Brand new compact car or second hand CRV,Xtrail or Escape?

**jeje23** · January 19th, 2011 06:45 PM

Assuming that all the 2nd hand cars stated AM are in good condition. (2004-2005models), will you choose one instead of a brand new compact car (Fiesta,M2,Vios,Accent) since their price range is almost the same. The car will be used by my family only. Need your help guys...

**renzo_d10** · January 19th, 2011 07:42 PM

Assuming that the car isn't flooded or wont be needing any expensive repairs, I'd go with the Xtrail then the Escape coming in second then the CR-V in far third.

But you wont go wrong with brand new units though ( sans lemon )

**arvie1** · January 19th, 2011 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by jeje23

Assuming that all the 2nd hand cars stated AM are in good condition. (2004-2005models), will you choose one instead of a brand new compact car (Fiesta,M2,Vios,Accent) since their price range is almost the same. The car will be used by my family only. Need your help guys...

What other factors do you consider sir? Flood in your area and routes? Space? Reliability? Siguro di na masyado sa pogi looks kasi family use naman?

IMO for family, get a SUV.

Goodluck sir!

**GTi** · January 19th, 2011 08:17 PM

I'd go with the CUVs. In the Philippines, ground clearance is very important. Be sure to bring a mechanic with you though, there are flooded and laspag units to look out for. Between the 3, I'd choose the X-Trail (250X, please!). As for the CRV, its known to be lacking in power. The Escape is fine, very sturdy, comfy and family-oriented. But engine performance and space is not as good as the X-Trail and FC is rather dismal. I'd suggest you also look for the Grand Vitara, strong engines, excellent off road capabilities and a very handsome beast, I should say.

**myk384** · January 19th, 2011 08:24 PM

A secondhand X-Trail (200x) is fine..... more power, more versatile, more high

**Starex_Gold** · January 19th, 2011 08:49 PM

For family use..

Nissan X-Trail 250X / 200X na.

**jhnkvn** · January 19th, 2011 09:09 PM

The good thing about the previous XTrail is that the new Xtrail almost left nothing unchanged and simply improved on a tried-and-tested formula. In other words, ipadetail mo lang yan and you can pass it off to your kids as "brand new"

kidding aside,

I'll go for first-hand compact cars. There's still an exclusive feeling of buying a brand new car rather than a pre-owned one. The previous generation CRV is way too plasticky.. then again, it's infamous for its prior exploitation of the 10-seater loophole. Interior leaves something to be desired. The current generation is a decade better in terms of handling, interior refinement, and everything except the front fascia.

**hondaboot** · January 19th, 2011 11:26 PM

go for Hyundai Accent better than CUVs kasi this year lalo sisikip ang kalsada. imho, the compact cars will have the advantage in terms of efficiency sa roads