Nissan Exalta STA, Honda City Type Z or Lancer GLX

[sir_jayson]

Go for the Honda City even if it has a d13b engine it can still put 1.6l sedans to shame it produces 95hp it is even more powerful than the 1.3 vios and it is also spacious. Cornering with the honda city is okay with the independent rear suspension not found on new City's steering response is a little slow. Maintenance is cheap.

Hi, City is really nice to have and I'm thinking of focusing more in this car. Would you know if there are issue/s with this model? How's the AT?

[sir_jayson]

Why not opt for a Civic ES (2001-2005)? Or the boxy Altis of the same era?

A bit out of budget sir but if we can't find a good Exalta / City might also consider the Civic.

[GTi]

I've driven a 1997 City 1.3MT. Very lightfooted and fuel efficient. Got me upwards of 9km/L in pure city driving, with a heavy right foot at that. Might I also say that the engine note sounds really good at high rpm... Though that probably also shows that sound insulation isn't very good. Interior, of course, looks cheap and old.

I'd stay away from the Exalta. Sunroof becomes a headache in old age. Just look at those Japan surplus cars with their sunroofs sealed shut with Vulcaseal. Consider the newer N16 if it fits your budget.

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[jut703]

I've driven a 1997 City 1.3MT. Very lightfooted and fuel efficient. Got me upwards of 9km/L in pure city driving, with a heavy right foot at that. Might I also say that the engine note sounds really good at high rpm... Though that probably also shows that sound insulation isn't very good. Interior, of course, looks cheap and old.

I'd stay away from the Exalta. Sunroof becomes a headache in old age. Just look at those Japan surplus cars with their sunroofs sealed shut with Vulcaseal. Consider the newer N16 if it fits your budget.

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The City 1.3 MT is livable but the 4AT is a drag. 90s automatics really suck a lot of power from small-engined cars.

My Mazda 3's sunroof still works fine and it's 12 years old. None of the fancy toys (climate control, auto headlamps, rain sensing wipers, etc) have broken down either. Mechanical bits like the suspension give out first before electronics, much like most other cars.


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[jut703]

Hi, City is really nice to have and I'm thinking of focusing more in this car. Would you know if there are issue/s with this model? How's the AT?

Get the Type Z with the 1.5 engine. Better suited for an AT (the 1.3 AT feels underpowered).

No issues except for the occasional rusting which is common among 90s Hondas, but you can always opt for a non-rusted unit since there are a lot of used Cities in the market.


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[GTi]

The City 1.3 MT is livable but the 4AT is a drag. 90s automatics really suck a lot of power from small-engined cars.

My Mazda 3's sunroof still works fine and it's 12 years old. None of the fancy toys (climate control, auto headlamps, rain sensing wipers, etc) have broken down either. Mechanical bits like the suspension give out first before electronics, much like most other cars.


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I find that water sometimes drops from the top of the A pillars of our 2006 Tribute during heavy rain. I wonder if the sunroof had anything to do with it? I remember a family friend's LC80 and another's Delica had leaking sunroofs. Nice novelty but can be a big hassle.

I don't think there are City VTi A/T's. They're all manuals if I remember correctly.

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[GTi]

A quick look at Olx shows that the N16 Sentra GS already fits the TS's budget. I'd go for this one. Much newer unit as compared to the original choices. Don't expect too much in terms of gas mileage though.

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[Egan101]

A quick look at Olx shows that the N16 Sentra GS already fits the TS's budget. I'd go for this one. Much newer unit as compared to the original choices. Don't expect too much in terms of gas mileage though.

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My old Nissan Sentra Grandeur GS (2002 model) gives me around 7-8 km/L on city driving routes (Makati CBD). That was back in 2006-2009. Traffic nowadays is a lot worse. The N16 chassis is tuned more for a comfortable ride and the GS models offer good noise insulation. It is a good highway car, stable at highway speeds. The only issue I had with it is that the front suspension bushings need to be inspected every 6 months as it gets worn out easily.

[1D4LV]

personally, i would prefer the exalta. great ride, excellent a/c, lots of space.
sarap pa pagandahin.

lancer pizza i think looks a little outdated now. compared to the exalta, the pizza looks old.
the city type z, imho, is a bit on the small side.

[crosswind]

Hi, City is really nice to have and I'm thinking of focusing more in this car. Would you know if there are issue/s with this model? How's the AT?

There is parts that can't be acquired in the dealer, I think yung sa drum brakes may lumuluwag pero pwede mo higpitan. In my 1998 City a/t this year the throttle response is different than before I'm gonna have it checked. For me sedans below 2litre feels underpowered or nasanay lang ako sa mga 2litre