Searching for the most fuel efficient, used, A/T car - 2004 model and above

[GTcervan]

Hmm...

If you like, are you going to consider a 2004-2005 Honda City? I think it also fits in your budget and with your daily route, the one with the 1.3L i-DSI that has CVT is a very good choice. IIRC, I think it has FC of around 10-11km/l in the city and on the highway, around 14-17km/l, which makes it economical, too.

My lolo had one before and it's a CVT. The car was very responsive and it even has a 7-speed manual mode, which was unique for it's class during that time.

If you're going to look for one, just be sure to bring your trusted mechanic so that he can check for any possible engine problems of the car, etc., if there are any and then conduct a test drive of the car. Lastly, go for the ones that are still in top/good condition.

HTH.

[kenneth2535901]

Hmm...

If you like, are you going to consider a 2004-2005 Honda City? I think it also fits in your budget and with your daily route, the one with the 1.3L i-DSI that has CVT is a very good choice. IIRC, I think it has FC of around 10-11km/l in the city and on the highway, around 14-17km/l, which makes it economical, too.

My lolo had one before and it's a CVT. The car was very responsive and it even has a 7-speed manual mode, which was unique for it's class during that time.

If you're going to look for one, just be sure to bring your trusted mechanic so that he can check for any possible engine problems of the car, etc., if there are any and then conduct a test drive of the car. Lastly, go for the ones that are still in top/good condition.

HTH.

I see so its gonna be a clash between Toyota and Honda

Honestly, I've first learned to drive using my friend's 2004 Honda City iDsi and I love it! Will check on Honda City CVT too, but what worries me is its maintenance cost, I read that Honda parts and stuff that I need to maintain are quite pricey.

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Hmm...

If you like, are you going to consider a 2004-2005 Honda City? I think it also fits in your budget and with your daily route, the one with the 1.3L i-DSI that has CVT is a very good choice. IIRC, I think it has FC of around 10-11km/l in the city and on the highway, around 14-17km/l, which makes it economical, too.

My lolo had one before and it's a CVT. The car was very responsive and it even has a 7-speed manual mode, which was unique for it's class during that time.

If you're going to look for one, just be sure to bring your trusted mechanic so that he can check for any possible engine problems of the car, etc., if there are any and then conduct a test drive of the car. Lastly, go for the ones that are still in top/good condition.

HTH.

I see so its gonna be a clash between Toyota and Honda

Honestly, I've first learned to drive using my friend's 2004 Honda City iDsi and I love it! Will check on Honda City CVT too, but what worries me is its maintenance cost, I read that Honda parts and stuff that I need to maintain are quite pricey.

[1D4LV]

at your requirements, it has to be the vios. also, try to look for an altis.... FC is not that bad, usually averages around 9-10 kpl in city driving yung matic...

[GTcervan]

I see so its gonna be a clash between Toyota and Honda

Honestly, I've first learned to drive using my friend's 2004 Honda City iDsi and I love it! Will check on Honda City CVT too, but what worries me is its maintenance cost, I read that Honda parts and stuff that I need to maintain are quite pricey.

I'm sure you'll appreciate the City a lot more than any of your other choices. =D

About the parts and PMS, well, if you're going to let the casa handle your car or get parts there, then that will be quite pricey but I guess you can choose to do PMS outside of the casa and source parts in Banawe which are cheaper than the ones in the casa. Also if you're going to get the City, then don't forget to check it's PMS/casa records just to make sure if it's really maintained, especially if it's the CVT City you're looking at.

Btw, there's also a 2007 model of the same City 1.3 i-DSI but expect it's price to be P300k or above. However, if you're able to see one in a good condition yet it's price is below P300k, then I would say that you're lucky.

[ruelle41]

I don't think it'd be a good idea to recommend Honda's first attempt at the CVT to a first time buyer. There's a reason why they suddenly went back to conventional AT for the next generation.

[kenneth2535901]

I don't think it'd be a good idea to recommend Honda's first attempt at the CVT to a first time buyer. There's a reason why they suddenly went back to conventional AT for the next generation.

Yeah, I've read something about this, and 300k is too much for my budget, the most is 250k

[Jan Marc Ramos]

Hi sir baka pwede natin buhayin tong thread . I'm a newbie and we're planning to buy our first car (me and my gf) the budget is 180-200k . Any car that you can suggest ? Medyo nagustuhan namin yung mitsubishi lancer cedia platform pero marami akong nabasa dito sa tsikot na it has a bad reputation in terms of FC, then may nakita kaming honda city idsi M/T 2003 model and problem naman is baka masikip and underpowered (if ever umuwi ng province w/c is sa cagayan valley pa and puno ang kotse). And haggang ngayon po ba konti palang din ang mga mekaniko na gamay ang CVT trans ? mas balak ko po kasi ang matic . Thanks!