Planning to buy a new car.

**ghosthunter** · December 24th, 2010 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by aejhayl17

*GH - did you convert your EX to LPG already? how's the FC?

nope, running on gasoline. kinda modding the EX.

**ghosthunter** · December 24th, 2010 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by saprowling

i know. ive been really thinkin about the cruze and the ex. the only thing is i dont have enough budget for the ex. haha. maybe a little more "sipsip" to my dad will get me the ex. haha.

Lancer EX GLS (CVT) = P895,000.00

Not enough budget?

Lancer EX GLX (M/T) = P855,000.00

**saprowling** · December 24th, 2010 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

Lancer EX GLS (CVT) = P895,000.00

Not enough budget?

Lancer EX GLX (M/T) = P855,000.00

if i would buy the ex. i will go for the MX version

**av8or5** · December 24th, 2010 10:28 AM

If i were in your shoes, ill get the Chevrolet Cruze LS. Get it at the Pasig branch, you have 2 years free PMS.

Lets take a look at why lancer has huge discounts. Maybe over priced, and sales are not good. The look came out 2 years ago.

Cruze is a global model, a balance of features, performance is good. But not fast at low rpm but makes up at mid RPM.

Check out intl sites that compare compact sedans.

**saprowling** · December 24th, 2010 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by av8or5

If i were in your shoes, ill get the Chevrolet Cruze LS. Get it at the Pasig branch, you have 2 years free PMS.

Lets take a look at why lancer has huge discounts. Maybe over priced, and sales are not good. The look came out 2 years ago.

Cruze is a global model, a balance of features, performance is good. But not fast at low rpm but makes up at mid RPM.

Check out intl sites that compare compact sedans.

im still considering the cruze ls and the ex mx. ill research more on about these cars and its reviews.

**renzo_d10** · December 24th, 2010 11:50 AM

If I were in your shoes, I'd get the EX. Looks aggressive. Drives perfectly. Cheap, for it's specs - 2.0L engine.

One reason why I wouldn't get the cruze is because the sort-of CASA trauma that the Optra has given to me. Maintenance is so effing expensive and most of the time, major parts are hard to source out -, even in CASA.

Also, the cruze is quite slow in acceleration and the body's quite heavy for the 1.8L engine which can result in poor FC ...

Looks-wise, the cruze is nice. But of course, what can the looks do if the money of the driver is already used up ?

EX is the way to go. BTW, Mitsubishi CASA is better than of Chevy's.

Merry Christmas, guys !

**saprowling** · December 24th, 2010 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by renzo_d10

One reason why I wouldn't get the cruze is because the sort-of CASA trauma that the Optra has given to me. Maintenance is so effing expensive and most of the time, major parts are hard to source out -, even in CASA.

Saan CASA yan?

Originally Posted by renzo_d10

If I were in your shoes, I'd get the EX. Looks aggressive. Drives perfectly. Cheap, for it's specs - 2.0L engine.

my dad also wants to buy the EX for me. im just wondering where is the best mitsu dealer here in metro.

**cjv_justice** · December 28th, 2010 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by saprowling

my dad also wants to buy the EX for me. im just wondering where is the best mitsu dealer here in metro.
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Get the MX Lancer EX from Diamond Motors Valle Verde branch or Marcos Highway, good reps for CASA.

**ghosthunter** · December 28th, 2010 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by saprowling

my dad also wants to buy the EX for me. im just wondering where is the best mitsu dealer here in metro.
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So far Diamond Motors at Valle Verde branch has one of the better recommendations for after-sales service from the Mitsu-Club boys.

**Journeyman** · December 29th, 2010 09:38 AM

Totally agree with the comments - Diamond Motors in Valle.

I took a good look at the Cruze before buying my Lancer EX (GT-A though). The Cruze was brand new then and you'd hardly see any on the streets. Now, I see a few from time to time.

On a totally subjective note, I didn't like the way the Cruze felt when I sat in the driver's seat. The Lancer felt just right. And the Chevy sales people were just so much more aggressive on the Cruze, which for some reason didn't feel right.

I've been totally happy with the Lancer. Thought about the MX version until I decided to stretch the budget and go for the GT-A. The Rockford stereo made the difference.