need help 2005 civic 1.6 or altis 1.6 budget 500k

**squala** · August 24th, 2006 12:04 AM

Ok, so the fuel tank issue was solved by 2005, but heck, that particular Honda still sucks.

**an0nim0us** · August 24th, 2006 11:42 AM

Niky's right, you might not be able to get a 550k worth 2005 model for Altis, Civic it's a long shot din.

Between the two, get the Altis a/t it's great over-all. Civic's engine is good tho, but that's it. driven both cars.

**badkuk** · August 24th, 2006 12:44 PM

toyotas tend to have cheaper replacement parts, so if you plan to keep it for >5 years, sa altis ako

depende na rin kung ano kursunada mo...both brands are known for build quality naman e

**mazdamazda** · August 24th, 2006 12:54 PM

I'd go with the Altis since the current body will still be around for a few more years.

Unlike the ES which has already been replaced by the FD just this year.

**Mamar** · August 24th, 2006 01:00 PM

id go with the civic! i dont know why pero ang lakas talaga ng dating ng civic sakin!

**oksi** · August 24th, 2006 01:48 PM

[QUOTE=mrpink;622166]i don't think applicable na yung free repair/replacement .. it was only offered for a specific period ..

ano b naging issue tungkol dun sa fuel tank ng civic. no idea kse.

**niky** · August 24th, 2006 03:43 PM

But since the Civic has already been replaced, you could probably get good deals secondhand.

The 2.0, you can get for just 650k. Too bad it's a guzzler, but it's pretty fast.

**orly_andico** · August 24th, 2006 04:11 PM

parang alanganin ang 05 altis for 500k or even 550k.
wait kaya for the avanza? :D

**vinj** · August 24th, 2006 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by squala

Ok, so the fuel tank issue was solved by 2005, but heck, that particular Honda still sucks.

Why? I have one and i'm very happy with it as a daily drive and solo/duo/trio outtatown car... The company i work for has two ES Civics which are driven to the ground and they're still running okay after over 130,000kms.

The fuel tank issue is quite minor IMO and your main concern is to check if the unit you have had been serviced/fixed by the CASA under the recall of Honda.

For me (since we have both an '01 ES Civic and '06 Altis in our Garage), space and driving feel goes to the Civic (at 6 feet, i can't even fit into my preferred driving position with the Altis as the drivers seat doesn't roll far back too much and my head hits the roof when seated at the rear)... better fuel efficiency and torque goes to the Altis (about 1km/l+ difference based on my observations... my 1.5L Civic gets the same city mileage as our 1.6L a/t Altis).

At 500K, you can look for an '03 model of these cars... just check out both units and go with what you feel fits you better in package, ownership history/maintainance history and pricing.

My two cents