clueless). May instrument kasi siyang OBDII, which I am not sure if lahat ng mekaniko meron (clueless).

Kaya gusto ko rin mabasa yung tips coming from owners here in the Phils.

Thank you in advance.

[GTi]

Mga sirs, pahingi naman po ako ng link dun sa thread kung saan merong mga tips for buying second hand cars.

After 48 years kasi (hehehe), we finally decided which car we will buy. We are planning to check it by this coming saturday, June 02.

I have also been watching chrisfix on youtube lately. Kaya lang hindi ako sure if lahat nung checklist niya applicable for Philippine car (clueless). May instrument kasi siyang OBDII, which I am not sure if lahat ng mekaniko meron (clueless).

Kaya gusto ko rin mabasa yung tips coming from owners here in the Phils.

Thank you in advance.

There is not a single thread that contains all the tips for buying 2nd hand cars kasi. It would be best for you to Google search them. You'd learn a lot of tips and what to look out for with many different cars in the many different threads.

Not a lot of mechanics have scanners here. And those that do often charge quite a bit for a scan. Besides, it is quite rare that something would turn up in a scan, especially if there is no check engine light at all.

What car have you decided on, by the way?

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[theripley]

What car have you decided on, by the way?

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We are planning to buy a ford escape 2012 model.

Sige po sir, I will try to google na lang dito the forum.

Thanks for the reply.

[GTi]

We are planning to buy a ford escape 2012 model.

Sige po sir, I will try to google na lang dito the forum.

Thanks for the reply.

While we have had a decent experience with the 2010 Escape 2.3 (bought brand new) when we still had residence in Taiwan, the same cannot be said of the 2006 Mazda Tribute 2.3 (bought 2nd hand) in the Philippines. Probably due to the vastly different traffic conditions, the Escape regularly does 9km/L city in provincial Taiwanese traffic, but the Tribute does a dismal 4km/L here.

Power is more than adequate. Some family members have reported doing 190km/h on it. Transmission is kind of dumb, and I personally find it sorely lacking in gears and/or could use better gear ratios. Cabin is very solid and offers excellent NVH. Handling and ride quality are decent enough. A/C is frigidly cold. Though with the Tribute, we've had to replace both compressor and evaporator. All engine supports have been replaced. I experienced overheating problems which was finally localized to an intermittently failing aux fan. With all the problems we experienced with the Tribute, I personally believe that it was a lemon unit! [emoji28]

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[theripley]

While we have had a decent experience with the 2010 Escape 2.3 (bought brand new) when we still had residence in Taiwan, the same cannot be said of the 2006 Mazda Tribute 2.3 (bought 2nd hand) in the Philippines. Probably due to the vastly different traffic conditions, the Escape regularly does 9km/L city in provincial Taiwanese traffic, but the Tribute does a dismal 4km/L here.

Power is more than adequate. Some family members have reported doing 190km/h on it. Transmission is kind of dumb, and I personally find it sorely lacking in gears and/or could use better gear ratios. Cabin is very solid and offers excellent NVH. Handling and ride quality are decent enough. A/C is frigidly cold. Though with the Tribute, we've had to replace both compressor and evaporator. All engine supports have been replaced. I experienced overheating problems which was finally localized to an intermittently failing aux fan. With all the problems we experienced with the Tribute, I personally believe that it was a lemon unit! [emoji28]

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Sad to hear your experience with second hand car sir. I hope we can get a good car, within our budget.

I personally have no know-how on car mechanics, and so is my husband. This site offers great help for people like us.

Some would say better buy a new car, especially we are a newbie. But unfortunately our budget does not permit We would not choose to buy a car considering all the expenses like gas and maintenance to name a few, but we really need one now.

Hence, we hope to get a good deal with a good car and a great owner.

Sorry for the long post.

Last long post na po ito hehehe

[GTi]

Sad to hear your experience with second hand car sir. I hope we can get a good car, within our budget.

I personally have no know-how on car mechanics, and so is my husband. This site offers great help for people like us.

Some would say better buy a new car, especially we are a newbie. But unfortunately our budget does not permit We would not choose to buy a car considering all the expenses like gas and maintenance to name a few, but we really need one now.

Hence, we hope to get a good deal with a good car and a great owner.

Sorry for the long post.

Last long post na po ito hehehe

Long posts are fine. We're all here to share and learn after all.

I believe that 2nd hand cars are not always headaches. They can oftentimes actually save us a lot of money, as long as we pick the right car. Like you, we often have to make do with used cars but most of them were actually a joy to have. My mantra has always been, you take care of the car, the car takes care of you.

