Kia pride GTX or Nissan Sentra 1.3

[power eagle]

alin ba sa dalawang oto ang mas praktical na gamitin sa city driving,(mandalayung makati ) lang ang laging byahe. mostly 2 lang ang sakay marami na 4 na passenger. alin sa 2 oto ang ok> kasi parang mas ok ang kia GTX kasi mura parts matipid sa gas.then power windows na siya dunno kung power steering na din pero if not ok lang din kasi magaan lang naman ang kia pride i drive eh, with regards sa sentra, ok din sana xa pero bka malakas sa gas mhal ang parts tsaka mdyo mataas siya nasa (P100-120K) siya compared sa (P85K) na kia. sa tingin nyo alin mas ok? ok ba ang kia pride?

pros and cons na alam nyo paki share naman salamat!!!!

[OTEP]

Anong model yung Sentra 1.3? Yung Exalta-body na FE?

Both are ok. The GTX is the top dog in the Pride line up, but it's still a Pride. There are cheap touches abound like the tough headliner, door sidings that sag, seat cushions that flatten over time, sun visors with only one leg (most will be loosey-goosey by now), etc. Finding one in good condition can be tough since the target market really doesn't spend much for maintenance. But if you can find one with a good body and drivetrain, restoring it is not that difficult.

Sentras generally hold up better compared to the Prides (e.g. Sentra dashboards do not rattle, crack, or disintegrate unlike the Pride's). However, neglect is also common. Consider that it has a bigger body so the engine does have to work harder. But you do get a bigger cabin and a bigger trunk. Sentras also tend to share parts among different model years/bodies, so most parts are easy to find.

For me, I'd try shopping around for both and just get whichever one is in better shape.

[KrisKros]

I'd go with a Sentra, at least it's a sedan and bigger than a Kia. Also the airconditioning is great on Nissans. I think good airconditioning is a must, especially living here in the Philippines. You'd be more comfortable and relaxed in a Sentra in my opinion..

About gas, both are matipid, but it all comes down to your driving habit. But a 1.3 engine should get you good mileagle already.

[Xterra26]

My very first car was a used Sentra (1.8L GXE) and honestly i was really impressed. I did abuse it in any way i could (roadtrips to Buffalo,NY then Midwest then down to South Texas then back to Minnesota, waaah!) Its fun to drive but at 100mph, it seems that the car would disintegrate (well, its a freakn economy car, def not a G35,lol) I never had a problem with it and prob that's d reason why I stick with Nissans. The trade-in value isnt great but im sure, it will hold up more than a KIA.

[kyoots]

the sentra has much better build quality, a super-reliable air-conditioning system and a lot more space. it's definitely the better choice.

[power eagle]

sir otep yung sentra ng 1.3 na LEC sana or kaht yung LEC PS pero sabi daw mas matipid daw yung 1.4 JX na ganun din na body? pero definetly hndi yung
series III body mahal yun eh..budjet is roughly the most na 110-120K max..
pero swak sana yung less 100K kung meron na ok...

kung mag sentra, LEC/LECps or 1.4 JX na seriess II na parang LEC din body, alin ang ok sa 2?
1.3LEC or 1.4JX?

[OTEP]

1.4JX yan ang gamit ko minsan sa Caloocan. Compared sa LEC, mas may features naman ito ng kaunti like side door protective mouldings, remote trunk and fuel release, more trunk carpeting, four taillamps (dalawa lang sa LEC). BUT unlike the LEC PS, walang power steering ang JX. Relatively reliable naman despite being abused and neglected. Kahit '94 model pa siya, hindi lundo ang sidings (dahil moulded), yung mga a/c vents masikip pa din ang galaw, hindi lundo ang sunvisors. Relatively rattle-free ang interior. Madami lang kalat sa loob kaya maingay.

[power eagle]

aok
thank you sa mga info's... cge hanap muna mga sentra hehe

[mao_red]

what's the difference between kia pride GTX sa kia pride LX? TIA

[chad777]

nissan sentra
japanese brand - translate = quality
tried & tested superior airconditioning
mid-size sedan
resale value better than kia

kia pride
Korean brand -Almost at par w/jap
not tried & tested airconditioning
mini-car
lower resale value than jap