The Lynx would cost more to maintain than a City, that's for sure. It's not the nightmare some people think it is (just set aside 3 to 5 thousand for the eventual sensor replacement for older Lynxes), but the City uses pretty old technology, and older usually equals cheaper... despite the fact that it's a Honda, and Honda parts often cost a little more than others.

Otherwise, the Lynx is another fun car to own. Good steering, great handling and sporty looks (depending on the year model). Sound insulation is so-so, and the cars ride stiffly (but they handle well). Fuel consumption is merely average, though, and don't get the AT... horrible fuel economy on that version, and it's not up to heavy duty use. I've heard/experienced to many bad things with old Mazda/Ford automatics... but then again, I've seen old Honda automatics that were total crap, too.

One upshot of the Lynx is that you can fit 18" magwheels with 205-35 tires it'll fit with some fender rolling... ...looks badass. Oh, of course 18" rims will ruin your fuel economy, ride and performance... but they look great!

Aside from my gripes about the City, I think the newer Type Z versions, with the revised tail-lights are nice-looking and fun cars, and if you don't have big relatives to drive around, it's just right for a single guy... it's just very hard to find one at a good price.

Magwheels? Bah... di na yan kailangan... just buy a secondhand set of ROTAs and some good tires (best get some quiet tires, the City has poor sound insulation), ayos na yun!