Car Suggestion for Tall Guy / Bachelor / Under 1M

**Renzokuken** · November 3rd, 2014 05:19 PM

Hi all, I've been a member of this forum since 2012 but I usually just lurk and read reviews...

Finally I think I'm ready to buy my very first car and I'm posting this thread to ask for suggestions for the best vehicle that can fit most if not all of the following criteria:

1. Must be comfortable for a 6'2
2. Hopefully with good design (pang binata at pangmatangkad)
3. For everyday city driving (Alabang to Ortigas)
4. Under PHP 1 million
5. 5 or 7 seater is fine

Just the thought of maybe one of your suggestions will be my very first ride makes me so excited haha.
Looking forward to reading your responses! Thanks!

**Newcomer123** · November 3rd, 2014 05:37 PM

An officemate here is 6-2 and drives an Alto 800, & loves it to death... ^^

For 1M, the entry level Tucson a/t is within your sights, the ubiquitous Innova E a/t in d4d is also in the mix, plus the manual Hilux or Strada if you're into really big drives. The traditional Grand Vitara is also at that range.

For mid sized sedans, you can't miss with the Altis or the Civic or the new Mazda3 in 1.5L guise

Good luck in your car hunt!

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**crosswind** · November 3rd, 2014 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by Renzokuken

Hi all, I've been a member of this forum since 2012 but I usually just lurk and read reviews...

Finally I think I'm ready to buy my very first car and I'm posting this thread to ask for suggestions for the best vehicle that can fit most if not all of the following criteria:

1. Must be comfortable for a 6'2
2. Hopefully with good design (pang binata at pangmatangkad)
3. For everyday city driving (Alabang to Ortigas)
4. Under PHP 1 million
5. 5 or 7 seater is fine

Just the thought of maybe one of your suggestions will be my very first ride makes me so excited haha.
Looking forward to reading your responses! Thanks!

Toyota innova J or e
2.5 d4-d or 2.0 vvti
7 seater has diesel and gas engine
comfortable to drive
has adjustable stering height
has lot of cupholders

Mitsubishi GL/GLX
a pick-up truck
2.5 4d56 engine
comfortable sating position
has adjustable steering column

Isuzu crosswind xt le
2.5 4jai engine
has fog lights
3inch monitor
reverse camera ready
may not be the fastest or
the quietest but i'm sure
you can fit inside

Isuzu Dmax LT 4x2
2.5 engine
all power
huge bed

Mitsubishi advnture Glx Se/Gls Sport/Supersport
ranging from 755-965k
AUV
has a 7inch monitor for the mentioned variant

Kia Soul 1.6 a/t diesel
1.020M
it is a compact car
can fit 3 balikbayan box in with the
2nd row folded

Suzuki sx4 FWD
884k

**1D4LV** · November 3rd, 2014 05:53 PM

a civic, an altis, a lancer or a mazda 3 will suit you fine.

**Syuryuken** · November 3rd, 2014 06:03 PM

Innova E na yan

**Renzokuken** · November 3rd, 2014 06:04 PM

Thanks everyone for the responses!

The Tucson was not an option for me because I have an uncle and a cousin who owns a Tucson and though their experience with the car overall is good, they had problems with after-sales daw.

As for the sedans, I really love Mazda 3's look, its by far the best looking out of all the suggested cars so far but you guys sure it has enough leg room? So far Ive only tried Civic, I wouldnt say it has generous leg room but pwede na. Altis di ko pa rin nasubukan though parang hindi ko type ang Altis. How about Cruze?

Innova is also an option for me since it can accommodate more people kaya lang very generic ang look. I think I'll pass on the pick-ups.

Very hard to decide considering na pinag-ipunan ko to.

**crosswind** · November 3rd, 2014 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by Renzokuken

Thanks everyone for the responses!

The Tucson was not an option for me because I have an uncle and a cousin who owns a Tucson and though their experience with the car overall is good, they had problems with after-sales daw.

As for the sedans, I really love Mazda 3's look, its by far the best looking out of all the suggested cars so far but you guys sure it has enough leg room? So far Ive only tried Civic, I wouldnt say it has generous leg room but pwede na. Altis di ko pa rin nasubukan though parang hindi ko type ang Altis. How about Cruze?

Innova is also an option for me since it can accommodate more people kaya lang very generic ang look. I think I'll pass on the pick-ups.

Very hard to decide considering na pinag-ipunan ko to.

That's true pagpinaghirapan mahirap talaga pumili

Why is the innova too generic?? Do you mean
you like the jurrasic auv better?

BTW suzuki sx4 is rare on PH roads
the cruze is nice too but I'm not
sure of parts

**_Cathy_** · November 3rd, 2014 06:18 PM

How about an Altis? It's quite spacious and extremely comfortable. It's guapo too

**Renzokuken** · November 4th, 2014 12:02 PM

Warning: This is a megapost

Originally Posted by crosswind

That's true pagpinaghirapan mahirap talaga pumili

Why is the innova too generic?? Do you mean
you like the jurrasic auv better?

BTW suzuki sx4 is rare on PH roads
the cruze is nice too but I'm not
sure of parts

By "generic" I mean very common and sobrang dami nang may Innova. May pagkahipster ako minsan e haha but of course its just a minor concern.

I was also considering Cruze kasi based I heard okay din leg room niya. But yeah, best to check it via a test drive

Originally Posted by _Cathy_

How about an Altis? It's quite spacious and extremely comfortable. It's guapo too

It is quite "guapo" I agree esp the latest current design.

