Vehicle for College student P700-900k Budget

[2wo4r]

Hello mga sir! Slightly off topic but I just wanna ask if it is still advisable to buy sedans (2nd hand Honda Civic 1.8 E 2018/2019 specifically) kung sa Manila ka nakatira? I am going to study sa Manila po kasi and bibilhan po ako ng dad ko ng sarili kong kotse para di po hassle sa pag commute. My initial choices is of course sedans (Altis, Mazda 3, Civic) since solo ko lang naman po palagi. However, my dad recommended crossovers nalang po like the mazda cx3/cx5, subaru xv, honda hrv for the added ground clearance.

And currently I am really lost on what car to buy hahahaha sa crossovers I am leaning towards the subaru xv but I’ve read that mahal daw po parts/maintenance kaya bumabalik lagi ako sa civic [emoji28].

Will really appreciate your inputs mga sir!


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[jut703]

Hello mga sir! Slightly off topic but I just wanna ask if it is still advisable to buy sedans (2nd hand Honda Civic 1.8 E 2018/2019 specifically) kung sa Manila ka nakatira? I am going to study sa Manila po kasi and bibilhan po ako ng dad ko ng sarili kong kotse para di po hassle sa pag commute. My initial choices is of course sedans (Altis, Mazda 3, Civic) since solo ko lang naman po palagi. However, my dad recommended crossovers nalang po like the mazda cx3/cx5, subaru xv, honda hrv for the added ground clearance.

And currently I am really lost on what car to buy hahahaha sa crossovers I am leaning towards the subaru xv but I’ve read that mahal daw po parts/maintenance kaya bumabalik lagi ako sa civic [emoji28].

Will really appreciate your inputs mga sir!


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If you have the option to get a CRV, get a CRV. I have both the Civic and CRV. The CRV gives more peace of mind to drive daily because Manila roads are so bad. Bigla nalang may pothole at a spot that wasn't there yesterday.

Good option also something like the Corolla Cross - just slightly more expensive than an Altis/Civic and cheaper than a Mazda 3 but has the advantage of slightly higher ride height and bigger tires.

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[hardwang]

If you have the option to get a CRV, get a CRV. I have both the Civic and CRV. The CRV gives more peace of mind to drive daily because Manila roads are so bad. Bigla nalang may pothole at a spot that wasn't there yesterday.

Good option also something like the Corolla Cross - just slightly more expensive than an Altis/Civic and cheaper than a Mazda 3 but has the advantage of slightly higher ride height and bigger tires.

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Kona is better. Cheaper, has higher ground clearance plus better engine and transmission.

[jut703]

Kona is better. Higher ground clearance plus better engine and transmission.

Cheap tingnan compared sa Corolla Cross for me. And sobrang dami repo Kona ngayon 600k and below for less than a year old unit. So if getting a Kona, might as well get it secondhand.

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[tigerdoods]

Hello mga sir! Slightly off topic but I just wanna ask if it is still advisable to buy sedans (2nd hand Honda Civic 1.8 E 2018/2019 specifically) kung sa Manila ka nakatira? I am going to study sa Manila po kasi and bibilhan po ako ng dad ko ng sarili kong kotse para di po hassle sa pag commute. My initial choices is of course sedans (Altis, Mazda 3, Civic) since solo ko lang naman po palagi. However, my dad recommended crossovers nalang po like the mazda cx3/cx5, subaru xv, honda hrv for the added ground clearance.

And currently I am really lost on what car to buy hahahaha sa crossovers I am leaning towards the subaru xv but I’ve read that mahal daw po parts/maintenance kaya bumabalik lagi ako sa civic [emoji28].

Will really appreciate your inputs mga sir!


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Where will you intend to study and how far from your home? Sedans or compact will be better if you will be driving on narrow streets although ok din ang crossover. But if you are going to univ belt like espana na laging baha, sedans are not advisable.


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[2wo4r]

Where will you intend to study and how far from your home? Sedans or compact will be better if you will be driving on narrow streets although ok din ang crossover. But if you are going to univ belt like espana na laging baha, sedans are not advisable.


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Currently enrolled po sa UST, and bandang Otis lang po uuwian ko, so kulang-kulang po na 6km lang daily travel.

I am thinking to not include sedans na nga po because of espana haha thank you for your reply sir!


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[jut703]

Currently enrolled po sa UST, and bandang Otis lang po uuwian ko, so kulang-kulang po na 6km lang daily travel.

I am thinking to not include sedans na nga po because of espana haha thank you for your reply sir!


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Jimny perfect pang Espana

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[2wo4r]

Jimny perfect pang Espana

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Ganda nga po ng porma niya sir and it can really withstand floods or uneven roads, kaso 2 door lang po and mas maliit yung space sa loob compared sa mga crossovers. I’ll get one for sure later in life hahahaha


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[jut703]

Ganda nga po ng porma niya sir and it can really withstand floods or uneven roads, kaso 2 door lang po and mas maliit yung space sa loob compared sa mga crossovers. I’ll get one for sure later in life hahahaha


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Magkano ba budget mo? I would go straight to a PPV if I could afford it if I needed peace of mind for the occasional Espana flood.

