Help need your suggestion planning to buy esi 95 matic.. is it a good choice?

[jamie_thomas07]

Hi good morning guys and to all tsikoters.. just recently joined the forum.. I would like to ask for your suggestion im planning to buy honda 95 esi "a/t" this week this would be my first car. Ok pa ba tong model na to? or any problem or issue aside from the kalawangin daw po ang bubong? about sa makina?.. any honda esi 95 at owner there please share your experience or feedback.

Reason why i choose this car:
1.Fits my budget at 150 to 160k
2.Stylish ganda set up pan . pag nagkaron ng extra money(Yun po ung nakikita Ko..:D)
3.Fits my age pang teenager and can not afford ung higher model.


PS. Is this a good choice or should i look for other brand or model of a car?
Thanks so much... your feedback would be appreciated!! Thanks in advance

[jaymd]

Hi good morning guys and to all tsikoters.. just recently joined the forum.. I would like to ask for your suggestion im planning to buy honda 95 esi "a/t" this week this would be my first car. Ok pa ba tong model na to? or any problem or issue aside from the kalawangin daw po ang bubong? about sa makina?.. any honda esi 95 at owner there please share your experience or feedback.

Reason why i choose this car:
1.Fits my budget at 150 to 160k
2.Stylish ganda set up pan . pag nagkaron ng extra money(Yun po ung nakikita Ko..:D)
3.Fits my age pang teenager and can not afford ung higher model.


PS. Is this a good choice or should i look for other brand or model of a car?
Thanks so much... your feedback would be appreciated!! Thanks in advance

There are some prblems with esi models like kalawag sa bubong, mahirap magrestart after using, radiator leaks, trailing arm bushings and timing belt. although depende din sa pag maintain ng owner. have a mechanic inspect the car before pulling the trigger

[jamie_thomas07]

wahhh.. Mukang marami pala problem sa esi kala ko kasi kalawang lang yung usual problem niya..thanks sir jaymd for the reply.. Sana may mag reply pa i need your suggestion guys..

what po kaya mganda model?.. or other option car... Accord po b maganda? thanks

[ans_lim168]

Welcome to tsikot.

The Honda esi is a good car, although it been almost 16 years since it first rolled out of it's assembly lines here in the Philippines. You just have to be extra careful in choosing when scouting around for your unit. Bring a trusted mechanic for the engine, suspension and performance of the vehicle. If you can also ask a friend who knows to spot if the car has repainted panels, ask the owner for the repair history. Check also if the papers are in order before purchasing.

The Honda Accord that fits your budget would be around 94 to 95 models, it's more spacious and the comfort (no problem) in riding and driving. Depends what your taste in cars would be in considering between the 2 Honda cars.

As for the other choices: I would suggest a very well maintained Corolla big body 93 to 96 models, parts would not be an issue here plus it's looks still a winner with the proper kits. Good luck.

[renzo_d10]

Siguro Toyota Corolla big body na lang ang bilhin mo. Meron naman yan nagrrange ng 150-160k. Kung wala naman meron din yung toyota corolla mga 93 model.

[jamie_thomas07]

Sir ans_lim and renzo thanks so much!!

Prefer ko po sana honda kasi mas maganda daw quality pero mukang esi is not a good choice like you said mas ok pa siguro corolla big body tingin ko bka mag scout pa ko.. Gusto ko kasi sa honda esi stylish talaga..

Need more feedback please enlighten me..hehehe:D
thanks tsikot and tsikoters! and thanks sa mga nagrereply

[renzo_d10]

Hi Jamie,

I have a toyota corolla big body, but it's not for sale though. hehe. For me, it's a car that's so reliable at all times just make sure that it's well maintained. Toyota also is a good vehicle. Here are the pics of my big body, just sharing.

[jamie_thomas07]

Sir renzo thanks again..

Gli po ba yan?.. will consider toyota big body.. nice car sir ganda ganda maintain pa even thought many had passed...:D

[renzo_d10]

No. XL lang yan hehe. Kaya nga umaabot ng 11-12km/l ang city driving niyan eh. I just placed some mags of the GLI variant. 1.3 ang XL variant, kaya tipid

[renzo_d10]

Sir Jamie,

Magmanual tranny ka na lang. Kasi mahirap na bumili ng 2nd hand car with AT tranny lalo na at 90's ba bibilhin mo. Baka sirain na yan or what. Alam ko na traffic sa MM pero baka bigyan ka pa ng problema ng AT tranny ng mga 90's car. Kung gusto mo naman na AT tranny, ask the owner kung CASA maintained and kung ok pa yung pagshift ng tranny niya sa D or sa R o kung saan man. Lalo na pagcold start :blue:

Just my two cents

[jaymd]

Sir Jamie,

Magmanual tranny ka na lang. Kasi mahirap na bumili ng 2nd hand car with AT tranny lalo na at 90's ba bibilhin mo. Baka sirain na yan or what. Alam ko na traffic sa MM pero baka bigyan ka pa ng problema ng AT tranny ng mga 90's car. Kung gusto mo naman na AT tranny, ask the owner kung CASA maintained and kung ok pa yung pagshift ng tranny niya sa D or sa R o kung saan man. Lalo na pagcold start :blue:

Just my two cents

+1. go for the manual tranny. A/T malakas sa gaso. Toyota corolla vs. Honda Civic Esi. Each has its pros and cons. Kun ako Civic pa din e.

