Which is the best car for a road trip?

[Rosie]

Hi guys, my friends and I are planning for a road trip in about 2 weeks. We haven't come up with any ideas, could you suggest us with some? For example, which car to drive, which route to take and useful tips to keep in mind... Or more ideally, share your own road trip experiences.

We are a group of 5 people. My friend is driving a Toyota Wigo but I'm not sure if it's good enough for a road trip?

And sorry if this thread is a bit off topic :D Thanks!

[Yatta]

Will you be borrowing/renting/buying a car for this roadtrip? Or will you be choosing from a pool of cars you and your friends own?

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[Yatta]

Anyway my 5 officemates took one of their Wigos on a trip up north and they seemed to have had a blast. Its not the car, but more the companions and the activities you all did together that makes a successful roadtrip.

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[baludoy]

Given the wigo is in tiptop condition, Kayang kaya ng wigo iyan

About 3 weeks ago we went on a long road trip to the less touristy side of mindoro and it was able to keep up w/ all the pick-ups and SUVs in the convoy. Even on unforgiving unpaved dirt roads, it was was always in the middle of the pack even though the driver was very hefty at 200++ lbs

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[miked]

Given the wigo is in tiptop condition, Kayang kaya ng wigo iyan

About 3 weeks ago we went on a long road trip to the less touristy side of mindoro and it was able to keep up w/ all the pick-ups and SUVs in the convoy. Even on unforgiving unpaved dirt roads, it was was always in the middle of the pack even though the driver was very hefty at 200++ lbs

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occidental mindoro ba iyan? sana makabalik ako jan. last time na umiikot ako jan e 2007-08 pa at napakahirap pa yung daan na nagkokonekta ng oriental at occidental (san jose to roxas).

sorry OT....just one of the few road trips na pwedeng gawin sa pinas lang naman.

[Rosie]

Aww! Thanks a lottt for your support! I didnt expect to get so many helpful advice!
We are afraid our luggage cannot fit in the Wigo so we are considering to rent an Avanza. We have never taken any road trip so we dont know if noise in car should be taken into account? Will it be a big problem? I can only think of space and fuel efficiency when it comes to rent a car for a road trip
We haven't finalized our itinerary yet. Wanna listen to your experiences? Or any suggestion for me pls?
Sorry if I missed any replies ..

THANKS A BUNCH!

[baludoy]

occidental mindoro ba iyan? sana makabalik ako jan. last time na umiikot ako jan e 2007-08 pa at napakahirap pa yung daan na nagkokonekta ng oriental at occidental (san jose to roxas).

sorry OT....just one of the few road trips na pwedeng gawin sa pinas lang naman.

oriental mindoro pa din bro. bale destination namin papunta sa municipality ng roxas galing sa pier ng calapan

maganda na ang mga daan. tuloy-tuloy na ang smooth roads kasi nautical highway siya even sa gabi well lighted naman ang majority ng dadaanan mo at madaming cat eye reflectors at road signs

[Wave24/7]

Which part of the country are you going to travel? Road conditions? Luggage space requirements? What’s the condition of your friend’s car? Tires and brakes are good? No overheating issues?

Those are common checklists when going for a road trip.

[jut703]

Doesn't matter what car you bring to the road trip. It's the company that makes it memorable.

Easiest road trip is Subic (2.5 hrs). You might also want to go to LU (5 hrs). Or Baguio (4 hrs).

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[dr. d]

Hi guys, my friends and I are planning for a road trip in about 2 weeks. We haven't come up with any ideas, could you suggest us with some? For example, which car to drive, which route to take and useful tips to keep in mind... Or more ideally, share your own road trip experiences.

We are a group of 5 people. My friend is driving a Toyota Wigo but I'm not sure if it's good enough for a road trip?

And sorry if this thread is a bit off topic :D Thanks!

i have a wigo.
in my opinion, it is a city car, for shorter trips. whenever i drive it in the slex to laguna or cavite, i feel tired afterward. it may be the combination of the sensitivity of the manibela, the tagtag factor, and the overtaking wind factor.
also, the seats are nothing to brag about.

lima kayo? get an auv or suv. mas malaki ang siko space, and you can get at your supplies out back, without having to stop and get out of the car.

[StockEngine]

Hi guys, my friends and I are planning for a road trip in about 2 weeks. We haven't come up with any ideas, could you suggest us with some? For example, which car to drive, which route to take and useful tips to keep in mind... Or more ideally, share your own road trip experiences.

We are a group of 5 people. My friend is driving a Toyota Wigo but I'm not sure if it's good enough for a road trip?

And sorry if this thread is a bit off topic :D Thanks!

wigo for 5 skinny girls pwede. baggage space is very limited though

vios has plent of trunk volume...

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[Egan101]

The bigger, the better.

The Fiesta feels cramped already for 4 people. What more a Wigo for 5 people?

[dr. d]

wigo for 5 skinny girls pwede. baggage space is very limited though

vios has plent of trunk volume...

