Car for a young dad

[joey_ed27]

Working with a budget of P800k hands down I'd recommend a brandnew Avanza AT.

Seats 5 without problems with cargo space. And should you need added seating capacity you can defintely stretch that to a 7 seater. Clerance is slightly higher than a subcompact, yet overall dimensions are perfect for narrow roads.

Fuel consumption is also good.

[cast_no_shadow]

O landslide na innova na yan! Hehe yes for a young dad? Complete package na si innova. Seating capacity and storage? Pasok yan!

Magkano nga budget?


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[LN106G]

I would also recommend a diesel Innova. Since this young couple does not have an iota of car maintenance, I would not recommend a car brand that has questionable aftersales service maintenance. True there are lots of other car brands that offer better engine power, toys and probably better interior than the innova, but come maintenance time, they don't have much to offer. Toyota has a good aftersales coverage and that is the main reason they are on top. Practicality. Get the Innova, it gives the space and probably the carrying capacity of an SUV and the near-comfort of a sedan....

[crosswind]

Since their budget is 900k and needs an automatic vehicle
the innov a might be out

Nissan Sylph 1.6cvt aroung 882k
lagayn nalang ng roof rack kung di kasya stroller

If they need a car that has cheap maintenance
2nd hand isuzu sportivo a/t fits in
but the beige leather seats is just a headache since
there is a baby which we may never guess when he will throw-up

used toyota innova e or g
Maintenance is a little more expensive
but a more safer vehicle and comfortable

[vinj]

The Innova is old, not as powerful as other modern CRDis, etc... but it's still hard to beat in terms of an overall package that includes practicality. It's also one of the cheapest to maintain (brand new).

[misterioman]

what's the hate with Avanza?

Sobrang astig kaya. Been using it for 8 mos right now (1.5G, AT, new driver and young dad) and walang pagsisisi

Kasya stroller with groceries, and minsan inlaws and parents, kasyang kasya Very easy to park

Consumption is around 8-10 km/L.

[b_9904]

I ain't hitting on the Avanza but: Avanza vs the Ertiga, the latter wins the ride quality, space, and flexible leg room for 3rd row, value for money categories.

I agree with you that the Avanza is a nice car though. :D

[dr. d]

what's the hate with Avanza?

Sobrang astig kaya. Been using it for 8 mos right now (1.5G, AT, new driver and young dad) and walang pagsisisi

Kasya stroller with groceries, and minsan inlaws and parents, kasyang kasya Very easy to park

Consumption is around 8-10 km/L.

my comment with the avanza AT (TS did say it be AT), is that you would have to struggle to do 7 km/li in the city. well, that is what my colleague-avanza owner says..
i had the feeling that the buyer may not like the fuel expenses..
other than that, ok si vanzy..

[Calistro]

The couple ended up choosing between the Ertiga and the Mobilio. Still weighing their choices heheh

[dr. d]

The couple ended up choosing between the Ertiga and the Mobilio. Still weighing their choices heheh

it's been nine months already... and still not purchase..
...reminds me of... myself!

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The couple ended up choosing between the Ertiga and the Mobilio. Still weighing their choices heheh

it's been nine months already... and still not purchase..
...reminds me of... myself!

[jut703]

I'd still get an Innova J over a sedan if versatility is priority.

If you want amenities, then Avanza G or Ertiga GL nalang.


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[kutangbato]

Spin imho.

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[LuckyMan]

Consider also the Grand Livina.

[b_9904]

Kung Innova kukunin nyo, yung E variant ang minimum mo dapat.

Forget about the J variant.

since 997K ang E variant, sabihin mo sa kanila mag ipon ipon muna ng malaking pang down para mas afford nila ang amortization. IF asap, then ibang brand at model nalang kunin nyo.

Kung ano man ang kunin nyo basta, always get a car with ATLEAST dual airbags, ABS, childlock, and power windows and locks. Also, consider additional budget para sa JUST IN CASE scenarios, say around 50k.

I'm in the same boat as you pero MPV na ang target ko agad, even though wala pa akong anak. Galing ako sa malaking family so I know mahirap pilitin ang isang 5 seater car sa family of six.

