What car to buy for around P150K?

[staind]

i know, i know, this is an aged old topic but did a search and the results were dated so please help.

what's a good, reliable FIRST CAR for a student for around P150K? budget is flexible but would rather keep it low since it'll be sold/replaced after a year. kumbaga, pampraktis car lang to pero syempre dapat di magbibigay ng sakit ng ulo at mura ipa-repair since malamang masasabit lang yun! hehehe.

thanks in advance!

[rendevone]

lancer 96 and up (EL for fuel consideration, GLXI for performance), swak sa budget mo, even lesser, use the rest for after sales expenses (expect minimal repairs and fixes that suit your taste).

Check the car with your trusted mechanic (eg. engine, underchassis, etc.)

I sounded bias, I owned mitsus kasi, but i tried others and compared...

[cablespy]

corolla gli for that budget. Easy to maintain and reliable. Decent power and comfort.

runner ups:

civic esi
lancer
sentra

[ghosthunter]

i know, i know, this is an aged old topic but did a search and the results were dated so please help.

what's a good, reliable FIRST CAR for a student for around P150K? budget is flexible but would rather keep it low since it'll be sold/replaced after a year. kumbaga, pampraktis car lang to pero syempre dapat di magbibigay ng sakit ng ulo at mura ipa-repair since malamang masasabit lang yun! hehehe.

thanks in advance!

I would suggest an AE89 Corolla GL 16valve. It's rather cheap to buy (within your budget) and relatively cheap to maintain. The 1.6L carb 4AF engine is responsive and rated at 90+hp when new. Parts are still plentiful as original, replacement and surplus. This car is also easy to upgrade for better performance with engine swaps, brake & suspension upgrades easy to find.

There is also at least two major Toyota car clubs in Metro Manila so it is possible to join one or both for help in future mods or repairs.

Try finding one with no rust and good clean interior with minimal cracks and signs of wear&tear. A good place to start is also with the car clubs as some current members might be selling their prized rides for bigger or newer cars.

[kevin3000]

ae101 big body nakakuha kami dati 140k nakasetup w/kits,muffler,15" mags , naka 2 ES na kicker and maganda pa

[staind]

thanks for the inputs guys! keep em coming.


test-drove a stock 93 Corolla GLi big body. owner's selling for P120K pero di lumalamig ang A/C pag trapik (which is almost always!) at pumapasok yung amoy/usok from the outside, etc. will have it checked by a mechanic soon.

is this a good buy or dya know of a better unit?

[1D4LV]

at 150k:

- lancer itlog EL, if you are looking for a great fuel efficient car
- lancer itlog GLXi, if you are looking for something with better performance
- nissan sentra series 3
- corolla big body GLi
- mazda familia GLXi

[ronw123w124]

For 150k, baka pwede na yan pang Corolla XL na lovelife body.

[berserk]

For 150k, baka pwede na yan pang Corolla XL na lovelife body.

Mas ok Love Life body kaysa sa big body kasi GOA na. XL para low maintenance, walang power steering.. Kung dapat power steering, XE.. Wag ex-taxi syempre..

[crunchy]

Mas ok Love Life body kaysa sa big body kasi GOA na. XL para low maintenance, walang power steering.. Kung dapat power steering, XE.. Wag ex-taxi syempre..

I am sorry Ano po yung GOA?

[ronw123w124]

Mas ok Love Life body kaysa sa big body kasi GOA na. XL para low maintenance, walang power steering.. Kung dapat power steering, XE.. Wag ex-taxi syempre..

AFAIK, mga XL na 99 and up power steering na rin.

[staind]

oo nga, ano yung GOA?

swak pala sa P150K ang Corolla XL Lovelife?! sana makakita ako!

[beereo]

lancer 93-96 model na lang kunin mo. eto yung lancer itlog na tinatawag.

[crunchy]

My friend is selling me his 1997 GLI Toyota Corolla well-maintained, orig paint for 170K. Tawaran ko na lang sa 160K. Is this a good deal or mataas pa presyo for that model?

[1D4LV]

My friend is selling me his 1997 GLI Toyota Corolla well-maintained, orig paint for 170K. Tawaran ko na lang sa 160K. Is this a good deal or mataas pa presyo for that model?

tama lang price nyan. 170k is the average selling price of a GLi 1994-1995 matic. kung manual yan, pwede na sa 170 although pwede mo pa ngang tawaran.

[jjmd3_787]

Nissan Sentra series 2 and 3 bro.

[staind]

thx for the inputs guys! bought the 93 Corolla GLi for P120K. owner had the A/C fixed (merong leak) and the A/C vent permanently shut off para di na pumasok ang usok from the outside.