Looking for the used best car for my needs at around 700K or less

**12444** · October 26th, 2013 06:07 PM

Hey everyone! I'm getting my driver's license soon and obviously I'll be needing a car but the hard part is actually finding out which of the myriad of different models out there is perfect for me.

First of all, I'm pretty tall (6'2) and I'm only 18 so I'll probably keep growing so obviously I'll need something that I'll fit in. I also need something that's relatively fuel efficient as I make a ~20km round trip from my house to school. I'd also like something comfortable so leather seats would be a plus, a great air conditioning system is a must and a great audio system would be excellent. I'd also like something that's fun/enjoyable to drive as I don't want to drive a boat.

Look forward to hearing from you guys!

**Walter** · October 26th, 2013 07:33 PM

Lower your standards and you can buy a brand new vehicle with your budget.

**jp923** · October 26th, 2013 07:34 PM

I'd get the 2010 onwards top of the line jazz if fc is of concern. Roomy for its class and fun to drive

mags and 2in drop lang, pogi na!

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**12444** · October 26th, 2013 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by Walter

Lower your standards and you can buy a brand new vehicle with your budget.

The thing is brand new vehicles at this point are fugly and I probably won't fit in any of them.

**renzo_d10** · October 26th, 2013 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by 12444

The thing is brand new vehicles at this point are fugly and I probably won't fit in any of them.

EVO 5

Or a 3rd gen CRV. I believe makakakuha ka na with that price..

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**vinj** · October 27th, 2013 12:20 AM

Originally Posted by 12444

The thing is brand new vehicles at this point are fugly and I probably won't fit in any of them.

Are you overweight or not? Stop over-thinking about your height if i may add. You're 18 and more or less you'll grow not that much anymore. I know of guys much taller then you are and they drove around in old Galants (box type) and old two door Civics when were in college (these were UAAP players and now being in the PBA, they can afford larger offerings to boot). I myself am over 6 feet and i rarely encounter problems with space in cars nowadays (maybe if you try fitting me in the back seat of a 90s B13 Sentra or AE92 Corolla, i'd bitch after half an hour but for front seats, quite a lot goes already).

Have you gone around the dealers and checked out the new offerings at 700K?

For second hand, try checking out a 2011-2012 Altis. You can also consider 3-5 year old CUVs (Rav, CR-V, Tucson CRDi, etc), pick-ups, 2005-2008 Fortuners, etc... etc... etc.

**slapz** · October 27th, 2013 12:24 AM

douchebag

I am the highway...

**Egan101** · October 27th, 2013 09:08 AM

A used Lancer GT-A or a late model Civic FD (2009-2011) or a Focus TDCi will be good options. They are quite sporty and offers good FC. The Focus TDCi will be the best choice if you're after fuel efficiency. These compacts could still sit tall guys as I see a bunch of big people use compact cars.

If you want something comfortable with leather seats at that price, then go midsize but they are not that fuel efficient. Some used Mazda6 2009-2011 and Accord 2008-2010 are priced between 650k-700k nowadays. The previous gen Mazda6 2006-2008 and Accords 2005-2007 are even priced lower at around 450k-500k. The Mazda6 and Accord are sporty enough to drive and even offers better response/handling than other compacts.