Help: mitsu glxi 97 vs. civic vti 96 vs corolla gli 95

**an0nim0us** · June 10th, 2005 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by squala

Pareho pala tayo anonimous, pero mas matipid nga ba talaga Civic sa Corolla? Mga ilang km/l natatakbo nyo?

hindi ko na masyado matandaan (I sold the car nung late 2001) pero to the tune of 11-12kpl city yung civic, slightly less naman yung corolla. not much difference but civic is still more economical sa gas. We'll siguro I must qualify my statement kasi regular drive lang naman ako, bihirang-bihira yung hataw.

**an0nim0us** · June 10th, 2005 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by vedder

budget ko kase is mga 250 to 300k.. seems cross out ko na sa options ko ung glxi.. if you were on my shoes.. which would you get? SAKIT pala sa ULO nito..

Personal choice ko is CIVIC, with a 250-300k budget baka sakali pde '96 or '98 vti.

**vedder** · June 10th, 2005 12:23 PM

sir roly, actually po lagi ako nagtsetsek sa buyandsellph, buyandsellplus, even here sa tsikot.

just seeking advice lang po kung alin maganda bilhin

**vedder** · June 10th, 2005 12:27 PM

actually medyo nafrustrate ako, kse type ko talga origanally is Lancer (pizza pie) for its external appearance kase mukhang masarap ayusan... kaya lang ang dami bad reviews (kalampagan, servo kit is plastic madali masunog) so i have to trim down my choices sa civic (which is medyo mataas and presyo baka mabitin budget) and corolla gli (sabi naman ng iba masyado common "taxi")

**an0nim0us** · June 10th, 2005 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by vedder

actually medyo nafrustrate ako, kse type ko talga origanally is Lancer (pizza pie) for its external appearance kase mukhang masarap ayusan... kaya lang ang dami bad reviews (kalampagan, servo kit is plastic madali masunog) so i have to trim down my choices sa civic (which is medyo mataas and presyo baka mabitin budget) and corolla gli (sabi naman ng iba masyado common "taxi")

CIVIC ka na heh he. Ingat lang kung masyado mababa than going rate, baka may problema yun.

**A121** · June 10th, 2005 12:53 PM

we've owned a lancer pizza since 1996. don't expect a car over 6 years of age would have a suspension perform like a brand new car. hindi sakit ng ulo ang Lancer.

ipinagawa ko yung suspension ng lancer after 8 years of abuse. ngayon, syempre wala na syang kalampag. naiuwi ko na ito sa quezon province (sira pala ang kalsada dun) pero buo pa rin. ok naman ang performance, and parts are really plenty.

yung ibang tao kasi dito ndi pa nakakahawak ng lancer eh kaya biased. mga balibalita lang. hehehe :D

pero kung mag rerezing-rezing ka, civic. mahal ang pa-swap ng makina ng mitsu eh.

**vedder** · June 10th, 2005 01:11 PM

1996? di ba 1997 oldest model nun

**squala** · June 11th, 2005 12:26 AM

If you want a sportier drive, get the Civic, but if it's reliability you're after, the Corolla is for you. Whichever you choose, you can't put a foot wrong. ;)

**A121** · June 13th, 2005 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by vedder

1996? di ba 1997 oldest model nun

bought in 96, pero 1997 model ok? first batch itong amin.

try test driving one first before making any decision. parts of those cars are plenty.

**squala** · June 13th, 2005 08:20 PM

The Lancer is not a bad car. I've driven a GLXi, though it's the older egg type (94 model). It's worn out, yes, but also partly because of lack of proper maintenance. My own GLi also doesn't undergo regular check-ups since it has to be used almost everyday. Right now, it's not in its best form, but based on that, it seems to wear out less easily than the Lancer. There are less rattles and squeaks from the suspension and the engine seems sturdier.

If you really want the Lancer, get one with respectable condition. The Corolla is designed to tackle our bad roads, which explains why its suspension lasts longer than the others. With proper maintenance, the Lancer shouldn't really put you down. It may not be the benchmark, but heck, it boils down to driver preference. So good luck to you.