OK pampalit na sedan?

[an0nim0us]

Hi Guys/gurls,

My ford lynx is now 4 y/o. I'm expecting the maintenance cost to go up on the 5th year. So far, frnt left damper needs replacement (syempre dapat sabay yung front) and estimate as of few months ago is 25k pesos!!! wala naman akong makitang replacement para sana mas mura. The cam sensor was replaced a year ago at 7k pesos. Nakakatakot yata mag-maintain ng ganitong kotse imagine kung major parts yung bumigay - eh di siguradong ang mahal nun. I dont mind keeping a car more than 5 years old, basta lang sana mura i-maintain so that I can keep it in very good condition. I also cannot afford brand-new, as may hinuhulugan pa kong isa eh. So, a good pre-owned car will be an OK substitute for the Lynx.

Lynx specs - 2001 Ghia 1.6M/T, leather seats, ABS, CD changer, rear visor + all power. I'll put-back the stock rims (15in) para ikabit ko yung big mags dun sa ipapalit ko hehe. I already have a buyer for the lynx (he's been waiting for this car for quite sometime now hehe).

I would really want a sedan with similar features but is not as expensive to maintain. Basic req/t ko lang is for it to have power - steering, windows, mirrors, locks. I have a few things in mind, but I would really like to get your expert opinion/inputs. Thanks in advance

[baiskee]

sentra exalta?

[theveed]

i guess my question would be... Budget? How much are you willing to spend and how much do you expect to get when you sell your Lynx?

[akuma]

id say a civic or a corolla...

[chris_d]

Parang medyo mahal yung mga quote sayo na price, ganun ba talaga pag Ford?

[miLes]

civc lxi or vti

[carlocaraddict]

Lumina? joke lang

Civic or Corolla for me too

[mrpink]

so car swap lang talaga ang hanap mo .. try a lancer .. medyo magkalapit lang yung presyo ng 2nd hand na lancer at lynx na 4-5 years old ..

[niky]

If you've replaced the cam sensor already, that's the only major electronic component that will give out erratically. It helps if you wrap your sensors in the engine bay, as this prolongs the life of those delicate pieces. The achilles heel of the Ford Lynx is really the underhood heat. Some owners have no problems over the life of the vehicles, some have lots. It depends really on the driving conditions you experience.

Ang mahal ng damper... where did you get that quote? Puwede ka nang mag-aftermarket sa ganyang presyo!

Trading secondhand to secondhand to avoid maintenance costs really isn't a good idea, as the condition of the car you're trading to is a big unknown. Every time I buy secondhand, I have to set aside a slush fund of at least 50k as "insurance" for possible repairs. And I usually end up using it all.

The MAF of the Sentra is also prone to problems if it's been run hot a lot. My cousin has also had problems with the idle sensor on his Mitsubishi Lancer. I don't know if there are comparable problems on Corollas and Civics, but I've seen some pretty beat up Corollas (mechanically). Civics have the best resistance to overheating and underhood problems, but this is reflected in their very expensive secondhand price. It's worth it, though, to get a secondhand VTi. Opinion ko lang yan, though. :D

If you're going to take the big hit and sell your car (sorry for you, our resale value is quite low), it's better to look at your brand new options, there are lots of really nice sub 700k economy cars now, or at more recent secondhands. Downgrading to a brand new 1.3 or 1.5 means your problems for the next 50-100k are covered, and maintenance costs over the life of the vehicle are less than for a comparable 1.6 or 2.0.

Downpayment on a Honda City 1.3 MT. Good engine, and the cooling system has been upgraded from the previous year model, so it should be bulletproof plus.

[Mguy]

If you're not going to replace your 5-year old car with a brand new car, don't replace it at all.

Natural na yan that you will have to spend maintaining a used car. Buy another used car will will also spend on it.

The Lynx is not a bad car. Its about time na rin that you will have to spend for it pero after that, ok nanaman yan for the time being.

Take note of what niky said. That's good advice.

[mazdamazda]

maybe you ought to keep away from casa estimates if you don't want to get shocked by the prices. heck, regardless of the brand you'd still get the same estimate from other cars.

parts of the lynx are available in banawe (karmelcon & fordland).

