[HELP NEEDED] Where can I buy 2nd hand cars

kenshin_roxanne

Hi Folks! I hope this is not a stupid question but I would like to ask - where is it best to buy second hand cars? I've been lurking sa Sulit and Tsikot for quite some time pero hindi pa rin ako makakita. Also, is it safe to buy sa car dealers given the reputation that some might have already done their "deed" to sell their car.

I'm actually looking for Honda City 2010 AT 1.3 S Habanero Red. My budget is 600k. Thanks in advance!

djaynitor

Ganito lang iyan:

• Kung sa dealer ka bibili ng segunda mano, ayon sa batas dapat magbigay sila ng warranty. Pero mas mahal sa dealer dahil may tubo sila sa sasakyan.
  
• Kung sa private ka bibili na siempre segunda mano, it's BUYER BEWARE at walang warranty. Kung maka-tiempo ka ng LEMON, mahihirapan kang maghabol.

Ang gawin mo, maghanap ka ng private sale at magsama ka ng marunong sa sasakyan tulad ng mekaniko para matiyak na hindi LEMON ang bibilhin mo.

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KobyDear

Yong sister ko sa may Rob Galleria bumili ng second hand car...nakalimutan ko lang yong pangalan ng shop basta along that area.Wala naman silang naging problema sa sasakyan but after 3 years binenta din nila and bumili ng Elantra.Sabi nya safe naman daw kumuha sa mga car dealers kase hinde sila pa-sisira sa clients pro dapat marunong ka rin talaga tumingin ng car.
Pro sa budget mo...for me mag-brand new ka na lang,no-worries pa.

greenlantern818

expert yang mga dealer sa pagtago ng mga sira ng auto, patse patse lang para mukhang maganda remedyo dyan remedyo dito para maganda takbo, after 1 or 2 months lalabas na lahat ng sira sakit sa ulo. bumili ka na lang ng brand new, 600k naman budget mo eh.

slamm

I usually refer to the Manila Bulletin classified ads on Sundays for second hand cars.

When buying second hand, it really takes time and patience since you would want to avoid a potential headache.

Tall order you have there since not much people will still be selling a car of that model and age. Try looking also into purchasing a brand new unit.

kenshin_roxanne

Hello All,

Thank you and I appreciate all your responses. As much as I want to buy a brand new car, ayokong magdagdag ng cash dahil it will entail me to use my savings. Iyong 600k kasi, I will just loan it from the company and I don't want to hit the ceiling amount of 645k para mababa lang din ang monthly deduction.

On the other side, I am thinking of getting an Accent AT but I am afraid of its engine knock issue.

Ayun, thanks for all your feedback and if may maisusuggest pa kayo, feel free to post them - other car brands, trustworthy car dealers or if my kilala kayong nagbebenta mismo.

spiceboy!

Ask around the office or friends because they might know someone who is selling their cars(personal use). This is my means when I look for a car. Iba rin kasi pag binili mo sa owner mismo and please stay away from agents.

slamm

Try checking this out. 2009 model but its a 1.5L and priced within your budget,

http://tsikot.com/classifieds/honda-cars-philippines/p144290-2009-honda-city-1-5e-a-2ft.html

L|J|APtop

I used to work for BPI Leasing/Rental Corporation, partly handling return of leased vehicles. The vehicles are not really repossessed, but rather returned due to the end of the lease (usually 3 years old, pero some return vehicles earlier). Try calling 845-5092 and ask for a list of their returned cars. Usually, maaayos yung mga returned cars, save for the wear and tear.

You can also look at one of BPI's warehouses in East Service Road, Cupang, Muntinlupa. The lot is beside the Shell Canvas Building there.

Good luck in your hunt!

kenshin_roxanne

Hi all, thanks for the options. I'm still looking for City but now also thinking of getting a brand new accent, iyong 1.4L A/T. What do you guys think of Accent? I've read about Engine Knock so medyo nagdadalawang-isip ako.

Happy Holidays!

jason_10

Go for the City for better resale value in the future.

kimi17

ok naman sa car dealers,maayos talaga yung papeles kasi nasala na nila,safe kana agad na hindi carnap yung car,yun nga lang ingat ka parin kasi magaling sila magtago ng sira. so far nakabili na kami ng kotse sa car dealer, wala naman naging problema or lemon kaming nakuha.minor minor sira lang na normal sa 2nd hand cars.

kenshin_roxanne

kimi17 wrote: »

ok naman sa car dealers,maayos talaga yung papeles kasi nasala na nila,safe kana agad na hindi carnap yung car,yun nga lang ingat ka parin kasi magaling sila magtago ng sira. so far nakabili na kami ng kotse sa car dealer, wala naman naging problema or lemon kaming nakuha.minor minor sira lang na normal sa 2nd hand cars.

May I know where did you buy your car?
And sorry for the question as I really know nothing about cars, what are the usual sira?

