Fastest Vehicle Under 1M

[robbie26]

I'm looking for a fun-to-drive budget vehicle:

- Price should not go beyond 1M pesos
- Top-speed is not really my concern, but rather how fast the car go from 0 kph to 100 kph
- I prefer brandnew to avoid potential problems
- Preferably with automatic transmission (so that the wife can also drive it...during an emergency only, hehe)

Thanks in advance for your comments & suggestions!


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[StockEngine]

Ford Focus 1.5 Ecoboost 6AT is 1.088m

I think there are some discounts for this model.

What is your car at the moment?

[robbie26]

Ford Focus 1.5 Ecoboost 6AT is 1.088m

I think there are some discounts for this model.

What is your car at the moment?

Thanks for the quick reply sir. The Focus is very tempting, but I was hoping to get more options under the 1M price point.

I'm currently driving a 2016 Montero and a 2014 Mirage HB. Planning to let go of the Mirage this year, then replace it with a faster/quicker vehicle.

[StockEngine]

I'm using carguides priceguide

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Another option i guess is the vw polo 1.5d at? Not even sure if thats right lol

[Janemar]

Ford Focus 1.5 Ecoboost 6AT is 1.088m

I think there are some discounts for this model.

What is your car at the moment?

Nasolve naba nila bro ang issue sa DCT on this model?

Though, if the OP will use this car outside manila or places na wala masydo stop and go traffic, Ill vote for this too given the concern sa tranny.

[StockEngine]

Hindi dct ito. Its a normal torque converter. Selectshift series.

[GTi]

I'm looking for a fun-to-drive budget vehicle:

- Price should not go beyond 1M pesos
- Top-speed is not really my concern, but rather how fast the car go from 0 kph to 100 kph
- I prefer brandnew to avoid potential problems
- Preferably with automatic transmission (so that the wife can also drive it...during an emergency only, hehe)

Thanks in advance for your comments & suggestions!


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Not willing to consider 2nd hand? At 800+k you can get the diesel Accent. Here's a 0-200 acceleration vid Accent BLUE 2015 0-198 - YouTube

Fast and thrifty. Can't get any better than that. Being turbocharged means chiptuning alone adds loads more power too.

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[istan]

Nakasakay ako sa accent na taxi. All I can say sa acceleration is wow! Issue ko lang sa brand new AT units are DCT

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[istan]

Nakasakay ako sa accent na taxi. All I can say sa acceleration is wow! Issue ko lang sa brand new AT units are DCT

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There are MT tho. So, get those

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[StockEngine]

Nakasakay ako sa accent na taxi. All I can say sa acceleration is wow! Issue ko lang sa brand new AT units are DCT

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Hyundai forums show too many 7spd dct replacements.

[GTi]

Nakasakay ako sa accent na taxi. All I can say sa acceleration is wow! Issue ko lang sa brand new AT units are DCT

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Would you look at that, 185km/h * 3500rpm... Exactly the same as my uncle's Strada GLS Sport V. At that point the Strada was barely getting any faster, but this one just keeps on going and going and going... According to that vid, 200 comes at around 3750rpm, 4500rpm pa ata ang redline. 220km/h speedo definitely ain't just for show!

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[StockEngine]

Hindi dct ito. Its a normal torque converter. Selectshift series.

Its the Ford 6F30 trans. Heavy duty for the 1.5 eb

[GTi]

Kung takot sa 7DCT, there is the Kia Soul at 1.02M. Same engine as the Accent but with 6 speed traditional slushbox. Lots more cargo space and higher ground clearance than the sedans you are currently considering.

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[Janemar]

Its the Ford 6F30 trans. Heavy duty for the 1.5 eb

Thanks!

Ayaw ko lang sa crdi tuning is the extra black smoke and sound...

[robbie26]

Thanks for the suggestions. The diesel Accent looks promising. How's the maintenance? Is it every 5km or 10km? Im assuming roughly 5k every scheduled maintenance?


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[StockEngine]

If you opt for synthetic oil it could be longer...

According to some members sa hyundai club 5k or 6mo sa que ave casa.

[robbie26]

By the way, Im also considering Honda Jazz (also below 1M). How does it stack up against the diesel Accent? Can anyone who's driven both cars share their experience? Thanks!


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[jut703]

Fiesta Ecoboost if you want the quickest car under 1M. It does 0-100 in 9 seconds, which is 2.0-category. It's faster than the Accent which only feels quick because it's a diesel, but under flat out acceleration, the Fiesta edges it out. The Fiesta also has much better suspension than the Accent.

I was thinking of getting an Ecoboost last year, but I realized that I needed a better all-rounder rather than just an outright speedy car.

The Ecoboost is very quick and torquey, has great handling, and is pretty loaded with features for its price. However, what turned me off is that it's very cramped, it doesn't have the same gravitas as a compact car, it has poor resale value, and its transmission has potential reliability issues in the long run.

That said, we have different needs though. Your Montero can serve as your all-rounder, while the Fiesta complements it very well as a fun backup car.

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[StockEngine]

The fiesta is good. But for a few more k's for the focus you get a midsize class powertrain and suspension in a compact sized hatch with a compact price. The independent rear suspension alone makes it a contender with the likes of the new civic and new elantra sport. Only downside is the 40 profile tires...hehehe

About the jazz... daming test drive units. Its a good upgrade over the mirage.

[Egan101]

Happy owner here of a Fiesta 1.0L Ecoboost. 42k km on the odometer since I got it July 2014 and it is still the feisty hatchback that got me sold when I test drove it. It accelerates hard for a subcompact and the engine loves to be revved high. My Forester XT is quicker and faster than my Fiesta Ecoboost but I love driving the Fiesta better. It just feels more planted to the ground. Floor the gas pedal on a stoplight and the car just scoots (0-100kmh in just a few ticks above 9 seconds). Flag it hard on the highway and it still feels stable at 180 kmh.