Quote Originally Posted by testament11 View Post
good! you choose to drive a manual tranny car!

sana yung budget mo is around 130k to 150k, we could suggest a better car. hmmmm, say kung 100k ang budget mo, the choices will be...

1. ae92 corolla (1992 model), maybe get the 1.6
2. kia pride, either the sedan or liftback type
3. nissan sentra eccs (1992 model)
4. 1989-1992 lancer, kung tawagin eh "singkit" type

happy car finding miss yukiko!
I still say the Corolla AE89 (16 valve model) is the better choice. Why? Less electronics in it's engine to go wrong (example: sentra eccs. I owned one so I know). Corolla AE92 is better BUT more expensive and way beyond the budget. Kia Pride is too basic and good examples are too few and most are falling apart simply because of lack of maintenance by current owners and age. Lancer 89-92 model, personally I didn't like this car because the body felt too soft and prone to damage even with the slightest of impact. Also there are more better condition units of the Corolla AE89 than of the Lancer. Some already upgraded with power steering, etc as well.

The overall popularity of the Corolla AE89 will also help lower the effort needed to maintain this car. Common parts found on later model Corollas do help as well. Also, if the TS might want, she can update this old car to more modern standards by upgrading the original parts to more modern equivalents found on the Levin models and also later models of the corolla (stuff like engine, disc brakes, power steering, power windows, seats, wheels, etc).