Need Help. Which is better to be the first car, Mazda 2 (sedan) or Suzuki Ciaz GL?

**datuputi.jr** · June 22nd, 2018 03:42 PM

Stucked up po ako between Mazda 2 (sedan) and Suzuki Ciaz GL. Manual Transmission. Medyo napapaisip ako with Suzuki Ciaz. Pareho namng may pros and cons sya. Ngayon iniisip ko e ung mas makakabuti para sa first owner tulad ko.

I also think regarding the maintenance after 3yrs. Which one is much better?

Thanks in advance.

**GTi** · June 22nd, 2018 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by datuputi.jr

Stucked up po ako between Mazda 2 (sedan) and Suzuki Ciaz GL. Manual Transmission. Medyo napapaisip ako with Suzuki Ciaz. Pareho namng may pros and cons sya. Ngayon iniisip ko e ung mas makakabuti para sa first owner tulad ko.

I also think regarding the maintenance after 3yrs. Which one is much better?

Thanks in advance.

Mazda 2 performs better. Ciaz looks more sophisticated and has more room. Up to you where your priorities lie. Check out both personally before you make a decision.

If you plan to have the car casa maintained, you may want to take advantage of Mazda's Yojin 3 free maintenance promo. At least that's 3 years of maintenance cost down.

If you want absolutely worry-free maintenance and parts availability for the whole life of the car though, better go for the mainstream brands. Honda or Toyota would be my top picks.

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**Egan101** · June 22nd, 2018 04:44 PM

^^^ An appliance car like the Honda City or Toyota Vios would be a good option if you want to go with the more popular models.

**datuputi.jr** · June 22nd, 2018 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by GTi

Mazda 2 performs better. Ciaz looks more sophisticated and has more room. Up to you where your priorities lie. Check out both personally before you make a decision.

If you plan to have the car casa maintained, you may want to take advantage of Mazda's Yojin 3 free maintenance promo. At least that's 3 years of maintenance cost down.

If you want absolutely worry-free maintenance and parts availability for the whole life of the car though, better go for the mainstream brands. Honda or Toyota would be my top picks.

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I do not want Toyota and i can't afford the Honda. Hehe. That's why i came up with Suzuki and Mazda. Mazda 2 is a good choice. But im planning to use the unit for long drive. So i am more concern to my passenger. Both are my priorities. Hehe

**GTi** · June 22nd, 2018 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by datuputi.jr

I do not want Toyota and i can't afford the Honda. Hehe. That's why i came up with Suzuki and Mazda. Mazda 2 is a good choice. But im planning to use the unit for long drive. So i am more concern to my passenger. Both are my priorities. Hehe

Ah. Not considering slightly used?

The Mazda is nice, and any decent car will last long if you take good care of it. But visit one in the showroom first to see if it meets your needs.

If it was me though, I'd rather get a used 2017 City.

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**datuputi.jr** · June 23rd, 2018 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by GTi

Ah. Not considering slightly used?

The Mazda is nice, and any decent car will last long if you take good care of it. But visit one in the showroom first to see if it meets your needs.

If it was me though, I'd rather get a used 2017 City.

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At first, i want slightly used. But my parents don't want slightly used. They told me that if i will buy a used car, why not buy a brand new car.

**DiliKoAmericano** · June 23rd, 2018 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by datuputi.jr

At first, i want slightly used. But my parents don't want slightly used. They told me that if i will buy a used car, why not buy a brand new car.

Well, in this country, ur parents are probably right. In any other country, depreciation as the car exits the showroom makes a new car a ridiculous proposition. For some reason in the philippines, a slightly used car is almpst exaxtly the same price as a new one. Perhaps because people have to work so hard for it, they just ask for more when they sell, or pergaps its because in this country, any old beat up jalopy deathtrap wreck is allowed to be registered and drive on the roads, making such vehicles a considerable purchase decision, pushing up the price of other vehicles up the chain.

**GTi** · June 23rd, 2018 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by datuputi.jr

At first, i want slightly used. But my parents don't want slightly used. They told me that if i will buy a used car, why not buy a brand new car.

I personally find that buying brand new is underrated, especially when compared to slightly used. Say, less than 2 years with mileage less than 20k. Big price difference, but hardly any difference with a brand new unit if you remove the plates. But wait... 2 year old cars still don't have plates. [emoji23]

This way you get to have more options. Previously unattainable cars can now be considered.

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**jnjmn** · June 24th, 2018 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by datuputi.jr

At first, i want slightly used. But my parents don't want slightly used. They told me that if i will buy a used car, why not buy a brand new car.

mazda 2 mas maayos

**dr. d** · June 24th, 2018 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by datuputi.jr

At first, i want slightly used. But my parents don't want slightly used. They told me that if i will buy a used car, why not buy a brand new car.

well, for one thing, brand new cars are more expensive. but they do tend to be less problematic.
but if the wherewithal is easily available, then brand new it is!

errr... isn't the mazda2 a bit cramped inside, compared to the ciaz?