About a week ago, I was at Jollibee in San Pedro, Laguna buying dinner. While at the parking lot, I saw a brand new Suzuki Ertiga parked beside my car. I have always been intrigued by the Ertiga because of its looks and size, as well as Suzuki’s reputation for having very efficient engines. I noticed that the driver was inside the Ertiga with the window down, so I decided to ask the driver about his car - and the conversation went something like this. “Sir, if you don’t mind me asking, did you consider the Toyota Avanza before choosing the Ertiga?” The Ertiga owner answered “yes.” He then explained the Ertiga was his choice because of price. He felt he was getting a better buy for his money. But I said, “it’s front wheel drive.” His reply was “it has better mileage and it was more spacious.” After the short conversation, I said thank you for his time and went on my way.
Now, what is the significance of the event I just narrated? Hmmm. What was it? When I got home, it made me think on what was really meant by getting a good buy. Is it how much he got the car for? The potential gas savings he might get? Or was it what he really needed?
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