Car Suggestion for Tall Guy / Bachelor / Under 1M

[Egan101]

Oooh, another one for Ecoobost. Can you tell me more why its fun to drive it?


I can only go as high as 1m pag cash. Actually yung 1.2m through bank/installment is quite a stretch na nga for me.

I drive a Fiesta Ecoboost and I use it daily. It may have a small engine (1L only) but it has a turbocharger. It offers as much power (or better) as most 1.6L engines but better torque at low rpm. Power-to-weight ratio is better than sub-compacts, even better than some compacts. It offers a zippy drive (0-100 kmh between 9-10 seconds), responsive steering, a stable body, and offers very good grip/handling on the road. Also, it's quite thrifty on gas specially on the highway (5L/100km). It is a bit cramped though (specially on the rear) and some Fiestas have encountered issues with its DCT (dual-clutch auto tranny). The DCT tranny issues may shun away prospective drivers but no other car at its price range can match how well it drives. The most fun I had with it was when I brought it to Nasugbu thru the curves and zigzags of Ternate-Nasugbu highway.

Since you can extend your budget to 1.2M, you might as well opt for the TOTL Mazda3 2.0R SkyActiv or the Ford Focus 2.0L Sport.

[jut703]

Actually, when I drove the Ecoboost, it felt closer to the performance of a 2.0 than a 1.6. So much torque and power in such a cutesy little car.

0-100 times are actually closer to a 2.0 than a 1.6:

Mazda 3 2.0R: ~9s
Fiesta Ecoboost: ~9.5s
Altis 1.6 CVT: ~10.5s
Civic 1.8S: ~10.5s
Mazda 3 1.5V: ~11.5s
Cruze 1.8 LS: ~11.5s

Unfortunately, rear space is really nowhere near an Altis. On the other hand, handling is miles better than an Altis.

The Fiesta does have a very college-boy look though, as opposed to the more mature Altis/Mz3.




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[leodawesome]

Kia Soul CRDi.

Hipster + power + frugality.

[GTi]

Tall, single guy? I'd go with the pickup, ride can't get any manlier than that. From the driver's seat, they're just as good as their SUV counterparts which are usually hundreds of thousands more expensive.

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[artsky]

My officemate is 6'1 and he drives a Suzuki swift.

[Renzokuken]

Thanks guys, I have shortlisted my choices to 5, based on your posts and also on the feedback from friends and officemates:

-Monty
-Mazda3
-Innova
-ASX
-Altis

Not on the same level lol. So haaaardd

[_Cathy_]

Montero in White! It's perfect for a tall guy among your choices.

If you could afford an SUV, go for it!

[shadow]

si pennisi nga eh isang mini car yun gamit. nakalimutan ko lang kung anong brand. nakita ko before sa TV. 6'10"-6'11" height niya

[Egan101]

Tall, single guy? I'd go with the pickup, ride can't get any manlier than that. From the driver's seat, they're just as good as their SUV counterparts which are usually hundreds of thousands more expensive.

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Like maybe a blue or orange Ford Ranger, oks na oks!

[GTi]

Medyo may problema ang Ranger ngayon eh. Personally, what with the hearsay of turbo and tranny limp mode problems, I'd stay away until all lemon issues are officially resolved.

For a basic truck with little issues I'd go with the Hilux or Strada. Absolutely no problems when it comes to parts and mechanic familiarity. As with any modern pickup worth its salt, both are sturdy workhorses with punchy engines (with some turbo lag) and excellent flood wading capabilities as proven during all the major typhoons occuring through the years both were available. However, a pickup plus canopy or bed cover and perhaps a wheel upgrade will probably end up costing the same as a base model Montero or MU-X...

I may be biased, but the Strada gets my vote (we already have one!). It holds the distinction of having the tightest turning radius, biggest backseat and most comfortable ride (not sure if all of these still apply), all of which are big priorities for the city dwelling pickup driver. Of course there are minor gripes like the plasticky interior, lack of grab handles, handbrake position at the far side of the center tunnel, undersized cupholders, ridiculously undersized wheels (for the 4x2 variant)...

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[Newcomer123]

A truck for a bachelor? If I were a chick, I won't get near one with a ten foot pole...


