Which premium CUV?

[EQAddict]

On 2nd thought.... i would get neither of your choices. I had an X3 totl before. The depreciation was horrible. If you look at Second hand Audi Q5s now, their prices are pathetic compared to purchase prices. Yes, those cars exude prestige, but a wise man's money (for that budget) would be on a grey market P3.9M LC200. Thats where my money will go. If you're looking at the Lexus RX.... then the Kodo facelifted CX9 is better value for money and just as sweet to drive with an extra third row. It looks gorgeous.

For the smaller CUVs in your list, the current Forester XT will beat all those cars in terms of pure performance at less than half the price. And its not too shabby interior wise either with similar levels of kit and toys. Im very happy with mine. Your current Santa Fe will surprisingly put a lot of these too shame as well.

Dont get me wrong, I am NOT a brand snob. I like Beemers and Mercs and other teutonic beauties as much as the rest of you do. But for these CUVs there are better choices out there.

[bjreyesmd]

On 2nd thought.... i would get neither of your choices. I had an X3 totl before. The depreciation was horrible. If you look at Second hand Audi Q5s now, their prices are pathetic compared to purchase prices. Yes, those cars exude prestige, but a wise man's money (for that budget) would be on a grey market P3.9M LC200. Thats where my money will go. If you're looking at the Lexus RX.... then the Kodo facelifted CX9 is better value for money and just as sweet to drive with an extra third row. It looks gorgeous.

For the smaller CUVs in your list, the current Forester XT will beat all those cars in terms of pure performance at less than half the price. And its not too shabby interior wise either with similar levels of kit and toys. Im very happy with mine. Your current Santa Fe will surprisingly put a lot of these too shame as well.

Dont get me wrong, I am NOT a brand snob. I like Beemers and Mercs and other teutonic beauties as much as the rest of you do. But for these CUVs there are better choices out there.

Bro, you have a very valid point there. Come to think of it, the prices of 2nd hand premium CUVs are really low compared to their brand new prices... hmm, would it be better then to get a pre-owned one instead?

I also saw an advertisement regarding leasing these vehicles instead of buying it. What are your thoughts on this?

And yes, the LC.... I agree it is the wise man or practical mans choice. Kailangan ko lang talaga ma-convince si misis....

[bjreyesmd]

Just asking:
Do you really need an SUV?

We prefer sana CUV/SUV bro

[bjreyesmd]

Thanks for all the input guys. Since this would involve a significant amount, I would not want any mistakes made and choose carefully. So I guess I would check out all the recommendations, do the research with regards to availability of parts in case something happens (of course we dont want the car be stuck in the CASA just waiting for parts to arrive), and make the necessary bookings for a test drive.

[vinj]

^ Check also the second hand offerings while you're at the shops (MB, BMW and Audi have preowned programs), you'll never know if you might find a good buy (slightly use, fairly new... and depreciated!!!).

[jhnkvn]

You might also want to check out their leasing programs as I heard they were pretty competitive din if you like your cars updated. It's also a mean to skirt around BIR's radar :naughty2: Henares will be vicious.. there's the whole doctors-pay-less-taxes-versus-teachers debacle after all.

[viper888]

You might also want to check out their leasing programs as I heard they were pretty competitive din if you like your cars updated. It's also a mean to skirt around BIR's radar :naughty2: Henares will be vicious.. there's the whole doctors-pay-less-taxes-versus-teachers debacle after all.

If you want to keep your car after the lease expires I recommend going for BPI leasing. They hide your name because it is just a lease and at the end they will sell you your car for one peso. The rates are similar to other financing schemes.
Flexi-lease from BMW and the like were made for high paid executives who want to skirt the P2.4 million company car limit