First time...

[alwayz_yummy]

for me, ha, no such is a safe brand....sasakayn ay gamit, just like your cellphone...so ito:

test drive, feel mo kung feel mo i-drive siya for the rest of your life. maintenance is another, eto akin: kahit anung brand pa yan, pagka 1st 5 years of production, sure casa lang may parts, wala sa iba, kahit toyota, honda pa yan...e bakit ang bnew gen2.5paje or montero sport, marami agad makuha?...kasi in production na sila for more than 5 years..

with exception sa consumables like brake pads,oil filter, clutch disc,etc....

models like swift,fd civic,focus,new rav4/previa/upcomming avanza wala pa sa 5 year, and prone to lemons pa yan mostly...which is probably the worst experiece than buying a used w/ minimal or minor repairs....

sure warrantied ang bago, pero, sa tagal ko, at example na natin kay mam devin at psylock, warranties nila di nacarried out, so waste of investment.

take your pick...

kung kaya ng 600K matrix/accent/getz crdi. sulit all-rounder yan.

and sometime, those small brands give better service than those big 2


*edit:

pamilyado ka na pala,e! matrix ka na... spacious for the kids, and for everyday travel..tipid and powerful engine(1500cc lang na diesel yan!)...manual lang, pero ok na yan!