Choosy ka ba tulad ko...anong say mo?!

[kar_am_bola]

hello tsikoteers,pls i need help on my next alternative ride..

i am currently looking for an alternative ride,
been reading the threads about the cute cars like alto,yaris,getz,picanto,jazz rides for a while now after joining in.
yep newbie here

am also been wanting to own a 2 door sporty car for a longtime,
particularly the mazda miata which was introduced some jurassic years ago..

practically i guess,it would be better to get the brand new cuties..
my alternative ride means, an everyday transport for city driving and eventually handing it over to my son after he graduates in highschool 2years from now..

(first choice) i've seen the alto upclose,and am not that impress because its a bit tight for my size 5'8 (got use to riding bigger cars i supposed)

my cousin drives a picanto and had the opprotunity to ride with him,i can say its fast and reliable,and cutesy too..

a friend drives a getz,and i was able to rode at the back while she drove, it's spacious for a little car.i havent updated by asking her about the reliability and maintenace,better text her nga pala.

the jazz,well i havent check it since the price turns me off...but honda is a reliable carmaker no doubt.

next choice,and probably the car to buy is the toyota yaris.
am still not able to check one up close because am an impulsive buyer,
i might sign the papers and forget all the other cars that still lurks in my mind..heheh

avanza also tops my list..but having a cute car these days seem the "in" thing hahah..

budget is around 500t - 600t max (either brand new or 2nd hand)

oh well,i hope you guys can enlighten me with the choices at hand..if you have any ideas or car to share,please feel free to share it with us,thanks all!

[JCBalunsat]

hello tsikoteers,pls i need help on my next alternative ride..

i am currently looking for an alternative ride,
been reading the threads about the cute cars like alto,yaris,getz,picanto,jazz rides for a while now after joining in.
yep newbie here

am also been wanting to own a 2 door sporty car for a longtime,
particularly the mazda miata which was introduced some jurassic years ago..

practically i guess,it would be better to get the brand new cuties..
my alternative ride means, an everyday transport for city driving and eventually handing it over to my son after he graduates in highschool 2years from now..

(first choice) i've seen the alto upclose,and am not that impress because its a bit tight for my size 5'8 (got use to riding bigger cars i supposed)

my cousin drives a picanto and had the opprotunity to ride with him,i can say its fast and reliable,and cutesy too..

a friend drives a getz,and i was able to rode at the back while she drove, it's spacious for a little car.i havent updated by asking her about the reliability and maintenace,better text her nga pala.

the jazz,well i havent check it since the price turns me off...but honda is a reliable carmaker no doubt.

next choice,and probably the car to buy is the toyota yaris.
am still not able to check one up close because am an impulsive buyer,
i might sign the papers and forget all the other cars that still lurks in my mind..heheh

avanza also tops my list..but having a cute car these days seem the "in" thing hahah..

budget is around 500t - 600t max (either brand new or 2nd hand)

oh well,i hope you guys can enlighten me with the choices at hand..if you have any ideas or car to share,please feel free to share it with us,thanks all!

The best thing I could advise is you test drive the options you have in mind. Also consider the suzuki swift and the "sleeper" which is the Ford Focus Diesel.

For that kind of budget, I would think that the cars I've mentioned are a little bit pricey but nevertheless, your son will be happy I'm sure.

[myk11]

yaris na lang, para medyo unique kasi kakaunti pa sa mga roads natin, dagdag ka lang 120k

[mazingerZ]

Suzuki Swift repapip, me rallye heritage pa. . .

[kimpOy]

yep swift... make it white

[Syuryuken]

i am currently looking for an alternative ride,
been reading the threads about the cute cars like alto,yaris,getz,picanto,jazz rides for a while now after joining in.

nakalimutan mo ang pinaka-cute sa lahat ... ang SUZUKI SWIFT

[iho250]

i second that! suzuki swift is perfect!
i saw one of those cuties around our place...swift with chrome 17's!
i had a hard time putting my jaw back into place after i saw it...

[darksword_08]

dude suzuki swift is the one try mo din itanong how much kung icacash ang vios? alam ko kasi 600K+ lang un konting dagdag nalang fullsize car na gamit mo brand new pa

[ronw123w124]

I'd go for the Yaris if money is no object, Getz if you're on a budget.

