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  1. Join Date
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    alam nman ntin lahat na napakadaming corolla na taxi sa metro manila.
    ang iba nga kakarag karag na tipong maghihiwahiwalay na ang kotche kpg tumatakbo, nkakabilib lang na isipin na kahit ganun ang sitwasyon ng taxi eh tumatakbo at nabbyahe pa nila ng halos 24hours ang taxi.anu kaya ginagawa nila?

    ako nga kahit gli na corolla ko nkktakot pa din ibyahe ng malayo2 lalo na kung pauwi probinsya.wala p naman naging major na sira tlga makina ko.at di parin ako tinitirik nito,pero di lang tlga ko kampante.ewan kung bakit.tsk2.

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    nagpapahiwatig lang yan kaibigan na wala ka tiwala sa sasakyan mo. sa anong dahilan ikaw lamang ang makaka-alam. ako, binibiyahe ko ang gli ko long trip, manila-iloilo manila. 1993 gli pa yan. Kahit anong sasakyan, basta pinabaya-an ang maintenance, aba,e, talagang ititirik ka nyan.

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    Regular PMS (not just replace/repair when broken) is a big factor. We can confidently drive any of our cars (two of them are over 18 years old already) out of town at any time without having to do a service check. Just load and go. We check the air and fluid levels weekly and do the regular servicing every 5,000kms. Belts, hoses, brakes are also changed and replaced when needed or after a certain number of kms.

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    Quote Originally Posted by j_dipad View Post
    alam nman ntin lahat na napakadaming corolla na taxi sa metro manila.
    ang iba nga kakarag karag na tipong maghihiwahiwalay na ang kotche kpg tumatakbo, nkakabilib lang na isipin na kahit ganun ang sitwasyon ng taxi eh tumatakbo at nabbyahe pa nila ng halos 24hours ang taxi.anu kaya ginagawa nila?

    ako nga kahit gli na corolla ko nkktakot pa din ibyahe ng malayo2 lalo na kung pauwi probinsya.wala p naman naging major na sira tlga makina ko.at di parin ako tinitirik nito,pero di lang tlga ko kampante.ewan kung bakit.tsk2.
    Kotse mo yan bakit ka kinakabahan? Proper maintenance is the key, a relative of mine drove his car from MM -> Cebu. One car from a different forum drove his Cressida Luzon-Visayas-Mindanao and back ....

    It depends on how the car was maintained. If you don't give a damn on how it runs, then it should fail you anytime soon. If it's the opposite then you shouldn't worry.

    And oh btw, do avoid TXT-SPEAK.

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    It only goes to show how tough the big body corolla is. I own a GLi myself and I could say that's in very good condition.

    Lahat ng sira niya due to wear and tear. Marami na ko napalitan and I think my car is good for another 5 years. Religious change oil every 5000 km lang talaga. Kapag may sira pagawa agad. As much as possible I get original parts too. Yung mga taxi na karag karag dapat di na talaga ibiyahe. Yung iba masabi lang na may aircon pero ang init init.

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    Quote Originally Posted by j_dipad View Post
    alam nman ntin lahat na napakadaming corolla na taxi sa metro manila.
    ang iba nga kakarag karag na tipong maghihiwahiwalay na ang kotche kpg tumatakbo, nkakabilib lang na isipin na kahit ganun ang sitwasyon ng taxi eh tumatakbo at nabbyahe pa nila ng halos 24hours ang taxi.anu kaya ginagawa nila?

    ako nga kahit gli na corolla ko nkktakot pa din ibyahe ng malayo2 lalo na kung pauwi probinsya.wala p naman naging major na sira tlga makina ko.at di parin ako tinitirik nito,pero di lang tlga ko kampante.ewan kung bakit.tsk2.
    dalawang rason ang na-iisip ko:
    1. wala kang alam sa sasakyan.
    2. alam mong abusado ka sa sasakyan mo. at natatakot kang baka resbakan ka niyan.
    heh heh.
    bolante!

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    ^ agree ako sa 1.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dr. d View Post
    dalawang rason ang na-iisip ko:
    1. wala kang alam sa sasakyan.
    2. alam mong abusado ka sa sasakyan mo. at natatakot kang baka resbakan ka niyan.
    heh heh.
    bolante!
    One more item: Cheaping out on parts and repairs.

    Always invest in the tried and tested part brands (whether OEM or replacement), and a good mechanic/shop. No shortcuts allowed. I dont mind spending a little more as long as its for added durability and peace of mind which adds up to more savings in the long run.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dr. d View Post
    dalawang rason ang na-iisip ko:
    1. wala kang alam sa sasakyan.
    2. alam mong abusado ka sa sasakyan mo. at natatakot kang baka resbakan ka niyan.
    heh heh.
    bolante!
    dalawang rason din ang naiisip ko sayo.
    1. pretending to know all about cars
    2. your treating your car like a queen because you cant afford to buy a new one.
    haha
    BOLANTE!

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    Quote Originally Posted by dr. d View Post
    dalawang rason ang na-iisip ko:
    1. wala kang alam sa sasakyan.
    2. alam mong abusado ka sa sasakyan mo. at natatakot kang baka resbakan ka niyan.
    heh heh.
    bolante!
    dalawang rason din ang naiisip ko sayo.
    1. pretending to know all about cars
    2. your treating your car like a queen because you cant afford to buy a new one.
    haha
    respeto sir. meron k nun?

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