hi! im a newbie here. been contemplating the past weeks if it's time for me to get a car. i'm still not fully decided, i joined the forum so i can see different opinions.
= hello mam pachut.
im a single 29yo doctor. we have a family car (1990's toyota corolla) which nobody uses. i do not want to use this because i feel its not reliable anymore.
= if that car you're referring to isnt properly maintained then, most likely yes you will encounter problems with it. But then, if it's maintained and checked up properly, then you don't have to worry.
my boyfriend has a car that we use. i do not have any problems commuting (im used to it) except when it is raining, hard to get public transportation and i hate inhaling pollution. my "future" work is about 7 kilometers away from home and is easily commutable. other factors that makes me think of buying a car is it is for my own safety and comfort, save myself from situations where i might share the same public ride with my patients (alam nyo naman, status symbol is important if your a doctor in Manila), and perhaps a milestone for me before i reach age 30.
= You have a point ma'am. Though commuting is easy and cheaper than having a car, you wont still feel the comfort that you're going to have when having a car. And yes, having a car adds up to your safety.
i have savings enough to buy a brand new car but thinking of getting a second hand instead so that i still have savings left with me.
i can also pay half of a brand new car then pay installments in 18months, God willing he provides for me. second hand also, so if i change my mind i can easily dispose without losing too much!
= If your money is just enough for the whole car itself then don't buy one. Expect miscellaneous fees thats going to be added. For example the Periodic Maintenance Cost ( PMS ), the gas prices, the insurance cost etc.
And, mind you, if you pay the car through financing there will be an increase into the overall unit price. Expect around 100-200k.
my boyfriend doesn't want me to buy a car instead get a place like a condo. some friends tells me get a new car,
= Car then condo
others just second hand since i'll just use it to and from work and konting lakad on the side. FYI, i knew how to drive a long time ago, im just tamad and hot headed kaya hate driving sometimes.
= ma'am just remember, don't be hot-headed. If you need to give way, give way. Don't pursue into going in the very narrow spaces available. And, music can calm you in some ways.
pls post your opinions. the pros and cons. should i get bnew or 2nd hand will suffice? what kind of car will i get? greatly appreciate it.
Buying a brand new car will still be the best. May I ask how much is going to be your budget? But for the meantime, since you're a lady driver, a sub-compact would be the best for you. Here are some
1. Hyundai Getz - pricey at 630k. Runs on CRDi engine
2. Hyundai i10 - bad FC for a very little car, yet, cheap
3. Suzuki Alto - very fuel efficient and cheap. No A/T transmission available
4. Suzuki Celerio - cute, cheap, has A/T, 1.0L downside is, it doesnt have power windows at the back
5. Toyota Vios J - Cheap, bare, but bigger than the said examples above. At 595k, no A/T transmission, no power windows. But still, nice car
6. Toyota Vios E - carries 14" rims. Has power ammenities except for power mirrors. at 664k, not bad.
7. Nissan Sentra GX - has a/t ( i think ) . has power ammenities too except for the keyless entry.
8. Honda City A - best car among the others stated. Though it doesnt carry alloy rims and keyless entry system. It's still going to recieve a :2thumbsup: for me. 2 available colors only. Silver and Bluish Silver. Price is at 676k no A/T
9. Honda City S - Cheaper than the Vios G. At 716k it carries all power ammenities, steel rims and what can I say? It's one heck of a car. Available in certain colors: Red, Silver, Bluish Silver, Black, Beige.
10. Hyundai Accent - 690k. Too bare. No power ammenities. No alloy rims. Yet runs with diesel
11. Kia Rio - price is 700k + . Yet runs on fuel. Overpriced for me though.
12. Kia Picanto - small. price is around 600k plus. Runs on fuel. Better than Getz in terms of style.
2nd hand cars: there's a lot to choose on from. Just bring a mechanic with you if you're going to check one. Check all the papers etc etc then you're off