Which 2-liter Car to Buy?

[jut703]

These choices might be worth a look, check them out.

Mazda 6 Sale - 2ndhand For Sale Philippines - 54826387

2005 Mazda 6 | Cars for sale Manila | AyosDito.ph

Mazda 6 - 06 AT | Cars for sale Quezon City | AyosDito.ph

Thanks Egan. Sayang hindi sumasagot yung sellers ng black and silver Mz6. I wonder if it's been sold already..


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[niky]

Want a manual transmission 2.0 that's fun to drive? Get a Ford Lyn... oooh...

Rush Sale: 2006 Honda Civic Fd 2.0 Manual Php445,000 Only - 2ndhand For Sale Philippines - 55178027
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Very hard to find one stock for a good price, though. Paddle shifters are just... okay, but what you really want is the manual. Fast-fast-fast-fast!

[jut703]

Want a manual transmission 2.0 that's fun to drive? Get a Ford Lyn... oooh...

Rush Sale: 2006 Honda Civic Fd 2.0 Manual Php445,000 Only - 2ndhand For Sale Philippines - 55178027
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Very hard to find one stock for a good price, though. Paddle shifters are just... okay, but what you really want is the manual. Fast-fast-fast-fast!

Thanks Niky, I contemplated on that Civic but ultimately decided that the FD just looks too juvenile and common for me.

The Focus TDCi manual looks better on the outside once you change the stock rims but the interior is hideous.

The Mz6 still looks more upscale than either of the two. I realized that performance is just a qualifier and as long as the car isn't slow, I'm fine with it. What's more important is that it doesn't look old despite its age.

Also, both cars are outside my budget. 450k is just pushing it too much and I'd like to stay within 350 if possible. I don't see a reason to spend an extra hundred grand on a compact car when the 6 is better in every way except that it isn't a manual.



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[niky]

too juvenile

Well... the Mazda6 looks a bit more dignified... but if you're looking at the 2.3, it's the definition of juvenile to drive... very meaty and responsive steering (one of the few modern cars as good as my Lynx) and the sound insulation feels minimal... it's a bit noisy inside, even compared to the Civic.

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Then again... reading your post right above, seems that's what you like.

The 2.5, it's a bit more refined... but that one is also rather... juvenile... even more rev-happy... much quicker... handling is just as good. Steering is... unfortunately... electric... but it's one of the better electric racks of that generation, and not really all that bad. It's just the 2.3 has better steering. But the 2.5 is a better car, overall. Feels and drives a lot like a BMW 3-series of the same era (granted, the BMW has more snob appeal and a more solid build, but get a low-end trim, and the Mazda6 is just more luxurious and more fun to drive).

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Shame the previous gen 2.5 facelift is still expensive secondhand... that's an absolutely great car.

[jut703]

Well... the Mazda6 looks a bit more dignified... but if you're looking at the 2.3, it's the definition of juvenile to drive... very meaty and responsive steering (one of the few modern cars as good as my Lynx) and the sound insulation feels minimal... it's a bit noisy inside, even compared to the Civic.

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Then again... reading your post right above, seems that's what you like.

The 2.5, it's a bit more refined... but that one is also rather... juvenile... even more rev-happy... much quicker... handling is just as good. Steering is... unfortunately... electric... but it's one of the better electric racks of that generation, and not really all that bad. It's just the 2.3 has better steering. But the 2.5 is a better car, overall. Feels and drives a lot like a BMW 3-series of the same era (granted, the BMW has more snob appeal and a more solid build, but get a low-end trim, and the Mazda6 is just more luxurious and more fun to drive).

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Shame the previous gen 2.5 facelift is still expensive secondhand... that's an absolutely great car.

Your observations are spot on, Niky. The 2.5 is more grown up than the 2.3 and I'm looking for something more raw to drive. Plus the fact that the facelifted 2.5 costs twice as much as the 2.3.

I guess I wasn't very clear, I want something that looks a bit grown up but still loved to be hooned around.

The Civic handles lovely and is quick but is too pedestrian already. It's as unique as a Vios.




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