300K Budget. Need Advice in Buying A Used Car

**mazdamazda** · May 24th, 2006 10:22 AM

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

**nestordreamin'** · May 24th, 2006 10:24 AM

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

**mirage_05** · May 24th, 2006 10:29 AM

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

**mirage_05** · May 24th, 2006 10:31 AM

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

**mazdamazda** · May 24th, 2006 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by mirage_05

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** · May 24th, 2006 10:37 AM

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** · May 24th, 2006 11:13 AM

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** · May 24th, 2006 11:15 AM

mataas ba ang fuel consumption ng lynx? manual?

**mazdamazda** · May 24th, 2006 11:16 AM

halos pare pareho lang ang fuel consumption ng mga 1.6L M/T compact sedans.

**an0nim0us** · May 24th, 2006 12:18 PM

Lynx m/t nasa 8-9km/l normal city driving, hiway nasa 11-12. Matipid naman lynx but Civic VTi is even more economical.

Among the choices, I'd narrow down to two - Lynx and the Civic (basta pareho m/t). More to the Lynx as it has more luxury and safety features than the civic. The civic is IMO over priced kasi this is one of the favorite cars na pormahan and i-mod nowadays. Performance wise, lynx pa rin, civic has no guts in the low range, because that's where you get the exceptional economy of this car. Safety, hands down LYNX, Civic has seatbelt tho hehe. Comfort, Lynx pa rin talaga, power everything, 8-way seat adjustment, steering feel, except for the more bumpy ride. Civic has a very soft and comfortable suspension, and the clutch is sooo smooth.

Had both cars, my clear choice is the Lynx, but i regret to have parted with the Civic. hehe