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[charriolkid]

CAR DILEMMA. HELP!

Ok, first of all, I'm in a daze trying to figure out which car to buy. since my kuya is also trying to talk my mom into getting him a new car, My budget is only 250-300k, so its a no-brainer that i could only get a pre-owned car.. (to give way for my beloved kuya, hmp) Wish it was THAT easy, i'm having difficulty narrowing down my choices (what more deciding which one)... i'm a newbie, and altho it has been almost 3 years since i first drove a car, it will be my very first time to OWN one. nakikigamit lng kc lagi ako sa mom or kuya ko. hehe.

ive been following this site recently and ive noticed you guys accomodate almost any question a member here asks so think u cud be of great help!

here are my choices:

1. Lancer Gsr - personally, i'd like to have the 99-2000 model.. then again i have limited budget so thats not possible. i guess i'd have to settle for 97-98ish. Gsr is okay, i figured that its very "gwapo" - especially when its ultra dressed up. The drawback IMO is the mileage all ads here got, it ticks me off to see a car for sale with more than 70k mileage? hehe.

2. 1997 Accord Vti - i like the accord since its simple yet classy. Not too mention the big space u have. moreover, the ride is heavenly comfy! (and it suits my budget... i saw some ads which are 250-290..

3. Opel Tigra 99-2000 - I like the design. But im not really sure about the handling and maintenance issues. As ive followed the site recently, ang dami kong nabasang negative stuff about opel in general? naturn off tuloy ako.. pero design-wise, i love it.

4. Lancer Gls / Hona City - 2000 models. simple lang and atleast its relatively "new" as compared to most of my choices?

5. Nissan Exalta - This just became another option. Nakita ko kasi sa buyadnsell na most exaltas 2000 models are selling for 280-310ish. i was never a fan of nissan since we had a bad experience of our vanette (r.i.p), but after seeing the interior of the exalta, ang gandaaaa!!! sleek and sophisticated. im a big fan of leather (lols) and wood panel kc.. the interior compensates for the lack of its exterior design... and yea, atleast 2000 model dba?

in order for the kind ones to suggest/share their thoughts in a more "precise(?)" way, i figured i shud tell u guys some stuff about me.

I'm 19, single, studies at CSB. Multimedia and Fashion design student. usually values form over function. lol.
comfortability and convenience = top priority .
power / performance = close second. lols
5'7, fair complexion, med built. hehehe prang friendster? lol.

so ayun, thanks for tsaking time to read my uber LONG and complicated dilemma.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!

[ghosthunter]

1997 Accord Vti
- you might have problems with fuel consumption and the price of certain replacement parts but otherwise its a nice buy.

Opel Tigra 99-2000
- I would strongly suggest to stay away from this car since you WILL have maintenance problems quickly since parts will be hard to find and probably expensive as well.

Lancer Gsr 99-2000 model
Lancer Gls / Honda City 2000 model
Nissan Exalta 2000 model
- any of the above listed cars are fine although you might want to reconsider the Honda City for a better car. The Exalta, athough looking a bit tacky with the wood inserts, is one of the better value cars in the market, especially if you can get one with the sunroof. It might not be one of the fastest but it will get you there with some class and luxury.

[charriolkid]

thanks for your reply ghosthunter! :P

i dont need a fast car nman, (with B16 engine and stuff), as long as it runs and responds quickly, ok na sakn yun. what i want is comfort on the inside, since i'd be spending more "intimate" (lol) moments inside my car.. (and do i mean with my CAR) hindi nman ako nakaupo sa bubong habang nagmamaneho. lolololol.. thats why i like the 97 accord or the '00 exalta STA kasi spacious and "luxurious" ang feel sa loob.. (considering na executive car nmn tlga ang accord, dba?)

i like the gsr nman kc sporty.. pero kasi luma na e. hehehe. LOLOLOL.

so i guess its a toss up between 1997 Accord Vti or 2000 Nissan Exalta STA?


HELP! From features, comfort, performance, engine and all that jazz? I'm relatively a newbie about car enthusiasm, so, pour me some!

ty!!! :D

[charriolkid]

one more thing, what's with tsikoters and the "sunrooff"?? haha i noticed all u guys relate urselves and the thing with such delight?

i dont get it.. it's just glass w/c happens to open up? LOL..

[OTEP]

Let's see. Vinj recently got himself a '97 Toyota Corona Exsior A/T for Php180k. Executive looks, executive sedan, adequate 2.0 engine (as long as consumption is not an issue with you). With lots of spare change (from the Php300k budget) for any repairs which might be needed.

