Brand New or Second Hand Car

[black0men]

Mga masters need advice lang po.

Ano po mas maganda at practical, BRAND NEW UNIT or SECOND HAND (2 years old-max) UNIT but cheaper by 200k to 250k.

second question po. alin po mas ok, CITY, ALTIS or TUCSON? ano po pros and cons?

TIA

[guigui]

we're on the same boat sir. my grandfather is thinking of buying a car sometime soon. the problem is he's contemplating on having a brand-new or a second-hand. but let me share with you what i also want to say to my lolo:

personally, i'm more inclined with a brand new car because it's almost worry-free. the only major cash-outs are regular change oils. one after the 1,000 km mark on the odometer, then on the 5,000 km mark, and then, every 5,000 kms succeeding marks. plus you are assured with a dealer warranty.

the reason why i have reservations against second-hand cars is because of hidden defects, the "Ondoy" aftermath, and if the unit will be covered with warranty. and also, you may get an aesthetically-sound second-hand car but there is no certainty as to when it will bug down. even when you have a mechanic beside you to help you choose your car, you still don't know how the previous owner used (and maybe abused) the car. second-hand cars may come cheaper but it could also be a money-pit.

kung may enough resources kayo, huwag niyo nang tipirin ang sarili niyo kasi baka ilang buwan lang, ang laki na ng ginagastos niyo sa talyer, matatalo kayo doon.

with regards to your 2nd question, the trend now is minimalism so it's better to get a subcompact (honda jazz, honda city, toyota vios, toyota yaris, hyundai accent, etc) than a compact (honda civic, toyota corolla altis, etc) because of the fluctuating fuel price and cost of ownership. kung titignan niyo nga po ang mga classified ads, try to compare also. mas mura ang price ngayon ng second-hand mid-size (honda accord, toyota camry, toyota corona, mitsubishi galant) kesa sa mga compact (honda civic, toyota corolla, mitsubishi lancer) na magkasing-age kasi mas marami pong gustong magdispose ng mas malaking kotse kesa magmaintain.

to end my statement, there are short-term outlook and long-term outlook with regards to owning a car. in the end, nasa inyo pa rin po ang judgment call sa magiging kotse niyo. happy car hunting po!

[jjmd3_787]

First of all, it goes down to one thing when choosing between b/new and 2nd hand cars: BUDGET. If you got enough budget to buy a new one, either cash out or installment, go for it. B/new cars are definitely NEW in all aspects. Ang "cons" lang sa new ay ang depreciation value . . . that is if you're planning to sell it later. Irregardless ng brand, let's face it, mabilis bumaba ang value nito especially pag may newer model ng ilalabas. Isa pang cons, pano kung 'lemon" ang makuha mong model? Aray! Aside from this 2, wala na akong makitang negative.

But if you're gunning for a 2nd hand, extra ingat at mausisa sa pagkuha. Get a copy of its LTO docs para ma-verify if legit. Then if OK na papers, bring with you your own and trusted mechanic. Siguradong alam nya ang tell-tale signs ng nabaha at pasira ng unit.

The City, Altis, and Tucson are all good buys but in different categories. Para sa akin ay Tucson na lang kasi more space at pang-all around. OK na yung 2WD variant kasi mas praktikal.

I hope this helps. Goodluck!

[black0men]

salamat po sir guigui at jjmd.


Budget wise po definitely better yung 200k less. pero kaya naman po bumili brand new. got my approval already for the altis from a bank although syempre syang din ung matitipid na 200k - i guess it boils down to one questions, is 200k less for a 2 year 2nd hand an acceptable trade off to buying a brand new car?


sir jjmd:

I think i am also gunning for tucson. actually torn between altis v at tucson gl or gls since about 100k lang difference ng altis and tucson.

maintenance and fuel consumption wise po kaya which is practical altis or tucson?

[joyandgreg]

nothing beats the feeling of owning of a brand new car. You only get one chance in life. sarap makatikim ng brand new. there are alot of deals thats very affordable.

[imperialv]

Is this your primary car? Are you familiar with car troubleshooting? If Yes and No, then I suggest get a brand new car if budget permits.

If you know the previous owner of the car and medyo OC yung previous na owner, then I guess its a good choice for a 2nd hand car.

[desert fox]

nothing beats the feeling of owning of a brand new car. You only get one chance in life. sarap makatikim ng brand new. there are alot of deals thats very affordable.

Amen.... nakailang second hand cars na din ako, noong time na kaya na ng budget, go ako sa brand new...niregaluhan ko naman sarili ko...di na lang sila ng sila.....

[donpaolo1]

Isa pang cons, pano kung 'lemon" ang makuha mong model? Aray! Aside from this 2, wala na akong makitang negative.

Sir, just want to clarify what you mean by a "lemon" brand new car. Is it pag nabili mo, may hidden defect? Or good on paper pero pangit drive? Thanks.

[imperialv]

Sir, just want to clarify what you mean by a "lemon" brand new car. Is it pag nabili mo, may hidden defect? Or good on paper pero pangit drive? Thanks.

