2 cars for 800k

**cpsolt** · February 20th, 2014 09:03 PM

a bnew daily driver- (eon, wigo, celerio/alto) & a used larger weekend/coding mpv or pickup

**specialtikoy** · February 20th, 2014 09:13 PM

Pajero fieldmaster and mazda 3

**silent_hunter** · February 20th, 2014 09:16 PM

vios for city driving safari/pajero for out of town trips

**GTi** · February 20th, 2014 09:38 PM

Honestly, a car that is widely used as a taxi is actually a guarantee of excellent reliability and fuel efficiency.

That being said, there is really no gas-powered CUV that is actually fuel efficient, since they have engines that are at least 2.0L and above. Among the more fuel efficient ones is the 2.3L Escape. A 2007-2008 model and a 2009 Jazz both sell at 400k thereabouts.

I'd also suggest you consider the possibility of getting the much more fuel efficient 1st gen Tucson CRDi plus an older Jazz as well.

**birdnipol** · February 21st, 2014 02:53 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys...much appreciated.

Forgot to mention that the bigger one would also be driven by wifey. She is on the petite side and is uncomfortable driving big vehicles so the pajero/patrol route is out.

**birdnipol** · February 21st, 2014 02:57 AM

And MT to lessen the maintainance...

**basti08** · February 21st, 2014 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by birdnipol

And MT to lessen the maintainance...

You mean, you want a bigger CUV with manual for wifey?

It has a fuel efficient 1.8L MT and 4x2 drivetrain. I believe this is the most fuel efficient CUV of its age. Get 2005 model because it is the latest year of this body. Plus a Mazda 2 1.5R hatch should be a nice combo :D

**Mguy** · February 21st, 2014 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by birdnipol

And MT to lessen the maintainance...

Hmmm. I wonder where did you get the notion of MT being less maintenance. I had 2 cars before, 1 M/T and 1 A/T and stayed with me for a long time. The M/T, i had to replace the clutch pressure plate and clutch bearing while on the A/T, i just regularly check the ATF, way cheaper maintenance for M/T for nearly the same period.

**niky** · February 21st, 2014 11:39 AM

MT less expense in the long run... but more maintenance downtime, definitely.

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Any gasoline CUV is going to be a killer on budget. Personally, I'd split my money between a secondhand AUV (like a Crosswind.

) and a small car like a Mirage. Finance the last 100-200k of the cost of the Mirage over your budget.