considering buying used Mazda Familia 98 or Honda Civic 94

**Jeffrey Moya** · July 11th, 2012 11:57 AM

Sirs,

First time ko magka auto at plano ko bumili ng used car. May nakita akong ad sa ayosdito, selling a Mazda Familia 98 for 135k at Honda Civic 94 for 155k. I really have no idea how to gauge if its a good buy. patulong naman po which one of the two is better and anu po ba magandang guidelines when buying a used car. TIA

**niky** · July 11th, 2012 01:38 PM

The 94 Civic will have better fuel economy, but the 98 Familia is a better car overall, more space, less rust issues, more fun... but really crappy fuel economy. Don't buy either in automatic... ever. Not unless you know how to diagnose secondhand automatics for possible problems.

At that price range, expect to set aside 10-20,000 pesos in contingency money for unforeseen repairs. Also consider buying a Sentra in that price range, as you can get newer ones in better condition than Civics and Corollas that fit the price.

**1D4LV** · July 11th, 2012 05:17 PM

in terms of resale, honda pa din.
but niky's right, the familia would be a better ride... mas maganda pa pormahan. pero yes, crappy FC.... averages only around 7-8 kpl manual tranny.

at 155k, tama din si niky.... you can get a sentra series 4 na super saloon na. na mas modelo pa....