Need help, best car to buy under 1m

[blaster101]

Hi all,

I'm planning to buy a brand new car early next year and would like to have your opinion on which car.

We already have a Mux (m/t) so I'm looking for an a/t this time.

Priorities would be
1. Driving dynamics
2. Comfort
3. Maintenance cost
4. Fuel economy
5. Value for money

Space is not a problem since we already have an suv.

Thanks everyone

[_Qwerty_]

1. BR-V
2. Mobilio
3. Avanza
4. Ertiga
5. City
6. Vios
7. Xpander kung below 1M

[Egan101]

Hi all,

I'm planning to buy a brand new car early next year and would like to have your opinion on which car.

We already have a Mux (m/t) so I'm looking for an a/t this time.

Priorities would be
1. Driving dynamics
2. Comfort
3. Maintenance cost
4. Fuel economy
5. Value for money

Space is not a problem since we already have an suv.

Thanks everyone

I'd spend an extra 100k on top of the 1M and get myself a Civic 1.8L. It checks all those 5 requirements you listed.

Below 1M, I guess you will be hard-pressed to get something that fits all the requirements.

1. Driving dynamics - Fiesta, Mazda2
2. Comfort - Altis, Sylphy, Forte
3. Maintenance cost - Vios, City, Jazz
4. Fuel economy - Accent CRDi, City/Jazz
5. Value for money - Mobilio, BRV (7 seats)

[arvs18]

The City 1.5E at 804k

Ticks all of your requirements except #1 :D

[GTcervan]

The City 1.5E at 804k

Ticks all of your requirements except #1 :D

This or the vx variant but you have to add p100k more if you want the latter. The fuel economy and the interior quality is awesome for it's price but not necessary the best. Actually, you'll find it having better materials inside than your mu-x.

[arvs18]

This or the vx variant but you have to add p100k more if you want the latter. The fuel economy and the interior quality is awesome for it's price but not necessary the best. Actually, you'll find it having better materials inside than your mu-x.

I agree. City VX owner here. And I am satisfied with the purchase.

Though I have to admit that it is not the most engaging car to drive(if you are into a more sporty ride, then this car is not for you). It’s more on the relaxing side. My passengers often says that the ride is quiet and comfortable for a subcompact sedan.


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[gvalquisola]

If space is not an issue, get yourself a Mazda 2 or base Mazda 3. Maintenance should not be a worry with the Yojin 3 program of Mazda, free PMS for 3 years.

[blaster101]

Thanks for the quick responses,
I would really like to have the civic but 1m is already a stretch to my budget.

My top picks for now
1. City 1.5E, is the VX worth that 100k?
2. Mazda 2/3, which is better?
3. Jazz.

I didn't consider the vios since the 1.3E A/T is already more expensive than the city.

[mda]

Thanks for the quick responses,
I would really like to have the civic but 1m is already a stretch to my budget.

My top picks for now
1. City 1.5E, is the VX worth that 100k?
2. Mazda 2/3, which is better?
3. Jazz.

I didn't consider the vios since the 1.3E A/T is already more expensive than the city.

Mazda will win in driving dynamics, the City is more practical. The Jazz is a hatchback alternative to the City.

Up to you. The VX will have SOME of the toys the Mazda has but the City E doesn't (Slightly better interior than the E, Paddle shifters, should help with the 'sporty' feel)

Also consider: Altis G at slightly under 1M. Loses on the sporty feel but is an even more practical choice.

[GTcervan]

If space is not an issue, get yourself a Mazda 2 or base Mazda 3. Maintenance should not be a worry with the Yojin 3 program of Mazda, free PMS for 3 years.

Based on reviews, medyo tight raw sa loob ang mazda 2 and 3 compared to other competitors, pati ingress/egress din sa likod.

[Yuesford]

Let's wait for 2018. Cuz i too am waiting. But i'm planning on the face lifted Ecosport

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[Yuesford]

Mazda will win in driving dynamics, the City is more practical. The Jazz is a hatchback alternative to the City.

Up to you. The VX will have SOME of the toys the Mazda has but the City E doesn't (Slightly better interior than the E, Paddle shifters, should help with the 'sporty' feel)

Also consider: Altis G at slightly under 1M. Loses on the sporty feel but is an even more practical choice.

Does Mazda 3 still have a MT? Wala kasing MT ang 2 at 3 nila sa brochure pero kakarelease lang ng review ng TGP ng MT variant ng 2.

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[mda]

Does Mazda 3 still have a MT? Wala kasing MT ang 2 at 3 nila sa brochure pero kakarelease lang ng review ng TGP ng MT variant ng 2.

