Why do some people in the Philippines buy mid-sized sedans like Camry and Accord?

[dos2]

Forester XT - 240 ps, 0-100 in about 7.5s
Camry 2.5 - 178 ps, 0-100 in about 9.5s
Camry 3.5 - 277 ps, 0-100 in about 6.5s

interesting how fast their accelerations are when most of them are just stucked in NCR traffic

[RandMcnally]

They buy it for comfort, luxury and exclusivity to some extent. My dad drives an accord and I own a cx5. Though my cx5 might be technologically better in most ways, it still feels comfortable and great driving the accord. The guards will even give you some special treatment most of the time. My dad also drives a montero and personally I feel tired driving it. But, to the uninformed man, it might look more expensive and more luxurious but it might not always be the case. At the end of the day, it all boils down to what you really prefer and how deep your pockets are. I personally almost bought a camry because the older model looks really pogi. Unfortunately, i didnt like both the new accord and the new camry in terms of looks so I settled with the pogi CX5

[EQAddict]

I don't like my FXT it feels weak compared to the previous version. However jut is right if you are doing the bullet point comparison . Personally I've outgrown sedans as I have kids now crossovers or SUVs meet my needs more.

[jasonub]

Puro OT its a luxury car thread.

OP is asking why we buy big cars not xt. You don't want to compare the xt vs our x5.

So back to regular programming.

[jut703]

Comparing an XT to an X5 isn't very helpful because an X5 costs over thrice as much as an XT. But an XT costs about the same as a mid-spec/TOTL midsizer and has similar features, with of course some of its own advantages (ride height, practicality) and disadvantages (comfort, NVH). The perception of others is highly subjective - most think SUVs are classier, others think midsizers are classier.

In terms of what buyers actually get though, CUVs and ladder-frame SUVs far outsell midsizers since the prevalence of the former in the 2000's.

Anyone who was exposed to cars in the 90s probably still has that notion that midsizers are classy executive choices. But for most people and families who've bought their first cars in the 2000s, midsizers don't even get a second look. Reasons may vary - whether it's a matter of practicality or because they just don't see the supposed exclusivity of large Jap sedans anymore, but the reality is that midsizers only sell by the hundreds while CUVs/SUVs sell by the thousands.

[jasonub]

Still Off Topic. We buy and drive midsizers because.....

[_Cathy_]

Still Off Topic. We buy and drive midsizers because.....

Because it's a daddy or lolo car We used to have a Toyota Crown and I found that it suits older people better

[Quint]

Because its assigned to you by the company.
Because you prefer the comforts of a car than an SUV / CUV.
Because you don't want other brands that attract too much attention.
Because you don't want to spend as much like the Euro owners.
Because your image is important, but you want to be low key.
Because you don't have a huge family.
Because you don't want to drive.
Because you can transport your parents and grandparents without the trouble of climbing an SUV/ CUV.

;-)

[cta2]

There will come a point that the buyer will reach Daddy age (with children who drive already or empty nesters) or become a lolo, lola

Tapos na sila sa stage of strollers and baggage of kids, most of the time, they had a CUV or an SUV at some point...

Then, normally at that stage... they buy the mid size car, for dual purpose (being driven, or driving it)

I still believe there is a market for it...

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[testament11]

There will come a point that the buyer will reach Daddy age (with children who drive already or empty nesters) or become a lolo, lola

Tapos na sila sa stage of strollers and baggage of kids, most of the time, they had a CUV or an SUV at some point...

Then, normally at that stage... they buy the mid size car, for dual purpose (being driven, or driving it)

I still believe there is a market for it...

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Parang tatay ko. Kung gugustuhin daw niyang magkaroon ng kotse, gusto niya ng isang Camry. Yan daw ang definition ng sedan/car. Malaki, maganda, comfortable. Pero sinabihan ko siya na may kalakasan sa gas yan. Sabi naman niya, ok lang daw.

Basta talaga matatanda, gusto nila ng malaki. Iilan lang ang matatandang gusto ng compact vehicle.

[crosswind]

I myself love thise so called mid-size sedan first of
all it offers comfort and nvh compared to it's compact brothers
It provides a powerful engine w/v6 or v8
Rear legroom and headroom is a must for me
It has a respect on the road
It shows your standing

My 1st vehicles was not an suv or a compact sedan but
Mid-size sedans like V6 galant, 1996 camry,cefiro v6
and accord

[vinj]

Still Off Topic. We buy and drive midsizers because.....

Because we can? :D

If I can afford the entry price, higher registration fees and insurance costs, I'd always get a mid sizer. Even on the second hand market, i see good buy midsizers worth the while because they generally have lower resale value due to fuel consumption and maintenance concerns of most buyers. And they're often not as used as the eco cars on the used car market.

Back in college, i used to alternate my daily drive pick-up with an A32 Cefiro. The A32 even in stock form was waaay better than the sea of modded Civic VTis and SiRs which were the staple dudemobiles that time. When i drive out of town, i never felt tired with the mid sizer either as it was comfortable, and power was on-tap so you don't have to push the car too hard to get ahead. FC is also respectable and not as gas guzzling as a gasoline SUV. Heck, the current gen Camry 2.5 and 3.5 i understand gets pretty decent economy numbers.

[bloowolf]

You buy it for the space & comfort it offers.

[jasonub]

When i was in college i drove a manta and record. I was young not a daddy and still like midsizers. But it was dads car hehe. Our gemini diesel in my opinion did not have power and mahina aircon

[jick.cejoco]

personally, i don't care what people say about what car i drive. i love big cars like new yorker, cadillacs, buicks and full size chevys. it is the roominess, comfort and the mere presence on the road that no rice cars try to run you off the road.

[playplugg]

Getting a first sedan vehicle, for me, no 2nd thought, mas pipiliin ko po ang mid-sized sedan (either camry, accord, or mazda 6)
for safety, comfort & reliability for everyday usage. Lalo na po kung family ang usapan at lagi ang occupant during trip.

[Walter]

You need to drive one to know why. To appreciate the build quality compared to similarly price SUVs or compact cars.

[Walter]

Same here but most folks would buy a diesel 7-seater SUV.

[keto]

Comfort, power, features, porma is high, soft quiet stress free ride

I have a 20 something year old ST171 Corona and a fairly new Vios. When it comes to ride comfort and NVH reduction panalo pa din yung Corona, that is until I lowered and slapped 50 series tires on it lol.


Besides, fuel consumption and ride height are not the only basis for buying a car.

[rosham@0826]

Because it is a better ride plus the comfort and you have that extra power when you need one.