Is 2009 Altis 1.6V a good buy?

**vinj** · December 26th, 2013 04:47 PM

Try to see if the shipping costs will be offset by the Manila prices of a second hand unit (usually it's a bit lower in Metro Manila as compared to the province, AFAIK).

**jaguarpw** · December 26th, 2013 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by gearhead000

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.

Haha ganun ba talaga pag naka Altis. In that case mas gusto ko Vios, gusto ko kc simple lng, para Hindi pansinin ng mga bad elements sa paligid.

Anyway, I was able to talk to the seller of Altis and he wants to show me the car tonight after work. Ok, this is it. He better have an explanation why the car wasn't registered this year...

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**170kphlang** · December 26th, 2013 05:42 PM

^ you're the buyer and the altis owner is the seller. qag ikaw maghabol at kumontak hayaan mo siya maghabol sa iyo. another option fot you kung ayaw mo paship from manila to cebu yoy can do a marlboro adventure and drive the car from manila to cebu via roro

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**170kphlang** · December 26th, 2013 05:48 PM

btw, it's not a good idea to check out a vehicle at night. aside sa safety concerns di mo pa ma-check mabuti yung sasakyan lalo na mga gasgas

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**vinj** · December 27th, 2013 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by 170kphlang

btw, it's not a good idea to check out a vehicle at night. aside sa safety concerns di mo pa ma-check mabuti yung sasakyan lalo na mga gasgas

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I agree here. You will really miss a lot by inspecting the car at night. I made that mistake before and when i saw the car again during the daylight (after we reserved it), there was a major collision repair at the rear.

**jaguarpw** · December 29th, 2013 06:43 PM

It is with finality that the Altis V is written off of my choices. Ako yung habol ng habol sa seller. When we had agreed to meet, hindi na makontak on the last minute.

So I checked out an Altis E manual and a Suzuki Swift AT na fully loaded. So hard to decide.

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**vinj** · December 29th, 2013 07:36 PM

Hmmm... The Swift is nice too, especially if you don't need much space. Check parts and service availability at your area though.

Just wait and take your time. Ive been through that many times and the best deals ive gotten was when I would play the patience and waiting game. ;)

**jaguarpw** · December 29th, 2013 10:28 PM

This is the 08 Altis E
http://www.ayosdito.ph/vi/6849152.htm

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**vinj** · January 2nd, 2014 09:57 AM

^ Maborloloy din masyado if you ask me. When buying second hand, go for a unit that is near-stock and clean. Those kinds of aftermarket add-ons (particularly the none-OEM parts) don't add any value to the car. How much are they selling?

**dr. d** · January 2nd, 2014 11:38 AM

i also prefer stock. sometimes, the borloloys do not agree with the buyer; he ends up spending more just to have them removed.
also, i always fear the add-ons are there to "hide something" seller does not want buyer to notice.