planning to buy a 2nd hand car...need help

**shadow3616931** · July 22nd, 2009 08:59 PM

Maganda pala budget mo dudumugin ka ng mga dealer nyan kaya ingat ka baka mapunta ka sa bulok tipong pinakikintab lang (auto detailing) pero may malaki sira pala. Wag ka maniniwala sa low milage (odo) nadadaya yan even digital odo.

Yung 450k konti dagdag nalang brand new na if I were you konti ipon pa or mag 50% down ka then 1 year to pay. Sa BDO 5% something lang interest per annum.

450k pasok sa Avanza J yan, recommended ko yan kasi very practical car and newbie friendly. Pero wag ka bibili ng walang casa record (warranty booklet). Check mo din record sa casa.

**liteboxxx** · July 22nd, 2009 09:12 PM

ano mga dapat ko tandaan bro? ano mga dapat i-check ko?

hindi ko pa kaya brand new eh, lalo na ngayong nagpaplano na ako mag-family. kaya sa 2nd hand lang muna ako. sana makahanap ako ng maayos tsaka maingat na owner ng sasakyan para sulit.

salamat na marami!

**shadow3616931** · July 22nd, 2009 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by liteboxxx

ano mga dapat ko tandaan bro? ano mga dapat i-check ko?

hindi ko pa kaya brand new eh, lalo na ngayong nagpaplano na ako mag-family. kaya sa 2nd hand lang muna ako. sana makahanap ako ng maayos tsaka maingat na owner ng sasakyan para sulit.

salamat na marami!

Madami bro, dapat mag sama ka marunong sa makina, tunog ng makina dapat smooth and consistent at 1500 rpm. Yung iba para maging smooth tinataas ang idling. Ako inaamoy ko usok dapat amoy gas combustion hindi oil na nasunog (gas engine only). Tignan mo ilalim kung may mga tagas maganda ipa-lift mo sa gas station.

then magsama ka marunong tumingin ng body, thorough inspection dapat para malaman kung nabangga na, baka mamaya na total na pala yun. Ang kotse pag nabangga na wala na sa alignment yan, dapat matalas mata mo at pandinig kasi kakatukin mo yung body kung may masilya na. Sisipatin mo yung tindig, yung marunong tumingin unang tingin palang alam na kung nabangga na. Pati pag sara ng pinto dapat tunog vacuum pa, yung rubber seal buo pa. Malalaman mo pati kung gamit na gamit na yung car kung pudpod na mga pedal, yung mga handle, buttons/swiches tanggal na mga letra, kambyo, and etc... baka mamaya dating taxi o pinasada pala yun, wag ka maniniwala sa odo.

Yung history ng car check mo din sa casa, then pati yung papel nya check mo sa LTO.

Few tips palang yan. Hanggat maaari wag sa dealer, daming mandarayang dealer, mura nga palpak naman. Meron din magandang dealer yung malalaki pwesto magaganda rin mga car nila kaya lang taas ng presyo halos brand new na.

**Benzmizer** · July 22nd, 2009 11:17 PM

Best if "CASA" maintained. If not, with repair/maintenance history/record.

And not all "GOOD LOOKING" cars automatically mean they're fresh and well-maintained. As shadow already mentioned, a thorough check by a trusted technician is recommended. It reduced the amount of risk on your end.

**liteboxxx** · July 23rd, 2009 05:26 AM

salamat po na marami sa inyo

laking tulong talaga mga sir, sa ngayon po nagre-research muna ako ng pipiliin kong sasakyan, kase plano ko po this year ako bibili. kapag meron na po ako napili, hahanap naman ako ng mechanic na pwede tumulong sakin kapag titignan/iche-check ko na yung sasakyang napile ko.

salamat tlaga mga sir.... basa muna ako sa forums dito para meron pa ako matutunan, ayaw ko kasi magmadali sa pagbili para hindi ako magsisi tsaka ipon mode pa ng konti ehehe!

**liteboxxx** · July 23rd, 2009 05:36 AM

Originally Posted by shadow3616931

Yung history ng car check mo din sa casa, then pati yung papel nya check mo sa LTO.

-so dapat itanong ko yung papeles ng sasakyan...ipaphoto-copy ko tapos icheck ko sa CASA or kung saan sya nagpapaayos tsaka sa LTO kung saan naka-register yung sasakyan? paano kapag wala sila maipakita sakin na repair/maintenance history/record? puro explain lang tsaka kwento gawin sakin ayos lang ba yun or hanap na ako iba?

