Tulooonng!!!

[tr1ck5h07]

or you can just have an aircon specialist cover the vent that lets in outside air. that way, even if it switches modes, di mo maaamoy yung hangin sa labas.

[mbeige]

^^ That's a bit dangerous dahil you'll eventually be breathing your own CO2. AC systems are designed to let outside air in kahit nakalagay sa recirculation mode. This is to guarantee at least a small amount of fresh air.

[seonadancing]

Sa mga binigay mong options, ok nga yun Exalta but the Accord is very close behind. For the same money, i'll go with a corolla pa din then use the extra money for rims and sounds.

[charriolkid]

i wouldnt go for a toyota unless its altis or vios... or heck, the farfetched rav4. LOL.

Whats up with the exalta and its auto climate control?? i dont even what that feature is so u gotta pour me some..

[oldblue]

CAR DILEMMA. HELP!

Ok, first of all, I'm in a daze trying to figure out which car to buy. since my kuya is also trying to talk my mom into getting him a new car, My budget is only 250-300k, so its a no-brainer that i could only get a pre-owned car.. (to give way for my beloved kuya, hmp) Wish it was THAT easy, i'm having difficulty narrowing down my choices (what more deciding which one)... i'm a newbie, and altho it has been almost 3 years since i first drove a car, it will be my very first time to OWN one. nakikigamit lng kc lagi ako sa mom or kuya ko. hehe.

ive been following this site recently and ive noticed you guys accomodate almost any question a member here asks so think u cud be of great help!

here are my choices:

1. Lancer Gsr - personally, i'd like to have the 99-2000 model.. then again i have limited budget so thats not possible. i guess i'd have to settle for 97-98ish. Gsr is okay, i figured that its very "gwapo" - especially when its ultra dressed up. The drawback IMO is the mileage all ads here got, it ticks me off to see a car for sale with more than 70k mileage? hehe.

2. 1997 Accord Vti - i like the accord since its simple yet classy. Not too mention the big space u have. moreover, the ride is heavenly comfy! (and it suits my budget... i saw some ads which are 250-290..

3. Opel Tigra 99-2000 - I like the design. But im not really sure about the handling and maintenance issues. As ive followed the site recently, ang dami kong nabasang negative stuff about opel in general? naturn off tuloy ako.. pero design-wise, i love it.

4. Lancer Gls / Hona City - 2000 models. simple lang and atleast its relatively "new" as compared to most of my choices?

5. Nissan Exalta - This just became another option. Nakita ko kasi sa buyadnsell na most exaltas 2000 models are selling for 280-310ish. i was never a fan of nissan since we had a bad experience of our vanette (r.i.p), but after seeing the interior of the exalta, ang gandaaaa!!! sleek and sophisticated. im a big fan of leather (lols) and wood panel kc.. the interior compensates for the lack of its exterior design... and yea, atleast 2000 model dba?

in order for the kind ones to suggest/share their thoughts in a more "precise(?)" way, i figured i shud tell u guys some stuff about me.

I'm 19, single, studies at CSB. Multimedia and Fashion design student. usually values form over function. lol.
comfortability and convenience = top priority .
power / performance = close second. lols
5'7, fair complexion, med built. hehehe prang friendster? lol.

so ayun, thanks for tsaking time to read my uber LONG and complicated dilemma.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!

if you value form over function, get the Exalta pa din, maganda loob nyan.

OT sir, ano yun Multimedia and Fashion Design na course sa CSB?

[rusem]

among your choices, the nisssan exalta, STA talaga ang bang for the buck.
very impressive interior, the best among compact cars during its generation. engine is ok, even at high speeds tahimik siya, at least compared to other compacts. but its matic transmission, not very responsive even when floored, bibitinin ka talaga. some of its weakness: its shocks give up early. observe mo yung units (exaltas) majority of them liit na ng clearance from fenders to wheels. the sun roof, well if neglected, paguumpisahan ng leak, which will cause stains sa ceiling mo. simpleng problema, pero nakakirita.
and its a gas guzzler... but from your choices, imo this car will best serve your purpose of city driving... goodluck

[falalofasion]

for me I rather go to honda lxi or vti 2001 lambing lng ng conti ky mom!!! tlagang wow kinis!!!
honda cars?

[rusem]

... also, don't expect decent resale value. :down:
but as the buyer, take advantage of it. :naughty2:

[shadow]

you know what a practical suggestion is bring your kuya with yoiu , and let him take a look at the cars that you wanted, it seems that you don't really know anything about cars, I'm sure if you do it on your own, maloloko ka lang, and another thing you have to actually start looking na, as per your account lahat ng gusto mo sold na, kasi you really need to go and see the cars and not just looking in the papers, and at the end of the day kung anong gusto mo yun pa rin ang dapat na sundin mo dahil hinde naman kami ang gagamit ng kotse... so make up your mind and puntahan mo na yun type mong kotse and then pagisipan mong mabuti....

[wildthing]

don't rush buying your car...you'll eventually get a lemon if you rush things.

the fact that you don't know much mechanical on car (probably except driving it)... you're better off with an older model car at a lower price and start "learning more about cars" on it.

but if you're not too geeky about cars or have no inclination about things mechanical....I firmly suggest that you get a brandnew car instead...that way it won't break fast (honda jazz, suzuki swift, toyota vios - nice cars with good fuel consumption).

