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

**jamie_thomas07** · April 10th, 2009 10:03 AM

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** · April 10th, 2009 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by 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

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** · April 10th, 2009 10:53 AM

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** · April 10th, 2009 11:57 AM

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** · April 10th, 2009 12:08 PM

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** · April 10th, 2009 12:47 PM

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** · April 10th, 2009 12:57 PM

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** · April 10th, 2009 01:03 PM

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** · April 10th, 2009 01:07 PM

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** · April 10th, 2009 01:20 PM

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