2009 LANCER 1.6 GLX or 2009 Altis 1.6 E or 2009 Senta 1.6 GSX

[rnvelasco]

[SIZE=2]Please help me in choosing. I narrowed it down to these three but you are welcome to suggest other models.

Criteria:
1. Good family car. Can fit 3 persons comfortably at the back.
2. Reliability. Less trouble in next 5-10 yrs.
3. Easy to maintain
4. FC
5. Riding comfort

Budget is 750K max that is why I did not consider Honda Civic FD.
I am leaning towards the Lancer GLX because of the price but I already had the Itlog ang Pizza models and I would say they are prone to problems (Aircon, Suspension etc.). That is why I am thinking of shifting to an Altis because of its reputation of being reliable and less prone to problems like the Lancer. I am also considering the Sentra because of its all-around features but Nissan has a bad reputation.

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[renzo_d10]

Get the altis. It has a decent and a quite luxurious look. Get the gray one....it's cool.....I love the interior of the Altis. About the reliability of the car, well.....the warranty of Toyota QA is 5 years......I saw it in their ad outside their showroom so no problems with it. Get the toyota, High resale value, better look, a/c is cool................good luck

[rnvelasco]

Thanks Renzo..

Would you say that the additional 150K (estimate) price difference between an Altis and the Lancer is worth it. Current prices now is around 635K after discounts for Lancer GLX and 774K for Altis E. Doesn't Toyota give the same discount as that of Mitsubishi?

[Gerbo]

The Altis 1.6E gets my vote, too. It seems to fulfill your criteria as mentioned. The "safe" choice--decent, good looking, fairly reliable, good resale value.

[tidus1203]

I would also go for the Corolla...

[rensom]

GO for Lancer........ I just got my Lancer GLS CVT ..... Swabeng swabeng tumakbo. Lalong lalo na yung CVT....... A/T pero pag ginamit mo parang Manual...... hehehe di ako marunong mag drive ng manual pero dahil sa CVT na-eenjoy ako. Tipid din sa tingin ko kz noong kinuha ko yon last fri nag pa-full tank ako sa macapagal ave tapos uwin ng bacoor, then kinabukasan tinakbo ko fr my place going to sm bcoor >Dasma>13 martirez city>Indang>Mendez>Tagaytay (kumain lang ng Mushroom Burger...heheeh)>Silang>dasma> at diretso na ng bahay.... sa isang guhit lang ang nabawas.

LAncer ka na lng.

[ronw123w124]

Avoid the Lancer at all costs, I'm a former owner of a '95 GLXI (itlog) and I can say is that the Lancer's suspension is really subpar compared to Toyota and Nissan (had a box type Sentra). The Sentra is just too old compared to the competition and besides, if I were to buy a Sentra, I'd go for the 1.3 A/T since it shares all the power features found on the 1.6 models. The Altis seems to be the logical choice here. Being an Altis owner before (02' Altis J A/T), I have nothing but praises for this car.

[rnvelasco]

Thanks for the replies..

Lancer owners out there.. anybody can attest if the suspension problem of the previous lancers (itlog and pizza) no longer exist it the current generation of lancers. How about the aircon? Had Mitsubishi improved it also?

[badbadtz.carlo]

what bad reputation with Nissans are you talking about?! my 20yr old B12 still runs smoothly without any major problems. my 08 N16 meets all of your criteria including 5yr warranty. :devilcheck my Avatar pic)

I think comparing a 750K base car (Altis) with that of a 635K 1.5 Lancer(605K 1.3 Sentra) is not fair. the Lancer GLS CVT (dual airbags/6 speed sportronic tranny/leather accents etc.)would be a fitting competition same as the Sentra GSX (full skirts, leather seats and trims, foggies etc.) which are mid to high range models for the compacts; meaning more options than that of the base model ng Altis .
my officemate bought a 09 Lancer and he says all is well with suspension having a pizza prior to this purchase. A/C is not bad too.