It's either a car or SUV.


Why?


After hearing "sayang yung ganda nung ka-date, sa trak sinakay..." at a gas station, I knew then trucks and great chicks don't mix.


But that's me... ^^

[crosswind]

^^
kung practical yung chick payag na siya siguro sa Pick-up truck


To TS have you bought or chose a car already??

I have a suggestion kung 1.2m budget mo

how about the Mu-x base 1.188M manual
are you biased to Automatic tranny?

[dr. d]

A truck for a bachelor? If I were a chick, I won't get near one with a ten foot pole...


It's either a car or SUV.


Why?


After hearing "sayang yung ganda nung ka-date, sa trak sinakay..." at a gas station, I knew then trucks and great chicks don't mix.


But that's me... ^^

the chick doesn't want to ride a pick-up?
drop her!
she's high-maintenance.. mamumulubi lang yung lalake sa ganyang babae..

[_Cathy_]

A truck for a bachelor? If I were a chick, I won't get near one with a ten foot pole...


It's either a car or SUV.


Why?


After hearing "sayang yung ganda nung ka-date, sa trak sinakay..." at a gas station, I knew then trucks and great chicks don't mix.


But that's me... ^^

Why wouldn't a "chick" like a pick up? I think it's very macho. I even considered buying a pick up for myself but I was discouraged because of the ride comfort. "Great chicks" should not mind what car a guy drives. My friend's sister was popular in campus for her looks and guess what her BFs car was? An F150.

[viper888]

Since the TS is going to buy a brand new car, pickups should be fine with anybody

The problem of that high maintenance girl was that she probably rode in a ratty old pickup

[jut703]

A truck for a bachelor? If I were a chick, I won't get near one with a ten foot pole..

It's either a car or SUV.

Why?

After hearing "sayang yung ganda nung ka-date, sa trak sinakay..." at a gas station, I knew then trucks and great chicks don't mix.

But that's me... ^^

My experience with my own pickup proves otherwise. 😈

[vinj]

I was driving a pick-up back in college and it never got any qualms from the girls (some of them were even chauffeured daily to and from campus in Range Rovers, Cefiros and LCs). It also stood above the sea of Civics and 'Rollas which were a dime a dozen in the parking lot. Heck, when my daughter starts driving, one vehicle i will strongly consider for her is a pick-up even.

[Newcomer123]

Why wouldn't a "chick" like a pick up? I think it's very macho. I even considered buying a pick up for myself but I was discouraged because of the ride comfort. "Great chicks" should not mind what car a guy drives. My friend's sister was popular in campus for her looks and guess what her BFs car was? An F150.

Whoa... Whoa... Don't shoot me; I'm just the messenger...

I said I heard other people say it. But now it's out, I tend to agree that probably 'prom queens' may shy away...

But, there's a lot of great women out there (more macho than me ) who won't hesitate backriding in a pickup or jeep, and hurl invectives at errant tricycles or stupid pedestrians as they pass by.

I should know, too. I married one ^^

[CVT]

A truck for a bachelor? If I were a chick, I won't get near one with a ten foot pole...
It's either a car or SUV.


Why?

After hearing "sayang yung ganda nung ka-date, sa trak sinakay..." at a gas station, I knew then trucks and great chicks don't mix.

But that's me... ^^

Whoa... Whoa... Don't shoot me; I'm just the messenger...

I said I heard other people say it. But now it's out, I tend to agree that probably 'prom queens' may shy away...

But, there's a lot of great women out there (more macho than me ) who won't hesitate backriding in a pickup or jeep, and hurl invectives at errant tricycles or stupid pedestrians as they pass by.

I should know, too. I married one ^^

I think I read otherwise bro....

Yup,- kung bulok ang sasakyan mo (at kahit bulok na pick-up ito) at sumasama pa rin ang babaeng nililigawan mo sa iyo,- siya ay karapat-dapat na seryosohin mo....

O malamang, kasing guwapo ka nina bro.jut703 o bro.vinj o bro.Ry_tower o bro.crazy_boy.... .... Panalo!....



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[jut703]

Eh si bro CVT kahit naka-padyak lang nakakapickup ng chicks eh. Who needs a pickup?! 😝