In my case, I scratched the Innova E kasi ASAP na ang need ng kotse saamin dahil bumigay na ang 1993 L300 FB ko, sayang kung nagtagal pa yung ng 10 months pa baka makaipon na ako ng 40% DP.

My mom owns an Adventure, matagtag siya. Pero 2+4+3 ang kaya nya isakay if payat lahat ng mga pasahero mo. Trunk space is massive if naka fold yung 3rd row seats (kahit yung half nga lang ng third row massiva pa din eh). Mausok siya IF hindi mo papalitan lagi ang oil mo at nililinis ang tambucho, nasa proper and religious maintenance lang po yan. Cons ng advie: magastos sa diesel vs Crosswind and Innova.

Good luck!

[dr. d]

so, young dad, nakapag-decide na ba kayo?
to add fuel to the innova.. it's been 10 years, and my innova still has excellent suspension. yes, i did replace the front shocks, but everything else is good and tight.
and the engine.. it's been start-and-drive.. no big repairs at 100K on the odometer.
the body is ok... yes, the bumpers are current generation design.. designed to collapse rather than cause serious injury to the bumpee..

[b_9904]

Test drove the Ertiga kanina. Smooth ride naman, sedan na sedan talaga ang feel.

Ok naman sa medyo uneven road ng Manila, hindi mo gaano ramdam mga yun.

So Ertiga wins over the Adventure in terms of ride quality.

Test drive the ertiga vs the spin, tingnan mo sino mas ok yung ride quality, shifting, comfortable seating, leg room, etc.

[crosswind]

Kung Innova kukunin nyo, yung E variant ang minimum mo dapat.

Forget about the J variant.

since 997K ang E variant, sabihin mo sa kanila mag ipon ipon muna ng malaking pang down para mas afford nila ang amortization. IF asap, then ibang brand at model nalang kunin nyo.

Kung ano man ang kunin nyo basta, always get a car with ATLEAST dual airbags, ABS, childlock, and power windows and locks. Also, consider additional budget para sa JUST IN CASE scenarios, say around 50k.

I'm in the same boat as you pero MPV na ang target ko agad, even though wala pa akong anak. Galing ako sa malaking family so I know mahirap pilitin ang isang 5 seater car sa family of six.

In my case, I scratched the Innova E kasi ASAP na ang need ng kotse saamin dahil bumigay na ang 1993 L300 FB ko, sayang kung nagtagal pa yung ng 10 months pa baka makaipon na ako ng 40% DP.

My mom owns an Adventure, matagtag siya. Pero 2+4+3 ang kaya nya isakay if payat lahat ng mga pasahero mo. Trunk space is massive if naka fold yung 3rd row seats (kahit yung half nga lang ng third row massiva pa din eh). Mausok siya IF hindi mo papalitan lagi ang oil mo at nililinis ang tambucho, nasa proper and religious maintenance lang po yan. Cons ng advie: magastos sa diesel vs Crosswind and Innova.

Good luck!

The base innova has dual airbags
all cars have child lock
yung powerwindows painstall mo nalang and power locks freebie na sa dealer yan
ABS is not really important but it's better to have

[jut703]

The base innova has dual airbags
all cars have child lock
yung powerwindows painstall mo nalang and power locks freebie na sa dealer yan
ABS is not really important but it's better to have

ABS is far more important than airbags - ABS helps you avoid accidents; Airbags just work as damage control.


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[xwangbu]

^ho nga... SUV pa naman avanza...like sportivo. hahaha

i have an avanza AT. sulit sya sa amin ng family ko.
matagtag lang talaga. 😊

2 pinsan ko na sedan ang gamit hirap sila kasi siksikan sila dala gamit ng mga bata.

late november yung 1 bumili ng innova na diesel kasi. di ako sure kung V or E pero pinalgyan nila ng side stepboard para di hirap ang tiyahin ko at mga bulilit pagsakay.

[jut703]

Airbags are just one of many important safety features of a modern car, and it doesn't even deploy in all instances (front airbags are useless in T-bone collisions). Side impact beams, crumple zones, and all other passive technologies incorporated in cars today are just as important. Airbags just get all the attention because they're flashy safety features.

I'm not taking away any credit from all these features that minimize the impact of accidents on a car's occupants, but I just put a higher premium on active safety (ABS, EBD, traction control, etc) because I believe that prevention is better than cure.


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