Author Topic: Perpetual Car Thread (Read 736037 times)

lahar · « **Reply #7121 on:** July 08, 2020, 02:38:15 PM »

Local auto industry is getting hit hard.

lahar · « **Reply #7122 on:** July 10, 2020, 02:55:55 PM »

Kia also slashes prices

https://www.carguide.ph/2020/07/this-is-not-drill-2020-kia-sorento-has.html

splerdu · « **Reply #7123 on:** July 20, 2020, 06:05:20 PM »

Augmented-Reality HUD on the new S Class
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oZk0_ykHoY

altec · « **Reply #7124 on:** August 24, 2020, 11:31:28 PM »

WTF! (Walang pambile, but that doesn't stop me from windowshopping.) Mas mura pa listed price ng Lexus is350 kesa Honda Civic type R.

https://www.lexus.com.ph/en/price-list.html

https://www.hondaqc.com.ph/carmodel/pguide.php

splerdu · « **Reply #7125 on:** August 26, 2020, 12:30:48 PM »

Yeah Honda is definitely charging a premium. Seems like people aren't buying it though.

I hardly see any on the road and if you look at classifieds the same units that have been posted for the last two years are still for sale.

lahar · « **Reply #7126 on:** August 26, 2020, 01:03:48 PM »

Quote from: splerdu on August 26, 2020, 12:30:48 PM

Yeah Honda is definitely charging a premium. Seems like people aren't buying it though.

I hardly see any on the road and if you look at classifieds the same units that have been posted for the last two years are still for sale.

One of those hoarders perhaps?

I only ever saw 2 on the road since 2017.

splerdu · « **Reply #7127 on:** August 26, 2020, 02:18:39 PM »

Quote from: lahar on August 26, 2020, 01:03:48 PM

One of those hoarders perhaps?

I only ever saw 2 on the road since 2017.

Yeah probably someone who was speculating that prices would go up coz limited supply.
As for demand though... I don't know anyone who would buy one. It looks fugly and is full of fake vents.

dean · « **Reply #7128 on:** August 27, 2020, 05:02:20 AM »

Quote from: splerdu on August 26, 2020, 02:18:39 PM

Quote from: lahar on August 26, 2020, 01:03:48 PM
One of those hoarders perhaps?

I only ever saw 2 on the road since 2017.

Yeah probably someone who was speculating that prices would go up coz limited supply.
As for demand though... I don't know anyone who would buy one. It looks fugly and is full of fake vents.

certainly doesn't help that there are so many wannabees on the road too

lahar · « **Reply #7129 on:** October 06, 2020, 06:10:51 AM »

https://www.caradvice.com.au/890136/company-offering-tesla-electric-crate-motor-to-fit-older-v8-cars/

Looking to upgrade the V8 in your Holden? American company EV West has created an electric motor which will bolt directly into the engine mounts for a small block engine.

Using a Tesla drive unit, the 'crate motor' allows owners of rear-wheel-drive V8 cars to upgrade to a fully-electric powertrain.

wheelee · « **Reply #7130 on:** October 11, 2020, 08:42:42 PM »

Has anyone considered the Suzuki s-presso mostly for city driving?

splerdu · « **Reply #7131 on:** October 11, 2020, 10:16:12 PM »

^ Interesting little car. Haven't had the chance to sit in it but I like the boxy looks.

Dunno if the price is low enough for people to pick it over the Wigo/Brio (I think it's like P50k difference to the base Wigo, P80k to the Brio).

At its price bracket though I'd shop used instead. You can get a 2012-2013 Innova or Accord for the price.

lahar · « **Reply #7132 on:** October 12, 2020, 08:52:53 AM »

Quote from: wheelee on October 11, 2020, 08:42:42 PM

Has anyone considered the Suzuki s-presso mostly for city driving?

Pretty cute, my officemate got one recently to keep from using public transport. Maybe wait for the 2nd gen though, manual lang kasi option ngayon eh (yes manual is good but with the traffic and if you want one for the wife/ladies).

wheelee · « **Reply #7133 on:** October 12, 2020, 11:29:56 AM »

^ agree with manual for ladies, sabi ni misis nangangawit daw ang paa nya & traffic lang dito sa may amin lang yun, what more kung Manila pa. yung Ertiga may Automatic na ngayon, few years ago na option sana ito wala pa non.

wheelee · « **Reply #7134 on:** October 19, 2020, 02:10:22 PM »

hello guys, may gumagamit ba dito ng Tivoli or Kurando?
How is it when it comes to driving, maintenance & FC
thanks

splerdu · « **Reply #7135 on:** October 19, 2020, 11:22:35 PM »

532km/h in Nevada!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N22JfNHiC1k

dean · « **Reply #7136 on:** October 22, 2020, 07:58:09 PM »

anyone buy their maintenance/repair parts from lazada?

lahar · « **Reply #7137 on:** October 22, 2020, 08:18:00 PM »

Quote from: dean on October 22, 2020, 07:58:09 PM

anyone buy their maintenance/repair parts from lazada?

Bought some engine oil and K&N charger kit. Tempted once to buy Mazda brake pads, but baka magkamali.

ris · « **Reply #7138 on:** October 22, 2020, 11:33:06 PM »

Quote from: lahar on October 22, 2020, 08:18:00 PM

Quote from: dean on October 22, 2020, 07:58:09 PM
anyone buy their maintenance/repair parts from lazada?

Bought some engine oil and K&N charger kit. Tempted once to buy Mazda brake pads, but baka magkamali.

okay naman? how about shopee? mas prefer ko kay shopee because of the free shipping and other perks. mukhang mas sulit pag sa shopee bumili. cheaper na yung price to begin with tapos meron pa sya additional na discounts

splerdu · « **Reply #7139 on:** October 25, 2020, 12:49:55 PM »

From the cheap but good tires department: Tsuchiya reviews the Sailun GENE R pole D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW-Idk3ji1c

Aside from a vague on-center feel, he's super impressed with the grip. It actually turns out a Tsukuba laptime even faster than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S!

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S: 1:09.104
Sailun GENE R pole D: 1:09.008