Originally Posted by dr. d

go innova! the driver's seat is height-adjustable, and has generous driver- and rear passenger legroom.. the 2nd row is adjustable to-and-fro.. and since you're 6'2", you should have no trouble at all in getting in..
and if you donj't like it, you can re-sell it easily. it holds its resale value pretty well. but i doubt you won't fall in love with it... i have heard of only one pretender who claims he did not like the innova at all.

the newer civics and citys, and altises, i think, have steering wheels that are tilt- and reach- adjustable. an advantage for those who do not fall within the average driver size..

good luck.

Thanks! I do fit in comfortably in an Innova. It's just that siguro I like to read feedback from other users' other cars baka kasi I'm missing something out and I'm focusing too much on my main criteria.

Originally Posted by jut703

My thoughts on sub-1M cars I've driven:

Altis 1.6V - comfy car, lots of features, good engine, but very boring to drive

Mazda 3 1.5V - great looks, great features, great handling, but anemic engine and tiny rims

Cruze 1.8 LS - spacious, but looks old already, 1.8 engine is actually slow and has poor FC

Civic 1.8S - good engine, balanced ride, but way too bare for its price, not a superstar anymore unlike the FD it replaced

Fiesta Ecoboost - great engine, great handling, lots of features, but pretty cramped and can become a potential headache because of transmission problems

Strada GLX - good ride height, durable suspension, but nowhere as refined as a sedan. I don't like the ride of the Strada because it's too soft and tall so weight shifts during braking and acceleration are so prominent that it gets nauseating if you're not the driver. Pretty bare also except for the GPS touch screen head unit.

Innova E - most practical car in the Philippines IMO bec of its space, durability, fuel efficiency and ease of maintenance. Boring as hell though and definitely not "pang-binata"

If I were to choose, it'd either be the Altis, Fiesta, or Mz3.

Each of them has one big flaw - the Altis is boring, the Fiesta is unreliable, the Mz3 is slow, so just choose which of those you can live with.

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Sorry but what do you mean by "anemic engine?" Im not quite familiar with this phrase.

Agree the Cruze looks outdated. It needs a lift.

But based on your post I can probably live with the boring or the slow one.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by lowslowbenz

TS:

Allow me to indulge you with something out of the ordinary.

1992 Mercedes Benz S-class W140 - 2ndhand For Sale Philippines - 58728795

Not mine, but I hope you get the drift.

lol quite tempting tbh! if I had extra money I'd get it. Kaya lang I'm leaning towards buying a new one since like I said, the money is hard-earned!

Originally Posted by Egan101

I'd go with any of the compacts - Mazda3, Focus, Civic, Altis, Elantra, or Lancer. If you want a zippy drive and fun to drive car for less than 1M, go with the Fiesta Ecoboost. Maybe you can consider some used but not abused cars (2010 or younger) for half of its original selling price like the Subaru Legacy GT, Honda Accord 3.5V, Mazda 6 (previous gen). These mid-sizers have enough legroom, very comfortable, but no slouch in terms of performance.

Oooh, another one for Ecoobost. Can you tell me more why its fun to drive it?

Originally Posted by Newcomer123

NOTHING beats a test drive of your target vehicle.

Maybe this can help:

Auto Focus to hold 2014 test drive festival at MOA - Auto News

There would be numerous models from 14 carmakers to choose from. Good luck!

Agree! And thank you for this!

Originally Posted by ax30g

Sylphy for a change

Thanks! But I find its looks a bit boring.

Originally Posted by shadow

well, if you fell in love with the mazda..then that's the car for you...non of our inputs will really matter and the fact that it will be your first car...buy whatever caught your eye..ikaw naman mag drive niyang for the next 5 years...

and mazda is a good car anyway. your height would not really matter unless you'll be getting the mini cars

Right now the Mazda is really one of the top contenders. However I believe its good to ask for others opinions as well especially those who are knowledgeable and updated when it comes to cars. Besides the leg room concern, looks and budget I'm worried I might be missing some important stuff that can later on be a game changer (like I never really considered resale value and FC that much before compared to now)

Thanks!

Originally Posted by playplugg

Sir Renzokuken,

Since first car nyo po, preferred na brand new po ang bilhin nyo, kung open naman po kayo in 2nd hand, between 2012 and 2013 model, (camry & accord) or low mileage at pag naka-tyempo kayo na car owner lalo na pag kilala nyo, and sacrifice sale ng sasakyan, go for it.

kung brand new sedan,

altis, mazda 3, civic, lancer,

kung meron quite stretch sa budget, 2.5 G camry..

Yeah, I would only consider buying a 2nd hand if its coming from someone I know and I can trust.

I can only go as high as 1m pag cash. Actually yung 1.2m through bank/installment is quite a stretch na nga for me.

**Newcomer123** · November 3rd, 2014 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by Renzokuken

Thanks everyone for the responses!

The Tucson was not an option for me because I have an uncle and a cousin who owns a Tucson and though their experience with the car overall is good, they had problems with after-sales daw.

As for the sedans, I really love Mazda 3's look, its by far the best looking out of all the suggested cars so far but you guys sure it has enough leg room? So far Ive only tried Civic, I wouldnt say it has generous leg room but pwede na. Altis di ko pa rin nasubukan though parang hindi ko type ang Altis. How about Cruze?

Innova is also an option for me since it can accommodate more people kaya lang very generic ang look. I think I'll pass on the pick-ups.

Very hard to decide considering na pinag-ipunan ko to.

NOTHING beats a test drive of your target vehicle.

Maybe this can help:

Auto Focus to hold 2014 test drive festival at MOA - Auto News

There would be numerous models from 14 carmakers to choose from. Good luck!