Is 2009 Altis 1.6V a good buy?

**dr. d** · December 12th, 2013 12:17 AM

if i were in your shoes, i'd get the altis. the altis is not an economy model. the vios is, even if it's TOTL..
besides, altis has a softer ride and nicer approach...
... as you approach, they say "ay... vios... taxi..."
that is, if you're gullible enough to fall for that crap..

**jaguarpw** · December 12th, 2013 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by dr. d

... as you approach, they say "ay... vios... taxi..."
that is, if you're gullible enough to fall for that crap..

Haha, I never fall for that kind of crap sir.

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**jaguarpw** · December 16th, 2013 04:25 PM

I've seen the 08 Vios 1.5G last Sat. But test drive wasn't possible at the time.
The only thing I found disappointing was the leather seat cover in front which was torn already.
Only at 33K odo, looks very fresh.
Meantime I still haven't seen the Altis 1.6V because the owner was unusually busy these days

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**dr. d** · December 16th, 2013 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by jaguarpw

I've seen the 08 Vios 1.5G last Sat. But test drive wasn't possible at the time.
The only thing I found disappointing was the leather seat cover in front which was torn already.
Only at 33K odo, looks very fresh.
Meantime I still haven't seen the Altis 1.6V because the owner was unusually busy these days

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if it's torn, it is probably faux leather. anyway, it should be easy and cheap to repair.
the altis owner does not seem to be desperate to sell.. either that, or he knows he got you hooked good..
good luck.

**jaguarpw** · December 16th, 2013 11:40 PM

Yup the Altis owner is not in a rush to sell. And I'm also not in a hurry to buy. We knew this from the start.

Anyways, I just got back from a test drive of yet another Vios 1.5G year 09. Boy the AC is blasting cold. It's evening so walang ka effort effort. The color is black which is not my cup of tea. I like silver better - less maintenance.
40K on the odo, feels like brand new inside out. And the seat cover, although fabric, is topnotch. This is where it trumps the 1st Vios.

I texted the Altis owner that I'm considering the Vioses now. He said "pag makita mo ang Altis ko, for sure mababago isip mo. " oowwwss...

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**jaguarpw** · December 17th, 2013 05:56 PM

I checked the LTO registrations of the subject cars thru text and here's what I found.
The silver Vios and black Vios have updated registration (2013). Whereas the Altis was last registered Sept 2012. Should I be wary about the Altis if it skipped registration? It's really minus pogi points para sa Altis. Tsk tsk

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**jaguarpw** · December 24th, 2013 11:59 PM

Just to update this thread. I have lost contact of the seller of the Altis. He said he's been very busy. Oh well, he must have more important things to do than selling his car.
Anyway, I'm seriously considering a Vios at this point. Happy hunting to me.

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**vinj** · December 26th, 2013 11:25 AM

^ Just take your time. If you can wait for next year, mas mumura pa ang Altis as the new model comes out and the existing models age by another year in terms of depreciation. On Altis versus a Vios, i'd still say the Altis will be worth the search.

How about taking a trip to Manila for a few days to get a second hand unit from here then you ship it to CDO? Might be worth the shot as well.

**gearhead000** · December 26th, 2013 12:07 PM

My vote is for the Altis. Vios may be nice and economical to own... but, even just knowing you're driving an Altis, may be more satisfying.

**jaguarpw** · December 26th, 2013 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by vinj

^ Just take your time. If you can wait for next year, mas mumura pa ang Altis as the new model comes out and the existing models age by another year in terms of depreciation. On Altis versus a Vios, i'd still say the Altis will be worth the search.

How about taking a trip to Manila for a few days to get a second hand unit from here then you ship it to CDO? Might be worth the shot as well.

Sir Vinj, I was actually contemplating on buying in Manila pero I think it will cost an arm to have it shipped to CDO. Malayo-layo din kc. Cguro kung from Cebu, kakayanin pa. I browsed sulit and ayos, I was amazed napakadami ng choices ng 2nd hand. Ang flooded unit nalng ang problema ngayon.

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