Choosing The Best Sedan

[crosswind]

I'm removing the Mazda 3 from my list since spare parts after the YOJIN3 will be expensive and if I sell it after 5 years it will have a low resale value.
So it will be the Toyota Altis G/V or Honda City VX or Honda Jazz VX or suggestions =)
I'm staying away from Korean cars, is the Kia Forte a compact sedan?

[Egan101]

^^^ The Forte is a compact. The Rio is Kia's subcompact.

The Honda Jazz/City VX models are a bit pricey for a subcompact at 900k+. An Altis G with discounts will be a better option, in my opinion. If primarily used as a utility daily-driven sedan with a chauffeur, the City E model will do for 800k unless you opt to get all those extra features on the VX model. The resale value in the used market for the E and VX models will be roughly the same in 5 years time.

[niky]

I'm removing the Mazda 3 from my list since spare parts after the YOJIN3 will be expensive and if I sell it after 5 years it will have a low resale value.
So it will be the Toyota Altis G/V or Honda City VX or Honda Jazz VX or suggestions =)
I'm staying away from Korean cars, is the Kia Forte a compact sedan?

Yes to the first. To the second, not quite sure. It will depend on when the next generation comes out.

Still, best bet from your shortlist, IMHO, is the City, as long as you're looking at an MT.

[crosswind]

Yes to the first. To the second, not quite sure. It will depend on when the next generation comes out.

Still, best bet from your shortlist, IMHO, is the City, as long as you're looking at an MT.

Sir Niky what can you say about the honda jazz vx? Is the target buyer of the Jazz are the young kids or more matured consumers or both?

[jut703]

The Altis G is roughly the same price as a Jazz VX.

The Jazz is a better car, spec-wise. It has more toys, has a good engine, decent passenger space, humongous and versatile cargo area, and the H badge. It's quite pricey at 918k, but personally I prefer the Jazz than the slightly cheaper City just because the former has more character and pizzaz.

The Altis seems very bare on paper. But what the spec sheet doesn't say is that the Altis is huge inside - more spacious than any current compact in the market (the Sylphy is as spacious but has a hump on the rear floor). Its ride comfort and NVH is also class-leading. Handling isn't as good as a Mazda 3, but better than older Corollas. This is subjective, but the Altis looks way classier than a Jazz, especially if you upgrade the rims. At roughly 920k (949k less discounts), it's priced quite reasonably.

I'd say both are good choices, and it just depends on what you value most in a car.


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[urbanmetal]

Right now i'm lusting over the new 2016/2017 elantra, but HARI has this BS vibe... (bad service)

I went to a Hyundai dealer in Shaw a couple of months ago. They were not interested to talk to me, and they prefer to sit at their front desk while messaging on their mobile devices.

Couldn't tell them i could buy any of their cars on display, i'm just careful with my money and I'm very picky with what I buy.

[urbanmetal]

Just posting... Whatever...

What I don't like about the Altis its... Weird dashboard.
Looks like a mini protective barrier of some sort, can barely see the hood, which feels weird as its a compact, and not a bus, which has a flat face. Lol

Its a very good car, but not sure if all that space is worth +100k compared to the Elantra (top spec).

[sachiel]

If legroom is top priority, you may also consider Almera. I think it has a bigger legroom than Sylphy and Altis and even my T32 Xtrail when I sat in it.

[sientobente]

Vote goes to the Altis. Space is vast. I also like the dashboard, it looks very similar to the RAV4. I would skip the 1.6 G and go straight to the 1.6 V. The difference in price is worth it. That was a lesson I learned from being cheap by getting just the 1.6G.

[urbanmetal]

How is the ride quality of the altis? Is there much road noise on roads like edsa? Thanks

[crosswind]

Ang hirap pumili which cars to buy nowadays especially if you can afford it. SUV vs sedan vs MPV hmm

[dr. d]

Ang hirap pumili which cars to buy nowadays especially if you can afford it. SUV vs sedan vs MPV hmm

make it easier:
assume you are still financially challenged.

[Walter]

Given our road conditions, narrow down your choices to a crossover / SUV.

[jut703]

How is the ride quality of the altis? Is there much road noise on roads like edsa? Thanks

Compared to all other compacts I've driven, the Altis is the best in absorbing minor road imperfections.

Given our road conditions, narrow down your choices to a crossover / SUV.

Having driven the Juke and Ecosport, the Altis has a better ride than both of them. Less jittery, better NVH. Sure they have a ride height advantage, but I wouldn't trade the space, power and ride comfort of a compact for a subcompact crossover.

PPVs absorb potholes and poor roads better, but when on good roads, they just aren't as comfy as a sedan. Also very bulky to maneuver.

For me, a CUV is still the best all rounder for Philippine roads, both in and out of Metro Manila. Not as cheap to run as a PPV, but ultimately more comfortable, more fun, and more maneuverable.

[kagalingan]

Ang napansin ko nung simula lumabas mazda 3 year 2005 ata yung mga owner nyan biglang naging aspring automotive writer.. Magpost pa talaga experience na akala mo high-end car. Eh natawa ako yung unang mazda 3 nuknukan ng bagal yan pero mga post dito akalo mo pang karera. Zoom Zoom daw. hahahahaha

Yung current mazda 3 naman walang pinagbago pa din mga owner. Mga galit pa din sa buhay pag meron napuna lang kotse nila. Dapat ang pinangalan sa mazda 3 eh youjizz.

Sa choice mo wag ka na magisip. Pinakamura maganda mo mabibili FJ cruiser next Ford explorer.

[Walter]

^^^Maybe you should just go back to the politics thread.

[jut703]

Let's not feed the trolls, busog na busog na yan. [emoji4]


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[MR_BIG18]

Let's not feed the trolls, busog na busog na yan. [emoji4]


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Here we go again

[crosswind]

Ang napansin ko nung simula lumabas mazda 3 year 2005 ata yung mga owner nyan biglang naging aspring automotive writer.. Magpost pa talaga experience na akala mo high-end car. Eh natawa ako yung unang mazda 3 nuknukan ng bagal yan pero mga post dito akalo mo pang karera. Zoom Zoom daw. hahahahaha

Yung current mazda 3 naman walang pinagbago pa din mga owner. Mga galit pa din sa buhay pag meron napuna lang kotse nila. Dapat ang pinangalan sa mazda 3 eh youjizz.

Sa choice mo wag ka na magisip. Pinakamura maganda mo mabibili FJ cruiser next Ford explorer.

I dont consider the FJ Cruiser cheap and will fit my needs heck it's interior is full of plastic(no offense sa owners). Go ahead get yourself an Fj cruiser. It is actually an alternative to the defender and wrangler which is the toys for the big boys

[crosswind]

Narrowed my choice to Honda City and Honda Jazz. Not in a hurry on shopping for a new ride.