Need Help! Which 2nd hand car to pick for coding ang long drives.

[Egan101]

But so far sir. Hindi naman ba sirain? Worried kasi ako baka aabot sa 100k annually yung magastos sa car excluding gas. I'm leaning towards the forester based sa mga replies kasi or maybe get an Accord for peace of mind. I don't really mind the FC since minsan lang gamitin sa city. Mostly long drive naman.

Nope, Di sirain. If choosing between a midsize car or a crossover for an alternate car, the crossover will be more practical. Either car type is good as a daily driver if you have the means to maintain it. The midsize car will have an edge on interior space and comfort but the crossover has a higher ground clearance and a bigger cargo space. In the case of performance, the FXT will outpace any midsize on a sprint except if you are looking at the Accord 3.5L V6 or the newer Mazda6 2.5 turbo.

My FXT is almost 4 years old now. The only thing I replaced that is not the usual consumable are the front lower arm bushings. I choose to use replacement bushings as they last as long as the original ones but they cost 4 times less. Brake pads and tires I have replaced also - these things are consumables.


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[Egan101]

Pag related sa mechanical nasira, kulang ang 100k sa isang gawaan ng Subaru

Yung isang kilala ko nasira yung mechanical components impreza sti nya, umabot sa 300k ginastos.

The WRX STi is not for the usual driver as it costs more to maintain. Yung pink STi oil filter costs almost 3x sa oil filter ng FXT. Even more so with brake pads, what more if it is the engine that’s broken?


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[falken]

But so far sir. Hindi naman ba sirain? Worried kasi ako baka aabot sa 100k annually yung magastos sa car excluding gas. I'm leaning towards the forester based sa mga replies kasi or maybe get an Accord for peace of mind. I don't really mind the FC since minsan lang gamitin sa city. Mostly long drive naman.

2011 Fozzie owner here. So far, only changed suspension bushings and aircon evaporator.
Depende parin sa pag alaga ng sasakyan yung pagiging sirain o hindi. As for parts, there are shops that specializes in Subaru parts. Mahal talaga pag sa casa ka pupunta.

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[kidgz]

Ung mga accord na 2008 3.5 v6 below 500k
Anu kaya Fc nito city and highway?
Musta kaya maintenance nito?

[Egan101]

Ung mga accord na 2008 3.5 v6 below 500k
Anu kaya Fc nito city and highway?
Musta kaya maintenance nito?

Expect around 5 km/L on city driving on usual traffic and maybe 9-10 km/L on the highway. That is one quick and fast car, not a boring car to drive. Both 8th gen (2008-2012) and 9th gen (2013-2018) have the 3.5L V6 option. Medyo problematic ata yung earlier 8th gen models with VCM (variable cylinder management) but maintenance cost would be around the same as the 2.4L models which is good enough for the usual driver plus it is more fuel efficient.

If you want a quick and fast midsize car, you can look at the Subaru Legacy GT sedans or wagons (2009-2012). These cars are powered by the same 2.5L turbo engine of the WRX STi paired with a 5AT tranny. Only tuned at a lower output of 280hp but it is more than enough to satisfy a normal person’s need for speed. Maintenance might be more expensive than the Accord as the Legacy has an AWD system plus a turbocharger. Some Legacy GT owners tune their rides up to 400hp.


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[Jun aka Pekto]

If I was in your place, I'd be a good child and just borrow one of my parent's SUVs.

[kidgz]

Expect around 5 km/L on city driving on usual traffic and maybe 9-10 km/L on the highway. That is one quick and fast car, not a boring car to drive. Both 8th gen (2008-2012) and 9th gen (2013-2018) have the 3.5L V6 option. Medyo problematic ata yung earlier 8th gen models with VCM (variable cylinder management) but maintenance cost would be around the same as the 2.4L models which is good enough for the usual driver plus it is more fuel efficient.

If you want a quick and fast midsize car, you can look at the Subaru Legacy GT sedans or wagons (2009-2012). These cars are powered by the same 2.5L turbo engine of the WRX STi paired with a 5AT tranny. Only tuned at a lower output of 280hp but it is more than enough to satisfy a normal person’s need for speed. Maintenance might be more expensive than the Accord as the Legacy has an AWD system plus a turbocharger. Some Legacy GT owners tune their rides up to 400hp.


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Thanks sir egan
Over 600k pa mga forester 13 up models

[Egan101]

Thanks sir egan
Over 600k pa mga forester 13 up models

About two months ago, one member of SFX was selling his 2014 FXT for 590k. Rush sale yun.

You can get though a Legacy GT 2009-2012 between 400k to 500k.


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[glntVR]

Ung mga accord na 2008 3.5 v6 below 500k
Anu kaya Fc nito city and highway?
Musta kaya maintenance nito?

Had one, City driving FC is 4-5 km/l, highway probably around 10 km/l.

Didn't compute it regularly as the car didn't have a trip computer with FC
readout.

Maintenance wise, common problem for this is the hydraulic steering and
VCM.

[Egan101]

Had one, City driving FC is 4-5 km/l, highway probably around 10 km/l.

Didn't compute it regularly as the car didn't have a trip computer with FC
readout.

Maintenance wise, common problem for this is the hydraulic steering and
VCM.

Yung 8th gen Accord still has the hydraulic power steering and double wishbone front suspension. The 9th gen already has EPS and McPherson struts but it is lighter than the 8th gen.


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[Dr.Kamiya]

Pag related sa mechanical nasira, kulang ang 100k sa isang gawaan ng Subaru

Yung isang kilala ko nasira yung mechanical components impreza sti nya, umabot sa 300k ginastos.

Anong nasira? I own a GDB, parts and maintenance is cheap. I just order everything from the US.

[dr. d]

Anong nasira? I own a GDB, parts and maintenance is cheap. I just order everything from the US.

why do you have to order everything from the US?
why not buy them locally?

[travajante]

why do you have to order everything from the US?
why not buy them locally?

It's like drugs, doc...but legal & harmless.[emoji16] There's that certain kinda high in snagging uncommon genuine, updated or upgraded parts at a bargain, doc. The quest & the sense of triumph are part of ownership fun.[emoji4]

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[Dr.Kamiya]

why do you have to order everything from the US?
why not buy them locally?

Parts are *much* cheaper. Original Subaru water pump for example was $103. Presyong surplus dito sa atin.
If you know the OEM of the part you can get it even cheaper. For example many parts are made by Aisin or Bosch. The exact same water pump without Subaru branding will cost $60.

On average ordering from the US including shipping will still significantly out-price buying local. Just be sure to get all the part numbers correct because returns will be a hassle if the wrong part is ordered.