2018 Suzuki Celerio CVT or 2015 Subaru XV

[GTi]

Keep the XV. It is always good to have a backup car.

That is, unless you will be getting another more economical vehicle. You did say you were already sourcing for a new car before the company offer. Perhaps the Celerio with your own funds and another vehicle availed c/o the company?

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[Guilder]

Keep the XV. It is always good to have a backup car.

That is, unless you will be getting another more economical vehicle. You did say you were already sourcing for a new car before the company offer. Perhaps the Celerio with your own funds and another vehicle availed c/o the company?

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Yup! Was initially planning to get a celerio using own funds until this option presented itself. Now, it gives me more flexibility to either just keep the existing one or sell it and buy a newer but cheaper one.

Thanks for the reply bro!

[istan]

Keep the XV as your coding car or just use it on weekends if you are worried about maintenance.


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[Guilder]

Keep the XV as your coding car or just use it on weekends if you are worried about maintenance.


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In terms of usage, my wife will be the one exclusively using it, so it’s still a daily driver. Now, living in a condo where parking slots are rented (I only own 1 slot), I can only afford 2 slots max (for practicality na rin) Hehe.

Thanks bro!

[SidCoronel]

Good day fellow tsikoters! I have a dilemma and I hope to shed light on it based on your respective opinions.

I currently own a 2015 Subaru XV and it has been performing really well, no problems at all. Odemeter reads at 22k which is a bit low since I’m using it exclusively from home to office (to & from).

Recently, I got a job offer which will include a company car (mine after 5 years) and covers gas, insurance & maintenance.

The timing can’t be any better as I’m currently sourcing for a second car that my wife can use to take my 4 year old kid to school.

I’m currently looking at the Suzuki Celerio CVT as a good alternative (easy to drive, FC & cheap). However, with the impending acceptance of the job offer I’m now torn. Should I retain my current ride so my wife can use it? Or should I sell it & buy the Celerio?

My hesitation is keeping the XV is due to it’s high maintenance cost, almost 4 years old & a 2.0 engine, awd, which is not as fuel efficient as the smaller cars.

So, should I keep the old one or buy a newer, cheaper one?

Your expert advices are very much appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Your utmost consideration in choosing a car for your wife and kid should be SAFETY

[Egan101]

Your utmost consideration in choosing a car for your wife and kid should be SAFETY

And a Subie is among the best in the world in terms of auto safety.

[dr. d]

auto safety isn't cheap.
i would probably keep the subie in lieu of purchasing another car.
that is, until we get tired of maintaining it.

[ice15]

hmmm... the Celerio is basically free... so if you keep the XV, only cost added is parking.

And wife needs a car.

[Guilder]

hmmm... the Celerio is basically free... so if you keep the XV, only cost added is parking.

And wife needs a car.

Yup! Will most probably keep the subies with added cost on parking. May forego the Celerio as the company is giving a better car. Thanks!

[Guilder]

auto safety isn't cheap.
i would probably keep the subie in lieu of purchasing another car.
that is, until we get tired of maintaining it.

Maintenance was the only thing that swayed me to consider a different option. But based on most feedbacks, it’s wiser to keep the subie. Thanks!

[SidCoronel]

auto safety isn't cheap.
...

Just like a diamond ring

[Guilder]

And a Subie is among the best in the world in terms of auto safety.

I definitely agree

[Guilder]

Your utmost consideration in choosing a car for your wife and kid should be SAFETY

Yup! Agree. That’s why I’m leaning towards keeping the XV. Thanks!