Need Help! 2nd hand car worth 320k

[cain27]

Hi guys! I have been an avid reader of this forum and I definitely learned a lot from all of you.

I would like to ask for your help. I am planning to buy my first car and I have to decided to get a second hand unit (since it's my first car). My budget is around 350k. Setting aside 30k for repairs, i have a measely 320k for acquiring the vehicle.

The car would be used mostly for city driving and as such, I prefer an A/T. I know how to drive a stick but the traffice here in the metro is unbearable. Most of the time I am alone, but the maximum passengers that would ride with me if ever is four, mostly on occasional weekend trips.

I am leaning towards the 2002 Honda City Type Z since it's a basic car (and way below my budget). However, I can see medium sized sedans like the 2003 Lancer MX CVT and Sentra GX pegging around the 320k price range. I am having a hard time deciding so I would like to ask for your opinions.

FC? Maintenance costs? I have a lot of concerns. Is getting the Lancer or the Sentra really worth the price difference over the City? Any other better options / car models out there for me?

Thanks in advance and more power to all of you!

[lloydwena]

dude, i suggest you get a honda civic 99 or 2000 model (Sir body). it cost around 250-270k lang. then set aside the remaining for repairs and pang customize.

[cain27]

dude, i suggest you get a honda civic 99 or 2000 model (Sir body). it cost around 250-270k lang. then set aside the remaining for repairs and pang customize.

Thanks for the reply sir. I also looked up for that car model. But my concern is that the maintenance costs of older models would be higher than of the latter ones (plus the consideration that i want an A/T). Or is the discrepancy not that much?

Thanks again!

[ejaydpogi]

consider a vios than a type z city.

[cain27]

consider a vios than a type z city.

Thanks sir. But the lowest priced Vios A/T that i can find is above the 400k range. Unfortunately way out of my budget, hehe.

[renzo_d10]

Hi. Why not try to look for an altis or honda city? Model? 2003?

[lloydwena]

Thanks for the reply sir. I also looked up for that car model. But my concern is that the maintenance costs of older models would be higher than of the latter ones (plus the consideration that i want an A/T). Or is the discrepancy not that much?

Thanks again!

elo. ganyan din sa akin. 99 honda civic vti na automatic. swerte lang ako at super kinis at stock ang nakuha ko. siguro mga 3months ako naghanap ng oks na auto. maintenance-wise, depende kasi sa kundisyon yan sir e. kung maayus mo pa nabili, edi baka wala o konti na lang papa ayus mo. goodluck. i suggest na magtinggin tinggin ka sa mga ads at dito sa tsikot.

[lloydwena]

Thanks for the reply sir. I also looked up for that car model. But my concern is that the maintenance costs of older models would be higher than of the latter ones (plus the consideration that i want an A/T). Or is the discrepancy not that much?

Thanks again!

elo. ganyan din sa akin. 99 honda civic vti na automatic. swerte lang ako at super kinis at stock ang nakuha ko. siguro mga 3months ako naghanap ng oks na auto. maintenance-wise, depende kasi sa kundisyon yan sir e. kung maayus mo pa nabili, edi baka wala o konti na lang papa ayus mo. goodluck. i suggest na magtinggin tinggin ka sa mga ads at dito sa tsikot.

[ans_lim168]

For that budget, I suggest the Honda Civic 99 to 2000 Vti, or Honda Civic Lxi 2001 to 2002.

[ejaydpogi]

i will not suggest you getting a civic es body (2001 to 2005) as there are many issues with that particular model. also consider toyota altis small body. i'm not a toyota fan. i'm a honda guy. but given your requirements, your best bet will be a toyota. also consider the 2003 lancer mx with cvt tranny.

[valskie01]

sir i suggest 2006-2007 kia picanto or hyundai getz. since mostly for city driving. mas fuel efficient compare sa mga compact sedan. and the big factor is bago bago pa.

[shadow]

why not Honda CRV gen 1?

[valskie01]

with that budget if you can find a car that is below 5 years old go for it. basta pasok lahat sa criteria mo. mas bagong car mas ok less problem. pag more than 5 years na ang car i think mas maraming problem na ang lalabas unless well keep talaga siya.

[renzo_d10]

*TS. here's Starex_Gold's optra

http://tsikot.yehey.com/classifieds/...t/84129/cat/34

Check it.

[ejaydpogi]

somebody suggested hyundai getz, that's also a good deal.

[cain27]

Thanks for all of your suggestions.

Sorry but I can't risk on the optra and the accord, but thanks for the offers though. The '99-'00 civic and 03 Lancer are also considered, hoping to chance upon a good unit. I have also looked at the getz, but the cramped space at the back might not be enough when I am with 3 or 4 passengers with me plus some baggages.

I am really leaning towards the city type z, and I have just chanced upon a 2002 model with a low mileage. Somehow, the lower cost of acquisition gives me more flexibility regarding my finances. Are there any specific things for this model that I must look out for?

Thanks again guys!

[rggiii]

Hi guys! I have been an avid reader of this forum and I definitely learned a lot from all of you.

I would like to ask for your help. I am planning to buy my first car and I have to decided to get a second hand unit (since it's my first car). My budget is around 350k. Setting aside 30k for repairs, i have a measely 320k for acquiring the vehicle.

The car would be used mostly for city driving and as such, I prefer an A/T. I know how to drive a stick but the traffice here in the metro is unbearable. Most of the time I am alone, but the maximum passengers that would ride with me if ever is four, mostly on occasional weekend trips.

I am leaning towards the 2002 Honda City Type Z since it's a basic car (and way below my budget). However, I can see medium sized sedans like the 2003 Lancer MX CVT and Sentra GX pegging around the 320k price range. I am having a hard time deciding so I would like to ask for your opinions.

FC? Maintenance costs? I have a lot of concerns. Is getting the Lancer or the Sentra really worth the price difference over the City? Any other better options / car models out there for me?

Thanks in advance and more power to all of you!

Greetings,

Fyi, Im selling my 1996 Honda Accord Vti.

Details are as follows:
- 2.2 liter 4 cylinder vtec engine with khaos gas saving device.
- Automatic Transmission
- Full leather interior
- Original Alpine Head Unit with new pioneer speakers
- Seldom used Dunlop Tires with orig mags complete with centercaps.
- 190t kms. Avg Mileage of a car is 25k/year. Do the math if the car is "laspag" or not in terms of mileage.
- RFS: too many cars in the garage.
- Personal car of mine so its really well taken cared of.
- New banana type wipers
- New Fiamm Horn
- Newly detailed headlights.
- Metallic Dark Gray newly repainted.
- New front suspension
- Asking is 250k still negotiable

Will send you pics if interested.

You may contact me at my e-mail at rudin_gonzalesiii*yahoo.com

Thanks and God Bless...