Quote Originally Posted by mathguro View Post
Hello po.

I currently own a 2011 Avanza J, nasa 63K mileage. Ok pa sya, except due to some health problems, I need to switch to an automatic transmission now. So I'm thinking of trading it in for a 2nd hand also. Some questions are...

1. Do I just look for a trusted buy and seller for straight trade-in? Bawas hassle sa pagbenta, paperwork, etc....pero baka naman baratin ako.

2. I'm willing to add around 50k for the "upgrade" (I really prefer MT over AT for that driver feeling but my body won't cooperate). Thinking of maybe same year model Avanza, or older Innova or some other AUV/SUV. So younger avanza or older innova/crv/other suv?


Your thoughts will be much appreciated. Thanks!
as far as i know, there could be two options:

1st:

Sell the avanza. Use the proceeds to get the A/T unit that you want.
Pros: you can get the price you want.
Cons: maabala. Madami kang kausap. Magaayos ka pa ng papeles. YOu may not be able to sell it immediately. Mahirap din mamili ng sasakyan lalo na from the direct sellers din ng AT mo. Madami na din kasing hindi sinasabi ang sakit. Mabusisi.

2nd:

Go to a used-car dealer. Trade in your Avanza. Get the AT unit that you want.
Pros: mabilisan. sila na magaayos ng mga transfer papers.
Cons: babaratin ka sa value ng sasakyan mo. Baka kulangin yung idadagdag mong 50k.

Ako personally, i would go the 2nd option. Nakakapagod ang makipagusap sa madaming buyers, tawaran dito and doon, and magayos ng papeles.