1.3 city a/t or 1.6 i30 (gas)

[abcerase]

hi mga sirs,

i know this seems to be an odd comparison but these 2 cars fell under 200k d/p and their monthly for 5 years is under 20 thou, as well...and also my wife wants a/t. (i30 CRDi is manual only) this is going to be our first owned car. May I just ask for opinions:

1. Fuel Consumption - I am not sure about the i30 (acc to the SA it's around 11-12km/li)
2. Features
3. Reliability
4. Over-all: If you were on our shoes, what would you prefer?

Thanks so much!

[mda]

Maybe you'd like to consider the Mazda3 (abot 200k DP din. 100k lang nga e according to the radio advertisements).

My comments (#2/3 I'm not sure)

1. Fuel Consumption
I'm not sure on the actuals, but don't believe what the SA says about the FC of a car :/

4. Over-all: If you were on our shoes, what would you prefer?
I think masyadong mahal yung i30. At 988k, you could get so many better cars. I know DP's an issue, but so is the absolute cost. You could get a middle/high-end Civic or Altis with 988k, not to mention the Lancer. Better cars at the same price.

Kung between these two lang - City for sure. If not, then let's weigh the other choices you want to throw in.

[basti08]

yung payment scheme kasi as i unerstand puts them on same bracket. If you wanna be unique go for the i30.

[mda]

Assuming 0% interest for the sake of comparison

i30 988k. 200k DP = 788k/60mo = 13.3k/mo

City AT 761k. 200k DP = 561k/60mo = 9.35k/mo

Malaki parin yan, unless malaki interest difference ng honda over the hyundai.

Also, were these quotes given by the casa? Kasi you really get lower rates if you have your car financed at banks nalang instead of at the dealership.

Still for the City on this one.
761k is still less than 988k by a large margin.

[[archie]]

if you and your wife are both driving, then ill take the city na. as you said your wife wants an a/t and that the winning line for me.

kung tranny would not be an issue, ill go for the i30. ive taken a small test drive on the car and obviously, it out performs the city by a margin. the altis would be a better match for the i30 IMO.

[renzo_d10]

The i30 is tooo expensive compared to the City. 700+k vs. 900+k ?
What are you paying for ? Rarity ? Not worth it.

I guess you could settle for the City then save your remaining money for future maintenance and for its gas-ups.

I myself don't believe SA's re: the FC of a vehicle.

[basti08]

i think people, the TS states that although they are not of same bracket their pricing makes them priced alike (meaning ang laki ng interest rates ng Honda ang mahal mahal na nga).

[Horsepower]

The i30 is a terribly bad deal at 1M. At that range, you should be considering the 1.6 CRDI (1.048M) or the better car for only 100k more, Ford Focus TDCI (though you should test the unit they'll give you first before signing the papers to avoid a repeat of what's happening to a fellow having issues with what seems to be a drowned unit).

You can also consider the cheaper but way better Civic FD 1.8S AT (958k less discount). Go to your bank, NOT to the dealer! Your bank will give you better rates because they don't need to give a cut to the dealer.

Good luck.

[babkalakal]

The i30 is a terribly bad deal at 1M. At that range, you should be considering the 1.6 CRDI (1.048M) or the better car for only 100k more, Ford Focus TDCI (though you should test the unit they'll give you first before signing the papers to avoid a repeat of what's happening to a fellow having issues with what seems to be a drowned unit).

You can also consider the cheaper but way better Civic FD 1.8S AT (958k less discount). Go to your bank, NOT to the dealer! Your bank will give you better rates because they don't need to give a cut to the dealer.

Good luck.

korek! i wholeheartedly second the motion!

[LeOxe]

for uniqueness, i would go with the Hyundai i30. not much on the road so it's like driving an exclusive car.

if the two cars are somewhat same in DP and monthly amortization for 5 years, then go with the Hyundai i30. it has a long 5 year warranty so no worries if defects should occur within your amortization period.

I myself don't believe SA's re: the FC of a vehicle.

OT: What's weird is that my SA does not believe what I'm saying about the FC of my vehicle being fuel efficient. hehe

[basti08]

Kung Civic ang bibilhin at pina quote nya, malamang CRDi na i30 na ang katumbas nun sa Hyundai.

[Horsepower]

actually, the long warranty is a double-edge sword. Because of longer warranty, you're also tied longer with them which means windfall profits from PMS that otherwise you can do yourself (or by a competent mechanic).

If one wants to drive a unique looking car, Lancer EX is a better proposition than a subcompact-ish i30. I'm not even sure if it's a compact because it's so small. Anyway, whatever floats ones boat.

[CVT]

I am a Hyundai believer - I purchased the Gen3 Starex five years ago, and then, a Grand Starex a month ago.

However, it is my opinion that the i30 is overpriced.

I suggest that you get yourself a 1.3S City A/T,- just bought one and we love it!

8900:painting:

[abcerase]

thanks so much po...just went back from a massage then whoa...so much replies, i appreciate it!

as for the civic po kasi, near 300 thou na po yun d/p...as much as i want to po, di po kaya...and for the lancer po, 2.0 liters kasi (although based on accounts, it has better FC) takot lang po wife ko makarinig ng "dos-litros" and for the 988 price range, bare po masyado ang lancer ex gls.

i was thinking po kasi given the price range of the d/p and payment scheme of the i30: exclusivity (1 pa lang nakikita ko so far), value-features found in higher end cars (rain sensing wiper, 6 speakers, dvd player with ipod-ready interface, fully automatic aircon, auto light control system for the headlights, plus 5 years warranty) tapos less than 1.8 ang engine -- hopefully better fuel efficiency...

sa mga meron po or may kakilala na meron ng i30,

1. how's the comfort of the ride? (as for the tech sheet -- gas filled shock absorbers -- ano po ibig sabihin nito)
2. musta po yun fuel efficiency?

[mda]

Have you tried asking your bank for the financing rates?

We paid less than 300k DP for our civic.

Mataas talaga interest sa inhouse financing. Really suggest you go to the banks.

Also, considered the Mazda3?

[abcerase]

Have you tried asking your bank for the financing rates?

We paid less than 300k DP for our civic.

Mataas talaga interest sa inhouse financing. Really suggest you go to the banks.

Also, considered the Mazda3?

Thanks sir, I will try to check it out with my bank...pero malamang ganun din range yun...

For the civic po, di po kaya d/p...as for the mazda 3 po, lakas daw sa gas -- 6 to 7 km/li daw po...and pa-face out na din po...

[jozef_10]

http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showt...=48616&page=14

[slalom]

Sir mag civic ka na lang kesa sa i30. kung DP ang prob mo sir mag intay intay ka na lang. pag ipunan ng konti then civic na kunin mo. hindi worth ang i30 sa presyong ganun kamahal.

[abcerase]

thanks so much for your inputs, i will sit down with my bank and dealer about options...but it looks like 1.3 a/t city wins here (and for me..hehe)

sir, OT lang, hows the FC of the 1.8 civic matic (v/s)? thanks!

[CVT]

thanks so much for your inputs, i will sit down with my bank and dealer about options...but it looks like 1.3 a/t city wins here (and for me..hehe)

sir, OT lang, hows the FC of the 1.8 civic matic (v/s)? thanks!

Not sure about the civic's.

However, our 1.3S A/T City is doing better than 10.8Km/L city driving. I'd assume that it will be at least 15Km/L highway.....

9000:snowfight1: