Mirage Vs. Celerio Vs. 2nd hand Toyota/Honda?

[angelinesayoc]

hello! I need expert help. It's my first time to buy a car and I'm so torn about my choices. I'm also a first time driver, just finished driving school less than a month ago. I also had my car loan approved for the Mirage GLX A/T though I need to have a few more documents settled para maging okay na siya. I'm still having second thoughts on buying a brand new car, knowing that i'll be paying 10k a month for this medyo nag-aalangan ako.

So my question would be, is this a wise choice? Or should I scout for other options? other cars in my mind are suzuki celerio or a 2nd hand toyota/honda.

Here's my situation:
1. I clearly don't want to spend 700-800k for a car even if I saved up. I feel like this is too pricey for me as a single person. unless I'm really losing a lot on not owning a city/vios/accent/rio/fiesta, then maybe, just maybe, i *might* consider. matatagalan nga lang ako kasi magiipon pa ulit ako.
2. my mom and my boyfriend are against buying 2nd hand cars. but i might also considering it since im having 2nd thoughts on my car loan. imagine, 5 years na 10k? shocks! haha! if i really find a good 2nd hand deal, then maybe, i might also consider this. I just have to convince them
3. My budget for a 2nd hand car max is 250k, pwedeng ipush sa 300k kung magiipon pa ako ng konti.
4. My budget for a brand new car is 150k max downpayment, then 12k max monthly. Pero if nagipon pa ako for another year, then maybe i can do 14k monthly.
5. I clearly want A/T car, na new look, fuel efficient, mostly for city driving.
6. No experience in auto repairs, and no knowledge. Haha. Although I have a tito in the household who knows a lot about cars, I want to minimize bothering him with problems in my car.

Sorry ang haba. Haha! But considering all of this, which is the best choice for me? sobrang torn po ako so i need all the help i ca get. THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!!

[7138]

Brand new car = peace of mind

I suggest brand new car nalang kunin mo maam,
Sabi mo naman ang max mo monthly is 12k, Kayang kaya ang 10k,
Kung gusto mo maliit ang monthly, lakihan mo nalang ang down, ipon ipon pa onte.

Mas okei nga yan na hanggat single ka, dun ka na kumuha ng brand new car,
Wala ka iisipin na ibang bayarin, assuming you still stay with your parents with no or minimal bill payment shares,

You want an a/t and no knowledge sa car maintenance, mas lalo na brand new car ang kunin,
Yun nga lang, youll pay monthly for some a number of years.

Goodluck!

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Brand new car = peace of mind

I suggest brand new car nalang kunin mo maam,
Sabi mo naman ang max mo monthly is 12k, Kayang kaya ang 10k,
Kung gusto mo maliit ang monthly, lakihan mo nalang ang down, ipon ipon pa onte.

Mas okei nga yan na hanggat single ka, dun ka na kumuha ng brand new car,
Wala ka iisipin na ibang bayarin, assuming you still stay with your parents with no or minimal bill payment shares,

You want an a/t and no knowledge sa car maintenance, mas lalo na brand new car ang kunin,
Yun nga lang, youll pay monthly for some a number of years.

Goodluck!

[angelinesayoc]

hello,thanks sa response sir! really appreciate it. yes mas maganda na ang peace of mind ko sa brand new car. if ever brand new, ano po kaya yung pinaka-best na choice sa budget ko? hindi ba ako magsisisi dito sa pina-carloan ko? haha! any advice pa po regarding brand new? Salamat!

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hello,thanks sa response sir! really appreciate it. yes mas maganda na ang peace of mind ko sa brand new car. if ever brand new, ano po kaya yung pinaka-best na choice sa budget ko? hindi ba ako magsisisi dito sa pina-carloan ko? haha! any advice pa po regarding brand new? Salamat!