How much is the budget, and what are the options?

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[chronicle]

Was close to buying the escape of a friend way back. He advised me that parts are a little bit hard to find and is a gas guzzler. Ended up not buying it as the he is subtly telling me not to anyway.

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[theripley]

Thank you for all your replies. We plan to check the car out by the weekend. I will let you guys know.

By the way, re: papers. Do you have any tips how to check the papers if legit or not? Its our first time to buy, I worry baka maloko kami.

Please share some tips to check the papers.

[robot.sonic]

Thank you for all your replies. We plan to check the car out by the weekend. I will let you guys know.

By the way, re: papers. Do you have any tips how to check the papers if legit or not? Its our first time to buy, I worry baka maloko kami.

Please share some tips to check the papers.

Check mo muna sa lto. May text service yan. Sasabihin yung last date ng registration and kung may alarm ba.

[theripley]

Check mo muna sa lto. May text service yan. Sasabihin yung last date ng registration and kung may alarm ba.

I checked po and wala naman po problema, tama naman po ang nakalagay.

Other tips pa po for checking if legit po yung papers? In case po upon checking, ok yung car at nagkasundo kami sa price. Anu ano po yung papers na dapat meron si owner para malaman namin na legit yung car? Anu po ba usually nangyayari during documents turnover?

Please share some tips. Thank you.

[robot.sonic]

I checked po and wala naman po problema, tama naman po ang nakalagay.

Other tips pa po for checking if legit po yung papers? In case po upon checking, ok yung car at nagkasundo kami sa price. Anu ano po yung papers na dapat meron si owner para malaman namin na legit yung car? Anu po ba usually nangyayari during documents turnover?

Please share some tips. Thank you.

Original na OR and CR. Sana wala ng encumbrance. Signed Deed of Sale. 2 valid IDs nakapangalan sa CR. Yung CR ngayon parang ang simpleng papel na lang. Mahirap ma distinguish sa scanned copy.

Pero pag ako since may kaibigan ako na “fixer” sa LTO, pinapa check ko muna sa kanya kung may record nga

[mylesvv79]

Any tip for pros and cons, thinking of buying Honda Civic 2014-2016, what should I be careful at in choosing one? Mejo brokenhearted na ko to buy the VW Santana Madaming nagdidiscourage sa 'kin.. So opted to buy Civic.. Any tips mga sir? TIA!

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[dr. d]

Any tip for pros and cons, thinking of buying Honda Civic 2014-2016, what should I be careful at in choosing one? Mejo brokenhearted na ko to buy the VW Santana Madaming nagdidiscourage sa 'kin.. So opted to buy Civic.. Any tips mga sir? TIA!

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what discouraging words have you heard about the santana?

[Egan101]

what discouraging words have you heard about the santana?

Baka daw kasi made in China. Hahaha

The Civic is a class higher than the Santana. The Lavida is VW’s competitor to the Civic.


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[mylesvv79]

Baka daw kasi made in China. Hahaha

The Civic is a class higher than the Santana. The Lavida is VW’s competitor to the Civic.


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Actually, it made me think na since ang production is in China, sourcing of parts became easier so "probably" mas madali and cheaper na to maintain.. Well, that's me who thinks hypothetically hehe..

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[mylesvv79]

what discouraging words have you heard about the santana?

Habang bago ok daw pero parts and maintenance pero baka sumakit ulo ko in the long run since konti lang makukuhaan except if it's in VW service center which is sobrang mahal..

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[sean-archer]

Any tip for pros and cons, thinking of buying Honda Civic 2014-2016, what should I be careful at in choosing one? Mejo brokenhearted na ko to buy the VW Santana Madaming nagdidiscourage sa 'kin.. So opted to buy Civic.. Any tips mga sir? TIA!

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2014 to 2016? I guess you're talking about the civic FB (2012 - 2016). For me, yung looks lang kaya discouraged din ako bumili nito considering how sportylooking it's previous generation was(civic FD)

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[mylesvv79]

2014 to 2016? I guess you're talking about the civic FB (2012 - 2016). For me, yung looks lang kaya discouraged din ako bumili nito considering how sportylooking it's previous generation was(civic FD)

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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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[dr. d]

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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well, the japanese brands should offer easier and cheaper maintenance, as the parts have to swim a much shorter distance, or none at all.
among the local japanese brands, toyota argueably leads, in real and perceived quality and after-sales service, in-casa and outside.

[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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