Mazda astina advice

**elbernardo** · October 25th, 2011 11:24 AM

Hi Guys,

Im a newbie, and seeking advice on my first car. I saw a 93 Model Mazda Astina (Automatic) and 93 model Mazda Astina (Manual). Please advice me which one is better in terms of gas consumptions, parts available, cost of maintenance. Is Mazda Astina a good choice for a newbie like me?

I would really appreciate your advice!

**isa1023** · October 26th, 2011 04:41 AM

One disappointed Astina owner here ...

Kung mapilit ka naman sir, get the unit with manual transmission for better (than the A/T) fuel consumption.

Most under-chassis parts (except for shock mountings) are shared with its sedan counterpart, so sourcing them out should not be a problem.

Madami Mazda/Ford shops sa Banawe at Pasay.

However, it does not shared anything from body panels to dashboard/door sidings so expect headache if ever one of those relevant parts breaks on you.

Magsasawa ka din sa pop-up headlights.

They're just a fad.

**elbernardo** · October 27th, 2011 11:32 AM

Salamat po sa advice sir! Keep them coming! I worked long and hard para makaipon at makabili nang sasakyan so I wanted to make sure na ung car na bibilin ko eh masusulit ako that's why I would really appreciate advices from you guys

**manbanana143** · October 27th, 2011 02:46 PM

1993 model astina, dedepende ka rin sa price pag morethan 80K talo ka na diyan, 30-50K puwede na yan...

sana walang masyadong sira...

**isa1023** · October 28th, 2011 04:26 AM

I would suggest against the Astina for a newbie getting his first car.

Baka sumakit lang ulo mo jan sir!

**elbernardo** · October 28th, 2011 10:04 AM

Ganun po ba sir.. ano po bang magandang car para sa newbie like me with a limited budget... I saw a kia pride cd5 (hatchback) around 55k-60k.. is this a good car in terms of maintenance, parts availability and reliability?

I would really appreciate any suggestions. This will help me decide on what to buy for my hard earned cash

**yapoy86** · October 28th, 2011 10:34 AM

mas maganda yung kia pride GTX na kunin mo.. mga 80K - 100K lang yun.. may power features pa..

**isa1023** · October 28th, 2011 11:09 PM

For a 60K budget:

Nissan Sentra LEC
Mazda 323 (sedan)
Mitsubishi Lancer (singkit)

**elbernardo** · October 29th, 2011 06:51 AM

nagtanong tanong din po ako mga sir.. ang suggestion nang iba eh toyota small body dahil matibay at maraming parts na mura lang din.. Some say mitsu na singkit.. any suggestions mga sir? Salamat po nang marami sa mga nag bigay nang suggestions nila.. keep them coming!