Of your choices you posted, the 2000 exalta would be the best kasi modelo and have all the ammenities but I don't think it would do you good either kasi parts of nissan are always known to be expensive...(break the a/c compressor you'll spend around P12k-16k on a calsonic compressor nito...shiet)...a three year old car starts to have problem na...

8-9km per liter fuel consumption is on the medium to high...(expeditions have about 4-6km/L fuel conversion the jazz have 16-23km/L fuel conversion).

hope we can confuse you more....

[tr1ck5h07]

^^ That's a bit dangerous dahil you'll eventually be breathing your own CO2. AC systems are designed to let outside air in kahit nakalagay sa recirculation mode. This is to guarantee at least a small amount of fresh air.

"fresh air" is virtually non-existent in Manila hehehe
personally, we used foam to cover up the vent. no problems encountered.

[charriolkid]

natotouch ako.. ang daming sumagot.. ahahahaha

mutlimedia design is a first of its kind in the country, only being offered at CSB.. (I Heard that STI, APC and Ateneo Naga are now offerring it but pft) lol it's basically a combination of 2d/3d animation, graphic, video and sound design, fotography and video production - everything media).. i do freelance fashion design.. (maybe u cud refer me to someone? LOL)

anyway, i agree with someone who said na i shud get a brand new if im not really into mechanical stuff.. as i really cant imagine myself being all sweaty dunking my head inside the hood for a long time. (or changing tires) LOL.. My mom actually likes to get a mini car with efficient gas consumption... sorta like chevy spark, picanto or vios.. She's getting me one pra mag uwian ako sa haus since she wont spend as much money she pays for my rent near skul sa gas and maintenance daw.. (she has a point). LOL.

hmm.. maybe i shud tell my mom about really buying me a brand new one since she knows too well that i'm not about the mechanical stuff... LOL.

pra na rin sure na walang problem dba? kaso kulang ata sa funds e. LOLOL

[charriolkid]

by the way, pasintabi lang, if you guys know anyone looking for a family car, direct 'em here.. we're selling it for 680. nego. http://tsikot.yehey.com/auto-classif...?product=16483

thanks! mwah

[bratski]

boybi,
I think naka on na recirculating air bago buksan yung auto climate control kaso kusang lumilipat sa fresh air mode.yung exalta din ng future sister in law ko ganun din problema.Common yata sa mga exalta.
by the way bro, since your not mechanically inclined suggest ko to buy a brand new or almost brand new car, mga 1 to 2 yrs old ok na.Based on experience ko kasi before in buying 2nd hand cars I end up spending more sa repairs. Well needless to say Ive learned my lesson na kaya I dont buy cars which are more than 2 yrs old.

[charriolkid]

oo nga e, ang tanga ko pa nman sa mga ganyan. i cant even tell where the radiator is. hahahahaha. my dad taught me how to change tires but none of his words stuck in my mind. clueless tlga. schoooffeeedd.

does anyone know the quotations of picanto A/T, spark and vios? would really be of great help.

[rusem]

if you have the means to buy a brand new one, y not? pero di naman lahat ng 2nd hand cars above 2 yrs old are lemons. especially if well maintained. if your looking for a second hand car, i admit na dapat you know your way around cars or at least you know someone knowleadgble enough who'll guide you through car hunting...
let's say you buy a brand new car, a sub-compact like what chariolkid mentioned (spark,vios,picanto, etc...). you pay a dp of 150k or more. then you have to endure paying monthly around say 14k-18k for 3 to 5 yrs. afterwhich your through paying, luma na rin oto mo. when in the other hand you could get relatively "new" 2nd hand unit (2 to 3yrs) for maybe 250k or less. then spent around 20-30k for repairs if there's any. you got a compact car w/ mix of comfort and performance na... even brand new cars, swertihan rin naman. remember the lemon '06 civic and city? daig pa yun ng 10 yr old car namin eh... of course brand new is brand new, what i'm trying to say is don't under estimate 2nd hand units.

[charriolkid]

^i get your point.. i dont have anything against pre owned cars too, if i just ever had the budget of buying a relatively new car ( a year or 2), i would.. hehehe. but anyway, i think mom isnt closing doors on the brand new option. as i have said, it wud greatly help if someone kind would post me quotations on getting picanto, spark and vios.. so i know what to tell her. heheheh mwah

[shadow]

why don't you go with your mom and visit the dealers to get an accurate prices for the said cars? and at the same time to know the prevailaing interest rates? and monthly amortization, if you actually start going to places which you should be doing to begin with, then you will know all the answers to all your questions that you've been posting...

and the only thing you should tell your mom is what car you want then ask her to go with you to look at it.. problem solve...

[tr1ck5h07]

^ google is our friend...

check out their sites for the price:

www.kia.com.ph
www.hondaphil.com
www.generalmotors.com.ph

[charriolkid]

ai nako ang sungit ni shadow d na lang ako magtatanong. hmp!

trick: thanks! but they dont have price listing for spark ho hum