[CVT]

IMO,- Jazz is the coolest ride,- iDSI "lean-burn" engine (8 sparks) or vtec, electrical power steering, and CVT....
A very close second is the Suzuki Swift.... a real headturner....
Yaris is a distant third for me.... still reminds me of their Echo...
Followed by Getz, Alto and Picanto....

5404:knit:

[ringostarr]

somethings to think about

jazz is soon to replaced
getz from what i can recall, no safety features like abs and airbags
swift mukang paa ng malaking robot like voltron or voltes v no offense
avanza count 3 years from now and your car will be hot, hot sa mga carnappers ng ginagawang PUV ang vehicle

alto kung may 500k budget ka naman so why even consider pa

yaris ok talaga itsura and refreshing to look at

[tph]

600k lang daw po budget nya.

so you are limited to getz, picanto, alto na ayaw mo.

Since you are handing it over to your son, take the getz.

[hominid]

Ur son wont need much space so Avanza is not needed. The the less than 600k model is so primitive.

Its gotta be Getz 1.1 or 1.4. Or maybe look at Rio also.

*tph - lupit ng FC record mo!

[basti08]

Consider a Getz diesel.

you get a powerful and fuel efficient 1.5L CRDi VGT engine, all power amenities, multi configuration rear seats, cupholders, CD/Mp3 stereo 4 speakers, foglights, rear wiper washer and spoiler and a keyless entry system all for P628,000.

look at camp Honda and for the nearest price (P650,000) all they can give you is a Jazz 1.3S. you may argue that the top Hyundai has no safety features like ABS or airbags, but neither is the base Jazz which is even pricier than the top line Getz. what Honda may be boasting in quality is what it lacks in features. it does have a smaller engine, it doesnt have foglights and heck! a keyless entry for its steep asking price. Hyundai's quality is also a non-issue nowadays IMO. the savings of 22K is another nice thing if you consider the Hyundai. another thing is the resale, being a small car which is a trend nowadays and having a diesel engine, i predict it wont lose much of its value come selling time.

[glenngj]

The best thing I could advise is you test drive the options you have in mind. Also consider the suzuki swift and the "sleeper" which is the Ford Focus Diesel.

For that kind of budget, I would think that the cars I've mentioned are a little bit pricey but nevertheless, your son will be happy I'm sure.

yes, consider also the ford focus diesel..

[Bogeyman]

I'd support the suggestion to consider the Focus TDCi, kaya lang it's way beyond the stated budget of the TS.

Mas logical yung suggestion ni basti08 regarding the Getz CRDi. Konti lang yung kailangang i-stretch sa budget.

getz from what i can recall, no safety features like abs and airbags

Psh, never stopped me from getting an "unsafe" Adventure unit.

[kar_am_bola]

wow i wasnt able to thank you guys, after more than two short years, ngayon ko lang uli na-open ang tsikot forum, nakalimutan ko password ko at hinde ko naasikaso ang pag-renew. pasensiya na sa late update.

anyways, i was able to decide after posting this thread last feb. 2008 and in about 3 months time around may 2008, we finally bought the toyota yaris in manual mode.

i tell you, up to now am still enjoying the ride. grabe ang sarap i-maneho sa metropolis manila. tipid pa sa gas-tos ;)

now that my son has finally graduated from high school. i am thinking of buying him another car instead of passing the yaris to him. ayaw ko na munag bitawan ang yaris, am having so much fun with this little groovy thing.

thanks again for the advice tsikoteers, hopefully when we decide for the next ride for my son, i'd be able to list down the choices.

actually meron na akong napupusuan, suzuki jimny...what say you?! ;p

happy driving you all !

[GTi]

I say amen! Where is your son going to study? If its UST, all the more reason to get the Jimny! And since it's small, that would prevent his classmates from making him the "school bus". The dimensions, being tall height and short length should be perfect for a newbie driver as well. Though there are some other cars out there, if you're looking for 2nd hand like the Ford Escape or the late model Hyundai Tucson diesel.

[ghosthunter]

now that my son has finally graduated from high school. i am thinking of buying him another car instead of passing the yaris to him. ayaw ko na munag bitawan ang yaris, am having so much fun with this little groovy thing.

Why not pass the older Yaris to your son and buy a new one for yourself? :devil:

[myas110]

actually meron na akong napupusuan, suzuki jimny...what say you?! ;p

bakit naman jimny for your son? why not also the yaris or the equivalent one?