Haba na ng thread ah...

Anyway, try to work within your budget, your folks will really appreciate that and sometimes you get to learn more about cars with a 2nd hand unit. Just take your time to search around for one unit that will fit you... minsan it just falls onto your lap. ;)

At 300K i'd look at a the ff:
- 2000 Corolla Altis 1.6 GLi
- 2000 Sentra Exalta STA
- 1999 Honda Civic Lxi/Vti (yung SiR body na)
- 1998/1997 Vitara (may sukli ka pa).

At 200-250K:
- 1996 to 1997 Toyota Corona (this is less of a guzzler than the Accord and parts/service is cheaper as well)
- 1999 Sentra 1.6 Super Saloon
- 1998 to 1999 Corolla GLi

Check out the Manila Bulletin on Sundays.. .ang dami dyan. Don't rush to buy the first car you see, look at several units and take your time talaga.