New car buyer: Mitsubishi Lancer GLS 2011 vs. Honda civic FD 2008

[theripley]

Which car is better for a new car owner like me?

a. 2011 Mitsu Lancer GLS a/t, 49k+ odo
b. 2008 Honda Civic FD 1.8v a/t, 90k+ odo

[StockEngine]

how much are they?

FOCUS

[theripley]

Both are 300k+

[theripley]

Our main considerations are:
1. Maintenance cost
2. FC
3. Parts availability
4. Reliability in terms of city driving

Thank you.

[TheUninvited]

Our main considerations are:
1. Maintenance cost
2. FC
3. Parts availability
4. Reliability in terms of city driving

Thank you.

Neither. Just get a newer model na sub-compact.

[GTi]

Which car is better for a new car owner like me?

a. 2011 Mitsu Lancer GLS a/t, 49k+ odo
b. 2008 Honda Civic FD 1.8v a/t, 90k+ odo

The FD would have more parts availability due to the bigger population. But then it is also much older than the Lancer and a base model which, if I'm not mistaken, is devoid of airbags and ABS. Are these really the only two cars you are choosing from? If fuel efficiency and performance are both priorities, I'd go for a Jazz instead.

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[theripley]

Actually there is also a manual 2013 ford fiesta. Kaya lang we prioritize na a/t.

[StockEngine]

ano size ng engine ng lancer? 1.6?

FOCUS

[theripley]

We have a very limited budget kasi but we really NEED a car.

[theripley]

ano size ng engine ng lancer? 1.6?

FOCUS

Yes its 1.6 sir.

[dr. d]

if that's the old lancer cedia, it's a discontinued model, and did not sell in large numbers. i had the 2003 model MX, and it gargled gas. i do not know, if your model will.
parts are not difrficult, but not as pedestrian as the altis.
saaayyy... why not the altis? an older one, perhaps, to keep within budget.

the civic may be older, but it sold in much larger numbers than the lancer. if you are going to use it for many years, maintenance will probably be easier.

or a sentra. "may sukli ka pa". but they say sentra ATs use more fuel than the competition.

[Egan101]

Lancer EX platform na itong GLS 1.6AT so you are sure that parts will be plenty since it has been sold locally since 2008. I would pick that over the Civic FD primarily for the reason that its mileage is half of the Civic FD.


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[theripley]

Lancer EX platform na itong GLS 1.6AT so you are sure that parts will be plenty since it has been sold locally since 2008. I would pick that over the Civic FD primarily for the reason that its mileage is half of the Civic FD.


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I see. That is also a very good point to consider.

[theripley]

How about we inject in the equation yung toyota rav 4 2002 or 2004 model?

[sean-archer]

I'm a civic fan, but for this case I'd go for the Lancer given its newer year model and the odo. .

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[theripley]

I'm a civic fan, but for this case I'd go for the Lancer given its newer year model and the odo. .

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Thanks for your advice.

I have 2 voted for the lancer.

[theripley]

Do you recommend to own a ford sedan (focus or fiesta) m/t?

[Egan101]

Do you recommend to own a ford sedan (focus or fiesta) m/t?

As long as it is in good shape, any used car from any brand is fine. I have a Fiesta Ecoboost.


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[theripley]

As long as it is in good shape, any used car from any brand is fine. I have a Fiesta Ecoboost.


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Yung ecoboost niyo po ba DCT?

[theripley]

Okay lang ba bumili ng 2nd hand na fiesta sedan as ling as m/t? Paano po ang fuel eff, in case of fiesta na 1.6? Also parts availability?