90's Mid Sized Sedan - Feedback for Coding Car

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Please take note that the LTO MVUC cost of midsize cars from 1996-2000 is quite high. It is better to look for something dated 2001 or newer as LTO lowered its MVUC cost. Model 1995 might be a bit old already though midsize cars have better suspension compared to compacts. You can get yourself a 2001-2003 midsize with a 150k budget as they are priced lower than compacts. Also, midsizers are not really close to compacts to fuel efficiency but they are more comfortable plus the available power is a bonus.

I would suggest a 6th gen Accord (98-02) as it strikes a good balance between comfort, handling, power, and looks. I used to own one and I have a good experience with it. It is the handling that I miss on it. A 1300kg weight makes it just as heavy as the current crop of compacts but with more power. Just had to let go of it as we need the extra garage space and also lessen the number of cars to maintain. Go for the 2.3L model (F23 SOHC VTEC) as it offers a better power-to-weight ratio. Give it 17" or 18" wheels and you're good to go. The major pain points though are the leaking power steering system and a sliding transmission (AT models) which is common for Honda model cars before the turn of the century. Maintenance is easy as it is more mechanical than the newer crop of Hondas.

Sir egan, would you happen to know what the difference between the MVUC is? Based on what I remember from ClubCorona, 95 and below models were around 3k while for 96 models and up were around 6k.

Looking at 2001 models and up on olx, asking prices range from 180k up. Now considering MVUC difference is let's say 3k, that's 15k already if I plan to keep the car for at least 5 years. That already offsets the higher asking price for the slightly newer car a bit.