Used sedan for 220K

[Gigitata]

Hello everyone. What car could I get with my 220K? Minimum year of '96 & a manual transmission. The only model in my mind is a Civic Vtec/VTI, and I'm not even sure if I could find one that's in good quality with my budget. I'm from Angeles City at baka po may alam kayong reputable used car dealer sa Pampanga. Thank you.

[niky]

You can find a decent VTi with that budget. You can also get a number of Nissans and Fords, too... depending on what trim level and model you'd like.

[orly_andico]

safest na buy siguro (based on the principle "the newer the better") would be a 1999 Lynx LSi. with the 1.3L engine para tipid sa gas. in this day and age, plus with a limited budget, it's better in my opinion to take advantage of depreciation to the fullest.

[Bry]

I'd get a Corona.

[squala]

96 Civic VTis are within your budget, but remember, you have to have extra for repairs and some customizing. For 200K or less, you can get a 96 Corolla GLi, then spend the change to make it better.

[tr1ck5h07]

you can get a 98 Sentra well below your budget.

[ozcity]

99' 1.3 Honda City....ka price(2nd hand) lang nya ang 96 Civic VTi?

[1D4LV]

for 220k you can get:

a 98-99 rolla lovelife XE
a 98 lancer glxi

[niky]

The 99 Cities are way overpriced for what you get... no amenities, a rust-prone body (hey, it is based on an ancient Civic platform, after all), little sound insulation and limited rear seat space.

But they aren't bad if you need a commuter car, simple interior and mechanicals equals simple repair bills, they're light and nimble (not the best steering, though) and the engines are pretty good. But that's it. I personally wouldn't get one, but if you're willing to take the plunge, it should be a painless buy and a good investment.

[orly_andico]

or a 1999-2000 GE body Mazda 626! (if you can find one) :D

which is larger than any of the other choices. and has hellacious-costing parts and guzzles gas. no go there..

[Gigitata]

Thanks guys, you're all amazing. Thanks for all these detailed infos. Hay naku, kuripot talaga ako kasi wala akong pera wehehehe The car would just be for me & my girlfriend and for delivering some cleaning agents, my would be sideline business. Baka gusto nyo umorder? I'll be the toughest competitor of Joy Dishwashing liquid soap and Lysol, wehehehe

My concerns in getting a car are what most cost-concious owners have in mind, fuel consumption, maintenance and repair costs. And I might inherit a set of 17" rims, so dapat babagay sa dream car ko. Thanks

[OTEP]

Naghahanap din yung pinsan ni commander. Php200k max and dapat A/T. Ito mga nakita ko sa ads paper ko dito:
Honda:
'97 City Php195k
'93-95 Civic Php168-200k
Mazda:
'97 323 Php130-170k
'96-99 323 Familia Php138-195k
'95 626 Php170k
'94 Astina Php140k
Mitsubishi:
'91-97 Galant Php95-165k
'92-97 Lancer Php110-190k
Nissan:
'96 Altima Php180k
'91-95 Sentra Php100-158k
Toyota:
'95 Corolla Php130k
'93-95 Corona Php200k
Suzuki:
'97 Esteem Wagon Php200k

Galing lang sa isang issue iyan. Have no idea on the condition of the units. Hindi ko na din nilagay yung mga European cars and yung mga converted to LHD.

[squala]

Using the car for deliveries, you need a low-maintenance, high-reliability car. Grab a 96 GLi with good aircon, tune it up, let Cruven take care of the suspension and practically drive worry-free.

[Gigitata]

In terms of gas mileage, which is better, City or Lynx LSi, both with 1.3L engine & year '99?

[niky]

The City, for sure... as long as it's EFi. I'm not sure whether that year of 1.3 was EFI or not. The LSi, though, as long as it's manual, shouldn't be so "matakaw". Also, it's fun to drive, better steering and suspension, more space, and a prettier car, to boot.

And the Lynx will definitely be able to fit a set of 17's... just get 205-40 tires, so they'll fit.

The smart money would be on the Honda... but it's kind of small if you're going to be carrying a lot of stuff... that's where an LSi will be more practical. The City is more a bachelor's car or toy car.

[kyle618]

lynx ako or the civic... im very keen on small cars like the city. once drove a 98-99 city and the interior was just taxi-like! horrible! all black plastics! yuck

[basti08]

tinutulungan ko ang tito ko ngayun dito having the same dilemma... but he's a Toyota guy, so nahihirapan ako. i tried luring him sa Lynx Ghia coz we can get as new as a 2001 model but couldnt find a unit.
he said kung walang iba, stick na lang sa Toyota...after a week of searching nakahanap kami ng 2001 Corolla LE, fit sa criteria nya.

-as new as we could get
-fuel efficient
-mura ang parts
-at syempre, Toyota. ;)

i hope maayos ang na papers kase hooked pa sa carplan ng owner... but it still new that it only has 10T kms, still the original tires (about 60%), plastics on the sidings and still smells fresh and new. hope we get that car by next month.

[chuaed]

just an inquiry... since usapan 2nd hand cars naman ito...

mayroon kaya sa market iyun toyota trueno, or better known as AE86...

how much kaya going price niyan sa ngayon?

[niky]

The going price of the Trueno is insane at the moment. Semi-restored and set-up cars are selling for at least 150k.

Which is idiotic. Before all that Initial D crap, you could get a reasonable one for 50k.

It's the same issue with the Mini. You could get a decent condition Mini before for 80k - 150k... now they all sell for 250k plus, thanks to the new "Italian Job" and the new Mini, which threw the old Mini's price through the roof.

Still want one, though... a 90's model with EFI, preferably.

[Troy Dy]

Hi. There's 20 units of Toyota Emina & Lucida 96' XLimited at my friend's shop located in Sta. Rosa. Each unit are selling at P250K-P270K. I test-driven 3 units and they run very well to appreciate their 2.2 Turbo Diesel engines & aerodynamic body design w/c will give you a smooth and no wind-drag feeling while in the expressway. Looks good too. If you're interested, you can call or text 0918-9071363.