RedOrange, Niky, thanks for the very good explanations. I've always wondered which set up is more expensive to put up.

The Philippine automotive market has gone a long way from way back when. I remember in the not so distant past, test-drives were non-existent in these islands, and all the Filipino buyer had to rely on was what was written on paper - and even then, there was not much that was written.

But now, it would be a sin if you don't go out and ask the dealer for a test drive when you are in the market for a new vehicle . But the test drive only gets you so far because all new cars ride well on a limited course/path.

So you still have to rely on either actual owners' experiences and/or fora like these to get a better overall general viewpoint and knowledge base to make a more informed decision beyond just the sticker price of the vehicle.