750k car budget

**bugsmobile** · June 12th, 2022 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

For 750k, I would look for a used but decent condition Subaru Forester XT (2018-2018 models). You get great visibility, very good driving performance, high ground clearance, big interior & cargo space, and decent off-road capability. Other good options are the Honda CRV and Mazda CX5.

HRV is small for a crossover. It is practically a Jazz on stilts. I would never consider the Xpander. The RAV4 I would choose among the choices presented but despite being a Toyota, it is not as common as the other CUVs (Forester, CRV, CX5) mainly for the reason that ToyotaPH priced it ridiculously.

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Thanks for the reco. Will also look into this. Why would be you consider a Xpander? Re the Rav 4, would you think parts wouldn’t be as common as other Toyotas?

**Egan101** · June 12th, 2022 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by bugsmobile

Thanks for the reco. Will also look into this. Why would be you consider a Xpander? Re the Rav 4, would you think parts wouldn’t be as common as other Toyotas?

I wouldn’t consider a 7-seater on such a small frame, even the same thought on a Mobilio or BRV or XL7. If you want a comfortable 7-seater, maybe consider an Innova or Okavango or Xtrail or diesel CRV.

ToyotaPH priced the RAV4 ridiculously high. Even the top-spec model is only a FWD and priced over 2M with not much to offer against the competition except for its Toyota brand name. You will see more CRVs, Foresters, and CX5s on the road. Since it is not as common, keeping one maybe a challenge later if you need major parts. Usual needed fluids may not be an issue.

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**bugsmobile** · June 12th, 2022 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

I wouldn’t consider a 7-seater on such a small frame, even the same thought on a Mobilio or BRV or XL7. If you want a comfortable 7-seater, maybe consider an Innova or Okavango or Xtrail or diesel CRV.

ToyotaPH priced the RAV4 ridiculously high. Even the top-spec model is only a FWD and priced over 2M with not much to offer against the competition except for its Toyota brand name. You will see more CRVs, Foresters, and CX5s on the road. Since it is not as common, keeping one maybe a challenge later if you need major parts. Usual needed fluids may not be an issue.

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Thanks! For the Forester, you mean 2016-2018? Parts are easy naman to find? & hindi naman mahal? How about the Subaru XV?

**Egan101** · June 12th, 2022 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by bugsmobile

Thanks! For the Forester, parts are easy naman to find? & hindi naman mahal? How about the Subaru XV?

Get the Forester, better for the family. There are a lot of Foresters on the road. Di naman sirain. Most cars naman Di mahirap yung usual parts - brake pads, suspension bushings, tires, etc. Fluids are also readily available.

I don’t think a car around 5-10 years will need a major part replacement like an engine, turbocharger, transmission, or driveshaft unless the car model has a history of unreliability.

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**jojopad** · June 13th, 2022 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Egan101

For 750k, I would look for a used but decent condition Subaru Forester XT (2018-2018 models). You get great visibility, very good driving performance, high ground clearance, big interior & cargo space, and decent off-road capability. Other good options are the Honda CRV and Mazda CX5.

HRV is small for a crossover. It is practically a Jazz on stilts. I would never consider the Xpander. The RAV4 I would choose among the choices presented but despite being a Toyota, it is not as common as the other CUVs (Forester, CRV, CX5) mainly for the reason that ToyotaPH priced it ridiculously.

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+1 with Egon's recommendation. I'm also shopping around for a 2nd hand Subaru Forester. I plan to use it for my family's car camping trip. The high ground clearance (I think it's 200mm or almosr 8 inch), AWD and excellent visibility are plus factors for me.

I see a lot of 2nd hand Forester offerings at FB marketplace. 500 to 800k seems to be the usual range. The XTs especially the stock ones are getting rare.

**111prez** · June 13th, 2022 10:54 AM

ito mga 2nd hand na between P700K to P800K

**kagalingan** · June 13th, 2022 01:53 PM

bugsy,

dagdagan mo pa mag jimny ka. Iyan na tumalo sa porma ng coolray at juke. Or maganda yung hatchback ng honda city na ultimo upuan ng driver pwede iflatten.

Pero naliliitan ako sa gulong ng jimny.

sayang pera sa 750thou tapos bili ka rav4!!!! Ang lakas makatito nyan.

**hardwang** · June 13th, 2022 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by kagalingan

bugsy,

dagdagan mo pa mag jimny ka. Iyan na tumalo sa porma ng coolray at juke. Or maganda yung hatchback ng honda city na ultimo upuan ng driver pwede iflatten.

Pero naliliitan ako sa gulong ng jimny.

sayang pera sa 750thou tapos bili ka rav4!!!! Ang lakas makatito nyan.

Laughtrip ka talaga. 😂

**Egan101** · June 13th, 2022 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by jojopad

+1 with Egon's recommendation. I'm also shopping around for a 2nd hand Subaru Forester. I plan to use it for my family's car camping trip. The high ground clearance (I think it's 200mm or almosr 8 inch), AWD and excellent visibility are plus factors for me.

I see a lot of 2nd hand Forester offerings at FB marketplace. 500 to 800k seems to be the usual range. The XTs especially the stock ones are getting rare.

Ground clearance of a Forester or Outback is at 8.7” or 221mm, similar to the usual PPVs. If getting the XT, better look for the 2017-2018 models which comes stock with steering-adaptive headlights. All AWD Subarus come with X-Mode, a system that will have the car maximize traction for off-road surfaces.

Assuming you’re a speed junkie - no PPV or CUV or even most compact cars can hold a candle in terms of performance against the Forester XT. It is quick off a sprint (between 7 to 8 seconds in 0 to 100kmh) and it can get you to over 200kmh assuming you have the nerves to drive that fast. Not to mention it can easily crawl in mud, sand, gravel, or lahar without fear of getting stuck.

Sa mga anti-CVT, di Puwede Subaru or Honda or newer Toyotas. Get something else though don’t settle for those with dinosaur 4-speed ATs.

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**bugsmobile** · June 13th, 2022 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by kagalingan

bugsy,

dagdagan mo pa mag jimny ka. Iyan na tumalo sa porma ng coolray at juke. Or maganda yung hatchback ng honda city na ultimo upuan ng driver pwede iflatten.

Pero naliliitan ako sa gulong ng jimny.

sayang pera sa 750thou tapos bili ka rav4!!!! Ang lakas makatito nyan.

Haha eh tito age na naman talaga ako e hehe.

Originally Posted by dr. d

my take on toyota parts purchasing, even for the rav4,

1. probably not that difficult, as it's a toyota. hey! there's always the casa!
2. probably competitive pricing, outside the casa.
3. dahil matibay (again, "daw"), you won't spend your weekends parts-hunting. "when they get fixed, they stay fixed."

if TS wants to gambol, and is willing to up his price to 816K, as someone already suggested,
there's the new raize.

It's a car plan doc , & I wouldn't want to add na to the allotted budget hehe.