Budget Crossovers

[slapz]

I am deciding to buy a Brand New Car.

Needs:
Space - I've got a 10 month old, and one on the way
Safety - Same reason as above, it's just scary driving a Kia Pride with two babies.
Maintenance - Kia Pride is so cheap to maintain, so it would probably shock me if I am going to pay lots just to have the headlight bulb replaced.
9 km/l mixed is okay, of course more okay if it's higher economy
900K and below
Status Factor, one something a Manager would probably drive, this is the least of my concern, but hey, it counts, right?

Looking at these options:
Haima 7 (Cheap but loaded!)
Suzuki SX4 Crossover
Kia Carens
Sportage (If I want to stretch my budget a bit)
Ford Escape (If I want to stretch my budget a bit, and I heard they are giving huge discounts)

I am coming from a 1998 Kia Pride LX, which is a result of practicality and thinking of just investing the money, rather than pay for monthly amortizations, but I am tired of it. . I think settling for a cheap car for about 2 years is more than enough.

[Gerbo]

If you want to to strict about it, only 2 on your list are crossovers.

The SX4 (gasoline) and the Carens (diesel). Both are nice, by the way.

The rest are technically CUVs.

[Starex_Gold]

Sa options mo sa totoo lang panalo ka sa Kia Carens.

[dct]

sx4. pero kung plus sayo ang 3rd row, carens na

[slapz]

I am kinda new to this thing. But CUV = Crossovers right? 2 on my list, just asking sir, but which two? But come to think of it Carens is not a crossover, it's an MPV right? SX4 Crossover is not a crossover? Hmm.. Just the name I suppose?

(okay, just thought about this, CUV is Compact SUV?)

Third Row is not really a necessity, but what I like with the Carens is you can fold it forward for more space. But Kia Carens is kinda not good looking. If I am getting the Kia Carens, I am going back to something that I would need, and not something I would be proud of, just a little though.

I am going to start looking into these vehicles, and then weigh my options.

[Starex_Gold]

If I am getting the Kia Carens, I am going back to something that I would need, and not something I would be proud of, just a little though.

Ah, Sportage na yan

Medyo nasa 7.5km/L nga lang ang average.

[dct]

I am kinda new to this thing. But CUV = Crossovers right? 2 on my list, just asking sir, but which two? But come to think of it Carens is not a crossover, it's an MPV right? SX4 Crossover is not a crossover? Hmm.. Just the name I suppose?

(okay, just thought about this, CUV is Compact SUV?)

Third Row is not really a necessity, but what I like with the Carens is you can fold it forward for more space. But Kia Carens is kinda not good looking. If I am getting the Kia Carens, I am going back to something that I would need, and not something I would be proud of, just a little though.

I am going to start looking into these vehicles, and then weigh my options.

sx4 na lang kung no need ang 3rd row. maliit na malaki ang loob :D if you consider sx4, might as well consider jazz and soul. maganda rin sportage, magstretch ka nga lang budget

[EuroFD]

With 2 children, you're fine with a 5-seater crossover. But if you plan to have 3 kids or more, you need a midsized SUV with 7 seats.

[slapz]

Ah, Sportage na yan

Medyo nasa 7.5km/L nga lang ang average.

If I will mostly drive it here in Clark, that would probably be around 9-10 KM/L right?

The price difference between the Haima 7 and Sportage is about Php200K is that worth it? Anyone here ever seen and tested the Haima 7?

But the Haima 7 conflicts to my need of having something I can be proud of. So, somehow, that pride thing cost an additional Php200K.. Hahaha!

[Starex_Gold]

I still don't trust China cars.

Kung Sportage kukunin mo, M/T ba? If M/T, achievable talaga yung 9km/L kung sa Clark ka naman pala nakatira sir.

