Lynx or Civic or Jazz or Others

[niky]

The Lynx is okay... and way... way under-budget... as long as you buy a manual transmission car. There are good examples of the automatic out there... but buying a secondhand automatic Ford/Mazda or Honda is a big gamble if you don't know the previous owner. And, as an added bonus... the AT Lynx drinks gas like no tomorrow. The MT Lynx is much better in this regard.

Most common problems are well-known and easy to fix, and they're mostly engine sensors. With a 350k budget, you can buy a four year-old Ghia MT, replace all the sensors with brand new ones, repaint the car, and still have enough money left over for 17" mags and tires.

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Your list is pretty accurate. The only thing I can add is the Avanza is prone to rattles and buzzes... but it'll depend on the condition of your secondhand unit... and the same is true of most any secondhand car. The Honda CVT thing is a worry if you're buying secondhand... 1.3MT is the way to go, but it's hard finding cars in this price range. The 1.3MT City will be easier to find in that range. Looks like a cockroach, but has a huge trunk and terrific fuel economy... so don't let the looks put you off... in fact... those looks ensure you will be able to find a Honda City for much less than an equivalent Jazz.

[p_borj]

in car buying, maganda kasi yung alam mong patuloy ang production ng units ng model ng car.

it's just that sa lahat ng list mo sir, lynx kasi yung well for me "pinaka-mahirap i-maintain among your list". well ayun lang sabi sa akin nung officemate kong binenta yung Lynx niya.

Anyway, si sir niky, naka Lynx RS siya, so he can definetly help you out.

My point is, more car owners of same model, mas maraming parts na isu-supply, mas maraming pwedeng mapagtanungan. Obviously napakaraming Jazz, City at Avanza owners. Well that's my point, hindi dahil may problem ang Lynx dahil Ford naman yun and we know their great qualities.

[ghosthunter]

How about the Nissan Sentra 1.3L GX ?

Nissan Sentra 1.3GX
http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52389

You can get a 2004 to 2006 model unit for 250K to 350K. Just choose of you want A/T and M/T.

http://www.buyandsellph.com/listads....rch=313&page=2

[oliver1013]

Lots of unpaved roads in your area? Get a decent AUV at least,a diesel AUV for easy maintenance and cheaper fuel, more space for the family.

[renzo_d10]

on second hand vehicles

- civic

on brand new vehicles

- either vios, avanza or sentra

[basti08]

Lynx. Niky, ganun ba kalakas ang matic na Lynx sa gas? Mas matipid pa Familia AT ko, im averaging 7-8km/l normal driving and road traffic. pag sobrang traffic saka lang ako nag 6 km/l.

[rnvelasco]

Thanks for the replies guys.. keep it up..

*niky
I have been reading about your views sa lynx kaya nga its on top of my list. If I will get an Avanza it will be brand new.. but the rattles are big turn-off.. I want a comfy quiet car.. sana a lynx is quiet at least much more quiet than a Lancer Pizza Pie model..

*p_borj
I don't think maintenance is a problem in my place which is Pampanga.. a lot of mechanics here are familiar with the lynx.. may casa din dito ng Ford.. so I think ok lang kahit phase out na lymx model.. there are a lot of lynx here in Pampanga..

*ghosthunter
Unfortunately, Nissan is unlike Lancers or Lynx here in our place.. I don't know if mechanics here are familiar with Nissan cars.. the casa here is non-existent.. kaya I am having 2nd thoughts about Nissan cars..but I would love a Sentra SGX.. kung makaka-siguro lang sana ako na there are mechanics here who knows Nissan cars..

*Oliver1013
Gusto ko nga sana ang adventure.. but my wife hates it.. matanda na raw.. other AUVs are way off the budget.. also they are prone to rattles.. kaya I am not considering them..

Thanks again guys.. please more views.. I would like to stress pala na I like a quiet ride.. which of the above are less prone to rattles..

[niky]

The Lynx matic is pretty bad... though I don't have firsthand numbers, some people get dismal numbers, around 6 km/l or so... but some people also get dismal numbers with the 323.

As to whether it's quieter than the Lancer... I don't think so. The road noise on the Lynx is actually pretty bad... but it depends on the tires. Medyo de-lata yung sound ng doors, din. It's a wonderful car to drive, but if you're looking for quiet, you might want to look elsewhere. Still... it's a good car, despite the lack of wheel-well insulation.

The Avanza? Foam and rubber lang katapat nun...