New and Used Car Talk Reviews Hot Cars Comparison Automotive Community

The Largest Car Forum in the Philippines

Page 3 of 4 FirstFirst 1234 LastLast
Results 21 to 30 of 32
  1. Join Date
    Jun 2017
    Posts
    511
    #21
    I have a prospect for a project car - a 1994 Nissan Sentra ECCS. According to the seller, the unit's not running; "redondo lang."

    I wonder what that term means. Can anyone help? Thanks!

  2. Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Posts
    3,762
    #22
    It can be one of many things. Electrical system problem or fuel system problem or both.

    If you are buying the car, i suggest to consider something else. Mahirap yan.

    Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using Tapatalk

  3. Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Posts
    39,162
    #23
    Quote Originally Posted by Altuy View Post
    I have a prospect for a project car - a 1994 Nissan Sentra ECCS. According to the seller, the unit's not running; "redondo lang."

    I wonder what that term means. Can anyone help? Thanks!
    Means the engine is cranking, but not firing.

    Agree with bro.sirkosero.

  4. Join Date
    Jun 2017
    Posts
    511
    #24
    Quote Originally Posted by sirkosero View Post
    It can be one of many things. Electrical system problem or fuel system problem or both.

    If you are buying the car, i suggest to consider something else. Mahirap yan.

    Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using Tapatalk
    Quote Originally Posted by CVT View Post
    Means the engine is cranking, but not firing.

    Agree with bro.sirkosero.
    Thank you for responding

    My definition of a project car is "restoration." It has been my dream; and I'm willing to spend.

    Thank you for suggesting that I consider something else! I'm not yet very sold on the unit, which I saw on OLX. Would you mind checking it out? Do you think its price should be lower than seller's asking price?

  5. Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Posts
    52,524
    #25
    Quote Originally Posted by Altuy View Post
    I have a prospect for a project car - a 1994 Nissan Sentra ECCS. According to the seller, the unit's not running; "redondo lang."

    I wonder what that term means. Can anyone help? Thanks!
    the car does look like it's in fair condition.
    but you might end up spending more on restoring this car, than you would if you bought a car in already-very-good condition.
    i have read, some restorers get bitten by the restoration bug, big time!
    good luck, po.
    Last edited by dr. d; June 26th, 2017 at 09:15 AM.

  6. Join Date
    Dec 2006
    Posts
    17,316
    #26
    When buying an older car, get the nicest condition unit you can find.

    You plop down more cash upfront, but you save down the road as you won't have to spend much on repairs.

    Sent from my SM-N9208 using Tapatalk

  7. Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Posts
    52,524
    #27
    Quote Originally Posted by jut703 View Post
    When buying an older car, get the nicest condition unit you can find.

    You plop down more cash upfront, but you save down the road as you won't have to spend much on repairs.

    Sent from my SM-N9208 using Tapatalk
    i have experienced this, firsthand.
    it's good advice.

    my cheapest used car gave me lotsa headaches. "marami akong natutunan sa auto-mechanics, metalwork and painting doon."
    my most expensive used car, was literally "to drive away".

    but if TS is the one who finds therapy in car restoration...
    Last edited by dr. d; June 26th, 2017 at 09:29 AM.

  8. Join Date
    Jun 2017
    Posts
    511
    #28
    Quote Originally Posted by dr. d View Post
    the car does look like it's in fair condition.
    but you might end up spending more on restoring this car, than you would if you bought a car in already-very-good condition.
    i have read, some restorers get bitten by the restoration bug, big time!
    good luck, po.
    dr. d, really... am having second thoughts now...

    But it's really my dream...

  9. Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Posts
    52,524
    #29
    Quote Originally Posted by Altuy View Post
    dr. d, really... am having second thoughts now...

    But it's really my dream...
    think it over, po.
    i don't think that car is going somewhere fast.
    and if it does, "God must have something better in store for me".

    but really, that car is the dime-a-dozen variety. i don't think you can recoup your expenses in restoring her, by selling her afterward.
    peruse olx and see just how expensive (or cheap) such car in good condition sells for.
    if you decide to restore it, it must be because you want to, and not because you can make a small buck later.

  10. Join Date
    Jun 2017
    Posts
    511
    #30
    Quote Originally Posted by dr. d View Post
    think it over, po.
    i don't think that car is going somewhere fast.
    and if it does, "God must have something better in store for me".
    Thanks for your advice

    Actually, a lot of my prospects may have been bought already... The seller of this Corolla texted me about an hour ago to tell me it's already sold (the link could expire soon).


    i don't think you can recoup your expenses in restoring her, by selling her afterward.

    if you decide to restore it, it must be because you want to, and not because you can make a small buck later.
    Yes, dr. d. This is my intention. It's like going back in time. This thread is my latest inspiration. Also found a YouTube video of someone's B13 restoration project.

Page 3 of 4 FirstFirst 1234 LastLast
lakas redondo, pero ayaw po magstart!!