Used sedan for 220K

[Gigitata]

Hello everyone. What car could I get with my 220K? Minimum year of '96 & a manual transmission. The only model in my mind is a Civic Vtec/VTI, and I'm not even sure if I could find one that's in good quality with my budget. I'm from Angeles City at baka po may alam kayong reputable used car dealer sa Pampanga. Thank you.

[niky]

You can find a decent VTi with that budget. You can also get a number of Nissans and Fords, too... depending on what trim level and model you'd like.

[orly_andico]

safest na buy siguro (based on the principle "the newer the better") would be a 1999 Lynx LSi. with the 1.3L engine para tipid sa gas. in this day and age, plus with a limited budget, it's better in my opinion to take advantage of depreciation to the fullest.

[Bry]

I'd get a Corona.

[squala]

96 Civic VTis are within your budget, but remember, you have to have extra for repairs and some customizing. For 200K or less, you can get a 96 Corolla GLi, then spend the change to make it better.

[tr1ck5h07]

you can get a 98 Sentra well below your budget.

[ozcity]

99' 1.3 Honda City....ka price(2nd hand) lang nya ang 96 Civic VTi?

[1D4LV]

for 220k you can get:

a 98-99 rolla lovelife XE
a 98 lancer glxi

[niky]

The 99 Cities are way overpriced for what you get... no amenities, a rust-prone body (hey, it is based on an ancient Civic platform, after all), little sound insulation and limited rear seat space.

But they aren't bad if you need a commuter car, simple interior and mechanicals equals simple repair bills, they're light and nimble (not the best steering, though) and the engines are pretty good. But that's it. I personally wouldn't get one, but if you're willing to take the plunge, it should be a painless buy and a good investment.

[orly_andico]

or a 1999-2000 GE body Mazda 626! (if you can find one)

which is larger than any of the other choices. and has hellacious-costing parts and guzzles gas. no go there..

[Gigitata]

Thanks guys, you're all amazing. Thanks for all these detailed infos. Hay naku, kuripot talaga ako kasi wala akong pera wehehehe The car would just be for me & my girlfriend and for delivering some cleaning agents, my would be sideline business. Baka gusto nyo umorder? I'll be the toughest competitor of Joy Dishwashing liquid soap and Lysol, wehehehe

My concerns in getting a car are what most cost-concious owners have in mind, fuel consumption, maintenance and repair costs. And I might inherit a set of 17" rims, so dapat babagay sa dream car ko. Thanks

[OTEP]

Naghahanap din yung pinsan ni commander. Php200k max and dapat A/T. Ito mga nakita ko sa ads paper ko dito:
Honda:
'97 City Php195k
'93-95 Civic Php168-200k
Mazda:
'97 323 Php130-170k
'96-99 323 Familia Php138-195k
'95 626 Php170k
'94 Astina Php140k
Mitsubishi:
'91-97 Galant Php95-165k
'92-97 Lancer Php110-190k
Nissan:
'96 Altima Php180k
'91-95 Sentra Php100-158k
Toyota:
'95 Corolla Php130k
'93-95 Corona Php200k
Suzuki:
'97 Esteem Wagon Php200k

Galing lang sa isang issue iyan. Have no idea on the condition of the units. Hindi ko na din nilagay yung mga European cars and yung mga converted to LHD.

[squala]

Using the car for deliveries, you need a low-maintenance, high-reliability car. Grab a 96 GLi with good aircon, tune it up, let Cruven take care of the suspension and practically drive worry-free.

[Gigitata]

In terms of gas mileage, which is better, City or Lynx LSi, both with 1.3L engine & year '99?

[niky]

The City, for sure... as long as it's EFi. I'm not sure whether that year of 1.3 was EFI or not. The LSi, though, as long as it's manual, shouldn't be so "matakaw". Also, it's fun to drive, better steering and suspension, more space, and a prettier car, to boot.

And the Lynx will definitely be able to fit a set of 17's... just get 205-40 tires, so they'll fit.

The smart money would be on the Honda... but it's kind of small if you're going to be carrying a lot of stuff... that's where an LSi will be more practical. The City is more a bachelor's car or toy car.