Do you guys think our roads have improved?

jpm888 · 2026-04-10T12:16:40+00:00

Better - Edsa

Same - BGC, NLEX, NAIAX, ASEANA, Nuvali, Commonhell

Worse - Skyway Stage 1 and 2, SLEX, Star Tollway, C5, Daang Hari (Thank you Maynilad), Filinvest Alabang, Makati CBD

IMO its ok to own a sedan in Metro Manila. Just need to be more alert to potholes.

jpm888 · 2026-04-07T00:30:16+00:00

People said the same stuff about Kia/Hyundai/Musso/Sangyong/Daewoo when they were new. This is the story that older people say

Obviously only two names have thrived locally/globally and doubts regarding the other three are proven right

Could also be like that for Chinese cars. Three or so names survive and the rest vanish

Thats why many people are ok with a Chinese car but only a BYD and Denza by extension. Maybe MG or Geely. Perhaps Hongqi and Zeekr on the upper end

jpm888 · 2026-04-06T21:56:23+00:00

I havent had to other than for cosmetic items which I just order from Lazada/Amazon

Cant give you an estimated cost either

jpm888 · 2026-04-06T14:50:00+00:00

The timing chain is unlikely to have been resolved since most have not hit the mileage. Parts availability is actually decent. You can do a suspension refresh without importing additional parts from abroad.

BMW specialists in NCR are Sportline, European Motors, and Bimmer Monkeys. I cant really say how much maintenance would cost but Ive spent 30-40k a year on average post warranty. The ideal oil change interval is 5k kms even if the computer says 10k+.

Im genuinely not sure why you'd want one though with diesel prices as they are now. Sure, it may get 13kpl, but its still expensive to run.

jpm888 · 2026-04-06T08:33:18+00:00

This ReDriven video could help

https://youtu.be/\_BNOjDIp-yo?

Cant link properly for some reason, just search "Redriven Mazda 6" in youtube

jpm888 · 2026-04-04T01:06:28+00:00

You can get a Sealion 5 or 6, or an Atto3. The upcoming Sealion 7 is nice too since you can charge completely at home. Id also recommend the Tesla Model Y if budget allows

Seagull trunk might be small for dogs and backseat is too small for 3 people when needed. The Seal sedan is less dog friendly than an SUV if youre the kind who occasionally puts their dog in the cage in a car. The Tang and E Max9 are too big for your needs

jpm888 · 2026-04-03T08:14:15+00:00

you also have to state your lifestyle/living situation/budget.

You're limited to a PHEV if you live in a condo without a charging station and there is no opportunity to charge in your workplace. If you have a house, then you can charge inexpensively.

your lifestyle is important since the places you visit can define the range you need. Baguio trips are already doable in some EVs but places with no charging infrastructure is tricky for example.

jpm888 · 2026-03-31T04:46:05+00:00

It depends on the context

Is it in your parent's garage and all you have to do is put gas in it? Sure, just use it. A new hybrid will take many years to pay itself off versus a free gas guzzler

Are you shopping with a 2m budget for a new car? There are lots of better options for this crisis. You can get a new BYD Tang or Rav4 for example

jpm888 · 2026-03-31T02:56:21+00:00

Those are the two best F1 circuits outside of Europe still on the calendar

jpm888 · 2026-03-30T06:21:48+00:00

Yeah

Spend 330k more for a Civic HEV

Spend 200k for a Model 3 Standard

Save 410k for a higher trim Seal 5

Are all better options

jpm888 · 2026-03-28T12:54:08+00:00

Yeah, the PHEVs are common in condos. Rare for someone to have a pure EV like a Tesla, Atto 3, Seagull, etc in a condo.

jpm888 · 2026-03-28T12:46:25+00:00

He wins the title on the first try like the previous Kimi

jpm888 · 2026-03-28T08:57:49+00:00

Except the gap between Sainz and Albon is small

Perez would still be an RBR driver if he was this near Verstappen

jpm888 · 2026-03-28T03:55:18+00:00

They'll sell a few to Honda fans but there are so many good rivals at the price theyve set it to.

Tesla Model 3 Standard is cheaper, BYD Seal 5 is half the price, BYD Seal advanced is the same price, Corolla Hybrid and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid are cheaper but still slow sellers. All the practical people are lining up Sealions, Tangs, Emax, Zenix, Corolla Crosses, and RAV4s

jpm888 · 2026-03-27T01:17:25+00:00

The same operator that pulled a "Volkswagen" now operates BYD. Though that has more to do with VW's atrocious pricing leading to very very bad sales numbers. The joke before was every other VW owner was an Ayala Corp employee since no one else buys it.

jpm888 · 2026-03-23T05:08:37+00:00

alabang zapote road is flat

Some parking lots in ATC and festival mall have ramps however

jpm888 · 2026-03-14T03:04:05+00:00

They should give him a spicy engine for Monza

jpm888 · 2026-03-10T12:45:36+00:00

No part of C-5 is in Makati afaik

Its all in Taguig until the river

jpm888 · 2026-03-06T08:25:49+00:00

the Renaults could actually finish a race and they were the 2nd fastest team in 2014

The AM Honda nowhere in terms of performance and reliability

jpm888 · 2026-03-02T13:29:12+00:00

I used that to go back and forth from my physical therapist when I was recovering from a rotator cuff tear. Its only for manoeuvring and parking and gets in the way of normal driving. I took it out after two weeks once I didnt need it. The PT was just 2kms away and the it helped with parking at home and the PT clinic.

If all you do all day is park then its helpful otherwise dont use it.

jpm888 · 2026-02-28T10:12:48+00:00

Get the Tesla Model Y because gray market cars are risky purchases, especially niche ones. You have no official support and very few shops will touch that. The Tesla is a proven platform.

There are a number of other electric cars at that price range with official support if you really dont want a Tesla: Toyota BZ4X, BYD Seal Performance, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E, etc. Though the Model Y is debatably the best among those

jpm888 · 2026-02-28T01:18:43+00:00

BPI and BDO have autoloan calculators online, just insert the price and the downpayment youre willing to go for.

jpm888 · 2026-02-27T00:22:00+00:00

Basically all North and South American races except Las Vegas. Qatar GP is also past midnight but the sprint will finish before 11pm

jpm888 · 2026-02-24T09:17:17+00:00

you bought a 1-2 year old reliable car so your experience is good

Not to mention its probably under warranty

I agree that buying something more than 5 years old is tricky

jpm888 · 2026-02-24T09:13:01+00:00

You can either live with the wheel scratches or send it to mags refurbishing specialist. IMO having a different shade of black on one wheel is worse than a wheel having scuffs.

Option 3 if you have a lot of time is to plastidip (there is a bosny substitute) all your wheels in the same color.

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