[renzo_d10]

+1. go for the manual tranny. A/T malakas sa gaso. Toyota corolla vs. Honda Civic Esi. Each has its pros and cons. Kun ako Civic pa din e.

Kung porma ang hanap mo, I admit....maporma ang ESi lalo na pagpinalagyan mo ng mods na babagay. If you want space....get the toyota. Sakin kasya ang 4 people sa likod, nakakasandal pa.

[kenzie]

welcome to tsikot ....

95 Esi ok yan autong yan kaso nga lang second kaya di mo alam kung ano nakatagong sira ... manual mas madali i maintain ....

Check papres if clean and complete at hindi ENCUMBERED
Bring a trusted mechanic (cannot bypass if you're mechanically challenged)

[jaymd]

Sir Jamie,

Magmanual tranny ka na lang. Kasi mahirap na bumili ng 2nd hand car with AT tranny lalo na at 90's ba bibilhin mo. Baka sirain na yan or what. Alam ko na traffic sa MM pero baka bigyan ka pa ng problema ng AT tranny ng mga 90's car. Kung gusto mo naman na AT tranny, ask the owner kung CASA maintained and kung ok pa yung pagshift ng tranny niya sa D or sa R o kung saan man. Lalo na pagcold start :blue:

Just my two cents

Kung porma ang hanap mo, I admit....maporma ang ESi lalo na pagpinalagyan mo ng mods na babagay. If you want space....get the toyota. Sakin kasya ang 4 people sa likod, nakakasandal pa.

. Parehas kami may civic and corolla nun. Mas gamitin talaga yun corolla xl . Tpid talaga sa gas. Mas mura pa piyesa sa banawe. Mas madali din pagawa. Sanay na kasi mekaniko sa corolla. Pag may problema usually alam agad nila sira di kamukha sa civic kamot pa ng ulo.

[renzo_d10]

. Parehas kami may civic and corolla nun. Mas gamitin talaga yun corolla xl . Tpid talaga sa gas. Mas mura pa piyesa sa banawe. Mas madali din pagawa. Sanay na kasi mekaniko sa corolla. Pag may problema usually alam agad nila sira di kamukha sa civic kamot pa ng ulo.

I've never tried na magpagawa sa banawe. Puro casa yung corolla ko. haha. Pero, oo matipid ang corolla sa gas. Kaya lang mabigat na talaga sa bulsa yung Xtra Unleaded ngayon 33.25 na Sana maging 20+ ulit para masaya

[jamie_thomas07]

Wow dami feedback... salamat po sa mga nag reply it really help ..:D

So mas ok po ang performance ng toyota big body... and mas maganda performance madali pa repair..:D mukang toyota big body nalang kaya bye bye esi yata sayang porma.. thanks po:D

[Autobeat]

OKs pa rin naman ang Esi, but only if you have a little more budget for maintenance, versus the Gli. Most Honda parts have a bit of a premium in pricing versus Toyota parts.

Some inputs:
Exterior looks - Esi
Interior looks - Esi
legroom space - Esi
riding comfort - Esi
maintenance cost - Gli
rust resistance - Gli
fuel economy - same
resale value - same
reliability - same

For me, fun factor wise, Esi pa rin, but if you're budget is limited, I'd reco stick with the Gli instead.

Good luck in your pick.

[jamie_thomas07]

Thanks autobeat for the info.

I dont know what to choose i have budget for maintenance but how much will it cost if the problem is engine? like kunting leak or tagas?. can i still get it repair?

Thanks to all tsikoter for a warm welcome:D

[ans_lim168]

Thanks autobeat for the info.

I dont know what to choose i have budget for maintenance but how much will it cost if the problem is engine? like kunting leak or tagas?. can i still get it repair?

Thanks to all tsikoter for a warm welcome:D

It depends on the extent (repairs) that would be done to the vehicle. For a good measure allot around 20k to 25k for the repairs.

With regards to the leaks it depends what kind or nature of leaks we are talking about. If it's just gaskets and o-rings, it might run up to a few thousands. If there is still left overs from the repairs then you could add some accessories to spice up your ride.

[jamie_thomas07]

Thanks ans_lim..

Medyo pricey din pala.. thanks sa mga feedback.. sana mag feedback mga esi user..D hehe especially a/t .. thanks again