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No MT 3. May MT 2, ka rerelease lang nga.

[dr. d]

Hi all,

I'm planning to buy a brand new car early next year and would like to have your opinion on which car.

We already have a Mux (m/t) so I'm looking for an a/t this time.

Priorities would be
1. Driving dynamics
2. Comfort
3. Maintenance cost
4. Fuel economy
5. Value for money

Space is not a problem since we already have an suv.

Thanks everyone

altis?
almera?

there's always a trade-off.

[Egan101]

Mazda will win in driving dynamics, the City is more practical. The Jazz is a hatchback alternative to the City.

Up to you. The VX will have SOME of the toys the Mazda has but the City E doesn't (Slightly better interior than the E, Paddle shifters, should help with the 'sporty' feel)

Also consider: Altis G at slightly under 1M. Loses on the sporty feel but is an even more practical choice.

Same as mda, I'd go with the Altis. Despite all the toys in a City VX and paddle shifters, a bigger car is a better option.

Now, if you want a sporty and quick car for less than 1M, a Fiesta Ecoboost will trump all the other subcompacts in terms of performance. It's a joy to drive, a daily go-kart of sorts.

[tidus1203]

Same as mda, I'd go with the Altis. Despite all the toys in a City VX and paddle shifters, a bigger car is a better option.

Now, if you want a sporty and quick car for less than 1M, a Fiesta Ecoboost will trump all the other subcompacts in terms of performance. It's a joy to drive, a daily go-kart of sorts.

But then would you wanna take chance with Ford's DCT? Its news everywhere may lawsuit na nga in other countries pero dito wala semi-tanggi pa din FGP sa issue. All they did was extend the warranty but it does not help solve the underlying problem. That issue also did not help resale values. I would know, used to be a Fiesta owner hahahahaha...

Get the Toyota for practicality and headache free ownership or an MZ2 for the great handling... (although no idea if Mazda ownwrship experience is good beyong Yojin 3)

[Egan101]

But then would you wanna take chance with Ford's DCT? Its news everywhere may lawsuit na nga in other countries pero dito wala semi-tanggi pa din FGP sa issue. All they did was extend the warranty but it does not help solve the underlying problem. That issue also did not help resale values. I would know, used to be a Fiesta owner hahahahaha...

Get the Toyota for practicality and headache free ownership or an MZ2 for the great handling... (although no idea if Mazda ownwrship experience is good beyong Yojin 3)

I am merely stating that in terms of driving fun and performance, the Fiesta Ecoboost is one of the cars to beat for anything below 1M. The Mazda2 is the other one but the Fiesta offers much more torque at low rpms. It is a given though that a number of Ford cars with DCT ran into some issues and failures with their DCT tranny. However, any such car purchase has some risks included in it and part of that risk is getting a defective unit, whatever the manufacturer is. If you want less risk, go with a Vios or City.

I could have bought a City or Vios or Jazz three years ago. We had a City and Jazz before and they were not fun cars to drive, if you ask me, so I had to choose something else. I was sold on the Fiesta Ecoboost the moment I gave it a test drive.

[SidCoronel]

Hi all,

I'm planning to buy a brand new car early next year and would like to have your opinion on which car.

We already have a Mux (m/t) so I'm looking for an a/t this time.

Priorities would be
1. Driving dynamics
2. Comfort
3. Maintenance cost
4. Fuel economy
5. Value for money

Space is not a problem since we already have an suv.

Thanks everyone

I operate a fleet of 14 Uber car, for almost 4 years, I've tried almost all sedans against your priorities (yes including the fiesta, forte, name it)...

My high recommendation goes to Accent CRDI, if you are diesel averse... Accent gas will still beat any sedan in all factors you're looking at.

PERIOD

[EQAddict]

I operate a fleet of 14 Uber car, for almost 4 years, I've tried almost all sedans against your priorities (yes including the fiesta, forte, name it)...

My high recommendation goes to Accent CRDI, if you are diesel averse... Accent gas will still beat any sedan in all factors you're looking at.

PERIOD

Hows the business doing nowadays?

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[dr. d]

I operate a fleet of 14 Uber car, for almost 4 years, I've tried almost all sedans against your priorities (yes including the fiesta, forte, name it)...

My high recommendation goes to Accent CRDI, if you are diesel averse... Accent gas will still beat any sedan in all factors you're looking at.

PERIOD

so, despite my bias against korean cars, the accent is proving to be as reliable and durable as the japanese?
hmmm...