recommended buy for under 1M

[neopuma]

hi everyone - i'm looking to buy a car under 1M. Not in a rush to buy-pero initially looking at a 1.6AltisV until they raised prices. Any suggestions? Any new cars coming soon?

[JPG111]

City 1.5 E AT PHP 806,000.00

Civic 1.8 S MT PHP 908,000.00
Civic 1.8 S AT PHP 958,000.00

Lancer EX 2.0 GLX MT MIVEC 883,000
Lancer EX 2.0 GLS AT MIVEC 901,000

....i hope they'll launch the all new mazda 3 this year

[Horsepower]

You can take a look at Mitsu Strada. It's Diesel, it's fast, stylish and economical. For a truck, it rides like a car. Good for floods and rough roads of Metro Manila too.

If you're a girl, just get a Civic. PMS every 10TKms makes it economical with labor costs at the casa. Stylish and should be problem-free.

[testament11]

hi everyone - i'm looking to buy a car under 1M. Not in a rush to buy-pero initially looking at a 1.6AltisV until they raised prices. Any suggestions? Any new cars coming soon?

first and foremost po sir, ano po ba ang preference ninyo sa isang sasakyan, i mean what are you looking for in a vehicle? at ano po ang magiging function niya? pag yan po sir nasagot na ninyo, tsaka po tayo pwede mamili

[neopuma]

i currently own a 2003 altis, it needs to be replaced. I just need a car that i can use to the office and to go surfing on weekends.

[tidus1203]

Office and some weekend outing, my opinion is go get an Innova.

[testament11]

get an mpv kung ganun or a small suv

candidates:

innova
grand livina
tucson

[jtbjr]

if i were to choose po under 1M , innova or pick-up like strada both diesel siguro mas matipid kasi pang out of town

[neopuma]

chineck ko online at parang wala na yung A/T na strada under 1M. innova's too big for me. i'll test drive the altis, tucson over the weekend. thanks guys!

[aNthraxx]

chineck ko online at parang wala na yung A/T na strada under 1M. innova's too big for me. i'll test drive the altis, tucson over the weekend. thanks guys!

you can include Ford Escape...

[neopuma]

you can include Ford Escape...

i didn't see a lot of positive reviews on the ford escape here. saka it looks quite old. would an escape actually be better than an altis/civic/tucson?

[tidus1203]

Atsaka Escape is P1.05M so kung ok sayo a bit above then its ok pero I still feel Tucson is a better choice between the two crossovers.

[vinj]

I'd check out the Lancer and gas Tucson (the diesel is over 1M).

Heck, even a Jazz 1.5 would fit the bill unless you're driving to Baler. I used to take my Altis to the Surf spots in Zambales and that is needed is a good roof carrier for the boards.

[voltscastillo]

i love looking at these car comparison posts... gives me a chance to daydream hehehe.

kelan kaya ako makakapag post dito ng "pls help me choose between a 2009 ford expedition or 2009 jeep cherokee"... haaay, hirap ng buhay ngayon...hehehe.

i would get a super fresh fieldmaster, for 1M. built like a tank, reliable, spacious, nice handling (for a SUV). if you're lucky you may even get the 4wd version.

[aNthraxx]

i didn't see a lot of positive reviews on the ford escape here. saka it looks quite old. would an escape actually be better than an altis/civic/tucson?

Well?! its old (the platform) but the reason it lasted also this long is its good build. you get i think 8 to 8 Kl/L on the FC. Ford has promos, i think youcan get an escape at 9.55K.

Anyway it depends really on your use of the vehicle, i would personally get a crossover if the budget permits for versatility, medyo ma taas ang ground clearance for occasional offroad if need be yet nice to look at on city driving.

[jozef_10]

if you're going to check the tucson gas, might as well take a look at the ford escape. +1 also on the jazz.

[aNthraxx]

if you're going to check the tucson gas, might as well take a look at the ford escape. +1 also on the jazz.

im surprised how much a jazz can hold, it looks desceptively small.. :D Jazz is a good choice as well..

[Gerbo]

Kelangan ba sedan?

I'll pick the Innova E if its an all-rounder.

If you aspire for a carlike handling but a space for more, get the Livina.

[neopuma]

thanks everyone! very helpful - i've narrowed it down to
1. tucson/escape - will test drive both
2. altis 1.6v
3. jazz 1.5

[ghosthunter]

I might vote for the Jazz 1.5L M/T but you might have to put the surfboards on the roof.

BTW, have you considered the Nissan X-Trail? (since you have considered a couple other SUVs). 2nd hand units from 2003 to 2005 are priced around P550k (plus-minus 50K).