300K Budget. Need Advice in Buying A Used Car

[mirage_05]

Guys, I'm planning to buy a used car and my budget is 300K. I want the most bang for my money. I'm a student in Manila and I need the car to drive back to the province each month. I like a decent, durable and quite economical car. My options are Ford Lynx, Honda Civic, Mitsubishi Lancer or Nissan Sentra. I don't know what the pros and cons of each model and the year each of them were released. Please give me your expert advice. Thanks

[Elroi]

if you want the most bang for your buck, get the nissan.. meron ka na makukuha 2001 models for that budget..

[mirage_05]

what model can you recommend?

[kimpOy]

98-99 EK Civic pasok na siguro dito

[seonadancing]

Kung pang probinsya pwede din lumang CRV siguro, although di ko sure presyo ng CRV. Prang 400k pa yata yun Gen 1 e.

[jim]

ok lahat yung gusto mo basta siguraduhin mo na di ka bibigyan ng sakit ng ulo in the long run.

[niky]

For long provincial runs, I'd pick a 99 Civic VTi... best combination of fuel economy and power in your price range or a 00 Sentra Exalta, which has a soft ride, very comfortable interior and decent economy for an automatic. But whatever car you get, whatever brand it is, make sure it's in good condition mechanically.

[slicker_boi]

Bakit walang Toyota Corolla sa list mo? Anyway, the Cefiro could have been the bang for buck. You can get a 98 model with your budget, but fuel consumption will be on the high side. Maybe the Civic is the best choice for you.

[mirage_05]

is there a 99 civic vti that's within my price range? they say that hondas are in the lead for the jap cars. what are the cons of buying 97-98 civics? can i still keep it for the next 5 years w/out too much problems?

[BlueBimmer]

^ most of the time, yup

[mazdamazda]

I'd go for a model 2000 Ford Lynx Ghia.

[nestordreamin']

Honda City. Hanapin ang latest na model na swak sa budget mo. Tiyaga lang yan.

[mirage_05]

hindi ba mahirap maintain ang ford lynx? how about ung lower models like 98-97 vtis?

[mazdamazda]

hindi ba mahirap maintain ang ford lynx? how about ung lower models like 98-97 vtis?

Hindi naman... add mo na rin ang Nissan Exalta.

For 2nd hand vehicles... I'd rather buy latest vehicle that my budget can afford. Overpriced lang ang 2nd hand Civic in my opinion. Mas ok ang Exalta & Lynx for me.

[mirage_05]

im also considering a 2000 sentra but i've heard that their underchassis are "makalampag'? is that true?

[enteng]

on my experience wag kang kukuha ng sentra na 2nd hand kasi malakas sa gas at isa pa mahirap magmaintain kasi nga mahal mga spare parts.Sentra ang ride ko pero new ito 2005 model pero malakas talaga sa gas

[chon961]

toyota corolla GLi 99-00..cheap to maintain and very reliable.

[mirage_05]

ano ba ang cons ng ford lynx? what model can i get for 250-300K? di ba mahirap maghanap ng parts dahil napalitan na daw ng focus?

[skyglider]

Things you should consider:

Fuel Consumption - kung kailangan mong makatipid dahil malayo ang biyahe mo, try mo honda city

Kung porma naman marami kang pwede pagpilian it will depend on your preference... You may try yung Mitsu na Pizzapie, Honda Civic. I'm sure you can find one...

[mirage_05]

mataas ba ang fuel consumption ng lynx? manual?