Quote Originally Posted by DonT View Post
I just assumed that a 5yr old car would consume 30% more fuel than a bnew one. Although overly exagerrated yan. In a span of 5 years..that only amounts to Php 72K.
We got a 2nd hand 1.6E A/T Altis, for a low price (hulugan pa). Odometer is 77,000 Km+ brought Nov. 2001, but it is a 2002 model. FC is still good at 13.xx Km per liter. Suspension seems to be OK but I think I have to replace the shock bushings. It have a couple of dents and scrapes. But is is still a good car for it's age. Casa maintained till 66K. The maintenance record book is with the car.

For the 80K PM it will be quite expensive for me. Change oil, oil filter, change ATF, change brake fluid, change power steering, chenge belts (?), spark plugs, etc. I do not have an estimate yet. I am estimating to be around 10K to 20K. I was able to see the service record and test drive the car. It is still quite a good shape for it's age.

On the other hand, we have a new Avanza aquired Aug of last year. maintenance cost is relatively cheap. Total maintenance cost is about PHP 6K since we got it. It is now at almost have 14,000 Km

Getting the service record and a car's history can be tedious if not available. You buy the 2nd hand car "as-is-where-is" usually with no warranties.

pre-owned cars with out manufacturer's warranty can be brought to any "trusted" mechanic. Warrantied vehicles have to deal with the Casa or else, void the warranty.

We can play around with just about any thing with a vehicle that is out of warranty. Upgrades, engine modifications, suspension upgrades, etc. with brand new vehicles, most probably not.