Can't decide between Chevy Cruze LT AT, Honda Civic 1.8 and Mits Lancer EX GLS

**Janp001** · April 13th, 2012 04:44 PM

Thanks sir drey.

I'll consider your thoughts. In connection to tipid stuff. Guys, what do you think if I'll also add Ford Focus TDCI as one of my choices. Based from the forums, This car is very efficient in FC, reliable and have an even speed and power as compare to other brands. But one of my office mate told me that even that this is a diesel engine, It eats more liter/km to sustain it power. So in the you will have same gastos. Is it true? Any feedback to this car.? Did they launch its 2012 model?

**Gecko Guy** · April 13th, 2012 06:09 PM

Focus TDCI for me or get a sub-compact car.
Kung pagtitipid ang nasa isip mo then don't get a big car...Ganda nga ng kotse mo wala naman gas at di ka na kumakakin ng lunch para makatipid hehehe

**ghosthunter** · April 13th, 2012 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by Janp001

Do you have any Idea on the FC of Mitsubishi Lancer GTA? Because I may upgrade the GLS if I have to choose Lancer EX over Honda. Is the upgrade worth it?

The upgrade from GLS to GTA is worth it. Fuel economy is a little lower for the GTA because of the increased weight and wider tires.

BUT remember... the GLS and GTA share the same engine and tranny.

**renzo_d10** · April 13th, 2012 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Gecko Guy

Focus TDCI for me or get a sub-compact car.
Kung pagtitipid ang nasa isip mo then don't get a big car...Ganda nga ng kotse mo wala naman gas at di ka na kumakakin ng lunch para makatipid hehehe

parang ano lang ah hheehe

**Gecko Guy** · April 13th, 2012 08:09 PM

*renzo: Exactly!

*TS: You won't go wrong with the jazz, the fiesta or swift. All are fun cars with porma factor and not to tight for your target budget. Mas ma-eenjoy mo mga yan.

**drey** · April 13th, 2012 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by Janp001

Thanks sir drey.

I'll consider your thoughts. In connection to tipid stuff. Guys, what do you think if I'll also add Ford Focus TDCI as one of my choices. Based from the forums, This car is very efficient in FC, reliable and have an even speed and power as compare to other brands. But one of my office mate told me that even that this is a diesel engine, It eats more liter/km to sustain it power. So in the you will have same gastos. Is it true? Any feedback to this car.? Did they launch its 2012 model?

That Ford is really one efficient vehicle. But take also consideration the maintenance costs... Not friendly for our age imo. Diesels, especially new ones have yet to prove in our setting, let alone, the maintenance of new diesel engines can somewhat be expensive.

Stick with small in-line 4 gasoline + a feather weight car. You'll have fun and economy all at the same time. =)

**oliver1013** · April 15th, 2012 11:07 AM

You live near malacanang and work in UP dil. Flood prone ang mga ruta mo, ayaw mo ba mag SUV or CUV? Not that its flood proof. At least medyo may laban ka just in case tumaas ang tubig

**Janp001** · April 16th, 2012 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by drey

That Ford is really one efficient vehicle. But take also consideration the maintenance costs... Not friendly for our age imo. Diesels, especially new ones have yet to prove in our setting, let alone, the maintenance of new diesel engines can somewhat be expensive.

Stick with small in-line 4 gasoline + a feather weight car. You'll have fun and economy all at the same time. =)

My dad will be sponsoring part of the car and I will be paying him in installment whenever I'll be able to do so. Hehe. He recommend me and insist that I will buy a car with 1.8 to 2.0L. Maybe because of his bad experience with the small compact cars. Also, just like what I said in post 1. I will be traveling north, that is about 600kms drive and some of the persons I've known who went that experience said that " kaya naman nung maliliit pero you have to rest most of the time" and the recommend me also to have a car will higher displacement.

Sir Drey. Do have an estimate of how much do the maintenance of Focus TDCI 2.0L? Even a rough estimate will do.

**elviar** · April 16th, 2012 10:54 PM

Why not, elantra gls?

**mda** · April 16th, 2012 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by Janp001

My dad will be sponsoring part of the car and I will be paying him in installment whenever I'll be able to do so. Hehe. He recommend me and insist that I will buy a car with 1.8 to 2.0L. Maybe because of his bad experience with the small compact cars. Also, just like what I said in post 1. I will be traveling north, that is about 600kms drive and some of the persons I've known who went that experience said that " kaya naman nung maliliit pero you have to rest most of the time" and the recommend me also to have a car will higher displacement.

Sir Drey. Do have an estimate of how much do the maintenance of Focus TDCI 2.0L? Even a rough estimate will do.

+1 sa post above. Do consider the Elantra 1.8

Also, the new Focus is incoming. As I mentioned in another thread, even with the slightly longer rear hatch, it looks quite good.