Death of Sedans....Suspects Now Known

**travajante** · May 26th, 2019 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

Bai, I’m a happy DRIVER of my compact SUV. It drives like a big compact car. The extra grip of the AWD system and higher road clearance is a welcome thing plus the useable trunk space.

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Egan bai, I've nothing against compacts like yours. They're pretty much just raised hatches. It's those PPVs & full-sized behemoths w/o passengers you see flooding our narrow streets that makes me go like "really?" on em. I only take ours out on hauling & offroad chores, otherwise, it's the majestic garage queen.[emoji4]

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**minicarph** · May 26th, 2019 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Egan bai, I've nothing against compacts like yours. They're pretty much just raised hatches. It's those PPVs & full-sized behemoths w/o passengers you see flooding our narrow streets that makes me go like "really?" on em. I only take ours out on hauling & offroad chores, otherwise, it's the majestic garage queen.[emoji4]

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nakakataba kasi mag drive ng super light car trav eh, dapat mabigat dina drive mo para naman ma stretch ng onti katawan. Napansin ko mas madami mataba na sedan and gasoline cuv drivers vs ppv drivers.

**travajante** · May 27th, 2019 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by minicarph

nakakataba kasi mag drive ng super light car trav eh, dapat mabigat dina drive mo para naman ma stretch ng onti katawan. Napansin ko mas madami mataba na sedan and gasoline cuv drivers vs ppv drivers.

Haha. That's an anomaly to the "Limit the space, stunt the growth" aquarium rule.[emoji848]We need more supporting data for a potentially great sales pitch & health advocacy, OB sir....[emoji16]

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**Wh1stl3r** · May 27th, 2019 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by sparc179

I'll be one of those that admit that I don't like sedans anymore. Not when you can get the advantages of better ride height, comfort, durability and roominess as any small CUV can offer. Plus you can't make a car buying decision without considering how horrible our roads are in Da Pilipins.

I suspect though that sedans will still sell well in our country, mainly for the price point. If that's all the budget one has, it doesn't really make financial sense to buy an SUV.

Agree. Most will opt to buy a CUV/SUV if they can afford it. They are just a lot more practical and versatile for the family guy. For single people or couples who don't plan to have kids sedans make a lot more sense.

Originally Posted by travajante

Egan bai, I've nothing against compacts like yours. They're pretty much just raised hatches. It's those PPVs & full-sized behemoths w/o passengers you see flooding our narrow streets that makes me go like "really?" on em. I only take ours out on hauling & offroad chores, otherwise, it's the majestic garage queen.[emoji4]

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Bro, we all know that comfort and driving dynamics of CUVs can't be matched by PPVs. But for the people who can only own one car those take a back seat to versatility and utility. That's why PPVs are selling so well. If the car companies could produce similarly sized CUVs that gave the same cargo/passenger capacity, fuel consumption and price and if our road quality improves dramatically I imagine PPV sales will decline naturally in favor of CUVs.

**CVT** · May 27th, 2019 09:07 AM

Survey was done in the US, where we know that lane, intersection and traffic disciplines are generally observed.

Bros- it would be interesting to see the results if there was a similar survey here in the Philippines.

Again,- preference and not limited by budget, if I understand correctly.

**Jun aka Pekto** · May 27th, 2019 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by CVT

Survey was done in the US, where we know that lane, intersection and traffic disciplines are generally observed.

Bros- it would be interesting to see the results if there was a similar survey here in the Philippines.

Again,- preference and not limited by budget, if I understand correctly.

In the Philippines, people prefer CUV/SUV because they have better utility than a sedan. Here in the US, people prefer CUV/SUV because they're easier to get in and out of. So many people getting fat.

**kagalingan** · May 27th, 2019 01:07 PM

marami naka suv ngayon na jinggoy, bong revilla type of body. Tapos yung susi nakasabit sa sintoreras.

Eh ako sedan binata look binata body.

**travajante** · May 27th, 2019 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by kagalingan

marami naka suv ngayon na jinggoy, bong revilla type of body. Tapos yung susi nakasabit sa sintoreras.

Eh ako sedan binata look binata body.

So, sedans retain youth longer, kags sir?[emoji848][emoji4]

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**Egan101** · May 27th, 2019 01:25 PM

I was pushing to my wife to get a compact sedan for her company car but she opted for a small crossover. She told me she would consider a sedan if it is a midsize (Accord or Camry or Mazda6 or Legacy or Passat).

**kagalingan** · May 27th, 2019 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

So, sedans retain youth longer, kags sir?[emoji848][emoji4]

oo, kahit sa impression na lang.

Example drive ako tapos madami pedestrian or yung nasa likod ng jeep. Eh no tint windshield. Makikita mo talaga body language tumitigin umaasa kung gwapo ba nakasakay. Chaka ilan beses na ako bumabasa ng bibig kakalabit si girl commuter sa katabi "uy gwapo oh" Lagi na ako nakikipag-ngiti-an.

Eh sa suv usually ang comment sa mga escort girls. "Ay naku tatay ata, DOM"

Kung baga si suv mukhang mahal pero hindi maganda tingnan.

Chaka remember nung early 90s ang car scene talaga pag sedan. Mas magaganda crowd. Yung angas mas fresh, mukhang naligo.

Sa suv parang nagmeeting mga tito uncle.