New Car Advise - 1.5-1.8M Budget

[GTi]

By the way, when I back read on this thread, somebody mentioned that since the Mazda 6 is GDI, it'll require 100RON. Contrary to this, the Mazda 6 only requires 91RON.

Would it require cleaner Euro 4 gasoline?

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[Starex_Gold]

Mura nga yung CR-Z for a sports Hybrid. Type ko din yan Modulo. Simple lang ang porma.

Yun Mugen okay din kaso mukhang matulin pero hindi

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[rukawa11]

matipid din sya sa gas 1.5L i-vtec 4 cylinder and Three-Mode Drive System (Sport, Normal, Econ)
Plus Sport System
tama lang bilis nya dito sa atin na saksakan ng traffic hehe..
kung may pera lang ako ito ang ipapalit ko kay civic ko..pwede pang araw araw na gamit

[niky]

No point in spending extra. The base CR-Z already comes with 17" wheels, sticky Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tires and that sweet shifter.

From base to Modulo to Mugen, no change in lighting, stereo (kick-ass) or seats... so why bother paying so much for what amounts to body kits? (Okay, so the Mugen includes an exhaust... but you can just buy that outside)...

Go for the base, then apply the same mods you'd apply to the Jazz/City. Headers and intakes will fit. Some say that the Intake manifold per se from the Fit will fit, and is bigger... but this is for the pre-facelift CR-Z. The new one has more power, and may be using the Jazz intake manifold already.

Fuel economy is good, but not as good as the Prius C... especially in traffic. Problem with the CR-Z is it doesn't have an electric aircon compressor.

Yup... that's right. When the engine turns off at a stop, the AC turns off, too. When the climate control senses the cabin is getting too warm, it turns the engine on again to cool off the cabin.

And the CR-Z can't run on electric power alone, sadly. Which means that in heavy traffic, it's not really any more economical than a Mazda6... which has a bigger engine but beats the CR-Z by having an electric aircon compressor. On the highway, the CR-Z is more economical, though. 22 km/l is possible.

But you can get 22 km/l from an Accent Diesel. And the Accent is faster.

Not anywhere near as fun to drive as the CR-Z, though.

[rukawa11]

^yup yung standard ok na yan, then palagay kanalang sa isang autoshop actually may nakita ako sa facebook
sa Autobsyo mugen kit.. mas makakamura ka.. ang kaibahan din ng mugen mas light yung magz.

[xagent_orangex]

guys, page 3 pa yung last post nung nagtatanong talaga...nakabili na kaya siya?

[incognito_]

guys, page 3 pa yung last post nung nagtatanong talaga...nakabili na kaya siya?

Not yet. Sorting out details but will definitely post and share once I do. I still check the thread everyday to read new advise and review. I've been doing the dealer circuit and have gotten several quotes. Final purchase may boil down to availability of my preferred options (need to finalize purchase before end of Oct).

Will update you guys -- hopefully soon!

[Vincent Tio]

First time poster here and just wanted to get some new car advise. I'm in my early 30s and looking into a new car purchase. I have a base budget of 1.5M, but willing to add more if necessary (+350K), so maybe up to 1.85M. Not a first time owner but this is the first time that I'm making a big purchase (I know that's relative but anything more than a million on a car I already consider big). Have generally scrimped on vehicle purchases, but I think now is a good time to just enjoy the hard work over the years and just go for it.

My main considerations are:

- Comfort: Comfort in terms of ride and features. Decent noise levels. Smooth ride. Good quality of life features, etc. Will definitely have to be A/T.

- Class/Elegance/Style: Of course, this is probably a tad more secondary especially since I'm not really looking to go beyond the budget; and the moment class is mentioned, BMWs or MB's get mentioned which isn't exactly my cup of tea. I don't really want to spend more than 2M on a vehicle; but willing to spend a decent amount and don't want an entry-level sedan -- so might as well max it out a little and have a bit of an "impact".

I'm single, so no family. This is going to be a daily driven car to the office, which is roughly a 45min to 1 hour drive from home. Not entirely too concerned over fuel efficiency or mileage. Maintenance is probably a concern, but secondary in the grand scheme of things. I'm not really looking at modifications or any after-market changes after this. I want something great out of the box. Main purpose is really for the daily commute. I'm not much of a weekend tripper or camper, so it will mostly be city driving; except for the standard vacations like a drive to Baguio once or twice a year.

I haven't exactly drilled down my choices but ideas are:

A) Accord or Camry - Good "executive" vehicle, which I guess is appropriate. Comfort is there as well as the quality of life features -- so this seems to be the more obvious choice. Leaning towards an Accord more but only a bit over the Camry -- the Accord has a more youthful snap to it I guess. The Mazda6 is there as well and I honestly prefer it's sportier look but I'm not entirely sold on the brand and it's value. Not opting for a driver, so this will be personally driven. Will actually appreciate more discussion on this if at all.

