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?

[vinj]

Sentra parts are marginally more expensive then Toyotas... but cheaper then HOndas.

Suspension quality is dependent on the former owner IMO.

Just shop around and get one you find in good condition. At that budget range you can find a 1995 to 1997 Sentra Super Saloon.

[key7wizard4]

tnx binj,so would u prefer sentra instead of mazda?

[huggybear]

Kme we used to own a 99 Sentra SS 1.6, kakabenta lng nung sat for 210K. 2nd owner kme.
Mag-1-year p lng sa amin.
Problems:
- maingay yung shocks nitong last few weeks, pero sabi sa casa d dw shocks un
- medyo matigas ung clutch, sbi ng casa uli, ganun dw talaga and nissan cars. the casa guy even let me try other cars, ganun nga talaga. tried replacing clutch cable, minimal effects.

Advantages:
- lakas aircon, minsan pinapatay ko
- lakas preno
- ok ang acceleration
- tipid sa gas, basta wg lng over 2K ang rpm

[huggybear]

kme pala d bumubili ng orig parts.puro surplus lng.ang orig lng yata na binili namin dun yung headlights kc binangga ng sister ko. hehe

[key7wizard4]

tnx huggybear,bkit ibinenta nyo agad Bro?

[key7wizard4]

ok lng sa Nissan kc u get value for ur money,ung 180k kong budget will get me a 97' model,s Corolla Gli bka 93-94 lng,ok nman sna e kung mapa2-insured k pa...

[ghosthunter]

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

I suggest the Nissan Sentra.

But with a budget of only 170K, you would be looking at the Sentra series3 1.4 L at best.

Usually its possible to find very good condition sentras. Just check the car and the vehicle's background (typical use, milage) if it all adds up. Some newer Sentras have more wear & tear than they should have, this means neglect & abuse from the owner/driver.

[orly_andico]

even a 93 can have comprehensive insurance. i don't know where that story came from..

[key7wizard4]

my sister kc Bro is working in an insurance company,sa kanila daw at karamihan pag 10yrs older hndi na nila ini-insured so i have no choice,hanap n lng ng iba,i can actually stretch my budget to 190k kung good buy tlga,all of u guys seems suggesting Nissan instead of Mazda,pareho lng po ba mababa resale value nila?

[key7wizard4]

even a 93 can have comprehensive insurance. i don't know where that story came from..

kung pwde ko pa ma-insured ang 93-94 model then no doubt Corolla GLi na ku2nin ko but dko alam saan pa mag nag i-insured ng ganong year model..