recommended buy for under 1M

**neopuma** · July 15th, 2009 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by aNthraxx

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** · July 15th, 2009 11:03 PM

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** · July 16th, 2009 06:20 PM

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** · July 16th, 2009 07:13 PM

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** · July 16th, 2009 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by neopuma

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** · July 16th, 2009 10:54 PM

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** · July 16th, 2009 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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

**Gerbo** · July 16th, 2009 11:36 PM

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** · July 16th, 2009 11:54 PM

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** · July 17th, 2009 12:01 AM

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).