Suggestions... 300K Budget

[aann]

Hi guys, I just want to ask for some expert advices..

I plan on buying a car (actually hati kmi ng dad ko) with a budget of about 250-350k (350 max na tlga yun!), now I just like to ask what cars would most likely fit my budget and at the same time what cars would be best to consider given the usual issues (fuel efficiency, performance, maintenance costs, etc.)

Actually what I have in mind are 1998 or later corolla & lancer. What can you guys say about this? Or maybe you guys could give other suggestions...thanks...i really dont know much about cars so i would appreciate any of your suggestions!

[1D4LV]

compared to the pizzas (lancers) and the rollas, i would prefer the corolla. i think it is also suited to your criterias above.

actually both of them do comply to your criterias, but the only thing that i hate about the lancer is yung suspension nya...mabilis umingay and lumangitngit. it was discussed in this board na before.

[1D4LV]

additional info.

wala kang ideal "year model" coz if you don't have, consider the Mazda Familia GLXi. the best bang for the buck. fully loaded. comes with a CD changer pa as its stock audio setup.

but i think the latest familia came at 1998 (or correct me guys....)

[theveed]

Hmm... 1.6liter cars come to mind...

AE111/101 Corollas
Civics 95-99
Sentra (Exalta)
Lancer (Pizza)

Between the Lancer and Corolla, it's a hard decision, the differences between that "market" range of vehicles is very small. But it it's my money, I'd pick a Corolla.

But between the cars I listed, baka mas type ko Exalta... Leather seats, VCD, Sunroof, etc...

[aann]

thanks for the suggestions guys!!!

...correct me if im wrong, but arent the parts for the civic and sentra quite expensive?

..also, what does AE111/101 in Corolla stand for?....hehe sori...dont know much abt cars...ang lam ko lng sa corolla is yng mga XL XE GLI etc...

..kakahiya ako..

[mazdamazda]

Originally posted by happy_gilmore
additional info.

wala kang ideal "year model" coz if you don't have, consider the Mazda Familia GLXi. the best bang for the buck. fully loaded. comes with a CD changer pa as its stock audio setup.

but i think the latest familia came at 1998 (or correct me guys....)

the familia was sold until 1999. you can get one at around 250K.

yes, best bang for the buck. good features and engine! we still have yet to encounter a blown engine in PTP (despite the crazy driving antics of our members - hehe).

though gas consumption is around 7km/L.

[1D4LV]

Originally posted by mazdamazda
the familia was sold until 1999. you can get one at around 250K.

yes, best bang for the buck. good features and engine! we still have yet to encounter a blown engine in PTP (despite the crazy driving antics of our members - hehe).

though gas consumption is around 7km/L.

john, ok lang yun. i think the average fuel consumption of 1.6 cars ranges and averages 7-8 kms/liter. so i think it's still ok.

ann, hmmm. parts of sentras and civics are not that high, but are higher compared to the lancers and corollas. konti lang diprensya.

those codes (AE111) refer to the engine codes.

[kimpOy]

aann,
you are right in questioning for the price of parts of civics and sentras since you will be acquiring 6 yr old cars of even older.

if that was my money i'll be looking at Corollas and Exaltas...

[ssaloon]

actually body codes po ang AE101 (big body corolla) and AE111 (the model after that, the very 1st gen 1.8 SE.G altis) ;)

[aann]

Originally posted by kimpOy
aann,
you are right in questioning for the price of parts of civics and sentras since you will be acquiring 6 yr old cars of even older.

if that was my money i'll be looking at Corollas and Exaltas...

...so KIMPOY ibg nyo po ba sbhn na cheaper ang parts for corollas and exaltas compared sa iba?

[kimpOy]

cheaper and in abundance (for Toyota)
i included the exalta because of the package (moonroof, VCD) as standard.

[niky]

exalta parts are more expensive than corolla parts, but not as expensive as honda... (though hondas are a little sturdier).

I'd pick a corolla for worry free driving... by the time you get sick of it and want to sell it, it will likely still be in the same condition it was when you bought it. hehehe...

[philander]

Exalta 2000/2001 or Mazda 323/Familia 1998/1999

350K and 270K respectively

[mbt]

exalta is a good value in the used-car market, fully loaded pa mga to.

if you want to go bigger, 1997 accords are also within reach (mga 300+K) hehe

[tagalnasaabroad]

hmmm..di talaga ako expert sa mga cars..pero maybe with your model, pricing & brand criteria..corolla o lancer..?! corolla kana..

sir (ma'm?!) ann, if brand is not your utmost consideration and consistent with your admission you know little about cars needless to say..maintaining used models..go for a brand new car now in the market for that max cash you have..i'm saying go for picanto..!! swak na swak sa p350k inclusive of insurance & lto..warrantied for 3 years..though korean badge lang..

ang dalawang sentimos kong idea..

[philander]

tagalnasaabroad,

true indeed.

may warranty and insurance na, may mga free check-ups pa.

[theveed]

may pikanto naba dito?

[aann]

Originally posted by tagalnasaabroad
hmmm..di talaga ako expert sa mga cars..pero maybe with your model, pricing & brand criteria..corolla o lancer..?! corolla kana..

sir (ma'm?!) ann, if brand is not your utmost consideration and consistent with your admission you know little about cars needless to say..maintaining used models..go for a brand new car now in the market for that max cash you have..i'm saying go for picanto..!! swak na swak sa p350k inclusive of insurance & lto..warrantied for 3 years..though korean badge lang..

ang dalawang sentimos kong idea..

good suggestion....pero parang mas prefered ko ang branded..at least kilala na yng car..and regarding yng maintenance ang concern ko lng is the costs ng parts, i can always ask for help naman eh...so far, ang cconsider ko for now are corolla, exalta and 323...sympre may say pa dyan dad ko!..hehe...

onga pla...lalaki ako...hehe sori kng na-confuse kyo!

[philander]

Originally posted by theveed
may pikanto naba dito?

Yes meron na nung last friday lang.

330K SRP.

Manual 1100cc

[theveed]

mura ah