[dct]

^ i agree. brand new na kung kaya naman. mas mura ang mirage GLX A/T kaysa Celerio A/T. pero mahaba pila

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^ i agree. brand new na kung kaya naman. mas mura ang mirage GLX A/T kaysa Celerio A/T. pero mahaba pila

[angelinesayoc]

^ i agree. brand new na kung kaya naman. mas mura ang mirage GLX A/T kaysa Celerio A/T. pero mahaba pila

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^ i agree. brand new na kung kaya naman. mas mura ang mirage GLX A/T kaysa Celerio A/T. pero mahaba pila

oo nga po eh, saka di po ba mas maliit yung celerio sa mirage? ang worry ko lang is medyo against yung iba kong friends sa choice ko. kasi di sila masyado aware sa mirage, they're kind of pushing me to get celerio or vios or honda city na brand new. eh parang namamahalan ako kahit pa makaipon ako. so go na ba ito?

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^ i agree. brand new na kung kaya naman. mas mura ang mirage GLX A/T kaysa Celerio A/T. pero mahaba pila

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^ i agree. brand new na kung kaya naman. mas mura ang mirage GLX A/T kaysa Celerio A/T. pero mahaba pila

oo nga po eh, saka di po ba mas maliit yung celerio sa mirage? ang worry ko lang is medyo against yung iba kong friends sa choice ko. kasi di sila masyado aware sa mirage, they're kind of pushing me to get celerio or vios or honda city na brand new. eh parang namamahalan ako kahit pa makaipon ako. so go na ba ito?

[dct]

oo nga po eh, saka di po ba mas maliit yung celerio sa mirage? ang worry ko lang is medyo against yung iba kong friends sa choice ko. kasi di sila masyado aware sa mirage, they're kind of pushing me to get celerio or vios or honda city na brand new. eh parang namamahalan ako kahit pa makaipon ako. so go na ba ito?

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oo nga po eh, saka di po ba mas maliit yung celerio sa mirage? ang worry ko lang is medyo against yung iba kong friends sa choice ko. kasi di sila masyado aware sa mirage, they're kind of pushing me to get celerio or vios or honda city na brand new. eh parang namamahalan ako kahit pa makaipon ako. so go na ba ito?

mas sulit talaga ang mirage. 1.2 engine pa lang vs 1.0 panalo na e, and yes. mas malaki ng konti ang space ng mirage. new look rin.

nasa sayo kung go na. panalo to sa choices mo. but are you willing to wait? yung iba ang bilis ng release, pero majority naghihintay

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oo nga po eh, saka di po ba mas maliit yung celerio sa mirage? ang worry ko lang is medyo against yung iba kong friends sa choice ko. kasi di sila masyado aware sa mirage, they're kind of pushing me to get celerio or vios or honda city na brand new. eh parang namamahalan ako kahit pa makaipon ako. so go na ba ito?

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oo nga po eh, saka di po ba mas maliit yung celerio sa mirage? ang worry ko lang is medyo against yung iba kong friends sa choice ko. kasi di sila masyado aware sa mirage, they're kind of pushing me to get celerio or vios or honda city na brand new. eh parang namamahalan ako kahit pa makaipon ako. so go na ba ito?

mas sulit talaga ang mirage. 1.2 engine pa lang vs 1.0 panalo na e, and yes. mas malaki ng konti ang space ng mirage. new look rin.

nasa sayo kung go na. panalo to sa choices mo. but are you willing to wait? yung iba ang bilis ng release, pero majority naghihintay

[confused shoes]

In your case, take the brand new and the Mirage would be nice. As long as you have confidence that you have a continuous income until you can pay it, you will be fine. Unless you have a trusted mechanic to maintain and give you advises on how to take care of an old car, don't get one.

OT:
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[angelinesayoc]

In your case, take the brand new and the Mirage would be nice. As long as you have confidence that you have a continuous income until you can pay it, you will be fine. Unless you have a trusted mechanic to maintain and give you advises on how to take care of an old car, don't get one.

