brand new 1.3E vios or 2nd hand 2002 1.3z city

[ann jelynne]

Hello,

Im new in this forum and new in buying cars. Me and my husband is planning to buy a car since we will be having a baby soon and we think its important to have a better transpo (as compared to commuting) when the baby is born. Our parents are suggesting to buy a brand new toyota vios with 1.3 engine while we plan to buy a 2nd hand 2002 model 1.3z honda city.

The brand new vios is a good choice since there will be less maintenance but the higher cost will have longer amortization (5 years at 10K/month).

The 2nd hand city is good choice since the amortization will only be for 2 years at 8K.

1. My question is that is it safe to buy 2nd hand car today knowing that many cars where submerged in flood water during the unfortunate Odoy time?

2. Would there be a way to identify if the car was a victim of the Ondoy?

suggestion would greatly be appreciated


Truly yours
Ann