my first car!

[AG4]

too_jealous, another option... Suzuki Swift.

[wren]

great idea but i only have one parking slot and since its going to be my first car , i'd really like to bond with her hehe... she has to have my undivided attention

ah, in that case, go for the mini cooper (S if you will). you will surely bond with her, and it will beg for your undivided attention and when you're in it, you will have other people's undivided attention.

[too_jealous]

btw, too_jealous magkano canvass mo sa mini cooper?

para yatang a new mini would be around the same price as a bmw series 1, pero when i called bmw libis , the guy who took my call said he'll try to find one from the grey market since they are not authorized to sell. sabi nung laundrywoman ko tumawag daw nung wednesday but i wasnt able to talk to him as i was out. will pm you once i get the price.

[niwde11]

thanks too_jealous. btw, same thinking as FXT regarding the mini(lalo na kung S). i wish i could have one.

[christerdom]

hi! planning to finally get my first car ever in a month's time. would really appreciate your thoughts on the bmw series 1 or a new mini cooper. alin mas ok kaya? am not into cars at all so pls help.

wow, yaman yaman nyo naman, first car lang mini cooper at bmw agad. kunin mo na agad yan dalawa, sigurado panalo, enjoy driving

you can opt for honda jazz or mitsu colt though as a first car since can afford ka naman, kakainis pag na gasgasan ang mga una mong choices. infact for me, ma scratch lang even my old 2nd hand car, di na ako makatulog, hay how i wish i were you

[too_jealous]

wow, yaman yaman nyo naman, first car lang mini cooper at bmw agad. kunin mo na agad yan dalawa, sigurado panalo, enjoy driving

you can opt for honda jazz or mitsu colt though as a first car since can afford ka naman, kakainis pag na gasgasan ang mga una mong choices. infact for me, ma scratch lang even my old 2nd hand car, di na ako makatulog, hay how i wish i were you

on the contrary hinde , i've been saving up for my first car for the longest time ...kaya nga ako nagtatanong kase ayaw ko magkamali . kaya gusto ko sulit. tnx for your inputs.

[finchy18]

bili ka muna 2nd hand car or 600k worth of car at eh drive mo ng 3 to 6 months bago ka bumili ng bmw or mini. mahirap na kawawa lng new car mo.

dapat marunong ka muna mag drive at hindi haras!

[too_jealous]

bili ka muna 2nd hand car or 600k worth of car at eh drive mo ng 3 to 6 months bago ka bumili ng bmw or mini. mahirap na kawawa lng new car mo.

dapat marunong ka muna mag drive at hindi haras!

hmmm, may pagka sentimental kasi ako e, hehe since it's going to be my first car parang ayaw ko isipin na ibebenta ko sya in 3 or 6 mos. i know cars will eventually get old pero sana naman magtagal kame ng konti

[quiksie]

how about a suzuki swift, mukha naman siyang mini eh only get the upgraded version hehe (jap version)

[mazdamazda]

if you are here in the Philippines, the 1-series might be a more practical choice since there are several BMW Dealers located in the Metro (and one in Pampangga). unlike the Mini which can be brought only at the grey market. spare parts and the like might be a bit more challenging.

though for that kind of money... I'd rather spend it on something else... no... not a run of the mill Jap econo sedan (like the Jazz). a Volvo S40 perhaps? AFAIK there's a couple of S40 owners here in tsikot (ryan & spiff if i remember correctly). or how about a certified pre-owned (CPO) 3-series?

[Flagg]

Sounds like an E46 BMW (318i up) is just right for you. The 1-series is ugly IMHO and the MINI, though I love it's looks, is matagtag (run-flats daw kasi).

Seems like you're looking for a car that will never look old and you'll keep for a long time... IMHO the E46 fits that description.

[basti08]

so complex choices for a first car. baka ma trauma ka pag may masira jan....

anyway, between the two, it would have to be the BMW 1series.

alternative:
Ford Focus 2.0 Sport (btw, it's in the same league as the 1series in Europe)

[finchy18]

hmmm, may pagka sentimental kasi ako e, hehe since it's going to be my first car parang ayaw ko isipin na ibebenta ko sya in 3 or 6 mos. i know cars will eventually get old pero sana naman magtagal kame ng konti

okey cge.. gus2 mo talaga ah.. hehehe.. no probs yan.. but Be sure mg practice ka ng drive maayos maingit and slow (defensive ka) marunong kna bah mag backing? mag park? .. try traffic and highway.. Pag marunong kana bumili ka ng BMW AYos to! sure ako.. Find mo thread yong tips ng safe driving .. d2 lng yan find mo ah.. dapat ka muna talaga marunong sa anong styles ng driving.. hehehe..Gud luck dude!

[christerdom]

^^^ hehehe... pag me nakita ako along edsa na mabagal ng takbong mini, im sure si 2_jelling yun. personally i'll take mini. sobrang dami dito sa singapore, kakaingit.

just consider the following with that kind of car:
- you have to be extra careful parking, backing and maneuvering.
- be defensive esp you are yet to learn driving
- driving condition in the philippines is a bit worse (kudos to our "great king of the road" e.g. undisciplined jeepney, bus and tricab drivers ).
- extra nightmare sa japorms mong mini car as carnapping cases in the philippines w/c is unfortunately still left uncheck by our authorities (pero with the mini, out of the question na ata kasi limited lang naman ang mini sa pinas)
- plus our major roads (e.g. EDSA) are not that smooth that can fasten your car deterioration.
- w/c lead me to the spare parts, dapat available in the market

pero think of the pogi points you'll get driving mini in the philippines, PANALO!!!

[too_jealous]

buti na lang nakinig ako sa inyo!!!got my first car na>a white hatch mazda 3. am so glad i changed my mind (after all the warnings i got from you guys). wala pang 3 mos nasabit na hwaaaaa! i shouldnt hav listened to that #*&% guard! kung kelan may guard na tutulungan daw ako mag park tsaka pa sumabit, he kept asking me to back up poste na pala!!!!! grrrr! san may ok na pwde mag paint kaya? am from pasig/mandaluyong area. sorry, am not sure where to post this. sana may mag reply. tnx.

[NazQ]

congrats sa new car. gano ba kalaki/lalim ang damage?

[too_jealous]

^
tnx. i took pictures. i'll try to figure out how to post pics here.

[sirmykel]

bili ka na lang muna ng pangbarag na kotse para makapag praktis driving ka.
mga charade or kia pride lang more or less 50k meron na nun.

[hotwheels]

buti na lang nakinig ako sa inyo!!!got my first car na>a white hatch mazda 3. am so glad i changed my mind (after all the warnings i got from you guys). wala pang 3 mos nasabit na hwaaaaa! i shouldnt hav listened to that #*&% guard! kung kelan may guard na tutulungan daw ako mag park tsaka pa sumabit, he kept asking me to back up poste na pala!!!!! grrrr! san may ok na pwde mag paint kaya? am from pasig/mandaluyong area. sorry, am not sure where to post this. sana may mag reply. tnx.

I believe your car has the comprehensive insurance. bring your car to your authorized dealer for the much needed repair/painting. sigurado ka pa sa paint color as most of paint color now has specific coding and computerized mixing.

[silhouette]

I believe your car has the comprehensive insurance. bring your car to your authorized dealer for the much needed repair/painting. sigurado ka pa sa paint color as most of paint color now has specific coding and computerized mixing.

agree! and if you have a choice of shop, look for a good one or better yet sa casa. para huli ang color. anyway, same participation din naman.