⌛ buying a car

The RAV4 is a model that is in abundance in the Province along with the many varieties of Mitsubishi "easy rides" which are just put together vehicles sold as is in Cebu mainly. Dependable service is in the eye of the beholder if you cannot do it your self.

While there may not be much traffic in Cyprus I would bet that nearly every family owns a car there. In the Provences that is not the case. The pedicab and scooter still predominate the mostly non paved streets you will find here.

 

buying a car

Thanks Pedro, good to hear the RAV4 is fairly common, I like that model - particularly the SWB variant. Most 4x4s are just HUGE and I don't need that bulk (or high gas consumption). So your view would be that a 4x4 is really the best kind of vehicle for driving out there? A normal saloon is generally quite a bit cheaper, but I've no idea what condition the roads are in outside Duma town.

Thanks
Adrian

 

For very rough, and optimistic, prices on specific used models this site is useful:
Autolink.ph - Car Classified Ads, Used Cars for sale, Philippines, Second hand Cars, 2nd hand cars, Car dealer, Car Catalog, Automotive Tips, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Honda, Suzuki, Makati, Online showroom, Buy and Sell

You can do a quick search by manufacturer and model....most are cars being flogged by Manila car dealers...

 

Perfect - just what I was looking for, thanks very much!

Cheers
Adrian

 

No worries Adrian. For road tests of recent vehicles (generally last 7-8 years) in the Philippine market:

www.motioncars.com - The Philippines' new and used car buyers guide and resource

They haven't tested everything out there but do have great write-ups on many vehicles...

 

Great - the.car.chart section is where all the reviews are folks.

Thanks Charles
Adrian