Thanks in advance and happy Holidays.

kenshin_roxanne

Hi All,

Sorry but would like to seek for your help again. Until now, I haven't been able to find a car to buy. :(

Anyway, I saw this post in sulit.

I am interested in the car but the thing is, the owner is a foreigner, specifically Iranian. The reason why he wants to sell his car is because he wants to go back to his country. I was able to talk to him na sa phone and medyo okay naman siya kausap.

However, medyo cynical ako with the thought of visiting his place to check the car, alone. I know its bad to judge pero ayun, can't help but have a little worry about my safety since iyong kilala kong mekaniko ay laging hindi sumasagot and I'd really want to see the car.

Now the question is, is it safe to transact with foreign people / expatriates for cars?

Thanks in advance!

maseraticrg

mejo mahirap ata sagutin yang tanong mo po. para mong tinanong kung bakit lumilipad ang ibon, or bakit bilog ang bola. hehe

kiddingly aside, sa sobrang sama ng ibang mga tao ngayon sa manila, di mo na kailangan pa i gamble yung safety mo. first of all, kung di kayo masyado marunung tumingin ng kotse, magsama kayo ng marunung or ng mekaniko, atleast may clue kayo sa status ng kotse. di po ba kayo natatakot na baka na ondoy yung unit? sobrang dami po ng sellers ngayon na nagbebenta ng baha na unit and most of them were already fixed na ang hirap na idistinguish kung na baha o hindi. at sa sobrang sama ng ibang tao sa nangyare sa kotse nila e gagawin nla lahat ng pedeng gawin mabenta lang yung kotse nila at para wag silang abutan ng kalawang at electrical probs.

My suggestion is kung ayaw nung seller mag agree na magmeet kayo sa isang public place na with security, magsama nlng kayo ng tao para puntahan yung unit. hirap din maghanap ng modelong city kasi mejo bago pa.

slamm

Just ask someone to go with you. Basic na yan.

The plate number is seen on the ad so you can also text the LTO database to see if its a hot car or not.

kimi17

kenshin_roxanne wrote: »

Hi All,

Sorry but would like to seek for your help again. Until now, I haven't been able to find a car to buy. :(

Anyway, I saw this post in sulit.

I am interested in the car but the thing is, the owner is a foreigner, specifically Iranian. The reason why he wants to sell his car is because he wants to go back to his country. I was able to talk to him na sa phone and medyo okay naman siya kausap.

However, medyo cynical ako with the thought of visiting his place to check the car, alone. I know its bad to judge pero ayun, can't help but have a little worry about my safety since iyong kilala kong mekaniko ay laging hindi sumasagot and I'd really want to see the car.

Now the question is, is it safe to transact with foreign people / expatriates for cars?

Thanks in advance!

magsama ka ng guy friend na may car para kahit papano marunong sa kotse,your dad,kuya,pinsan,tito etc.

djaynitor

kenshin_roxanne wrote: »

Hi All,

Sorry but would like to seek for your help again. Until now, I haven't been able to find a car to buy. :(

Anyway, I saw this post in sulit.

I am interested in the car but the thing is, the owner is a foreigner, specifically Iranian. The reason why he wants to sell his car is because he wants to go back to his country. I was able to talk to him na sa phone and medyo okay naman siya kausap.

However, medyo cynical ako with the thought of visiting his place to check the car, alone. I know its bad to judge pero ayun, can't help but have a little worry about my safety since iyong kilala kong mekaniko ay laging hindi sumasagot and I'd really want to see the car.

Now the question is, is it safe to transact with foreign people / expatriates for cars?

Thanks in advance!

Common sense lang, kung wala kang kasamang mekaniko - na-***** ka na ng mabahong Iranian, nakabili ka pa ng sasakyang sirain....

--sent from my Windows

kenshin_roxanne

djaynitor wrote: »

Common sense lang, kung wala kang kasamang mekaniko - na-***** ka na ng mabahong Iranian, nakabili ka pa ng sasakyang sirain....

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Hi, thanks for the advice but you really don't need to say that! That's awful! :(

Anyway guys thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it. I know the question is basic but this is just me, really excited to have her first car.

Again, thanks and have a great weekend.

djaynitor

kaentengIII wrote: »

Pero mukang gasgas nga lang ang dahilan kung bat niya ibebenta ang kanyang car.

Gasgas? Bakit, ano ba dapat ang gawin ng foreigner na aalis na ng Pinas sa kanyang sasakyan? IPAMIGAY? IHULOG SA BANGIN? SUNUGIN? Common sense naman po!

kenshin_roxanne wrote: »

I am interested in the car but the thing is, the owner is a foreigner, specifically Iranian. The reason why he wants to sell his car is because he wants to go back to his country.

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djaynitor

kaentengIII wrote: »

sabi lang yun boy, ano naman gagawin niya sa bansa nilang tira-tira ng digmaan samantalang ang ganda ng buhay niya dito sa pinas?

Aling digmaan ang sumapi sa Iran?

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