Keep your old car vs. buying a new car?

[basti08]

What the!!! What kind of driving do you do?! hahahahahaa and I thought my 40,000km 2009 City was alot...

No....

i don't know where you guys are using your cars. hahaha!

I saw this 2008 Vios in some forums for sale, exactly like my car. Only that, mine's 2 years younger. His car travelled only 9Tkms. Now that's What the?!? Para san binili yung oto? Para i-display??? hahaha

In my Accent, acquired Jan 7, 2011. Break-in period (1,000kms) is finished by Jan 10, 2011. 1st service is at Jan 11 hahahaha! ;)

[basti08]

What the!!! What kind of driving do you do?! hahahahahaa and I thought my 40,000km 2009 City was alot...

Btw, my 2011 Accent will catch you at 33Tkms running

[airolynx]

No....

i don't know where you guys are using your cars. hahaha!

I saw this 2008 Vios in some forums for sale, exactly like my car. Only that, mine's 2 years younger. His car travelled only 9Tkms. Now that's What the?!? Para san binili yung oto? Para i-display??? hahaha

In my Accent, acquired Jan 7, 2011. Break-in period (1,000kms) is finished by Jan 10, 2011. 1st service is at Jan 11 hahahaha! ;)

hehehehe... I actually know a 2006 focus that only has 10k kms on it and it's my brother-in-law's. Anyway maybe i'm just not used to high mileage cars with such new models.

But I do agree, pag binili ang car dapat talaga gamitin -- araw araw! :D

[galant E SS]

hehehehe... I actually know a 2006 focus that only has 10k kms on it and it's my brother-in-law's. Anyway maybe i'm just not used to high mileage cars with such new models.

But I do agree, pag binili ang car dapat talaga gamitin -- araw araw! :D

yap, dapat talaga gamitin araw-araw. que brand new or used na nabili. hehe!

[andretti]

Btw, my 2011 Accent will catch you at 33Tkms running

Jan 7 2011 Accent so your unit is CRDI sir? at 33Tkms, mukhang daig mo pa mga taxi units niyan, sulit na sulit...

[basti08]

Jan 7 2011 Accent so your unit is CRDI sir? at 33Tkms, mukhang daig mo pa mga taxi units niyan, sulit na sulit...

yup, we bought two units. Ours is really the last unit, literally. Was offered the newer gasoline, but i was not as impressed as with the CRDi ones. No regrets, especially when i pedal to the metal ;)

[airolynx]

yup, we bought two units. Ours is really the last unit, literally. Was offered the newer gasoline, but i was not as impressed as with the CRDi ones. No regrets, especially when i pedal to the metal ;)

I always liked the CRDi accent. Too bad di na siya offered sa new Accent.

[basti08]

I always liked the CRDi accent. Too bad di na siya offered sa new Accent.

You would have to wait. The CRDi engines for the new Accent is confirmed for 2012, as well as the hatchback body.

[airolynx]

You would have to wait. The CRDi engines for the new Accent is confirmed for 2012, as well as the hatchback body.

Wow... mga kelan kaya ito lalabas?

[basti08]

Just read it on PDI Dec 21, 2011 issue. Not stated when exactly.

[airolynx]

Thanks sir basti. that sounds like fun. sana hindi masyadong mahal ehehehe

[galant E SS]

Old Car vs New Car - IntelliChoice

[galant E SS]

I saw a 1977 model galant running in the street this afternoon, and I began to think that my car might still be running 20 years from now?

[vinj]

I saw a 1977 model galant running in the street this afternoon, and I began to think that my car might still be running 20 years from now?

One thing that '77 Galant has as an advantage: no electronics. :D

[galant E SS]

One thing that '77 Galant has as an advantage: no electronics. :D

so, that is one of the reasons why old cars (60's-70's model) are still in running condition and easier to maintain and restore than newer cars? there are many vintage cars that are kept by their owners specially volkswagen beetle.

[GTi]

When properly taken cared of, old cars still have a long life ahead of them. Some may even outlive their drivers! As for modern cars naman, I believe if we take good care of them, they would still give many, many more years of faithful service. Consider the Galant GTi, many of these are now more than twenty years old. Despite being among the first Japanese cars sold locally to offer such high level of technology for its time, I still see many immaculately maintained fully stock units in conditions normally expected from sub-ten year old cars.

[galant E SS]

When properly taken cared of, old cars still have a long life ahead of them. Some may even outlive their drivers! As for modern cars naman, I believe if we take good care of them, they would still give many, many more years of faithful service. Consider the Galant GTi, many of these are now more than twenty years old. Despite being among the first Japanese cars sold locally to offer such high level of technology for its time, I still see many immaculately maintained fully stock units in conditions normally expected from sub-ten year old cars.

did you obtain your user name from that particular car model?

[GTi]

did you obtain your user name from that particular car model?

Hahaha~ Not really. When I was signing up, I was thinking of a car related, nice-sounding and easy to remember username and this just sort of popped up. But I have always had great respect for the Galant GTi, or even it's lower variants. The design is timeless, durability is excellent, and the ride is very comfortable. We have a family friend who owns a 1.8L Galant Super Saloon. First owner sila at hanggang ngayon nandun pa yun. PKx-xxx yung plaka at faded na pero yung pintura parang bago parin, walang kalampag at sarap parin sakyan.

[vinj]

so, that is one of the reasons why old cars (60's-70's model) are still in running condition and easier to maintain and restore than newer cars? there are many vintage cars that are kept by their owners specially volkswagen beetle.

That is one reason. No electronics mean that it's much more basic to service and no wiring harnesses, ECU, etc. that will deteriorate. Idling problems? Just check the carb and ignition system; no sensors to scan or clean, no servo to replace, etc.

Kalaban mo lang with old cars is finding the needed parts, and the exterior or interior trim will be pricey due to rarerity.

[myk384]

That is one reason. No electronics mean that it's much more basic to service and no wiring harnesses, ECU, etc. that will deteriorate. Idling problems? Just check the carb and ignition system; no sensors to scan or clean, no servo to replace, etc.

Kalaban mo lang with old cars is finding the needed parts, and the exterior or interior trim will be pricey due to rarerity.

Kaya pala ang dadaming Corolla XL/XE Big Body na stock (yes, STOCK!) and Sentra LEC/JX/LEC-PS na stock rin. Yung mga hindi naging taxi, privately used at makikinis ang labas and some had the conduction sticker pa!