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TS and four beauty queens?
get an alto!
heh heh heh.

[Wishing]

Tama sila, kahit napakaganda ng sasakyan kung boring naman mga kasama mo para ka rin nagbyahe magisa and kung mga kj pa sila how you'd wish mag isa ka na lang talaga. Pero kahit kakaragkarag pa yan kung tawanan naman kayo ng tawanan sa byahe then super trip yan. Wag ka lang kukuha ng sirain, choose a well maintained vehicle para bawas hassle.

[JulesManwood]

I dont think Wigo is a smart choice for a road trip. I mean, 5 people can surely fit in such city car but have you considered the belongings of you five? It's a 2 week trip so I guess you should make sure the car you choose has enough room for luggage.

I have never taken a road trip in my life, what a shame lol. But I hope this can be some help: [MODERATOR SNIP]

[Egan101]

A minivan or MPV would be a good option for a road trip for a group of five people. A compact sedan will be fine for 4 people. It's good for people to have decent legroom on long drives.

My wife and I together with our daughter once drove 1000+ miles from Chicago to New York then to Maryland on a Kia Forte compact. On a different trip with our in-laws (5 adults and a child), we used a Dodge Caravan on an 800-mile trip from Chicago to Pinehurst.

[marvin_7790]

I dont think Wigo is a smart choice for a road trip. I mean, 5 people can surely fit in such city car but have you considered the belongings of you five? It's a 2 week trip so I guess you should make sure the car you choose has enough room for luggage.

I have never taken a road trip in my life, what a shame lol. But I hope this can be some help: MODERATOR SNIP

Lol sorry but I see no point in reading such lame article.
I can hardly find any useful tips but some general advice and everyone-already-knows kind of information.

My advice for the road trip: make sure you guys have necessary emergency numbers saved in your phone.

[Rosie]

Thank you all for your helpful advice! I also think that it's the companionship that makes a successful trip ^^ We are just looking for experiences to be more well-prepared and avoid unnecessary troubles ;) Every road trip has its story... I would be greatly appreciate it and would very love to hear if you don't mind sharing your own stories :P

Will you be borrowing/renting/buying a car for this roadtrip? Or will you be choosing from a pool of cars you and your friends own?

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That's also what we are considering! I think it'd be best if we dont have to spend money renting a car. But if the Wigo is not sufficient for the trip, then we have no choice but renting one. Currently we only have a Wigo of my friend's.

i have a wigo.
in my opinion, it is a city car, for shorter trips. whenever i drive it in the slex to laguna or cavite, i feel tired afterward. it may be the combination of the sensitivity of the manibela, the tagtag factor, and the overtaking wind factor.
also, the seats are nothing to brag about.

lima kayo? get an auv or suv. mas malaki ang siko space, and you can get at your supplies out back, without having to stop and get out of the car.

Thank you! Can you suggest with a particular model for renting? I think we would have to rent one.

wigo for 5 skinny girls pwede. baggage space is very limited though

vios has plent of trunk volume...

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Lol 3 skinny girls and 2 not-skinny-at-all guys. I guess I can exclude the Wigo option now lol.

[arvs18]

Lol 3 skinny girls and 2 not-skinny-at-all guys. I guess I can exclude the Wigo option now lol.

Opt for atleast a sedan, if budget permits

Mas makakalikot likot kayo sa loob ng konti for the fun moments like sing a longs. Since majority ng luggage nyo is nasa trunk na.

Sa mga car rental, I think may 1k-1.5k pesos per day rate for sedan, pag self-driven. Minimum of 3 days na rental para ma avail.

[dr. d]

Thank you all for your helpful advice! I also think that it's the companionship that makes a successful trip ^^ We are just looking for experiences to be more well-prepared and avoid unnecessary troubles ;) Every road trip has its story... I would be greatly appreciate it and would very love to hear if you don't mind sharing your own stories :P



That's also what we are considering! I think it'd be best if we dont have to spend money renting a car. But if the Wigo is not sufficient for the trip, then we have no choice but renting one. Currently we only have a Wigo of my friend's.



Thank you! Can you suggest with a particular model for renting? I think we would have to rent one.



Lol 3 skinny girls and 2 not-skinny-at-all guys. I guess I can exclude the Wigo option now lol.

rent an innova.
it's got lotsa interior space. the five of you, even if on the slightly stouter side, won't bruise against each other, even on longer trips.
and you can get to your stash of goodies at the back, without having to stop and get out of the car. it comes in handy, in the rain and on the expressway..
the engine is also adequate for everyday drives.
but, in a pinch, the wigo should get you to where you want to go. wag lang sa masyadong matarik na daanan. it's only a 1 liter three cylinder engine... and there are five of you. personally, i do not know what its limits are, re. uphill driving.
but you should check its passenger weight limit. sorry, but my manual is... elsewhere right now.

errr... san ba punta ninyo?