Hi guys,
This will be my first time buying a used car.
I'm considering buying either a Mazda 323 '97 familia or a Honda Accord '96.
The things most important for me are:
1. Low Gas consumption
2. Parts (inexpensive and easy to find)
3. Considerable Power
4. Reliability (solid body and high quality engine)
5. Relatively easier/less expensive to modify
Any comments on the 2 cars?
Thanks!
Parehong malakas sa gas yan. Corolla Bigbody ka nlang.
Familia.
:)
used to have one. as roomy as the Accord. relatively zoomy. hugs the curves.
get a manual tranny. 1.6 GLX or Mazdaspeed versions if you're lucky.
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Originally Posted by projectlevity
- i think sir ax30g is right :grin: pero baka po mas malakas sa gas ung accord. i'm not sure though.Quote:
Originally Posted by ax30g
for modifications, it will probably depend na po sa inyo. I really dont know about their parts, but probably parts for both are easy to find na.
Oo bro, nalaman ko rin na medyo malakas rin daw sa gas ang familia for a 1.6. Accord understood na malakas sa gas.Quote:
Originally Posted by ax30g
Ang familia ba may carburetor type at may efi type? from 97 model pataas ata naka efi na, tama ba?
salamat salamat
thanks man. Leaning towards the familia rin e. A lot say that it is a little more powerful than other cars of its class. Is there a year model I should aim for? 95-99?
+1 . big body ka nalang. o kaya honda civic vti :naughty2:Quote:
Originally Posted by ax30g
. malakas daw sa Gas ng accord... tsaka medyu matanda na ito. kaya medyo laklak na sa Gas. :sweat:
kung kaya naman ng budget. 2001 pataas na kuhanin mo sir :happy:
Salamat sa advice tol. Based sa mga nakikita kong prices kasi, medyo malayo pa agwat sa presyo nang honda vti sa familia at sa accord e. So dito ako sa dalawang oto na to namimili. other than a honda esi and corolla big body, meron pa ba ibang fair choice with a similar price range ng accord at familia?Quote:
Originally Posted by jrn29
Magkano po ang budget niyo?
The 1.6 models and above EFI na sila, except the base LX model na nila back in 1998 which is carburetorQuote:
Originally Posted by projectlevity
http://cdn.sulitstatic.com/images/20...d74756f855.jpg
eto pa din ako ;)
Mazdaspeed Familia
Trying to limit the budget to 170K bro. Mas mababa price, mas ok sana. If the car is well worth it na a little over 170K, why not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Verbl Kint
Salamat! This helps man thanks thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by myk384
http://motioncars.com/oldsite/drives.../review_01.jpg
This is the mazda 323 familia (BH-body) came out 96, initially with the topline variant GLX. Come '97, Value leader GLi and sporty Mazdaspeed variant followed. Both available in MT and AT (except Mazdaspeed).
this is known to followers locally as gen 2. box type is gen 1. gen 2 is available from 96-99. but 99 models are leftover units only. gen 2.5 (the facelifted model) started rolling off showrooms as early as 98.
http://cdn.sulitstatic.com/images/20...d74756f855.jpg
going back to gen2: 1.6L EFI 16V 'B6' engine.
1.6 GLi- 1.6L engine, all power, 14" mags, black bumpers.
1.6 GLX- adds fogs, ABS, 60/40 seats, rear center armrest, center console, rear defogger, push type AC mode
Mazdaspeed (im not sure if it is based on the GLi as what MTP says, but most that im seeing seems based on the GLX)- adds Aspec bodykits, strut tower brace, MS steering wheel, white faced gauge, rear wing, 15" MS rims, eibach springs and MS shocks, this is more than just for show.
http://images02.olx.com.ph/ui/3/43/09/44183409_1.jpg
gen2.5
facelifted model
the facelift is more than those of other makers of same era. this one adds airbag on top models, revised the front and rear fascia heavily, some engine bits also differ. the dashboard is all new (lost dual glove box though). gauge panel gains an LCD odo too. side mirrors are also new (shared with the ford lynx).
model arrangement are now as follows:
1.3GL- all power, decontented interior, no center console, no rear headrest, vinyl upholstery. black bumpers and side mirrors 1.3L 16v carb engine
1.6GLi- plus 1.6L engine, rear headrest, cloth upholstery, body colored exterior panels that were black on the GL.
1.6GLXi- plus 60/40 with rear center armrest, ABS, driver's airbag, center console, rear defogger, foglamps, 4w disc brakes, push type AC mode (not auto climate though). 1.6L models are still avail in manual and matic form. Mazdaspeed models were discontinued. gen2.5 were available 98-late2000s.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_i...0084_large.jpg
323F is also available. hatchback model which is same spec as GLX gen1. were sold from 96-99 on limited numbers only.
maganda porma nung 323F! I saw one in teal green noon maganda sya. yan din ata yung Lantis.
Kung yung 96 accord manual VTEC pwede din na ata. di naman siguro ganun kalayo fuel consumption nito compared to a mazda 1.6 pero assumtion ko lang ito as marami nga nag sasabi malakas din sa gas ang familia.
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Originally Posted by basti08
yup, it is the Lantis. :)
Malakas humigop ang Familia. Might as well level up and get the Accord. Best variant IMHO would be the 2.2VTEC M/T. That should be the thriftiest and fastest among all the variants. Ride quality is still up there among the best in the midsize sedan class, even with current models included. Engine performance and handling are great.Quote:
Originally Posted by projectlevity
Thanks bro! Wow complete info on the Familia! I'm leaning towards this car. I know that it eats up gas more than the cars of its class, but I hope it doesn't chug down too much like a 4x4 does.Quote:
Originally Posted by basti08
Had an option for a run down GLi, daming sira. Ang pinaka major is the clutch, replace the entire thing na. Exterior is run down na rin, kalawang and paint. Being sold to me for 90K and I had it down to 80K. Would you think this is a good deal for a run down familia?
Sa wakas an accord contender! The best accord I see (at least for my budget) is the 98 models and up pero magkalayo sila talaga nang market value sa 97 and below, tama ba?Quote:
Originally Posted by GTi
I'd suggest for you not to take cars that are too run down. You don't know if the problems would continue to come out one after the other, and you'll be having a bottomless money pit.
As for Accord resale, '97 and '98 models are not really very far apart. I say get the newest, best conditioned manual that your budget allows. Here are some: 1998 Honda Accord | Buy and sell online NCR | Ayosdito.ph