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[17Sphynx17]

Currently enrolled po sa UST, and bandang Otis lang po uuwian ko, so kulang-kulang po na 6km lang daily travel.

I am thinking to not include sedans na nga po because of espana haha thank you for your reply sir!


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I would say anu ba kasya sa parking sa "titirahan" mo while studying?

Personally, given na UST, iwas na lang sedan kasi nga mababa siya. Limited time lang mabibigay sa iyo to run it up UST Parking Building sa ilalim ng Accountacy kung biglang tumaas tubig. Yun ay kung may available slots pa.

So may konting "allowance" ka sa Compact Crossover. Baka Subcompact Crossover kung limited depth yung parking slot ng bahay ng tirahan (less than 5m clear). Oo, may mga compact crossovers na hindi naman abot ng 5m. Ang kaso, kung 30cm na lang to 45cm gap mo sa pader at gate, hindi ka din makaikot kung kelangan mo. So mahihirapan ka din. Paminsan, mas maganda na lang wag mo isagad yung haba. just my two cents. Mas mabilis din singit singit sa UST yung maikli. haha!

Ito naman din rule ko nung nagaral ako sa UST, kung hanggang sidewalk/curb lang, pwede ko sugud ang dala ko (Revo MT or Innova MT). Pero kung malakas pa ulan at hindi pa ako nakaalis, ganun na kataas tubig, iakyat ko na lang kotse at di na ako susugud kasi mahirap na mastranded sa gitna ng baha. Sayang na sa gasolina/diesel, may risk na masira kotse, pagod pa katawan mo sa daan kakaikot maghanap ng madadaanan.

Bakit "sidewalk rule" ginagawa ko, roughly, range ng height ng sidewalk is usually 150mm to 200mm so may idea ako sa height ng tubig sa may gilid ng kalsada. Since may slope, gitna ng kalsada mas mataas. =)

[2wo4r]

I would say anu ba kasya sa parking sa "titirahan" mo while studying?

Personally, given na UST, iwas na lang sedan kasi nga mababa siya. Limited time lang mabibigay sa iyo to run it up UST Parking Building sa ilalim ng Accountacy kung biglang tumaas tubig. Yun ay kung may available slots pa.

So may konting "allowance" ka sa Compact Crossover. Baka Subcompact Crossover kung limited depth yung parking slot ng bahay ng tirahan (less than 5m clear). Oo, may mga compact crossovers na hindi naman abot ng 5m. Ang kaso, kung 30cm na lang to 45cm gap mo sa pader at gate, hindi ka din makaikot kung kelangan mo. So mahihirapan ka din. Paminsan, mas maganda na lang wag mo isagad yung haba. just my two cents. Mas mabilis din singit singit sa UST yung maikli. haha!

Ito naman din rule ko nung nagaral ako sa UST, kung hanggang sidewalk/curb lang, pwede ko sugud ang dala ko (Revo MT or Innova MT). Pero kung malakas pa ulan at hindi pa ako nakaalis, ganun na kataas tubig, iakyat ko na lang kotse at di na ako susugud kasi mahirap na mastranded sa gitna ng baha. Sayang na sa gasolina/diesel, may risk na masira kotse, pagod pa katawan mo sa daan kakaikot maghanap ng madadaanan.

Bakit "sidewalk rule" ginagawa ko, roughly, range ng height ng sidewalk is usually 150mm to 200mm so may idea ako sa height ng tubig sa may gilid ng kalsada. Since may slope, gitna ng kalsada mas mataas. =)

Sobrang helpful ng insider tips sir, knowing that you were from UST din, that seals the deal! Thanks for helping a freshie hahahaha

Yes sir no na tayo sa sedans haha. Typical SUVs like Montero/Fortuner can easily fit naman po sa parking space namin sa condo, kaya any smaller car kakasya naman sa parking space.

Regarding naman sir sa parking inside UST, sa carpark lang po ba talaga pwede magpark ng sasakyan or may iba pang lugar inside the campus? I heard also na kailangan po ng sticker para makapagpark ka around the campus, how/where can I get it? It is only limited to 1 sticker per student po? Lastly, Is there any fee if iwan ko po yung sasakyan ko overnight sa carpark? Kasi kapag sobrang baha nga talaga I’ll not risk it.


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[17Sphynx17]

Sobrang helpful ng insider tips sir, knowing that you were from UST din, that seals the deal! Thanks for helping a freshie hahahaha

Yes sir no na tayo sa sedans haha. Typical SUVs like Montero/Fortuner can easily fit naman po sa parking space namin sa condo, kaya any smaller car kakasya naman sa parking space.