Lemon car - daming problema na lumalabas sa kotse kahit ilang days/months pa lang ang gamit.

[fpsolin]

siguro sir kung kakilala mo yung may ari na bibilihan mo ..ok lang pero kung yung nasorender na sa casa or yung nasa mga tabi ng kalsada na may nakalagay na for sale..mahirap na..kung kaya rin lang po na bago..bago na lang kaw naman gagamit..

[desert fox]

Mga masters need advice lang po.

Ano po mas maganda at practical, BRAND NEW UNIT or SECOND HAND (2 years old-max) UNIT but cheaper by 200k to 250k.

second question po. alin po mas ok, CITY, ALTIS or TUCSON? ano po pros and cons?

TIA

Sarap ng feeling ng bago sasakyan ano.....kung kaya din lang ng budget doon ka na....

Parang sa Partner, ikaw nakauna.... jk.

[carskeptic]

From a purely numerical stand point, it's more plausible na bumili ng 2nd hand that's just only 3-5 years old. Brand new cars depreciate very fast in their initial years, kaya might as well have someone to take that expense for you.

[cuddles]

almost same situation. im looking to buy my 1st car i've read it's more practical to buy second hand because of cost and depreciation.. pero I'm thinking if okay padin ba second hand if I want to keep the car for like 10 years? No intention to sell the car after a few years naman kasi.. help please for brand new, im looking at wigo, swift, or mirage.. automatic. help please for 2nd hand, budget siguro is 300k.

[1D4LV]

almost same situation. im looking to buy my 1st car i've read it's more practical to buy second hand because of cost and depreciation.. pero I'm thinking if okay padin ba second hand if I want to keep the car for like 10 years? No intention to sell the car after a few years naman kasi.. help please for brand new, im looking at wigo, swift, or mirage.. automatic. help please for 2nd hand, budget siguro is 300k.

if you are going to keep your car for a long time and you are new to cars, it is better to buy brand new..... masasagad mo naman ang depreciation period nyan eh.... its is not a factor.

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almost same situation. im looking to buy my 1st car i've read it's more practical to buy second hand because of cost and depreciation.. pero I'm thinking if okay padin ba second hand if I want to keep the car for like 10 years? No intention to sell the car after a few years naman kasi.. help please for brand new, im looking at wigo, swift, or mirage.. automatic. help please for 2nd hand, budget siguro is 300k.

if you are going to keep your car for a long time and you are new to cars, it is better to buy brand new..... masasagad mo naman ang depreciation period nyan eh.... its is not a factor.

[_Qwerty_]

iba pa din pag brand new car..

[cuddles]

yes, im new to cars.. ang alam ko lang talaga is magdrive. haha if brand new, ano best choice between wigo/mirage/swift? mostly weekends lang magagamit yung car, paminsan siguro pag weekdays (mahal kasi ng parking and toll and gas if everyday siya gagamitin to and from office hehe) and pang out of town trips. saka, out of the three, alin po yung kaya makaakyat sa baguio and tagaytay? thanks so much! big help tong tsikot sa mga tulad ko na gusto magcar pero drive lang alam haha

[rodetor]

almost same situation. im looking to buy my 1st car i've read it's more practical to buy second hand because of cost and depreciation.. pero I'm thinking if okay padin ba second hand if I want to keep the car for like 10 years? No intention to sell the car after a few years naman kasi.. help please for brand new, im looking at wigo, swift, or mirage.. automatic. help please for 2nd hand, budget siguro is 300k.

Kung for practicality, go for a good second hand car. Don't go for A/T, buy a M/T vehicle. It is more less expensive in regular annual maintenance. Since new ka pa naman in owning one. Di kahina-hinayang kung marami ka magawang pagkakamali sa sasakyan. Kapag sanay ka na, familiar ka na sa mga Do's and Dont's, Pro's and Con's of owning one. Tsaka ka bumili ng brand new, na alam mo na paano maalagaan ng husto ride mo.

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[Juando]

To OP.. If you have the budget and can afford to have a brand new one, then go for it. As other mentioned here, the answer for your question is really plain and simple, and it will all boils down to your BUDGET.

[pengmalups]

I'll go for a not so old 2nd hand car. There's a big significant drop with the value of the car after several years. Not unless you're driving a Land Cruiser. lol

[leolop]

I've acquired the following second hand cars:

2006 - 02 Kia Carnival 44K odo at P360K, repo from a bank
2014 - 05 Kia Sorento 78K odo at P315K, repo by a financing company
2015 - 08 Hyundai I10 30k odo at P215K direct from owner who advertised on OLX.

I kept targeting Korean cars after our good experience with the Carnival and because of their lower resale value. There are always risks when purchasing a second hand car, and immediate additional costs such as change fluids, battery, detailing. However, with the savings vs. a brand new car, you have more than enough resources to handle these plus any eventual repairs that you must factor in because they are older cars.

A quick read of the threads show brand new buyers have very high expectations on their vehicles and are greatly disappointed when they are not met. When any of our cars have problems, I source parts outside the casa and bring them to our trusted mechanic for repair. I still have great satisfaction thinking I have three decent vehicles for the price of one brand new car.