OT:
It is what I noticed so that your posts will not be doubled. When you click the post a quick reply button, you will be asked to leave or stay on this page, click the "leave this page". Then your reply will be posted normally.

yes confident naman po ako that i will have a steady income of at least around 25-30k with minimal share sa household expenses under that timeline. so brand new na po ano? yes leave page po pinipindot ko kaso talagang ganun nangyayari. ang weird nga eh. thanks!

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In your case, take the brand new and the Mirage would be nice. As long as you have confidence that you have a continuous income until you can pay it, you will be fine. Unless you have a trusted mechanic to maintain and give you advises on how to take care of an old car, don't get one.

OT:
It is what I noticed so that your posts will not be doubled. When you click the post a quick reply button, you will be asked to leave or stay on this page, click the "leave this page". Then your reply will be posted normally.

yes confident naman po ako that i will have a steady income of at least around 25-30k with minimal share sa household expenses under that timeline. so brand new na po ano? yes leave page po pinipindot ko kaso talagang ganun nangyayari. ang weird nga eh. thanks!

[Mikemike07]

Go for brandnew. Since kaya mo naman. I vote for the mirage. Mahaba pila pero okay lang yun siguro for you. More time = more ipon = higher down, lower monthly

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Go for brandnew. Since kaya mo naman. I vote for the mirage. Mahaba pila pero okay lang yun siguro for you. More time = more ipon = higher down, lower monthly

[imacoolit]

we have the same dilemna, we have the same budget and we have the same choice, hahahhaha, although kakatawag lang ng bpi credit sakin for CI, not sure kung approved or not. Sana approve na para makuha ko na mirage ko.

kung ok naman din ang sahod mo go for the brand new,

[Tunaflakes]

Mirage GLX CVT is at 548k, Celerio GL AT is at 579k.. Sa value for money I'd go for the Celerio. We had the same doubts, and yes I bought the Celerio GL over the Mirage GLS MT. As to why. 1. Matagal pila sa Mirage. 2. Mas ok safety features ni Celerio. 3. Proven na tipid sa gas si Celerio. 4. Maliit si Celerio pero hindi naman masikip sa loob. 5. It's where I see the value of my money.. 538k Celerio GL vs. 588k Mirage GLS.. Lamang si Mirage sa GPS, Auto Climate at stop-start. Pero safety wise, ok din si Celerio. Lalo na sayo maam na GLX ang gusto.. I'd rather go sa Celerio GL AT atleast may ABS ka and side impact beam..

I bought the car for my wife nga pala.. So lady din ang driver.. hehe pink pa.. HTH..

EDIT: Pero just like what they said , if you don't want to have a lot of problems and wants peace of mind.. Go Brand new. Unless you have a really good Mechanic then try a 2nd hand car.

[confused shoes]

yes confident naman po ako that i will have a steady income of at least around 25-30k with minimal share sa household expenses under that timeline. so brand new na po ano? yes leave page po pinipindot ko kaso talagang ganun nangyayari. ang weird nga eh. thanks!

Siguro naman, magkakaroon ka ng additional income yearly. Baka magkakaproblema ka lang pag used car especially sa mga used cars na 250K and below. Used cars are for those who can understand cars. Baka mas lako kang mapapamahal kesa bumili ka ng brand new na Mirage plus yung sakit sa ulo.


***Sorry, it should be the other way around. "Stay on this page" dapat. May problema yata ang forum page natin. Leave the page by clicking New Posts or Forum at the menu bar then you will be asked again. This time, click "Leave this page".

