Quickie Used Car Review - Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback (2003-2009)

2003-2009 Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback

The Good: Cheap, comfortable inside the city

The Bad: 1.5 engine not fuel efficient, low grade materials, lifeless steering

The Say: Offers a low price, but competitors are better buys.

Go For: 1.2L
Avoid: 1.5 LT

Price Range: P150,000-P350,000
Our Rating: **

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2003-2008
2008-2009

Quickie Used Car Review - Mazda 2 Hatchback (2010-2015)

2010-2015 Mazda 2 Hatchback

The Good: Nimble handling, practicality

The Bad: Tiny rear space, cheap plastic interior

The Say: Something fun and easy to live with but has some faults.

Go For: 1.3 S
Avoid: 1.3 Speed

Price Range: P300,000-P550,000
Our Rating: ***

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Latest vehicle profile: Mazda 2 Hatchback

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2010-2015

Quickie Used Car Review - Suzuki Swift (2005-2011)

2005-2011 Suzuki Swift

The Good: A Mini Cooper at friendly prices

The Bad: This is a driver's car, not a chauffeur driven car

The Say: Brings back all the goodness of driving in a small package.

Go For: MT Units
Avoid: 

Price Range: P280,000-P400,000
Our Rating: ****

Related Review: Used Car Review - Suzuki Swift (2005-2011)
Latest vehicle profile: Suzuki Swift

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2005-2011

Quickie Used Car Review - Toyota Yaris (2007-2014)

2007-2014 Toyota Yaris

The Good: Practical, a pleasure to drive

The Bad: Interior is not that flexible

The Say: Something unnoticed that has character.

Go For: 1.5
Avoid: You have no other choice

Price Range: P285,000-P400,000
Our Rating: ***

Related review: Used Car Review - Toyota Yaris (2007-2014)
Latest vehicle profile: Toyota Yaris

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2007-2009
2009-2012
2012-2014

Car Profiles - Chevrolet Sail

CHEVROLET SAIL

Replacing the Sonic sedan is the dinky Sail whose origins are traced from China and based on a small Opel. Engines rival the likes of the Vios but this actually competes with the Mirage G4 and Brio Amaze. We think this wouldn't succeed well given the size to price ratio plus Chevy's weakness in the passenger car segment.

The Good:

The Bad:

Price Range: P791,888-P917,888

Our Rating:

Last Update: February 5, 2018

Car Features - 10 Commonly Repossessed Vehicles July 2016

2 weeks from a new administration and a payday Friday, let us discover the most repossessed cars this month. If you see a trend here, the top 10 are mostly sub-compacts, where most people start buying cars. The economy is doing fine with people are on a buying spree for cars but finishing their payments are just a different topic. This list aims to help buyers on which bank to go in finding a specific vehicle they want.

Do take note the list is accurate as of July 15, 2016. Sources include: PS Bank, Banco De Oro, RCBC Savings Bank, East West Bank, Unionbank, Maybank, BPI, and Security Bank.

See the top 10 of  the following months: October 2015, November 2015, January 2016, February 2016, March 2016, April 2016, May 2016, and June 2016. Original 2014 article here.

Quickie Used Car Review - Honda Jazz (2008-2014)

2008-2014 Honda Jazz

The Good: Flexibility in a small package, reliability

The Bad: Firm ride and wind noise intrudes the cabin

The Say: An all around vehicle hampered by imperfections.

Go For: 1.5 V
Avoid: 1.5 V Mugen

Price Range: P350,000-P580,000
Our Rating: ****

Related Review: Used Car Review - Honda Jazz (2008-2014)
Latest vehicle profile: Honda Jazz

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2008-2011
2011-2014

Quickie Used Car Review - Chevrolet Aveo Sedan (2006-2013)

2006-2013 Chevrolet Aveo Sedan

The Good: Numerous equipment, not expensive

The Bad: Cheap plastics, less space

The Say: Apart from price, it does not excel in any way.

Go For: 1.4 LT
Avoid: 1.6

Price Range: P220,000-P450,000
Our Rating: **

Related Review: Used Car Review - Chevrolet Aveo Sedan (2006-2013)

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2006-2010
2010-2013

Quickie Used Car Review - Mazda 2 Sedan (2010-2015)

2010-2015 Mazda 2 Sedan

The Good: A perky handler with a trunk

The Bad: Cheap interior quality, smallish rear seat

The Say: Practical and fun to drive that isn't perfect.

Go For: 1.3
Avoid:

Price Range: P300,000-P450,000
Our Rating: ***

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Latest vehicle profile: Mazda 2 Sedan

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2010-2015

Quickie Used Car Review - Kia Rio Sedan (2006-2011)

2006-2011 Kia Rio Sedan

The Good: Ride is comfortable, rev happy engine

The Bad: Simplistic interior, absence of safety features

The Say: A basic car perfect for the lowly budget, but if you are willing to look beyond the badge.

Go For: 1.4 EX
Avoid: Ex-taxi units

Price Range: P240,000-P320,000
Our Rating: ***

Full Review: Used Car Review - Kia Rio (2006-2011)
Latest vehicle profile: Kia Rio Sedan

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2006-2009
2010-2011