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David690:
I am planning on buying the Ford Ranger Wildtrak on my next visit.  The Ford dealership here in Davao suggested that I might consider buying the vehicle in Manila as that way I would save approx PHP50,000 on delivery charges and possibly manage a better deal on the purchase price (PHP1.7M in Davao), as there is more than one dealer there competing for business.  In addition it seems that it would be a great adventure and chance to see a lot of the country.  Probably take a week or so and spend a few days here and there along the way.

So, to my question, what are your thoughts about driving from Manila to Davao?
Anybody done this journey, or any other long distance driving?
My asawa is worried about all sorts of safety issues, bandits etc.,  Is she right to be worried, is this a crazy idea?

Be interested to hear your thoughts.

Thanks

FMSINC:
I bought my Montero in Manila and drove it down to Roxas City saved around 55,000 Piso on the price.

I had a problem with the local dealership not wanting to cover warranty work as they had not sold me the car had to call Manila dealer I bought it from they informed the local dealer they would service the car or could loose there franchise.

As far as driving to Davao I have no idea how safe the roads are down there outside the city best to see if you can catch a ro-ro from manila to Davao

Good Luck

iamjames:
Isn't life dangerous and short enough without playing Russian roulette on Philippine roads?

Big daddy Ray:
Wow....that might be fun...or could be a nightmare...that's a long way to go and kinda expensive on the transportation costs....I would check with the ferry companies and see how much they would charge to transport the truck first...then see if it is worth the trip...I would not have it in my bones to island hop and drive from Manila to Davao...there are just too many variables on a trip like that....I would plan it if I could get it a LOT cheaper in Manila I would take it by ferry from Manila to Davao straight shot if possible....if you drive it...you "new" truck ain't gonna be so new when you get it home...haha! Just my two cents...

David690:

--- Quote from: FMSINC on January 11, 2017, 06:53:04 AM ---I bought my Montero in Manila and drove it down to Roxas City saved around 55,000 Piso on the price.

I had a problem with the local dealership not wanting to cover warranty work as they had not sold me the car had to call Manila dealer I bought it from they informed the local dealer they would service the car or could loose there franchise.

As far as driving to Davao I have no idea how safe the roads are down there outside the city best to see if you can catch a ro-ro from manila to Davao

Good Luck

--- End quote ---

Yes I would have to get some written guarantee from the dealer in Davao that they would honor the warranty etc.
Getting the ro-ro all the way defeats a some of the objective which is to explore the country lol.

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