Plan to buy my first car ever

**Exekiel** · October 18th, 2018 02:01 PM

Hi mga Bossing,

Bago lang ako and ang purpose ko to join ay humingi sana ng advice sa inyo.

Plan ko po bumili ng 2nd hand na kotse budget is 150k, mukang kaya ko pa stretch budget ko to 200k if next year since may bigayan ng 13th month sa December.

Bale kung sakali po ay first car ever namen eto sa family, mahirap lang kami pero nagawa ko mag ipon ng pera sa pagtitipid ko. In other words wala talaga ako alam sa mga kotse, actually wala din ako lisence at di ako marunong mag drive. Plano ko pag makakuha ako ng kotse papaturo ako sa pinsan ko na marunong.

Hindi ko alam kung ano ang the best car na pasok sa budget ko pero ang gusto ko sana ay compact car hatchback kasi maliit lang yung garahe namen kasya isang tricycle. Meron ako dalawa na choices, Hyundai getz at Hyundai i10 kasi mukang pasok sa budget ko nung nagtitingin tingin ako sa mga buy and sell online.

For personal use lang naman kasi gusto ko ipasyal ung mag ina ko sa mga magagandang lugar like baguio, tagaytay, etc atleast may sarili kami na service.

Baka po may mga tips and suggestion po kayo kasi as in zero knowledge talaga ako and naghahanap hanap lang ako ng idea sa internet until makita ko tong forum.

Salamat po and more power sa inyo mga bossing.

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**mda** · October 18th, 2018 02:06 PM

If you're buying 2nd hand and it's your family's first car, allot 100-150k for repairs.

Go for something that any backyard mechanic can work on and you can find parts for (hindi ka maglalayo just to find parts for your car)

Something not too old na binaboy na ng previous owner(s) yung kotse sa mga backyard repair shops.

Samples: Vios 2nd Gen, City, Corolla 10th Gen, Civic 8th Gen

Also take note of yung ibang costs of owning a car
Parking
Gas
Registration
Insurance
Maintenance

My personal opinion, save mga 500K you can freely throw money at the car/related expenses and buy an 8th Gen Civic/10th Gen Corolla for 300K, tapos yung tirang 200K keep it in reserve if you need it for repairs you didn't know you needed.

Other option: Bili ka sa certified used ng casa. Slightly more expensive than buying from a 3rd party pero at least you get a car in reasonable shape if you don't know how to check if ok yung car or not. Facebook nyo yung mga TCUV (toyota certified used vehicles) ng Toyota dealerships dito sa NCR.

**sirkosero** · October 18th, 2018 02:31 PM

Try to get a 1st gen vios kung kaya. Dali irepair, madami rin marunong gawin. Stay away froem ex taxi.

For getz, try mo kung may diesel variant. Tipid nun.

Realistically, with the budet of 150k, mukhang big body or love life corolla pasok. Plus 50k for the repairs.

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**beepbeepph** · October 18th, 2018 03:57 PM

For me, Pasok is ung Toyota Corolla as long as di needed ng madaming repairs. Try to look for other options na you can look into. Baka meron kayong kapit bahay or kakilala na selling 2nd hand cars. This is to avoid getting scammed. Hehehe. Mejo risky.

Look for car na not too old and well maintain para less repair.

Hope it helps :D

**jvnj** · October 18th, 2018 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by Exekiel

Hi mga Bossing,

Bago lang ako and ang purpose ko to join ay humingi sana ng advice sa inyo.

Plan ko po bumili ng 2nd hand na kotse budget is 150k, mukang kaya ko pa stretch budget ko to 200k if next year since may bigayan ng 13th month sa December.

Bale kung sakali po ay first car ever namen eto sa family, mahirap lang kami pero nagawa ko mag ipon ng pera sa pagtitipid ko. In other words wala talaga ako alam sa mga kotse, actually wala din ako lisence at di ako marunong mag drive. Plano ko pag makakuha ako ng kotse papaturo ako sa pinsan ko na marunong.

Hindi ko alam kung ano ang the best car na pasok sa budget ko pero ang gusto ko sana ay compact car hatchback kasi maliit lang yung garahe namen kasya isang tricycle. Meron ako dalawa na choices, Hyundai getz at Hyundai i10 kasi mukang pasok sa budget ko nung nagtitingin tingin ako sa mga buy and sell online.

For personal use lang naman kasi gusto ko ipasyal ung mag ina ko sa mga magagandang lugar like baguio, tagaytay, etc atleast may sarili kami na service.

Baka po may mga tips and suggestion po kayo kasi as in zero knowledge talaga ako and naghahanap hanap lang ako ng idea sa internet until makita ko tong forum.