[an0nim0us]

wow! an dami agad ah kumain lang ako saglit hehe, bilib talaga ko sa mga taga Tsikot

theveed - budget would be around the same price na pag-b-bentahan ko nung lynx cguro mga 300 - 350 yun kung magdadagdag ako ng konti.

cris - yep, medya mahal nga kaya nai-isip ko bitawan na.

Niky / Mguy - you really think so? na yun na yung problema nya? maintenance cost is the main reason I would sell it. well, medyo mababa na talaga yung resale nya as in siguro almost 1/3 na lang nung original price unlike a toyota or a honda. I really can't afford a brand-new car this year, saka na lang yun. hmmm, makes sense, if I get a 2nd hand unit, baka ganun din ang gastusin ko no? if i spend it on the lynx, at least its still the car that know everything about of, pati tama ng bike ng anak ko hehe.

mazda2 - hindi ko kasi alam yung banawe masyado hehe, baka may number ka naman nila? paki PM if OK?

baiskee, akuma, mile, carlo, mr pink, yep guys, those are the two cars I have in mind, more of the Civic actually (not the EK, graduate na ko dun), corolla? ayaw ko din sana, kasi corolla ko ngayon eh. Kaya heto , magulo na talaga isip ko hehe

[theveed]

Sakin, the fact that you've been taking good care of the car, I'd keep it unless nasisiraan ka talaga lagi...

Nowadays, new cars last quite a while pag namamaintain.

[an0nim0us]

Sakin, the fact that you've been taking good care of the car, I'd keep it unless nasisiraan ka talaga lagi...

Nowadays, new cars last quite a while pag namamaintain.

3 votes na to keep!, Ok naman yung car 'cept for the shocks na palitin, siguro lang parang kung baga sa negosyo eh talong-talo na ko dun sa kotse - low resale, high cost ng parts. now, i'm having 2nd thoughts = )

[Chip]

If you're not going to replace your 5-year old car with a brand new car, don't replace it at all.

i share this opinion too. not unless the car your replacing it with would be a big improvement in terms of car class.

[niky]

I support keeping it na rin, but 300k would get you halfway in with good terms for a brand new Honda City. The City has better headroom (in my opinion) despite being narrow. And running costs for the City should be much lower, with the 10,000 km oil change and tune-up (instead of 5,000). Kulit ako, noh? :lol:

Oo nga, have a look around muna for replacement parts. For MAF Sensors and Cam sensors, stuck ka nga sa casa, but at least prices for these parts aren't excessive compared to other casas. As for shocks, dampers and springs, those are available outside. Check Fordclubph.com also to find out where other Lynx guys go for their parts. I can't personally comment because I'm still under warranty. :D

[vinj]

If your budget will have a hard time to add 150-200K for a '02 to '03 model sedan in good condition (i.e. Civic Vti, Corolla Altis J or E, etc.), keep it... or sell and save up for d/p on a new car Nothing beats the peace of mind of owning a car you "know".

[basti08]

eh di 2003-2004 Lynx Ghia.

mashado mahal Altis at Civic ES for 350k

if you want 2002 Opel Astra or Nissan Exalta Grandeur GS N16.

[an0nim0us]

Thanks for the inputs guys, my options now are:

1. Civic VTi 01, pero over budget ito as I'm expecting only about 300K from the sale of the lynx.
2. Lancer 02 - 03, at least medyo konti lang idadagdag ko siguro. Logic dictates that I consider also the Altis, but heck It's my current car! ayaw ko na hehe.
3. Keep the lynx, find a good store to get lower-priced shock absorbers. good to go for another 2 years or so, but not sure of the other parts = (
4. Keep the lynx for another year, then get a Honda City, at least tapos na yung Altis ko next year hehe.

Sana hindi mabasa yung numbers 3 and 4 nung pinsan ko na naghi-hintay nung lynx = )

[mazdamazda]

3. -> cruven / zee will repair your shock absorbers for less than P500 each. hehe!