For a 800k-900k budget, what do you think is the best?

[GTi]

At 506L, the City has the biggest trunk in its class, and trumps many of those in the class above it. But then this car is ubiquitous! I see them everywhere. Even though its not a bad looking car, it doesn't stand out anymore.

I'd suggest you check out the Hyundai Elantra and Kia Soul 1.6A/T.

[alvinator]

Alright then, I'll add the Elantra to my list. I actually liked it when it was released.

As this is going to be a company car, I'm not sure what dealership the car will come from. For PMS, do I need to go back to its source or can I choose any dealership?

[jhnkvn]

Alright then, I'll add the Elantra to my list. I actually liked it when it was released.

As this is going to be a company car, I'm not sure what dealership the car will come from. For PMS, do I need to go back to its source or can I choose any dealership?

You can service it at a dealership of your own choice

[sawsawmaster]

Why not include Nissan's Grand Livina Highway Star Luxury at 928,000. It is very fast, has lots of space, plus it can seat 7 people.

[Richardson Chan]

Why not include Nissan's Grand Livina Highway Star Luxury at 928,000. It is very fast, has lots of space, plus it can seat 7 people.

or the Nissan Almera. 810k for the top of the line (for now).

[sabawballs]

Others are correct about the jazz. the suspension might be to stiff for you and your family since it is designed to haul lots of cargo. Anyway i see that you are considering the city more than the jazz now

I may also suggest the Suzuki SX4 Crossover. I was torn between the Jazz, Altis and SX4. Heck if the Lancer EX 1.6 was released by then, i may consider it also. But for my needs, i chose the Jazz.

It really depends on your needs and wants for a car. Also i may suggest that you test drive them all.

[niky]

Jazz isn't too stiff. The suspension may not be as soft as the Accent, but is decently supple when compared to the likes of the Fiesta Sport

[weisshorn]

Yes. After all, you considered the Altis, and it's got quite a few problems too:

- A-pillar rattles
- Trunk release not working
- Noisy steering column when turning
- Parking sensors messing up in the rain

These are some of the things that I've seen on the Altis thread, and unfortunately, I experienced ALL of them. It doesn't make the Altis a bad car though. Each of these vehicles have issues of their own, it's just that some particular groups of people tend to voice out their inconvenience more than others.

I agree 100% to this. I currently own 5 rides one isuzu, 2 hondas & 2 Hyundais. The complaints about PMS is a story for all car brands.. Hindi ito dapat maging deal breaker basta marunong ka maghanap ng casa na ok sa yo..

[alvinator]

Thanks guys, I'm adding Hyundai 2012 Elantra 1.6 GL AT to my list to test drive. I can't add the suggested Grand Livina and Soul unfortunately because above 900k is really pushing our budget. Here's my list ranked according to paper specs and visits on show rooms:

1. Honda City 1.5E AT
2. Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6G AT
3. Hyundai Elantra 1.6 GL AT
4. Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 EX GLX AT

No offense but I didn't like the Almera in the flesh.

[Egan101]

Of the four, tagilid yung City IMHO. I drive a 2009 City and it's a good car with decent FC and useful big trunk. Given the choice, I'd still pick a compact over a sub-compact (Civic over City, Altis over Vios, Elantra over Accent).

[sabawballs]

Jazz isn't too stiff. The suspension may not be as soft as the Accent, but is decently supple when compared to the likes of the Fiesta Sport

you are correct sir i was just pointing out that if he is used to soft suspensions, he might be surprised or wonder why is the Jazz a little more stiff/rigid.

[zel.chikot]

Toyota Altis 1.6G 6MT for me. May sukli pa yun 900k mo.

[mrbones]

sooo TS, which car did you end up buying?

[Mikemike07]

Among your choices my pick is either the jazz or the lancer ex. Is the jazz the top of the line variant? If it is, i dont think it looks feminine. It looks aggressive and cool for me. Pero the new accent hatch is possibly the most practical car right now. Assuming na walang problems. Malaki matitipid sa fuel. Maganda rin itsura

[[archie]]

From the choices, lancer for me. It lacks trunk space though. strollers and baby stuff can fit with no problem. On the other hand, if there are other stuff to put in, well choose something else. Only advantage is you can fold the rear seats to accommodate more.

Driving it, I like it. Take the gps option... It's a great feature.

[alvinator]

Thanks for all the replies guys. All your insights has been helpful and we really appreciate taking time to broaden our knowledge. We've already decided and we're getting a black Lancer EX GLX 1.6 AT. Just got my wifey's stamp of approval. The decision actually went down between the Lancer EX GLX and the Altis 1.6G. Judging from our requirements, the lancer fits

1. Reliability/Good after sales - so far I only read the 'kalampag' issue with EX other than that, the car seems to be sturdy. With regards to after sales, I'm reading good reviews from Diamond Motors Quezon Ave. I might bring our car over there for maintenance.

2. Safety - The lancer has two airbags, Altis 1.6G trim only has one. Lancer also has disc-disc brakes front and rear while the Altis 1.6G disc-drum.

3. Space - Lancer felt more spacious inside and me being a long legged guy had ample of leg space in the back. The trunk was definitely small but as [archie] said, it was adequate enough for the stroller and some baby knick knacks. If ever we might carry a large box or a bike (on rare occasions), the 60/40 folding seats would be very helpful.

4. Fuel Economy - End-user reports about the Lancer's fuel economy looks good. It manages between 9km/L-14km/L on real world drives.

5. Looks - Lancer is definitely a looker for me and my wife agrees. Even though the design was from 2008, I think the Lancer Fortis' look will age well like the Lancer Pizza and GSR. It'll be fun to dress it up as well.

On top of our requirements, there were also some additional bonuses we got from choosing the Lancer:

- Additional discounts and a free ipad mini.
- Touch screen head unit we could just hook up a usb disk drive full of music and videos.
- Arm rest with two cup holders on the backseat

We also opted to have the fog lamps and GPS installed as the MX trim only has it.

Don't get me wrong though I like the Altis too if we could only afford the 1.6v trim.

[mokmoki]

Congratulations on your new Lancer EX! I also picked the same car after choosing among Lancer EX, Hyundai Elantra, and Honda City. Main consideration for me was its VERY roomy interior and its looks. Oh, and the LCD head unit was also a big plus. Only "disappointment" (if you want to call it that) is the small trunk size, but for my everyday needs it will suffice.

Fuel economy is not phenomenal, but it's decent enough. If my top priority was FE, then i would have gotten the City instead. That's the main reason it was on my list in the first place, but decided that it's too expensive for a subcompact.