The Santos’ had a quick visit @ the Manila International Auto Show 2009 edition to check on cool cars. We are particularly interested on the vintage as well as concept cars. Unfortunately, unlike the other car shows we visited, this edition had less concept cars on display. But I enjoyed the sporty race cars, chill indeed.
You can view the other pics either at my Multiply or Facebook account.
Because we are in a season of high fuel prices, prospective car buyers are hesitant to spend a full price for a brand new car as automobile producers are coming up with new engines that can be powered either in full or partial electricity. Likewise, some car owners are enabling their present cars to run using LPG too. Buying a diesel powered engine may not also be practical because diesel are more expensive in the international market than gasoline.
In the middle of all this, sometimes it is but practical to buy a pre-owned or used vehicle. That way, you can wait for the car assemblers to develop a less fuel dependent automobile and/or, you can alter your second hand car to allow LPG run the engine as an alternate.
If you think the fuel price has affected the appetite of some people for cars? Well, think again. There will always be a market for cars with or without fuel increase. In fact in the Philippines, there was a suggestion from few legislators to suspend the importation and use of SUV’s. But it received a flack from car lovers and owners. Their motive may be noble, but they have stepped on the freedom and right of Filipinos to have a choice.
Though admittedly, the high petrol price made the Japanese fuel efficient brand, or a smaller engine cars, attractive to car lovers. But there is also a market that prefers faster, bigger and sporty cars. And for sporty cars, Mazda may be one of a the practical choice. I have seen up close some of the hot brands of Mazda and rode in some of them, boy, the interior, dashboard and the car stereo is great! Though fuel efficiency may not be it’s strength, it appeals to the senses of young people and professionals.
My sapphire blue car will turn 2 years old on June 2008. 25,000 km, casa maintained and still in great running condition. Friends are advising me to sell this car and buy a new one. Sounds great, but I have one problem, aside from the budget, wifey is attached to all our “firsts”. In fact, I can not disposed yet of our first sofa, micro wave oven and bed.
In case I will buy a new one, either I will go for an SUV or a bigger car like Toyota Camry. Whenever I’ll see a Camry on the road, it stands tall compare to other cars. Just consider these:
Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps with blackout sport trim and auto on/off feature; Integrated front fog lamps; 16-in. steel wheels with P215/60R16 tires and full wheel covers; 16-in. - 17-in. alloy wheels; Dual color-keyed power outside mirrors; Heated outside mirrors; Acoustic noise-reducing front windshield; High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass; Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle; Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade; Blackout sport grille; Heavy-duty electric rear window defogger with timer; Dual exhaust; Chrome-tipped exhaust; Color-keyed front and rear underbody spoilers and side rocker panel moldings; Color-keyed rear lip spoiler
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