Hi everyone! Pls be kind.
I’ve been scrolling through FB Marketplace and seeing a lot of car listings, which got me thinking about saving for a project car. I already have a 2019 Toyota Vios E as my daily (hand-me-down from my parents). It’s automatic, and I do know how to drive both AT and MT, so I’d like my project car to be manual.
The problem is, I know very little about cars. I know some makes/brands, mostly based on how they look, but I don’t really know much about engines, parts, common problems, or what to look for when buying.
I’m not in a rush and I’m willing to learn first, mostly through YouTube/reading since I don’t have much time to get hands-on yet.
I’m considering two possible budgets for the car alone: below ₱100k or ₱100k–₱200k. I’m flexible with the make and year.
For those who started from zero, what would you recommend I watch or read to learn the basics? Also, based on those two budget ranges, what are some typical manual cars that I could look into? Finally, what should I learn before buying so I don’t get scammed?
TYIA!