Is 2009 Altis 1.6V a good buy?

[dfopiso]

Check mo rin maintenance record nya

[jaguarpw]

Casa maintained daw with records in the first 3 years, ung under warranty pa. But I have to verify pa.

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[dr. d]

for sedan-like comfort with lots of toys and still ferry 7 passengers, i can only think of high priced cars and high fuel consumption..
grandis.. odyssey..
i guess you'll have to prioritize..

but if i were in your shoes, i'd gamble on this altis V if seller gives me a substantial discount..
other passengers will just have to wait for the next car to invite themselves to..

[vinj]

Actually the high mileage, I clarified with the owner why so high. Technically daw, it's a 2008 (November) model. Sorry, I should have put 2008 1.6 V Altis in the subject line.
So there, being a 5 year old car, with 82K mileage, that's roughly 16K kms run every year. Pretty high still huh? In this case, what things should I be on the lookout for?

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Where does the previous owner drive to often? kung laging highway naman then the high mileage is acceptable especially if the service records support that the car has been properly maintained. In the used car market, mas nagdududa ako usually sa mga low mileage.

[jaguarpw]

for sedan-like comfort with lots of toys and still ferry 7 passengers, i can only think of high priced cars and high fuel consumption..
grandis.. odyssey..
i guess you'll have to prioritize..

but if i were in your shoes, i'd gamble on this altis V if seller gives me a substantial discount..
other passengers will just have to wait for the next car to invite themselves to..

It is for this reason that we're still keeping the Delica, even if we did decide to go for the Altis. The sedan for the usual driving around town; the van for family outings or long distance trips. Problema ko naman pag ganito is ang garahe :-(

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[jaguarpw]

As of now, I am fairly decided to go for the Altis. The make or break moment will be this weekend when I go to see and test drive the unit for the first time.

[vinj]

As of now, I am fairly decided to go for the Altis. The make or break moment will be this weekend when I go to see and test drive the unit for the first time.

Also, when you test drive, ask the owner/seller if you can take it to gas station or service shop with a lifter so you can inspect the underchassis.

[jaguarpw]

It's too bad I didn't get the chance to check the car yesterday. The seller had to deal with some emergency. I can't update this thread :-(

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[Gecko Guy]

I have a friend who owns the same model (08 1.6V - AT) Isa lang masasabi ko sa car na ito...sobrang tahimik sa loob! Halos wala ka marinig and ang ganda ng laro ng suspension 15K mileage/year is just normal for a daily car especially if province driven.
As for the pricing - if you're going to compare this with FD (1.8S AT) - then swak na din yung presyo as long as well maintained yung car. If not then you can look for and FD or a CRV kaya para may extra space.
Goodluck on the test drive!

[jaguarpw]

Up to now I still haven't seen the subject Altis. Weekends lng kc ang available time ko.
Now here's a recent developments. A Toyota Vios 2009 1.5 G AT (they fondly call it TOTL model) is being offered. Only 40K on the odo, all stock, A1 condition. The owner has bought an SUV and wants to dispose the Vios.

It's really a tempting proposition specially if it can be had for 400K. What do you guys think? The Altis is bigger and classier but high mileage. Whereas The Vios is the younger and fresher of the two. What I like with the Vios is the smaller engine (supposedly lower FC) and the power folding mirrors.

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