Originally Posted by shadow3616931

Few tips palang yan. Hanggat maaari wag sa dealer, daming mandarayang dealer, mura nga palpak naman. Meron din magandang dealer yung malalaki pwesto magaganda rin mga car nila kaya lang taas ng presyo halos brand new na.

-ano ibig nyo sabihin? mag-ingat ako sa mga buy & sell ng sasakyan yung meron mga agent/ahente dahil baka i-salestalk lang ako?

pasensya na po sa dami kong tanong, pero laking tulong talaga nagagawa nyo sa baguhang katulad ko

salamat

**ans_lim168** · July 23rd, 2009 07:52 AM

Get the 1st generation CRV, suspension and handling wise much better than it's successor (2nd generation), plus the fuel consumption of the former is better than the latter. Good luck.

**shadow3616931** · July 23rd, 2009 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by liteboxxx

-so dapat itanong ko yung papeles ng sasakyan...ipaphoto-copy ko tapos icheck ko sa CASA or kung saan sya nagpapaayos tsaka sa LTO kung saan naka-register yung sasakyan? paano kapag wala sila maipakita sakin na repair/maintenance history/record? puro explain lang tsaka kwento gawin sakin ayos lang ba yun or hanap na ako iba?

Check mo sa LTO baka "hotcar" sya meaning carnap or na involved sa crime. Pag wala casa record wag mo kunin kasi yung 450k na budget pasok sa 2 years old and above na oto yan. Kung first owned yan kumpleto papeles nyan pati resibo nung pagkakabili, warranty booklet, spare keys, manual, etc....so dapat first owned.

Originally Posted by liteboxxx

-ano ibig nyo sabihin? mag-ingat ako sa mga buy & sell ng sasakyan yung meron mga agent/ahente dahil baka i-salestalk lang ako?

pasensya na po sa dami kong tanong, pero laking tulong talaga nagagawa nyo sa baguhang katulad ko

salamat

Hanggat maaari direct seller, kasi kung ahente/dealer mababa na 50k ang tongpats nyan from direct owner. Tapos kung may ahente pa another tongpats yan. Then bobolahin ka ng mga yan.

Sayang binebenta ko na X-trail ko kaya lang di pasok sa budget mo

**ejaydpogi** · July 23rd, 2009 10:55 AM

if fuel and maintenance cost is not an issue to you, by all means go for the crv. our crv gets 6km/ltr kaya binenta namin. i would agree with ans_lim168. i find the 1st gen crv much better in almost all aspects. just need to find a well maintained one.

if fuel and maintenance cost is an issue. i will suggest you get a 2003 up corolla altis. you'll never get wrong with this car. cheaper to maintain vs. a honda and has good fc.

**renzo_d10** · July 23rd, 2009 12:45 PM

> How many are you in the family? 4? 3? 6?

> Are you more of an out-going person who loves to go out of town or you`re just more of a city guy?

> Do you usually have/carry LOTS of baggage?

ANSWERS:

> If you are just 3 - 4 in the family, a sedan would be perfect for you. In that budget that you gave, you could get a very reliable and a not-so-old sedan. BUT if you are 5 or more in the family, an AUV, MPV is just perfect for you.

> IF ever you are an outgoing person, then a sedan wouldnt fit you that much since you would be traveling into far places and you could encounter not so good roads. But if you are more of a city guy, like what I said, a sedan would be much more comfortable to drive.

> Obviously, if you are 4 in the family but you`re into carrying baggage, lots of them. Then the sedan wouldnt suit your needs since it's compartment might not be enough.

SUGGESTIONS:

SEDANS

> HONDA CIVIC ( 2001-2004 )
> COROLLA ALTIS ( 2002 - 2004 )
> HONDA CITY ( 2005 - up )
> NISSAN SENTRA ( 2006 - up ) since the resale value of nissans are quite low.
> MAZDA 3 ( if kaya )
> MITSUBISHI LANCER

MPV`s / AUV`s / SUV`S / CUV`S

> TOYOTA REVO
> MITSUBISHI ADVENTURE
> HONDA CRV ( preferably 1st gen, although it`s quite old, the ride is more comfortable than the 2nd generation ; 2nd gen is a gas-guzzler )

It really depends on your needs/purpose, you know.