Keep your old car vs. buying a new car?

**MrGunn** · February 21st, 2011 01:52 AM

I'd let go of my car if it got into a major accident that affected the chassis or moving parts. No matter how good the repairs are, may tama pa rin yung kotse.

Yes its more expensive, but there is peace of mind. That's priceless.

**CVT** · February 21st, 2011 10:10 AM

My take is, if you have the means,- maintain your old vehicle and then buy a new one. Pang-coding (Isang pangragasa, isang panlakad).....

Just make sure you have the garage space for your vehicles,- hindi nakaparada sa kalye....

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**homergp** · February 23rd, 2011 05:32 AM

I let go of my lancer glxi a/t 1996, need ko na kasi ang bigger ride but isa lang pwede sa garahe. I bought it second hand, fixed, repainted and properly maintained ko. Kung malaki lang garahe ko, I would not sell it, loved this car.

**eljo3025** · February 28th, 2011 05:03 AM

If you're young and without any loans or debts, and already have the money. You can apply for a loan so that payments can be paid in smaller amounts and can buy that hassle free, more fuel efficient or bigger car that's more dependable that you've always dreamt of.

But if you have obligations such as tuition or debts. Better stay away from buying a new car if you really can't afford one.

**jhnkvn** · February 28th, 2011 09:39 AM

Funny how people factor in "new car smell" in leaning towards a new car. Kung kaya lang kunin ng mga Glade o AmbiPur yan ede ang dami na bibili niyan

Personally, it's time to buy a new one if the car spends more time on repairs than with the owner *cough* Expedition post-Ondoy *cough* or really needs a major overhaul to keep it running (I still remember that BMW that costs more to repair than buying a similar second-hand model).

**galant E SS** · February 28th, 2011 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by eljo3025

If you're young and without any loans or debts, and already have the money. You can apply for a loan so that payments can be paid in smaller amounts and can buy that hassle free, more fuel efficient or bigger car that's more dependable that you've always dreamt of.

But if you have obligations such as tuition or debts. Better stay away from buying a new car if you really can't afford one.

Big factor talaga ang budget. i have a friend who bought a brand new 2009 or 2010 mitsu lancer ex through bank financing (installment) he is an OFW. whereas, just a few months before he purchased it, i purchased a 2nd hand mitsu galant for cash and at a cheap price but needs a lot of repairs.

he left his car here in the Phils. to be used by his father. Eh kaso bihira namang gamitin ni father. Lately, this month, when i saw his father, i asked him if that was their car that i saw a few days ago before we met, then, his father told me that it was repossessed na daw ng bank, tsk tsk, sayang lang ang DP and more than a year na installment.

Samantalang yong car ko, nagagamit ko pa naman and yong ibang parts for repairs, makakapaghintay. And wala akong iniisip na monthly payments.

**galant E SS** · February 28th, 2011 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by CVT

My take is, if you have the means,- maintain your old vehicle and then buy a new one. Pang-coding (Isang pangragasa, isang panlakad).....

Just make sure you have the garage space for your vehicles,- hindi nakaparada sa kalye....

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yong old car ang gagamitin pag inoman lang naman ang pupuntahan,

**OTEP** · February 28th, 2011 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by galant E SS

what's the best option for you guys?

Haven't read the thread but if you just use the car as an appliance (you don't like cars) better just buy a new one every 5 years or so and save yourself the time and headache for repairs and whatnot.

Why I drive a 1995 model vehicle? Because I like cars and working on them.

**galant E SS** · March 8th, 2011 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by OTEP

Haven't read the thread but if you just use the car as an appliance (you don't like cars) better just buy a new one every 5 years or so and save yourself the time and headache for repairs and whatnot.

Why I drive a 1995 model vehicle? Because I like cars and working on them.

i love my car and i don't wanna let it go, 'coz i'm sure, i'm going to miss it!

**galant E SS** · January 23rd, 2012 01:11 AM

bros., until now, yong car ko pa rin ang gamit ko, and i have not yet cause it to be repainted, pero pinahilamosan ko lang ng konti yong back part. lately, napapaisip na naman ako. kasi nga, magastos talaga ang maintenance ng galant compared to compact and/or econo cars. so, naiisipan ko na naman na, gagastosan ko pa ba sya para pagandahin at i-restore sa almost brand new condition, and i will spend about 100-200k, well worth pa kayang gumastos ako ng ganito to preserve her? or palaspagin ko na lang sya at next year or after 2 years, bibili na lang ako ng 2nd hand pa rin pero newer na compact/small cars like vios, city, etc. kasi practical at pang-city driving. kaya lang when i sit at the vios driver's seat, naku, masikip para sa akin, i stand 5'10" kasi at nasanay na ako sa spacious car. and i'm a family man w/ 2 kids, malapit ng mag-3 kasi preggy si mrs. so, i guess, i will still keep my galant as long as parts are available.