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February 19th, 2006 04:11 AM #1Hi everyone!
My friend owns a 1999 Revo DLX M/T (Gas) and is thinking of selling it in order to buy a second-hand sedan, which she believes can be more fuel-efficient than a Revo.
She typically uses her car for city gimmicks, for personal grocery-shopping, and occasional out-of-town trips with friends. She hates the idea of giving up the Revo since there is so much space in it perfect for those "occasional" trips (i.e., 3-4 times a year) for the entire barkada.
1) But with the rising prices of gasoline, she's looking for ways to cut down on car-related expenses. So, is she right to say that shifting to a sedan will indeed give her savings?
2) Assuming she can sell the Revo for about P300-350,000, what sedan would you recommend?
Hope to hear from the experts soon!
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February 19th, 2006 09:45 AM #2
IMO, if she seldom needs the extra seats and space that her revo gives, she is better off selling the revo and buying a sedan (civic vti probably). lakas nga raw sa gas ng revo.
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February 19th, 2006 10:36 AM #4
If gas is the primary concern, then yes she should get rid of the Revo. And take it a step further and choose a fuel efficient sedan. With her budget, I think the City will be a very good choice. 2nd gen City has the 1.5 Vtec variant. My officemate owns one, and averages 14km/liter (Biñan-OrtigasCtr and vice versa). Kung purely city driving, I think 10km/liter is easy...
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February 19th, 2006 10:54 AM #5
yes get a sedan. City 1.5 VTi or Civic 1.6 VTi will do the job. i was to suggest 1.5 LXi but its kinda lethargic, but then, it is fuel efficient. the car i was driving can do 12-12.5km/L on a combined City/Highway driving.
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February 19th, 2006 11:16 AM #6Thanks for all the suggestions. So far the choices are:
1) Honda City
2) Honda Civic
She did see some Citys for sale, but the variants (TypeZ, LXI, VTI) confuse her a lot. And she got a bit affected by some comments in another forum that a City doesn't "look" so appealing. While her priority is to save on gas, she is all looking for something quite "pretty". Is there such a thing? I know the latest models are sure headturners but what about the older models, say City 2000-2002 models?
What can you say about Ford Lynx Ghia? Should she include this in her list of choices?
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February 19th, 2006 11:22 AM #7
malakas sa gas since:
1. its a Ford.
2. it's 1.6L with no variable valve timing
Type Z would ok. but Civic is quite good. lots of space compared to city.
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February 19th, 2006 11:46 AM #8we have revo in the office for service, grabe talaga ang gas more thirsty than sa crv or accord.
I suggest to get a civic, bigger and will last longer. May city narin friend ko before, medyo madami problema lumabas and not as solid as the civic. or toyota corolla ok rin, yun around 98-01, may kabarkada ako 150k mileage wala parin problema
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February 19th, 2006 11:50 AM #9Thanks, ian_rex.
Just a follow up question. Are there City/Civic models which run on diesel?? I have a feeling the diesel option is only for SUVs and pickups. Care to enlighten us on this?
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February 19th, 2006 11:55 AM #10
Buy a station wagon.
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