[lui]

+1 on mirage. ung glx At sulit po sa price

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+1 on mirage. ung glx At sulit po sa price

[dct]

OT:
It is what I noticed so that your posts will not be doubled. When you click the post a quick reply button, you will be asked to leave or stay on this page, click the "leave this page". Then your reply will be posted normally.

that's what i do pero ganun pa rin

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OT:
It is what I noticed so that your posts will not be doubled. When you click the post a quick reply button, you will be asked to leave or stay on this page, click the "leave this page". Then your reply will be posted normally.

that's what i do pero ganun pa rin

[1D4LV]

hello! I need expert help. It's my first time to buy a car and I'm so torn about my choices. I'm also a first time driver, just finished driving school less than a month ago. I also had my car loan approved for the Mirage GLX A/T though I need to have a few more documents settled para maging okay na siya. I'm still having second thoughts on buying a brand new car, knowing that i'll be paying 10k a month for this medyo nag-aalangan ako.

So my question would be, is this a wise choice? Or should I scout for other options? other cars in my mind are suzuki celerio or a 2nd hand toyota/honda.

Here's my situation:
1. I clearly don't want to spend 700-800k for a car even if I saved up. I feel like this is too pricey for me as a single person. unless I'm really losing a lot on not owning a city/vios/accent/rio/fiesta, then maybe, just maybe, i *might* consider. matatagalan nga lang ako kasi magiipon pa ulit ako.
2. my mom and my boyfriend are against buying 2nd hand cars. but i might also considering it since im having 2nd thoughts on my car loan. imagine, 5 years na 10k? shocks! haha! if i really find a good 2nd hand deal, then maybe, i might also consider this. I just have to convince them
3. My budget for a 2nd hand car max is 250k, pwedeng ipush sa 300k kung magiipon pa ako ng konti.
4. My budget for a brand new car is 150k max downpayment, then 12k max monthly. Pero if nagipon pa ako for another year, then maybe i can do 14k monthly.
5. I clearly want A/T car, na new look, fuel efficient, mostly for city driving.
6. No experience in auto repairs, and no knowledge. Haha. Although I have a tito in the household who knows a lot about cars, I want to minimize bothering him with problems in my car.

Sorry ang haba. Haha! But considering all of this, which is the best choice for me? sobrang torn po ako so i need all the help i ca get. THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!!

if you are quite new to cars including maintenance, i would suggest a brand new one.... mirage is an excellent choice.

[shadow3616931]

Get the mirage its the best deal in town right now or hold on a little bit I heard Suzuki will launch new models.

re financial aspect... save a little bit more and get 50% down 3 year term.

re 2nd hand... since you're new in automotive dont even think about getting one unless you personally know the history of the vehicle, you might fall into lemon or defective, heavily repaired totaled vehicle, ex taxi/ colorum, flooded unit, or even defects on registration or may kaso.

[stickers]

kung A/T ka Mirage would probably do since it has larger engine and lower price than the Celerio. But if you're on the M/T and really has a tight budget, the Eon and Alto are the choices. Get a brand new car since you don't know how to spot a cranky 2nd hand one.

[A121]

re 2nd hand... since you're new in automotive dont even think about getting one unless you personally know the history of the vehicle, you might fall into lemon or defective, heavily repaired totaled vehicle, ex taxi/ colorum, flooded unit, or even defects on registration or may kaso.

OT: Sumama ako sa friend ko maghanap ng used na corolla AE92. One seller told me it had: sport springs daw yung (Putol springs halata naman sa pagpaypay), malamig aircon kaya nag-off kaagad (sign ng hindi maayos na aircon system), cheap used tires can be had (might be a hidden defect sa alignment, etc...). Yung kaibigan ko gustong kunin na, but I told him huwag. He eventually got another used AE92 which was sold again after 6 months due to hidden problems.

I guess you are better off with a Mirage or Celerio. Both are nice cars. Might get one soon, too. :D

[dr. d]

have you considered the casa's pre-owned cars? they are used cars, but have undergone a (supposed to be) thorough check.. they're less expensive than new ones, but they do have a limited warranty...
i am not informed as to just how much they cost, but they are definitely cheaper than new units...

[angelinesayoc]

thanks for all the advice! really appreciate it. Will reserve for my Mirage A/T unit tomorrow