Should I get a Mazda 323 Familia '98?

[zantets]

i also actually thought that the familia is a good car too

ang mga mazda daw, maganda ang handling but dunno if it's any better than its rival civic. mazda has the reputation for good handling but not too good engine i think.. for power the civic wins hands down (especially the B16) but maybe the 323 beats it in handling. but i'm not so sure of this. if anybody could at least confirm...

Slightly better siguro ang 323 in terms of handling having driven both '98 323 and civic. Siguro this is because of the stiffer suspension of the 323, sporty ba. 323 has more low end torque, civic has more HP/top speed.

[jerjer&qtqt]

yes. pero as with all 2nd hand cars, sigurado may papalitan yan. sa mga nagsasabing mahirap ang parts? wala silang alam or wala silang sasakyan. sa mga nagsasabing malakas sa gas, there are ways to improve FC. you can also opt for lpg conversion. sa mga nagsasabing mas malakas daw ang makina na b16, natural at halos common knowledge na most sought after yang makina na yan. yang familia will fit your budget right kesa kukuha ng lower end models mas maraming papalitan.

[rfb_arki]

* daemon...natawa ko..."vintage"

*jaygrace...tama ka distinction between gen 2 and 2.5

*jerjer...tama ka, almost always alot a certain portion of your budget for replacement of parts when you buy a second hand vehicle...when i purchased my mazda way back in 99...i replaced all underchasis parts, joints, bushings,shocks,rods,links...all belts,timing,AC,alternator...all fluids and the usual change oil and tune up...

as luho new mags and tires ( the ride felt bnew again )...hihihi....but for the basic things to replace are the belts, fluids and tune up...

nothing wrong with mazda or honda or nissan or mitsu...kanya kanya lang naman...lahat may maganda, lahat may pangit...

[Mayor Chris]

very well said architect, kaya for me it is always a good buy pag mazda just make sure na good condition and alaga nung previous owner yung car, kahit anong brand pa yan kung pabaya sa car parang nasayang lang pinambili sa car.

[jarod]

+1 ako dito. Sapul na sapul mo Zantets!

Ang daming nagpapanggap na expert mechanics and they did more harm than good. Kawawa ang oto. Sarap sagasaan honestly. Hirap ako dati sa pagmaintain nga mazda ko until nakameet ako ng REAL expert mazda mechanic ayun no more problems.

Saan ka bro nagpapagawa?

[gari_jamias]

+1 ako dito. Sapul na sapul mo Zantets!

Ang daming nagpapanggap na expert mechanics and they did more harm than good. Kawawa ang oto. Sarap sagasaan honestly. Hirap ako dati sa pagmaintain nga mazda ko until nakameet ako ng REAL expert mazda mechanic ayun no more problems.

Sir, how can I reach that REAL mechanic please?
thank you so much for taking time

Gari

[isa1023]

ang mga mazda daw, maganda ang handling but dunno if it's any better than its rival civic. ... maybe the 323 beats it in handling. but i'm not so sure of this. if anybody could at least confirm...

Confirmed

downside lang daw talaga with mazda'z is its fuel consumption

IMHO, Mazda M/Ts have good fuel consumption.

BTW, mine's a 1600 carburated sohc, basta alaga lang sa linis ng carb.

Slightly better siguro ang 323 in terms of handling having driven both '98 323 and civic. Siguro this is because of the stiffer suspension of the 323, sporty ba. 323 has more low end torque, civic has more HP/top speed.

Ditto +1

Sabi sa MTP, some 323 models' chassis (BG Astina) were originally developed for rally.

sa mga nagsasabing mahirap ang parts? wala silang alam or wala silang sasakyan. sa mga nagsasabing malakas sa gas, there are ways to improve FC.

Ditto +1