Salamat po and more power sa inyo mga bossing.

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Hi Exekiel, I'm amazed on your humbleness admitting your situation. Don't worry halos lahat nagsimula sa mahirap, tyaga lang, determinasyon at dasal, mararating mo din pangarap mo. Back to topic. Your choices are good as they can fit to your garage. Try to check also the following: 1st gen Kia Picanto, Suzuki Alto, Toyota Echo, Toyota Yaris. Personally I would go for either the Echo or the Yaris. Then next would be the Getz or Picanto. I tried the Suzuki Alto and its very economical, aircon is good, downside is the very small body, which tend to sway during highway runs especially beside buses and trucks. Though if you stay at 80kph max, pwede na din. Just make sure to at least bring with you a trusted mechanic during inspections.

Goodluck chief!

**rambo149** · October 18th, 2018 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by Exekiel

Hi mga Bossing,

Bago lang ako and ang purpose ko to join ay humingi sana ng advice sa inyo.

Plan ko po bumili ng 2nd hand na kotse budget is 150k, mukang kaya ko pa stretch budget ko to 200k if next year since may bigayan ng 13th month sa December.

Bale kung sakali po ay first car ever namen eto sa family, mahirap lang kami pero nagawa ko mag ipon ng pera sa pagtitipid ko. In other words wala talaga ako alam sa mga kotse, actually wala din ako lisence at di ako marunong mag drive. Plano ko pag makakuha ako ng kotse papaturo ako sa pinsan ko na marunong.

Hindi ko alam kung ano ang the best car na pasok sa budget ko pero ang gusto ko sana ay compact car hatchback kasi maliit lang yung garahe namen kasya isang tricycle. Meron ako dalawa na choices, Hyundai getz at Hyundai i10 kasi mukang pasok sa budget ko nung nagtitingin tingin ako sa mga buy and sell online.

For personal use lang naman kasi gusto ko ipasyal ung mag ina ko sa mga magagandang lugar like baguio, tagaytay, etc atleast may sarili kami na service.

Baka po may mga tips and suggestion po kayo kasi as in zero knowledge talaga ako and naghahanap hanap lang ako ng idea sa internet until makita ko tong forum.

Salamat po and more power sa inyo mga bossing.

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Ber months for sure marame low down payment for car companies lalo quoquota mga yan.

2 cents personally try get a sub compact. low down payment and tipid sa gas: Mirage or vios. but much mura ang mirage and personally my mirage ako super tipid.

if mag 2nd hand ka naman advice ko get a "pangpamilya" tsikot like revo, adventure or xwind. ^___^

**ice15** · October 18th, 2018 05:10 PM

2 things you can look at

Toyota Vios/Corolla - since maganda talaga resale value nila, medyo luma na makikita mo

Getz/i10/Eon/Alto - sorry random na maliliit na cars, medyo bago makikita mo since medyo mababa talaga resale value nila.

Either way, maghanda ka ng pang maintain/small repairs.
Maganda din kung may kilala kang mechanic na pwedeng tumulong syo tumingin ng car and mag maintain nung car.

**geg** · October 18th, 2018 05:24 PM

Since nasabi na halos lahat yung mga puwede mong pagpilian, to add nalang siguro is try mo lang maghanap ng relative or family friend na may plano mag benta ng kotse nila. Then malay mo maibigay sayo ng lower price compared sa market value and kilala mo pa sino yung gumamit. Was able to buy an 01 altis from a family friend at 150k three years ago.. wala naman naging problema until two years later. But expected na yun sa mga old vehicles. So wag din kalimutan mag allot ng budget for possible repairs. Good luck and happy hunting sir.

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**sean-archer** · October 18th, 2018 07:16 PM

Yeah second hand na muna sir Ezekiel, a Toyota car na kakasya sa budget, magtira din for repairs.

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**Gumusut_Amige** · October 18th, 2018 07:19 PM

first of all... welcome to tsikot!

- while on car hunting mode, magpaturo ka ng mag drive para at least you are ready when the time comes
- measure your garage floor clear area and put an ample allowance (para sa harap at likod kung pwede)
- after measurement of your garage, you can now start to choose which car is nice to comfortably fit your garage space (mahirap na baka ang recommendation dito ay di pasok o di kasya sa garahe mo)
- for 2nd hand cars, expect repair expenses to be incurred
- you should factor in the other expenses in car ownership like gas, parking, pms, tolls, insurance, etc
- tama ka, ang mobility ng meron sariling sasakyan ay mas maganda kaysa commute ka lang pero may kaakibat na additional dent on your pocket.

good luck bro!