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November 29th, 2009 12:08 PM #1Guys, I'm in the market for a second hand car, 200k budget. It should be a sedan, and will be used as a daily driver, and occassional provincial trips. Engine displacement should be 1600cc and up.
We already have an Diesel AUV, which is why I'm also planning to = install an LPG kit para naman hindi ako manibago sa fuel cost, since I'm expecting to accumulate a lot of mileage on my chosen car.
I've been looking for a potential buy, and I noticed that the best bang-for-the-buck car is the nissan sentra.
Here it goes:
Which is better/or more practical: a stock nissan series 3/4 or a modified s3 with sr20ve (http://www.bigbigcar.com/boards/defa...g=posts&t=2847) (sana available pa) assuming the cost difference is minimal.
Instinct tells me that I should go for the stock and a higher model (year 2000+), but I've read some good reviews of nissan's sr20ve. The sr20 engine may also be newer (or lhas ess accumulated mileage) than the stock engine of the other car.
Though I have no plans of racing, it's just good to know that I'm packing a lot of power under the hood with the sr20. So, which is which? Thanks.
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November 29th, 2009 12:56 PM #2
Well, the SR20VE is a powerful engine but it does have drawbacks.
One major problem is parts. It is a rare engine and finding engine specific parts for it will be a problem especially if you plan for this car (or similar) to be your daily driver.
Having a car with a stock engine will be better for daily driving because of easier and cheaper maintenance.
If you want more power under the hood, the alternative is the SR20DE engine which is more common even locally. It can be tuned to produce more horsepower, more than what you would need to outrun most pesky Civic SiR on the road.
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November 29th, 2009 01:11 PM #3Sir GH,
Actually, it's from your S3 where I got the idea of installing an LPG kit from, hehe.
Assuming that I will be using it for daily drive (60km, balikan), would you recommend I go for one with transplanted sr20de engine? (The one that you posted sa bigbigcar is sadly, hindi na pala available). What's your FC pala for tamed city driving? hehe
I really have no intention of racing, I just don't want to be bullied on the road. 3 years with my diesel auv, and I've just had it.
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November 29th, 2009 02:51 PM #4
You got it wrong.
My '99 Toyota Corolla Gli 1.6L A/T has the Auto-LPG kit. (daily drive)
My '96 Nissan Sentra Super Touring w/ SR20DE runs on good old high octane gasoline.
Assuming that I will be using it for daily drive (60km, balikan), would you recommend I go for one with transplanted sr20de engine? (The one that you posted sa bigbigcar is sadly, hindi na pala available).
But if the transplant was done well and the car is in good condition, it can serve as a good daily drive. Just keep in mind that B14 Sentra cars are around ten years or older by now. Finding one (with a SR20DE) that is fresh and in good maintenance (and not raced) will be a challenge.
What's your FC pala for tamed city driving? hehe
FC in a drive from Manila/Subic (one hour, one way) at 160-220kph and back = 8km/L
The FC is difficult to compare because most of the time I drive my Sentra, it will not be tame driving but in some rare times that I do, I got over 8km/L city driving (Mandaluyong, Makati, QC, Taguig area driving).
I really have no intention of racing, I just don't want to be bullied on the road. 3 years with my diesel auv, and I've just had it.
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November 30th, 2009 12:52 PM #5
Sir GH, yung SR20ve high output 1.6L ng Nissan tama ba? equivalent ng Civic SIR engine?
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November 30th, 2009 01:54 PM #6
I’m going up to Baguio this Monday. How are the roads?
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