Hyundai Matrix vs Honda City

[flash_21]

I'm planning to buy a second hand car. I'm choosing between a 2003 Hyundai Matrix 1.3L (gas/automatic) and a 2003 Honda City 1.3L Type Z EXI (gas/manual). Given that both cars are in good running condition, which one would you buy? Any sound inputs will be of great help. Thanks!

[nOnOize]

I'm planning to buy a second hand car. I'm choosing between a 2003 Hyundai Matrix 1.3L (gas/automatic) and a 2003 Honda City 1.3L Type Z EXI (gas/manual). Given that both cars are in good running condition, which one would you buy? Any sound inputs will be of great help. Thanks!

Definitely, I'd go for Honda City. Fuel Efficient, fast, and proven engineered. But, since you're looking for a secondhand car, I'd suggest you go for the Civic.

[sboogie]

between the two i will go for the city which is more easy to maintain

[flash_21]

Definitely, I'd go for Honda City. Fuel Efficient, fast, and proven engineered. But, since you're looking for a second car, I'd suggest you go for the Civic.

thanks for the reply, but isn't Civic malakas sa gas?

[flash_21]

between the two i will go for the city which is more easy to maintain

thanks for the reply, i would also appreciate if parts availability of matrix is the same as to those of toyota/mitsubishi?

[ghosthunter]

I'm planning to buy a second hand car. I'm choosing between a 2003 Hyundai Matrix 1.3L (gas/automatic) and a 2003 Honda City 1.3L Type Z EXI (gas/manual). Given that both cars are in good running condition, which one would you buy? Any sound inputs will be of great help. Thanks!

is your normal driving route typically slow with traffic? You might want to opt for the Matrix for the driving comfort. Of course fuel consumption is slightly better in the City due to the manual tranny.

Advantage of the Matrix is you can carry bigger odd sized cargo at the back of the car as compared to the City.

[nOnOize]

thanks for the reply, but isn't Civic malakas sa gas?

I would say no. I had a 97 Civic which consumes about 13-15 km/l hi-way driving and about 11 km/l city driving, both with A/C running. Besides, Honda cars are long proven fuel efficient and I say, driving habit is still always a factor when it comes to keeping up with your fuel budget.

[tidus1203]

Go find the CRDi version of the Matrix. Now that will trump the City!

[CVT]

^^^ Agree. Since they're both gas... City for me...

8202:sampay:

[renzo_d10]

[SIZE=3]I agree with tidus, If you could pick the hyundai matrix crdi, then matrix for me. Diesel na, automatic pa. But if you still opted not to choose the CRDi, then honda city gets my vote. By the way, dont you like toyotas? i.e. vios or altis? [/SIZE]

[flash_21]

thanks to all who replied...well then, i'll go for the city. i already have a toyota car, want to try a new brand. ride safe.

[LeOxe]

good choice! ok naman yung honda city but for a change, sana yung hyundai matrix nalang. at least MPV siya and malaki ang kanyang back space unlike a sedan so mas marami ka makakarga - versatile ika nga.

pero good choice pa rin ang honda city.