Choosing a Car: Do you Use your Heart or Mind?

[garfield_08]

Mind.

Practical ako eh. I always consider the factors that affect my choice of vehicle.

I live within my means and always put premium on purpose rather than form.

[_Cathy_]

Use your mind to protect your heart, you can learn how to love, but your loved ones will not guaranty to love you back.

Wow ang lalim.

The 2010 Altis was not my first choice. I wanted an FD civic. My Mom wanted an Altis for me because it was a Toyota pero pinaglalaban ko Civic until one wise forumer advised me to let my Mom decide since she is paying at kung magkaproblema yun Altis wala siyang masasabi unlike kung ako masunod sa Civic. True enough e lemon yung aircon ng Altis ko and now I would make side comments with my Mom na if it were a Civic wala siguro problema Hahaha But I have learned to love my Altis.

Another factor pa kung Montero Manual kung Altis Automatic. I wanna try an AT na kasi.

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[lowslowbenz]

^

Not to burst your bubble, but this one is a fact.

The new diesels of today will be a target for ASBU teams in the coming years. I've seen new/latest model Starex vans being pulled over SSHWAY by Makati ASBU.

[Noel Salisipan]

I'm in a really big dilemma in choosing my next vehicle.

My heart is really with the Montero GLX M/T (1,290,000). I have wanted this vehicle from as far back as when I got my Altis in 2010. When I was recently given a chance by my family to justify my getting an SUV, I was very ecstatic about it as I could finally get a Montero. But then I started reading about the horror stories on the after sales service of Mitsubishi so now I am having second thoughts about the car that I really want. The Fortuner is beyond budget and I really don't like the looks. The Hilux is an option but based on the feedback I got, it's not such a good pick up (matagtag) and I did not like it so much too when I went to the showroom.

My mind goes for the new full model change Altis G A/T coming next year (less than 900,000 +) I am a Toyota fan and I will definitely have peace of mind if I get an Altis. I also have nothing but good things to say about Toyota Pasig. I know that if I get a car at Toyota Pasig that my car (and I) will be taken cared of and I will have no difficulty claiming warranty. I also get to save money if I get an Altis because I would assume that the base model or G model would not reach the 1.2M mark naman, plus I will get to own an AT vehicle since my current Altis is a manual.

so in choosing a car, do you go for what you desire (heart) or what is practical (mind)?

Baka type mo Sis, sa Friend ko.









950K, GLX 2011 model

[renzo_d10]

Heart. But as much as I want to follow it, my wallet still gets the last laugh.

If you can afford the Montero, kunin mo na. I'm pretty sure there are dealers out there that perform better than those who have bad reps.

Sa recent recall ng Montero, madali naman pinalitan ng mga dealer yun mga defect. No nonsense.

[_Cathy_]

Noel, maganda sir pero ang taas ng mileage. Hehe. I need brand new and I don't want a black car kasi..

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[boytsiks]

I'm in a really big dilemma in choosing my next vehicle.

My heart is really with the Montero GLX M/T (1,290,000). I have wanted this vehicle from as far back as when I got my Altis in 2010. When I was recently given a chance by my family to justify my getting an SUV, I was very ecstatic about it as I could finally get a Montero. But then I started reading about the horror stories on the after sales service of Mitsubishi so now I am having second thoughts about the car that I really want. The Fortuner is beyond budget and I really don't like the looks. The Hilux is an option but based on the feedback I got, it's not such a good pick up (matagtag) and I did not like it so much too when I went to the showroom.

My mind goes for the new full model change Altis G A/T coming next year (less than 900,000 +) I am a Toyota fan and I will definitely have peace of mind if I get an Altis. I also have nothing but good things to say about Toyota Pasig. I know that if I get a car at Toyota Pasig that my car (and I) will be taken cared of and I will have no difficulty claiming warranty. I also get to save money if I get an Altis because I would assume that the base model or G model would not reach the 1.2M mark naman, plus I will get to own an AT vehicle since my current Altis is a manual.

so in choosing a car, do you go for what you desire (heart) or what is practical (mind)?

In choosing a car, I use my mind. Let my wife decide what see wants. Sabi nga nila, a happy wife means a happy life.

Re: Monty GLX MT or Altis G AT.

Cath I think 1,198,000 yata yung GLX MT ng Montero. If I were you, I'll probably get a Montero since gusto mo talaga yun. You still have a relatively new Altis di ba? Para maiba naman. Only thing that's keeping you from getting it are casa horror stories. Lahat naman ng brands have their own shares of horror stories. Kelangan lang natin talaga ng ingat and maging vigilant.

