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

[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