Tsikot Suggestion: 350K Budget

**hails8n2002** · May 5th, 2004 10:24 PM

hello tsikoteers!

i'm new here but i'm hoping you can help me out...

imagine: you have Php350k to buy a car, obviously you can only afford to buy 2nd hand. based on reliability, performance, looks, safety, comfort, resell value, availability of spare parts, whatever criteria applies, what car brand/model would you buy?

your input will be greatly appreciated!

thanks!

**odell** · May 5th, 2004 10:48 PM

depends on what your up to..

family..

fun...

comfort?
hehehehe

**5Speed** · May 6th, 2004 02:16 AM

you cant go wrong with toyota corolla for its low maintenance and its abundance of parts. It is also a very reliable car.

Mitsubishi Lancer is also a good choice, comparable to a corolla in parts availability and low maintenance criteria.

Honda civic is another good choice, engine is quite good and theres a lot of aftermarket parts for it for pang-porma and performance effect. The downside is its expensive parts compared to the two brands mentioned above. Sometimes you can only avail it parts in casa which is quite expensive...

just my two pennies though...

**O!lman** · May 6th, 2004 02:44 AM

Go for corolla or civic....

**mazdamazda** · May 6th, 2004 09:19 AM

i'd suggest the ford lynx (1st gen)... it has tons of goodies thrown into it as compared to similarly priced sedans...

**1D4LV** · May 6th, 2004 09:33 AM

a corolla circa 98-2000.

**artpogi** · May 6th, 2004 09:49 AM

corolla

**skipper** · May 6th, 2004 11:10 AM

i find the 98-2000 corolla too small that's why I'm not a big fan of it (but I love the other corollas). If this will be a family car, it can be a big issue.

For 350k go for a 99 VTi or a 2000 Exalta.

**the_wildthing** · May 6th, 2004 12:13 PM

My two cents...

For 350K...

reliability, safety, resale value, availability of spare parts, Corolla 99.
Performance, Corolla 93 worth 180T with 170T worth of mods.

looks, MB 190E 1987, or an old Porsche 911.

You really need to know what your priorities are...is it a project car or a daily driver?

**ian_rex** · May 6th, 2004 12:55 PM

if you can get a civic, go grab one. though the parts are quite expensive, it will not fail you on the fuel efficiency part. plus, its driveability. its so easy to manuever. the ride is also great. plus a lot of after market parts available.