[dct]

With 2 children, you're fine with a 5-seater crossover. But if you plan to have 3 kids or more, you need a midsized SUV with 7 seats.

or baka you're planning to hire yaya. 7 seaters na din

[slapz]

sx4 na lang kung no need ang 3rd row. maliit na malaki ang loob :D if you consider sx4, might as well consider jazz and soul. maganda rin sportage, magstretch ka nga lang budget

Jazz and Soul, do you think the Jazz and the Soul has the potential to fit in two strollers, and can still fit in the grocery bags and the like? Actually I am already stretching the 800K budget to 900K, so 988K is kinda would need lots of deliberation.

Maliit na malaki. I have to really look at the SX4. It's interesting.

With 2 children, you're fine with a 5-seater crossover. But if you plan to have 3 kids or more, you need a midsized SUV with 7 seats.

Well, planning to have 4 actually, but I am putting in a positive outlook, and probably would be able to afford a second bigger car by then.

[jut703]

Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6G.

Fits your budget and requirements perfectly. A 5-seater sedan is fine given the number of kids you have. Definitely much safer than a Kia Pride, both in terms of passive and active safety. Maintenance isn't expensive either, and parts aren't hard to come by.

It's not a crossover, but you don't need one. Especially if you're from Clark where the roads are in fairly good condition, and floods aren't common.

[slapz]

I still don't trust China cars.

Kung Sportage kukunin mo, M/T ba? If M/T, achievable talaga yung 9km/L kung sa Clark ka naman pala nakatira sir.

Yes, M/T. M/T would be cheaper to maintain, and traffic is not really a problem here in Pampanga, well, because I work in Clark, and lives just near the Clark Mabalacat Gate.

or baka you're planning to hire yaya. 7 seaters na din

I didn't really consider that. Thank you Sir! Of course, my wife would probably get a yaya once the second is born.

[slapz]

Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6G.

Fits your budget and requirements perfectly. A 5-seater sedan is fine given the number of kids you have. Definitely much safer than a Kia Pride, both in terms of passive and active safety. Maintenance isn't expensive either, and parts aren't hard to come by.

It's not a crossover, but you don't need one. Especially if you're from Clark where the roads are in fairly good condition, and floods aren't common.

but but but...
Sedan to me is shouting practicality. It won't satisfy something in me. You have to experience driving a Kia Pride, and you would feel that you want a bigger car, because of those cars that somehow don't "see" you and cross whenever they like. Hindi ka tinatantya kapag naka Kia Pride ka lang.

[dct]

kung medyo alangan ka sa trunk size ng 2 strollers then groceries, etc. maybe carens will much suit you. plus your wife will probably get a yaya and planning 2 more kids. just my opinion bibili ka din lang, yung swak na di ba

pwede rin avanza and livina. just another option

[Starex_Gold]

kung medyo alangan ka sa trunk size ng 2 strollers then groceries, etc. maybe carens will much suit you. plus your wife will probably get a yaya and planning 2 more kids. just my opinion bibili ka din lang, yung swak na di ba

pwede rin avanza and livina. just another option

Pre sa totoo lang ang maliit ang Avanza

[dct]

Pre sa totoo lang ang maliit ang Avanza

kaysa sx4, jazz? yung sportage malaki talaga. hehe

[slapz]

kung medyo alangan ka sa trunk size ng 2 strollers then groceries, etc. maybe carens will much suit you. plus your wife will probably get a yaya and planning 2 more kids. just my opinion bibili ka din lang, yung swak na di ba

pwede rin avanza and livina. just another option

Avanza, I like it, but still small, just like the Soul. And I've been reading about the economy, and it's bad.
Livina, I actually like that one, too. I think I'll add it on the list. Although what I don't like about it is it doesn't have AC on the back. Or is that added on the Highway Star?

[dct]

Avanza, I like it, but still small, just like the Soul. And I've been reading about the economy, and it's bad.
Livina, I actually like that one, too. I think I'll add it on the list. Although what I don't like about it is it doesn't have AC on the back. Or is that added on the Highway Star?

ah... i see. out na pala sila. hehe. lagpas 1M na ata ang highway star