Personally, your problem is a no-brainer. I'd get another Vitara. This time A/T naman. hehehe. Php250k lang yung '97 A/T ng brother ni iceman. Use the search function to look up previous threads on the vehicles you are considering.

[charriolkid]

^was this a mispost? LOL.

bat nagkacorona at vitara? LOLOL

[OTEP]

That's just thinking out of the box.

Among your choices, I'd take the Exalta. Though medyo mahal pa ang makikinis na units. Accord prices have taken a nosedive after gas prices rose.

[Sarsi]

Honda Accord. Pogi

[charriolkid]

lols * pogi

anu ba fuel consumption ng exalta at ng 2.0 vti accord?

altho mas gs2 ko interior ng exalta e. ganda. LOL.

pero accord is accord... at honda xia.. 1997 nga lng.. urgh, lost!

[charriolkid]

and btw, anu ba meaning ng "makinis"? yun ba yung makintab pa yung paint? and one more thing, if ive already purchased one, pwede ko bang magawan ng paraan yung ilaw nya sa harap at likod? i noticed na pag may edad na yung car eh "blackish" na yung mga ilaw nya?.. gs2 ko pa nman looks new.. anu kelangan gawin?

[kimpOy]

for your Question ill take the exalta...bang for the buck!

hear this, why not ask kuya nag mag preowned na rin siya paghatian ninyo ang budgets ninyo...

kung may 800 budget siya tapos ikaw 300 then tig 550 kayo...

05 na altis na yan!!!

[OTEP]

one more thing, what's with tsikoters and the "sunrooff"?? haha i noticed all u guys relate urselves and the thing with such delight?

i dont get it.. it's just glass w/c happens to open up? LOL..

Because the Exalta with the moonroof is the STA grade (top of the line) with all the other goodies.

Makinis means inalagaan. Not just the paint. Check underhood, under the carpet, under the car, etc. Check that everything works and that there are no signs that the vehicle has been abused by the previous owner.

Granting that no car will be 'perfect'. At least get one whose problems are easily solveable for you (solveable is relative, what may be an easy problem for you might already be a major issue for me).

[charriolkid]

naiiyak ako.. you have all been helpful.. bka kunin na kayo ni Lord.. lols.

is the "moonroof" the sole difference between the STA and SLA? and if you were asked, can you do without the moonroof?

pag sinabi bang 8-9km/liter city driving malakas na sa gas yun?

and i know cream yung leather at interior ng exalta, what if may mga "dark spots" on some places ng leather, naaalis ba xia?

my brother is actually buying a pre-owned car too. Galant 98/99. yung sharkbody ba yun? hehe. Initial plan was mom's buying me a chevy spark/optra, then she changed her mind since she doesnt want to pay installment anymore since according to her, she "has a lot going on"..

so ayun. ho-hum.

[OTEP]

STA has leather seats, better audio equipment, foglamps, etc. Not sure about other equipment differences. It's easy to do without the moonroof but STA and SLA prices are so close to each other, going to an SLA hardly seems worth it.

[space invader]

go for the exalta bro, but i think the top of the line model is only a/t? tama ba? but it depends sa taste mo.. accord has a wide body, class tignan.. IMO, mas gusto ko yng mid sized sedan, yng kahit saan pwede maski sa mga narrow roads or eskinita kasya..hehehehe..

[charriolkid]

^thanks space invader..i actually prefer automatic.. ayoko na bumalik sa manual. trafic nman kc lagi. lols. and i dont think maganda tignan if manual tas ang ganda ng interior nung car?

seems like everyone thinks exalta STA is a wiser choice than the executive sedan accord vti97...i grabbed the latest issue of buy and selll and i saw some exaltas for sale... didnt know there's "exalta grandeur"?? isnt STA supposed to be the high end model?

confused.

exalta sla 2000 - 238k a/t
exalta sta 2000 - 290k (white nga lang gs2 ko sna black LOL)
exalta sta 2000 - 285k
exalta grandeur 2002 - 330k 43k mileage

pag sinabing negotiable, magkano dapat tawad? pwede bang ihataw sa less 50k? LOLOLOL

[OTEP]

Exalta Grandeur is no longer based on the B14 chassis. Iba na ang body niya from the STA/SLA Exaltas. N16 na ang chassis ng Grandeur. It is part of the 2nd generation Exalta which has a different way of naming the various trim levels.

Btw, N16 pa din ang current Sentra na binebenta sa Nissan dealers.

[kimpOy]

btw meron akong alam na granduer EXALTA (N16body)
pm mo na lang ako

[red_pajero]

STA/SLA Exaltas are the old body. While the exalta grandeur is the newer body.

[charriolkid]

aaah.. prang wala nmang pagkakaiba on the outside kasi.. i saw some pics na..