The lease on my company-issued car (Accord 2009 2.4) expires October 16. Between now and that date I have to specify the vehicle that fits the budget (PhP1.7Mio+10%/-0).
My considerations:
a. to fit a family of 6 (3 adults 3 toddlers) for regular weekend trips to Manila from Laguna (including a foldable playpen)
b. Riding comfort syempre (comparable to the Accord) since I am driving this 5 days/a week
c. a unit worth buying at about 20% of purchase price in 3.5 years and be useful to my wife 2-3.5 years after that; wife currently drives a 4x4 Fortuner mainly for errands and picking up the kids. While experienced mechanics admire how the engine has been kept in excellent condition after 7 years and 80Km, time will come I have to replace it. Buying a new unit takes a backseat to house building.
d. maintenance only becomes a personal issue if/when I buy the car in 3.5 years
Given these,
(1) what do you think of my options above?
(2) how much would the Accord sell with 85Kilometers on it?
Last edited by Pilgrim; September 10th, 2012 at 02:35 PM.
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