2 for 1?

[squala]

Yeah, I think it's a nice move. Two cars are better than one especially with coding (I'm sometimes even thinking about trading my 96 Corolla GLi for two 93 Sentra ECCS but I've decided that I wasn't a Nissan fan after all ).

The engine of the hatch is reliable but everything else needs to be checked, as was said above. The suspension is more complicated and not as sturdy as other cars, so repairing this may cost you some good money. The sedan version has rust problems, but I haven't confirmed if the hatch is also plagued with this, so just make sure there isn't any.

How much are you shelling out for the hatch anyway? There are many sedans out there that cost just as much. They may consume slightly more fuel, but they're certainly better in overall practicality.

The Avanza, on the other hand, should serve you well. It's brand new so you sort of dictate its destiny yourself, as in how well it will age. I also don't believe it's a loss in status over the CR-V. It's more like changing from a Fortuner to an Altis. Yeah, the former is more expensive, but it doesn't mean the latter is less of a car. Besides, you're the one giving status to the car through your driving skill, motoring courtesy and/or how you maintain and care about it.