'96 lancer EL mt vs '96 civic vti at

[RUH]

mga sir/madam need ko lang sana ng help regarding sa mga sedan na to.
new driver/owner po pala ako kung sakali, plan to enroll in a driving school this sept.
family of 3. for office service sana namin ng wife ko, weekend pang gala and once a month going to the province (lipa).


car1
1996 lancer EL.
M/T
45k mileage
upgrade 16" rims, color red
95k price
2nd owner. mukang alaga. makinis, walang mga bulok nung una ko pa makita hangang ngayon. seldom use.

car2
1996 civic vti
A/T
unknown mileage
all stock
150k price
2nd owner pero palaging gamit yung auto, madaming mga naging sira since una ko nakita (gasgas, kalawang sa may fender, aircon)
pero napaayos naman lahat na kasi nga ibebenta.

assuming good condition na lahat ngayon. (common friend namin ni wife ang parehong owner.)
alin po kaya mas maganda sa kanila. (FC, looks, overall impact, pros, cons)
badly needed po mga opinion nyo kasi sa sept na plan ko bilhin ang isa sa kanila.
thanks!

[GTi]

Taxi spec yung Lancer EL with no power amenities and a 1.3L carburetor engine. I definitely wouldn't get one of those. But then given that it only has 45tkms mileage, if you like it and are sure that it is in good condition, then why not. You may find it lacking in power though, if you intend to take it out of town, especially if it entails climbing.

The Civic VTi is obviously the better car between the two. But then since it is matic and seventeen years old, I'd take caution. If it wasn't well taken cared of, it may not be long before you'd have to do a transmission replacement. Not to mention Honda matics in the 90s weren't really known for durability. Gas mileage would also be inferior to a Lancer EL, considering that both are in good condition.

With at least 150k budget, I'd suggest you look for a Sentra instead. A newer, manual unit preferably with the 1.6L engine.

[JohnM]

Emphasize ko lang that the Lancer EL does not have power steering. Pwede pa-convert pero medyo mahal. On the plus side onti lang electronics nya so onti lang din ang masisira. Parts are easy to find and since simple lang sya any backyard mechanic can work on it. Good na sya for a practice car. At least di masyado masakit kung mabangga

[RUH]

Taxi spec yung Lancer EL with no power amenities and a 1.3L carburetor engine. I definitely wouldn't get one of those. But then given that it only has 45tkms mileage, if you like it and are sure that it is in good condition, then why not. You may find it lacking in power though, if you intend to take it out of town, especially if it entails climbing.

The Civic VTi is obviously the better car between the two. But then since it is matic and seventeen years old, I'd take caution. If it wasn't well taken cared of, it may not be long before you'd have to do a transmission replacement. Not to mention Honda matics in the 90s weren't really known for durability. Gas mileage would also be inferior to a Lancer EL, considering that both are in good condition.

With at least 150k budget, I'd suggest you look for a Sentra instead. A newer, manual unit preferably with the 1.6L engine.

mahina nga pala humatak yung EL. baka di kayanin pag may 2 pa kami kasama ni misis. XD. yung budget ko naman max nasa 200k pero syempre tumitingin din ako sa mas affordable na maayos saka preferably kakilala ko yung seller/owner. mas gusto ko rin manual kaya im leaning sa EL pero dahil sa mga sinabi nyo, mukang hindi na naman matutuloy. salamat sir GTI.

Emphasize ko lang that the Lancer EL does not have power steering. Pwede pa-convert pero medyo mahal. On the plus side onti lang electronics nya so onti lang din ang masisira. Parts are easy to find and since simple lang sya any backyard mechanic can work on it. Good na sya for a practice car. At least di masyado masakit kung mabangga

pawis steering nga pala yun EL, all manual. lol. bigla parang ayoko na.
parang pang praktis/learning experience ko lang sya sana. siguro 3-5years upgrade ko na rin to a better, bigger car. salamat sir JohnM.


advisable ba mga sir na sa 2ndhand auto dealers ako kumuha ng auto? saan kaya maayos yung service/unit? qc area lang me.
nahihirapan kasi ako maki pag meetup sa mga seller (ayosdito,sulit), ang gastos kasi + yung time.
Thanks!

[Ponkan]

nagkaroon kami EL nun, una private then naging taxi//kahit all pawis un EL maganda naman un, basic lahat, if may masira man dami kaya gumawa, number 1 lang sakit nyan is un suspension, pero more than that ok sya, naakyat pa nga namin ng Baguio dati EL namin 4 kami sakay plus baggage, ruta is marcos highway

[jaypee10]

hanap kanalang ng ibang vti na manual masusulit sayo yan...like nung sa akin radiator lang napapa ayos ko at mga suspension bushing dahil sa gamit ko araw araw from las pinas to malate...tapos week end sa nueva ecija...sa 150k na vti a/t mahal yan may makukuha ka 18Ok manual.at maganda pa..

[GTi]

Much better choices ang late 90s to early 2000s na manual tranny Sentra or Lynx.

Kung gusto mo ang Honda, pwede rin ang Honda City. Preferably the Type-Z version. Even better if you can get the VTi variant. Pero kahit yung 1.3LXi lang kunin mo matipid at malakas na ang hatak.

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[zap.FREEDOM]

btw, 1996 Honda Civic? yan ba yung ESi pa rin o yung Ek body na? IMO, since ka-price range lang din naman nung Honda Civic A/T e pick ka na lang ng Toyota Corolla GLi or Honda Civic Vti M/T, Medyo maselan kasi yung auto tranny lalo na yan 17 years old na (wear and tear) hindi pa sure kung religiously talaga pinapalitan yan ng ATF.