Have you read this thread: Toyota Alabang CASA really SUCKS!!!!
http://tsikot.com/forums/toyota-cars...y-sucks-47130/
http://tsikot.com/forums/toyota-cars...my-vios-73052/

[K.I.L.L.]

I always use my mind. With how hard it is these days to make a living, I need to stretch every bit that I earn.

[_Cathy_]

Oh yeah sorry 1.198 nga lang yung Manual and that is as far as I could stretch it.

Sobra bait kasi ng mga tao sa Toyota Pasig kaya napapaisip ako. Parang may peace of mind ako sa Altis pero may masaya ako sa Montero. Hehe

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[renzo_d10]

Biro mo magbabayad ka ng almost 1M kasi mabait yung tao sa Toyota Pasig. Ganun na pala kamahal kabaitan ng ibang tao sayo ngayon?

Kidding aside though, Montero na talaga. Sanay ka naman sa manual, di naman yan hassle para sayo sigurado. And what are the odds that I can see a girl driving a Montero.... in Manual !

[jodski]

sa type and brand of vehicle ako pag sa kulay si esmi.

Paano kung nagtopak si esmi and gusto nya kulay pink??? Isang kakilala ko naging away nila mag asawa yung pag repaint ng car kasi gusto ni misis nya kulay pink with matching Hello Kitty picture

BTT:

Ano ba talaga ma'am leaning mo on this dilemma? Do you really want an SUV or stick ka na lang sa sedan? Para kasi hindi pa buo decision mo kung mag SUV ka ba or not...

[Noel Salisipan]

Noel, maganda sir pero ang taas ng mileage. Hehe. I need brand new and I don't want a black car kasi..

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Oo nga, ok din sana kung negotiable yung price pero sad to say e hindi rin.

Good luck sa choice mo, pero ako I use both Mind & heart in choosing a car!

[jansky]

My wallet got the last laugh,

[boytsiks]

Biro mo magbabayad ka ng almost 1M kasi mabait yung tao sa Toyota Pasig. Ganun na pala kamahal kabaitan ng ibang tao sayo ngayon?

Kidding aside though, Montero na talaga. Sanay ka naman sa manual, di naman yan hassle para sayo sigurado. And what are the odds that I can see a girl driving a Montero.... in Manual !

+1 ako syo sir. Hayop ang *** appeal sa kin ng girl driving an SUV

Kung san ka mas masaya yun kunin mo, in fairness sa Mitsu, naging open sila sa recall nila. Pede naman nilang itago yun di ba? Minsan ka lang naman magpapa PMS, around twice a year lang. So, twice a year ka lang walang peace of mind

[boytsiks]

Paano kung nagtopak si esmi and gusto nya kulay pink??? Isang kakilala ko naging away nila mag asawa yung pag repaint ng car kasi gusto ni misis nya kulay pink with matching Hello Kitty picture

BTT:

Ano ba talaga ma'am leaning mo on this dilemma? Do you really want an SUV or stick ka na lang sa sedan? Para kasi hindi pa buo decision mo kung mag SUV ka ba or not...

Yan palaging biro sa kin ni esmi. Hello Kitty stickers on hood and Hello Kitty seatcovers and steering wheel cover

[ClaNker]

Mind then heart.

[[archie]]

I always go with my mind. What makes more sense, dun ako.

Cathy, mag Toyota ka na. Sa mitsubishi isang Mali lang sa tpl/comprehensive, grabe na galit mo. Pero sa Toyota, di bale masira a/c at gumastos basta Mabait, all is forgiven.

Ill bet, konting rattle lang sa mitsubishi, parang end of the world na sayo. Haha.

[niky]

Screw the heart/mind thing.

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I just flip a coin.

[_Cathy_]

Paano kung nagtopak si esmi and gusto nya kulay pink??? Isang kakilala ko naging away nila mag asawa yung pag repaint ng car kasi gusto ni misis nya kulay pink with matching Hello Kitty picture

BTT:

Ano ba talaga ma'am leaning mo on this dilemma? Do you really want an SUV or stick ka na lang sa sedan? Para kasi hindi pa buo decision mo kung mag SUV ka ba or not...

Hindi talaga akao maka decide for the reasons I posted. If I go with Montero masaya ako pero walang peace of mind. Sa Altis so so lang pero may peace of mind hehe

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[[archie]]

Screw the heart/mind thing.

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I just flip a coin.

Yan ang big time.