So we had buying a house in the philippines a few weeks ago, so any tips on buying a motor.
Tips on make and model, new or used, employing a driver or not etc.
For instance I was warned about buying cars imported through subic freeport as they would often be stripped down and parts would be replaced by locally made ones while the originals would be sold on, normally by the customs men. I heard a story a couple of years ago that 400 cars where found hidden in the jungle in subic freeport. Hidden by the custom blokes!! Apparently they'd levy such a massive amount of tax on the vehicle that it wasn't worth the owner bringing it in so they'd just have it away. Also heard this can happen down Cebu way.
Also I hear Toyota is a bit of a bargin as they manufacture them south of manila I think. But saying that after looking on their dealer websites and sulit.com I can't see it. Maybe its the crap exchange rate we're still getting.
So what do you folks think?