B) SUV - Thinking along the lines of a Fortuner or a Trailblazer, but leaning towards a Fortuner. My family actually owns one, which I've also driven extensively, so this is a bit more of a comfort zone as far as the purchase is concerned. Not generally a Diesel fan though because of the noise, so will likely be a Gas version if at all. SUV is a safe bet I guess, as it still has good "presence" and spacious. But I have absolutely no real practical use for the space since I'm mostly "solo". Not considering a CUV either, as to me it's a bit too in the middle; so either it's an SUV or a luxury sedan.

C) Toyota 86 - This is more of a "want" than a "need" and probably more akin to fulfilling or better yet, succumbing to an early mid-life crisis choice. I'm hesitant on it being an apt "daily driver" -- but, a part of me of course is getting drawn by the fluff. It generally counters all my main considerations but I'm openly welcoming any form of egging to push me over the edge to just go for it! Likely to go for the non-Aero version but still get the skirts and kits sans the huge spoiler. Yes, it's the absolute "impractical" choice!

Looking forward to some advise! Thanks!

Goodluck with the purchase! For me, if i can afford it, it's the Mazda 6. I've been driving around the First Gen Mazda 6( I'm 23yo BTW) and love how it handles. So out of curioisity, I asked to test drive the new skyactiv one of my friend, and let's just say it was a total joy. It's right smack in the middle of where you wanna be, radical(86,genesis) but not too much. Also has that air of executive vibe to it ( camry, accord). Sure, there are more practical choices like an SUV or CUV...but like what you said, live a little and enjoy life while you still don't have responsibilites(family,kids, wife=/). the 6 would be perfect for you kind sir!!

[incognito_]

A little late on the update but here it goes.

After a bit of a wait -- I finally got my brand new Toyota 86 standard version A/T. Haha. Yes. I went with my inner child instincts and just went for it. As mentioned, I initially had my eyes set on the Mazda6 though I figured, if I'm going for a coupe or sports-ish car anyway over an SUV, might as well go all the way. Go big or go broke I guess.

In any case, thanks so much for all the members that posted with their replies and advise. Will still be looking to a lot of the senior posters here for future advise on maintenance and what not since it's been a while since I really purchased a "baby".

Thanks again!

[foresterx]

A little late on the update but here it goes.

After a bit of a wait -- I finally got my brand new Toyota 86 standard version A/T. Haha. Yes. I went with my inner child instincts and just went for it. As mentioned, I initially had my eyes set on the Mazda6 though I figured, if I'm going for a coupe or sports-ish car anyway over an SUV, might as well go all the way. Go big or go broke I guess.

In any case, thanks so much for all the members that posted with their replies and advise. Will still be looking to a lot of the senior posters here for future advise on maintenance and what not since it's been a while since I really purchased a "baby".

Thanks again!

nice, you won't regret that choice unless you're after speed. :bwahaha: anyway join our fb page na so you can join fun runs and get discounts for parts and accessories.

[niky]

A little late on the update but here it goes.

After a bit of a wait -- I finally got my brand new Toyota 86 standard version A/T. Haha. Yes. I went with my inner child instincts and just went for it. As mentioned, I initially had my eyes set on the Mazda6 though I figured, if I'm going for a coupe or sports-ish car anyway over an SUV, might as well go all the way. Go big or go broke I guess.

In any case, thanks so much for all the members that posted with their replies and advise. Will still be looking to a lot of the senior posters here for future advise on maintenance and what not since it's been a while since I really purchased a "baby".

Thanks again!

Boo! Automatic! Girl's car!

Wahahaha... just kidding. Congrats on the purchase. Hope you enjoy it!

[20santafe14]

A little late on the update but here it goes.

After a bit of a wait -- I finally got my brand new Toyota 86 standard version A/T. Haha. Yes. I went with my inner child instincts and just went for it. As mentioned, I initially had my eyes set on the Mazda6 though I figured, if I'm going for a coupe or sports-ish car anyway over an SUV, might as well go all the way. Go big or go broke I guess.

In any case, thanks so much for all the members that posted with their replies and advise. Will still be looking to a lot of the senior posters here for future advise on maintenance and what not since it's been a while since I really purchased a "baby".

Thanks again!

Sayang subaru brz sana sir!

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[foresterx]

Sayang subaru brz sana sir!

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no difference at all, both are identical cars. it's like choosing which hand to use when masturbating, left or right.

[20santafe14]

Subaru forester top of the line!

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