nissan sentra S3 or toyota corolla gli

[homer1]

Hi fellow tsikoters, tanong ko lang, ano ba ang mas maganda sa dalawa in terms of reliability, gas mileage, space, power and amenity between sa Nissan sentra S3 1996, at Toyota corolla gli 1996?

[ghosthunter]

Hi fellow tsikoters, tanong ko lang, ano ba ang mas maganda sa dalawa in terms of reliability, gas mileage, space, power and amenity between sa Nissan sentra S3 1996, at Toyota corolla gli 1996?

Both are about the same in those categories, except the sentra has power folding side mirrors.

The Sentra is also cheaper to buy for the same year model as compared to a Corolla.

But at nearly 15 years old, both will be having wear & tear issues and problems due to age like busted sensors and electronics/electrics.

[homer1]

Salamat sa reply sir, tanong ko Lang anong sensor? At anong at anong part ng kotse ang magkakaron ng problem sa electrical? Specifically sa sentra s3?

[ghosthunter]

Salamat sa reply sir, tanong ko Lang anong sensor? At anong at anong part ng kotse ang magkakaron ng problem sa electrical? Specifically sa sentra s3?

Any sensors like the oil pressure or water temperature sensors, electrical relays (fans, lights etc), switches for the power windows, a/c blower speed control.

These stuff normally don't fail but age can make them faulty.

[dr. d]

i do not think one is particularly superior over the other. it will probably be a question of personal preferences and tastes.

[homer1]

Thank you for the replies, I will keep all the pointers in mind, thanks ulit

[xtian119]

Just like the others posts, Both cars are good. Its just a matter of choosing which among both cars is in good running condition.

[basti08]

Sentra has timing chain, power folding mirrors and power antenna. Just a slight advantage over the Corolla.

[ghosthunter]

Sentra has timing chain, power folding mirrors and power antenna. Just a slight advantage over the Corolla.

Given that both cars are around 15 years old... that "advantage" of having a timing chain or electric toys doesn't hold that much significance anymore. Electric toys and timing chains can fail after many years of use/abuse.

[basti08]

Given that both cars are around 15 years old... that "advantage" of having a timing chain or electric toys doesn't hold that much significance anymore. Electric toys and timing chains can fail after many years of use/abuse.

Yes, if you're stupid enough going to get an "abused" car.

[ghosthunter]

Yes, if you're stupid enough going to get an "abused" car.

With 15 years, it might be hard to see different signs of abuse from the normal wear & tear.

[dr. d]

when it comes to buying used cars, majority of us are "stupid enough"..

[midasproject]

How about 01 Sentra Exalta STA vs 01 Corolla GLI?

BTT: I'd go for the Sentra, Why? Since you can get the Sentra at a cheaper price, you can use the money you save to fix any issues that might appear after purchase. +-15y/o na kasi ang mga iyan, so expect the worst.

[amcrg]

for me mas ok ang corolla gli. sentra kasi mahal ang parts at mahirap gawin ang mga sensor. pati pag timing mahirap. mahina din sa arangkada. ang gli nman mura na mga parts madali pa hanapin at hindi pa sirain. lakas pa humatak. mas tipid nga lang ng konti sa gas ang sentra basta nkatiming mabuti. base sa mga naging tsikot ko. 1. sentra series3 ex saloon 2. series 4 super saloon. corolla xl, and two gli corolla. thanks!

[ghosthunter]

for me mas ok ang corolla gli. sentra kasi mahal ang parts at mahirap gawin ang mga sensor. pati pag timing mahirap. mahina din sa arangkada. ang gli nman mura na mga parts madali pa hanapin at hindi pa sirain. lakas pa humatak. mas tipid nga lang ng konti sa gas ang sentra basta nkatiming mabuti. base sa mga naging tsikot ko. 1. sentra series3 ex saloon 2. series 4 super saloon. corolla xl, and two gli corolla. thanks!

For Sentra... buying a Sentra is cheaper than a Corolla, hence you can buy a NEWER Sentra for the same money for an older Corolla. Or you can save money buying the same year model.

Parts, as easy as the nearest surplus shop in Banawe. New replacement parts are also available at reasonable prices.

Sentra series4?? Do you mean the 1999-2000 Exalta units? If yes, it is confirmed that parts for that particular model are hard to find because they used very specific body parts like the headlights, bumper, etc. but mechanically they are the same as the series 3 (b14) units that came before.

Timing? Maybe you didn't do it right, you have to disable the ecu first before you adjust the ignition timing, just like most modern cars.

Engine power? It is par with Corollas in peak power but Sentra tend to be faster than Corollas for the early 90s models. Tuning the engine well, it will give the same fuel mileage for both sentra and corolla.

My sentra/corolla background:
1992 Sentra ECCS 1.6L Super Saloon (purchased new)
1996 Sentra Super Touring 1.6L (purchased 2nd hand in 2006)
1999 Corolla GLi 1.6L (purchased new / currently still in use)

[zap.FREEDOM]

hey! can we include Honda Civic? power, fuel-efficiency, cabin comfort..
this car rocks, although mataas ang populasyon ng honda,

kung sentra or gli, I go for Gli,...


pero syempre dun pa rin ako sa may VTEC...