[cpsolt]

it's good na kakilala nyo pareho ang nagbebenta. somehow, alam nyo kung paano ginamit ng mga dating may ari.

if i were you, i'd get the Lancer EL. less electronic/automatic/computerized parts to worry about, the more fuel efficient of the two, abundant parts and pretty much unpretentious basic car. don't mind if it's pretty slow, remember that you'll be using it as a daily driven family car. it would make a good first car. once you and your wife become proficient drivers within 3 to 5 years upgrade to a new one and get rewarded by the automated/power features and modern creature comforts ng mga modelong auto.

just my 2 cents.

[RUH]

salamat mga sir sa info. kung sakali ba mag kano ang pa power steering, and power window? mag kaka problem ba yung auto kung converted lang sya?
thanks

[renzo_d10]

Wag mo na ipa-convert, sakit lang sa ulo yan. Ilang taon na rin naman ako nagdrive ng kotseng pawis steering hinde naman ako nagreklamo. Ok nga yan eh, less sakit ng ulo mo. Mamaya pag pinaconvert mo palpak pa eh di problema lalo. Hayaan mo nalang na ganyan yan, hindi naman siguro disi-otso gulong niyan para mahirapan ka ikutin kasi napakalapad.

Kung gusto mo pa mas madalian. Ibalik mo sa disi-kwatro yung gulong niyan. Yan naman ata size ng stock, o trese pa nga at.

Dun pala ako sa Lancer. Description palang nung Civic parang ampangit na eh.

[_Cathy_]

Why not consider a Corolla GLi? It's a reliable car and easy/cheap to maintain.

I own one and I have nothing but good things to say about the AE101. As long as you maintain it, I believe that it could last forever. I just had my corolla's problems fixed (wear and tear) and it is working perfectly again. What a great car! Parts are cheap and easy to find and almost any mechanic can work on an AE101.

Good luck in your car purchase!

[boytsiks]

My vote would be for a late '90s or early 2000's Sentra's. With their relatively poor resale value, you can get a younger unit compare to your choices. Pasok na yata yung mga Exalta dito. Not really sure if the have M/T available during that time.

Pero if between your choices, I'd take the Lancer EL since you plan to upgrade in the next 3 to 5 years. Baka abutan ka pa ng breakdown ng AT ng civic.

[[archie]]

Given the choices, no contest... Get the civic. Pero in my opinion, mas gusto ko esi body vs the pre SiR ek.

Madali pyesa ng pareho pero less headache ang manual. It's up to the ts if he wants manual or matic.

[renzo_d10]

Given the choices, no contest... Get the civic. Pero in my opinion, mas gusto ko esi body vs the pre SiR ek.

Madali pyesa ng pareho pero less headache ang manual. It's up to the ts if he wants manual or matic.

Parang ang pangit ng condition nung Civic compared sa Lancer. 100k+ mileage vs. 45k and the overall condition based sa description ng TS parang walang panalo yun Civic.

Although given that both are in the same condition, civic talaga

[basti08]

Among the choices, if it's a (CK) Lancer EL, red with 16" mags and only 45tkms <--- which is effin low for a 17yo car, if orig miles. Definitely sa Lancer ako. Like this:


For a 1st timer, nothing better nga than having a basic car eh. 1st, it will spare you of electronic glitches. And man, I tell you, yung mga natuto sa basic car on how to drive, will drive like a pro later on. Ex gf ko nga, natuto sa owner type jeepney and Nissan LEC (non-PS, too) and she just drives really good and some other friends I know. Since you ain't a pro, start at the basic. At 95k tawad tawad lang konti pa. Goodluck with your purchase and be a good driver on the road.

[theshepherd]

My take on 2nd hand cars. Saan ka makakahingi ng tulong at san ka magpapagawa kasi sooner or later something will break down. Kaya when I bought my first car which was a 2nd hand, alam ko na san dadalin at ipapagawa. Kasi naghanap muna ako ng trusted shops/mechanics before I bought it. I joined car clubs, registered in their forums, and did my homework. Para sulit talaga. It's not just about the car, but also the maintenance once its yours. Goodluck sir.

Peace out!

[basti08]

My take on 2nd hand cars. Saan ka makakahingi ng tulong at san ka magpapagawa kasi sooner or later something will break down. Kaya when I bought my first car which was a 2nd hand, alam ko na san dadalin at ipapagawa. Kasi naghanap muna ako ng trusted shops/mechanics before I bought it. I joined car clubs, registered in their forums, and did my homework. Para sulit talaga. It's not just about the car, but also the maintenance once its yours. Goodluck sir.

Peace out!

I agree.

Car clubs are big help to owners. On what to look out for in your particular unit, where to find budget quality parts and also in understanding your car's needs better (preferred oil during PMS, the better spark plugs, the better replacement parts brand etc, the do's and don'ts etc.).

[RUH]

wow, dami agad reply. salamat sa patuloy na pag bibigay liwanag samin.

gusto rin sana namin na iba at mas bagong model ng konti, kaso lang hindi na ako masyado lumalabas para tumingin sa mga personal seller at gusto ko sana sa kakilala lang ako maka bili or sa mga 2nd hand auto house.

hotdog EL po yung lancer na binebenta sakin.

thanks again!

[renzo_d10]

basti: lancer itlog pa ata yan