THINKING of getting your loved one (or yourself) a car this Christmas?
Hesitating?
Maybe you just need a little nudge to break your defenses and give in. A beribboned car on Christmas morning is probably one of the most memorable gifts one can receive in a lifetime. You can either present it simply as key in a small box or go all out with matching theatrics by making your garage a huge gift-wrapped box.
To help you move forward on this path of indulgence, I have put together this season’s offerings by car manufacturers to entice you to take the plunge.
MITSUBISHI
Mitsubishi offers the 2015 Mirage (hatchback) GLX M/T for an all-in low downpayment of P53,000 and monthly payment of P6,000; a Montero Sport GLX 4×2 MT for P90,000 downpayment and P14,000 monthly; the Lancer EX GTA for P50,000 downpayment and P14,000 monthly; and the Adventure GLS Sport for P60,000 downpayment and P11,000 monthly.
Some car models come with freebies such as window visors, door sash blackout, rear lip spoiler, or additional bonus discounts from P10,000 to P30,000. On top of all the pricing offers, you get a chance to win raffle prizes including an iPhone 6, a Palawan vacation package for four, or a brand new Lancer EX MX.
To help ease your guilt of buying a new car, you can take comfort in the fact that Mitsubishi will donate P1,000 to the Philippine Red Cross for every car purchased.
FORD
Ford’s yearend sale is on the Fiesta, Focus and the Everest. You can choose your treat from an low all-in downpayment and zero percent interest on monthly payment for 24 or 36 months; or low monthly payments from P8,888 for Fiesta, P12,888 for Focus, and P18,888 for Everest.
If that does not push you to go to a Ford dealership, maybe a straight cash discount of P50,000 for a Fiesta, P70,000 for a Focus, and P100,000 for an Everest will. All-in packages include free 3-year LTO registration and one-year comprehensive insurance and chattel mortgage fees. Promo is until Dec. 31, 2014.
CHEVROLET
All-in low downpayment for the Captiva 4×2 Diesel AT (P128,000), Sonic Sedan/LTZ hatchback (P78,000 to P98,000), Spin LTZ gas (P78,000), and Trailblazer LT (P228,000) are available in all Chevrolet dealerships until Dec. 31, 2014.
A cash discount is offered on the Colorado of P20,000. All car purchases include free 3-year LTO registration, and one-year comprehensive insurance and chattel mortgage. Promo offers are in partnership with PBCom, BPI Family Savings Bank and East West Bank.
TOYOTA
Toyota bestsellers Vios 1.3 J MT and Innova J Gas MT are offered at a low all-in downpayment of P63,000 and P83,000, respectively, and low monthly of P6,000 and P7,000, respectively.
Other variants are offered at a cash discount from P20,000 (1.3 J MT) to P45,000 (E&G) on the Vios; P45,000 for Innova; P20,000 on the Altis; and P10,000 for Fortuner and Wigo (except for improved models).
All purchases come with free first year insurance, free 3-year LTO registration, and no chattel mortgage. Promo must be availed with Toyota Financial Service except for J base Vios models until Dec. 31, 2014.
HONDA
Honda offers a chance to win prizes simply by visiting a dealership and doing a test drive. Honda Holiday Spirit Open House has up for grabs 12 Apple iPhone 6 units, 12 iPad Air tablets, and an all new Brio S AT on its Jan. 12 raffle draw. Big discounts and all-in low downpayment on different variants are also offered.
VOLVO
In celebration of its 20th year anniversary, Volvo launched the 20/20 Platinum Program which includes a P200,000 discount on the Volvo S60 T4, S60 D4 Lux and XC60. They also offer 20- percent off on the Volvo S60 T6 or XC90.
On top of the cash discounts, you also get free services packaged with the new car purchase such as detailing, express service and 24 hours roadside assistance for five years; free 3-year warranty and three years LTO registration. Promo ends on January 2015.
VOLKSWAGEN
Get a free iPhone 6 when you buy a Volkswagen Polo Sedan, Jetta, Touran, Tiguan, Touareg or the iconic Beetle. With this limited offer, customers who purchase Volkswagen’s German-engineered vehicles automatically receive Apple’s most powerful phone to date, the iPhone 6 in 64 GB, equipped with limited data plan for 12 months. This promo is valid to all buyers from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31, 2014.
Young, old, rich or poor everybody loves a good deal. Visit the dealership of your choice for extra discounts and freebies. If you have a good relationship with a “suki” dealer, you can further push the envelope and ask for more. Another P10,000 to P20,000 discount gives you a good reason to buy another wallet or bag to match the new car.
(Information above can change without prior notice or if the car manufacturers change the mechanics of their promo and offerings.)
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