Nissan Sentra or Mazda Familia?help!!!

[key7wizard4]

guys i'm really confused,i'm planning to buy a 2nd hand car,this is supposed to be my 1st car,since i have a small budget for a Corolla Gli 95 & up model,do u think it's wise to go for Nissan Sentra or Mazda Familia GLXi w/c can buy 96 & up for my budget,tnx in advance

[key7wizard4]

my budget suits only for a Gli 93-94 model,ang problema ko guys,mahi2rapan nko -insured ung ganito ka-lumang sasakyan kc sabi nila hndi n daw tnatanggap ng mga insurance companies if the car is 10 yrs older,so do u think i will consider buying Sentra or Familia instead,what's ur feedback about this 2 cars?really need help,tnx a lot...

[mazdamazda]

ok naman ang Sentra & Familia... just go for the one which is better maintained.

[caloyski5]

im for the mazda familia..guesstimating your budget is about 170k?

meron na thread about the mazda familia a..haba na nga e..here

http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showt...=mazda+familia

[key7wizard4]

salamat mga Bossing,mga 150-180k po angbudget ko,what model can i get for a Sentra or Familia?

[coiter]

we own both types but it's of the 2nd trim levels. '98 familia gli (1.6L) and '00 sentra ex saloon (1.4L). here's how i compare them:

familia:
-stronger and more responsive engine (obviously since it has a bigger engine in our case)
-better handling
-has power side mirrors
-fat steering wheel
-nice transmission
-just right power steering feel (not too light, not too heavy)
-good sound system
-has anti-glare for the rear view mirror
-3 speed wiper (with intermittent)

sentra:
-more fuel efficient (again perhaps because of the smaller engine)
-softer ride
-more roomy (practically all aspects)
-better sound deadening
-has rear back-up sensors
-better aircon
-clear headlamps
-has rear defogger

problems:
familia:
-usual wear and tear (replaced battery, brake pads/shoes, belts, gaskets, oil seals)
-refaced rotors and drums
-overhauled power steering pump
-replaced transmission bushings, power steering hose and clutch master cylinder
-replaced engine supports (2)
-replaced shock mounting (1)

sentra:
-usual wear and tear
-replaced clutch assembly (twice)
-replaced shocks
-frequent headlight bulb (dim) replacement

all things considered, i'd prefer the sentra. but i'll miss the speed and go-kart feel of the familia. hehehe. maybe a 1.6L sentra can offset this. good luck!

[Mguy]

IMO, Sentra would be a better choice. The fact that they are being sold cheap and there are a load of parts available.

[key7wizard4]

tnx mguy at coiter sa input nyo,so majority tlga Sentra,the problem is mahal daw ang parts?

[key7wizard4]

basically Bro,ano ba tlga ang madalas na nagi2ng sakit ng Nissan?strong din ba ang engine at wla ba problema sa suspension?

[key7wizard4]

anong model ba mga Bro ng Senta na 1.6 na ang engine?do u think kaya ba s budget ko na 180k?