Help me decide

[xtech]

I am getting a Picanto this January, but just this morning an officemate told me that his sister is leaving soon (USA) and is selling her MAZDA FAMILIA 323. It's a '96 model car, hindi masyadong nagagamit city driving only. 190K NEG. Bukas ko pa makikita.

Ano kaya ang mas OK, Picanto or Mazda?

[kimpOy]

Xtech,
tignan mo muna yung 323, test drive it, bring a mechanic to check suspensions and engine. from there maski ikaw alam mo ang sagot.

[odell]

picanto na para brand new less hassle.. less problems..

[BlueBimmer]

yep picanto at least la problem for a few years..maybe

[gretzy]

if u have the money to buy a brand new car, Picanto na lang. kahit di gaanong gamit yan mas madami pa rin yang problemang ibibigay sau yan.

[kimpOy]

nothing against the picanto, pero with 320K to spend pwede ng 99 EK VTi Civic yan or Lynx or Sentra Exalta yung may moonroof.

[van_wilder]

may 96 mazda 323 familia ako... after ilan years siyempre sirain na... masless sirain compared to civic and altis, pero masmaayos pa rin yun sentra namin... medyo mahal siya sa 190k... if i were you magPicanto ka na lang... malakas sa gas ang 323 eh, tapos problema pa, brand new walang problem eh

[wilcats]

pare Picanto nlg. wla kwenta yang mazda familia. my friend bot a 2nd hand familia before. puro sakit ulo. 160k lng nila nbenta un A/T pa un ah. and takaw gas. sa 300 un can get a reliable Civic vti 97/98. or bnew na Picanto nga.. atleast dun wla ka sakit ulo for 3-5 years... if ayaw mona mdali lng benta un mura lng sya eh.

[xtech]

Thanks a lot guys for your inputs. I am leaning towards Picanto.

[jolog1]

I'd go with a brand new Picanto. Mas matipid sa gas at may warranty pa. Besides, iba talaga kung bagong kotse.

[vernal]

kung picanto , malamang wala kang makuha by january. may reservation daw kasi tapos prioritize daw ang loan kesa sa cash.

[mazdamazda]

let's quantify the total cost of ownership.. it's hard to do a comparo of a 2nd hand and a brand new vehicle... just saying it's "mas matipid" isn't enough for me...

323
+ better engine output (est 110hp)
+ VERY roomy interior, matches the roominess of the '96 Accord
+ good handling
+ long list of feature for the GLX model (8-way adjustable driver's seat, foglamps, 10-disc cd changer, power-everything (cept antenna), ABS)
- it's an old car, 'nuff said
- poor resale value
190K - acquisition cost
116K - fuel cost for 3 years (assuming 10K km/year, P29/L, 7.5km/L)
22K - comprehensive insurance for 3 years
60K - repair for 3 years
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388K

Picanto
+ it's brand new and unique! cool looking
+ good for city driving (daring in and around lanes, parking)
- cramped! it's a subcompact!
- engines is just WEAK, 64hp anyone?
? resale value of the new Kia's are still untested
320K - acquisition cost
50K - interest (assuming that you'll finance your acquisition thu their in-house program)
87K - fuel cost for 3 years (assuming 10K km/year, P29/L, 10km/L)
45K - comprehensive insurance for 3 years
0K - warrantied repair for 3 years
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502K

so, if you go with the 323 you'll save yourself around 114K for the first 3 years.