Quote Originally Posted by OTEP View Post
The '95 Vitara costs Php280k (makinis na example) second hand last year.
Repairs were Php20,000 (heavy service including timing belt and power steering service). Figure another Php6k for the a/c servicing and about 10k for other odds and ends (e.g. clutch, clutch cable, etc.).

Now its a solid, reliable 4x4 SUV (also spent around Php7k for a body lift).

Compare that to the Picanto which was acquired brand new (125k initial cash out, Php10k monthly for 5 years).

Now there are no more expenses for the Vitara other than fuel and preventive maintenance (done by the trusted mechanic). For the Picanto, it's still Php10k/month plus casa maintenance on a small econohatch which doesn't do a lot (can't go off-road, small space). The Vitara is full spec with alloy wheels, all power features, etc to boot.

I dunno, pre-owned still makes a lot of sense to me. Or I just like the thrill of the hunt vs the boring dealership experience.
i agree with you fafi. actually, this was the deciding factor why i decided in not getting a new unit this year. why? my car is still in its excellent running condition. onting pagawa lang sa suspension tsaka onting dent repair lang, ayus na. all in all, i will not spend 10k for these repairs for this year. kung may lalabas pang ibang sira, hindi na ako gagastos ng more than 30k for the year (maintenance included). and after i computed my MA if i get a new one, its around 9k/month or 108k for this year only. so that means, even though i spend around 20k more for accessories, mas mataas pa din yung expenses ko if i am to get a new one than to use and maintain and improve my current ride. siguro ang gagawin ko is i will just retain my current unit, until the cost of maintenance is greater than the cost of my MA.

sino ba nagpoint out neto sa akin? si niki ata o si m2. pero one of them did pointed this out to me. and i am sure i made the right decision.