Mazda astina advice

[elbernardo]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

Baka sumakit lang ulo mo jan sir!

[elbernardo]

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