Regarding naman sir sa parking inside UST, sa carpark lang po ba talaga pwede magpark ng sasakyan or may iba pang lugar inside the campus? I heard also na kailangan po ng sticker para makapagpark ka around the campus, how/where can I get it? It is only limited to 1 sticker per student po? Lastly, Is there any fee if iwan ko po yung sasakyan ko overnight sa carpark? Kasi kapag sobrang baha nga talaga I’ll not risk it.


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Hindi ko na alam rules sa parking ngayon, pero nung nadaan ako 3 years ago, may mga sinara sila na kalsada na (like harap ng Main Building) na dati parking area ng teachers and students na may sticker (so nabawasan yung parking area ng may sticker.

Tapos nung panahon ko, pag may UST Sticker ka, tapos nagsubuk ka pumasok sa multilevel parking ng UST before 12pm, mas mataas rate charge sa iyo (walang biro, ganun policy dati - mas mataas sa regular parking charge. Kaya kung may morning class ako dati, walang maparadahan, pasok muna ako 3 hours, takbo sa parking building para kumuha ng parking ticket na bago, kundi lagpas 150php aabutin parking ko dahil may sticker ako, anlabo talaga nito dati).

So, not sure kung binago na nila yung policy sa multilevel parking. Benefit lang talaga ng sticker nung later years ko yung exit gates sa PNoval, and entry/exit gates sa Dapitan. Swerte lang ako sa schedule na yung dating ko UST, hindi madalas puno yung student parking areas. Pero umikot na ako dati sa UST ng more than 1 hour kakahanap ng parking (Wala kasing way magwaiting/double. Sisitahin ka ng guard, baka ma"blotter" ka pa sa logbook sa grandstand)

[ice15]

Currently enrolled po sa UST, and bandang Otis lang po uuwian ko, so kulang-kulang po na 6km lang daily travel.

I am thinking to not include sedans na nga po because of espana haha thank you for your reply sir!


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I survived UST mid-90s with a box type and later a 90's Lancer...

Sa tropa namin noon, iisa naka-Pajero, lahat kami Sedan.

Believe me, kapag bumaha, kahit anong SUV di mo mai-uuwi kasi di naman lulusong yong nasa harap mo.
2nd, normally waist deep tubig sa Espana... heavy vehicles lang ang makakatawid.

Kami dati, kapag nagsimula nang dumilim, lipat na kami sa 2nd floor ng paid parking at mag-ready nang magpa-umaga sa classroom (twice ko din naranasan mag-overnight).

Buy the car that you want... Dun ako swerte, kahit puro Corolla ang nasa house (taxi business), pinayagan akong pumili ng gusto ko. Nung graduate na ako... tama pala sila lahat na dapat nag-Corolla na lang ako

[jigeloh]

2nd hand PPV. Para makauwi ka ng bahay kahit baha, mura pa Diesel


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[2wo4r]

2nd hand PPV. Para makauwi ka ng bahay kahit baha.


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Thanks for the recommendation sir, thinking of getting a 2nd hand 2017 CRV nalang po for the higher ground clearance.


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[Egan101]

Just buy what you like the most. Para walang buyer’s remorse later on.


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[Egan101]

Rush for a student? MPVs are boring choices for young kids or even yuppies.

A used pickup or hatchback or sedan will do. Spend like 500k for a fairly new vehicle and save the 200km for mods (new rims perhaps, head unit, other accessories).

Pero kung 900k for a new car, I guess a midtrim City or Jazz will be a good choice.


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[shadow]

Hinde ka naman dadaan sa espanan pag baha na and daming exit ng UST. Ok na ang sedan mag civic ka na lang.


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[jut703]

Hinde ka naman dadaan sa espanan pag baha na and daming exit ng UST. Ok na ang sedan mag civic ka na lang.


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Ilang beses na nastuck brother ko sa Taft dahil bumaha. The extra 5 minutes an SUV buys you can be the difference between being stranded and getting home safely and on time.

May one time palabas ng Taft tumataas na baha tapos hindi gumagalaw traffic and muntik nang lumutang yung Mazda 3 ko if hindi pinagbigyan nung mga SUV na naggive way para makauna, sila ok lang abutan ng baha makakalabas pa naman.

Wala halos benefit sedan - same price lang ang Civic and CRV na secondhand so mag-CRV ka nalang.

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[shadow]

Ilang beses na nastuck brother ko sa Taft dahil bumaha. The extra 5 minutes an SUV buys you can be the difference between being stranded and getting home safely and on time.

May one time palabas ng Taft tumataas na baha tapos hindi gumagalaw traffic and muntik nang lumutang yung Mazda 3 ko if hindi pinagbigyan nung mga SUV na naggive way para makauna, sila ok lang abutan ng baha makakalabas pa naman.

Wala halos benefit sedan - same price lang ang Civic and CRV na secondhand so mag-CRV ka nalang.

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Nag UST ako never ako nalubog sa baha, Sabagay hinde na ako pumapasok pag malakas ulan dahil mid session ako nun. [emoji23]

Parking ang problemahin niya sa UST.
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