If you don't mind the dated looks but willing to spend 750K, go for the Lancer GLS or Sentra GSX. Same power, but with the luxury of high end. If you like resale value and want to be trendy. Altis base is for you.

if you're budget conscious, go for the Lancer 1.5 GLX or Sentra GX 1.3 A/T.save the 150K in the bank for rainy days.

[rnvelasco]

Thanks for the insight Carlo.. but I think the GLX is 1.6 not 1.5.. thi is the reason I compared it with the lowest variants of Altis and Sentra 1.6. Bad rep of Nissan I am talking about is the high maintenance cost, I think this is why resale value of Nissan is very small I really like to consider the Nissan because of its great amenities and cool aircon. How about the suspension of the Sentra, is it not soft? By the way, what variant is your Sentra?

[redshift]

[SIZE=2]Please help me in choosing. I narrowed it down to these three but you are welcome to suggest other models.

Criteria:
1. Good family car. Can fit 3 persons comfortably at the back.
2. Reliability. Less trouble in next 5-10 yrs.
3. Easy to maintain
4. FC
5. Riding comfort

Budget is 750K max that is why I did not consider Honda Civic FD.
I am leaning towards the Lancer GLX because of the price but I already had the Itlog ang Pizza models and I would say they are prone to problems (Aircon, Suspension etc.). That is why I am thinking of shifting to an Altis because of its reputation of being reliable and less prone to problems like the Lancer. I am also considering the Sentra because of its all-around features but Nissan has a bad reputation.

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Yup, if 750k is the max cash budget, get the Altis. In 5 years time, the resale values of the Sentra and Lancer will be less than the Altis. Though to the point of some of the posters here, the E variant doesn't include a passenger side airbag, keyless entry, and TVSS.

[admiral88]

I was in the same dilemna 4 years ago...ended up choosing the altis. based on your criteria, Altis is the one.
Its a good family car...mas maluwag yung passenger seat sa likod.
Reliable sya syempre...wala pang nasira or pinalitan after 4 years.
Basic PMS and change oil lang and gastos sa maintenance so far.
FC is still as it is... 8 to 9 Km/li sa city (bumper to bumper traffic), 10 to 11 mixed city/hway and kaya pa rin ng 14 to 15 km/li sa hway and long drive.
Riding comfort?...at par with your other choices.

[rnvelasco]

It seems many are for the Altis E.

How about the Lancer GLS. Got CVT, how does it compare to the Altis?

I also like to hear more from N16 owners. How reliable are the Sentras now? Is it also purely PMS during its warranty period.

I already had two Lancers and I really like to try the other cars but the prices of the Lancers with features at par with the pricier Sentra and Altis really makes it the front runner.

Also I live in Pampanga, roads are not really well paved and I often use my car to fetch or bring relatives and family to the airport that is why riding comfort especially for the passengers is a main consideration.

More thoughts from the gurus and owners of these cars please.

[RaGz]

AFAIK, the lancer's suspension,aircon issues were already fixed from the time the lancer CEDIA model was released. ser, go for the GLS CVT!

[renzo_d10]

Thanks Renzo..

Would you say that the additional 150K (estimate) price difference between an Altis and the Lancer is worth it. Current prices now is around 635K after discounts for Lancer GLX and 774K for Altis E. Doesn't Toyota give the same discount as that of Mitsubishi?

Yup, I think the 150k is worth it. If you can ask the SA in Toyota Quezon Ave for bigger cash discounts then maybe, he/she might give you up to 100k we don't know. The corolla has a bigger 2nd row seat. I think it can accommodate up to 4 passengers ( 3 mid-full sized adults and 1 kid ) and the trunk space is very large

[actor21]

Mazda 3 isama mo sa options mo, pag cash price pasok sa budget mo.

[rnvelasco]

Mazda 3 is more of a car for a bachelor. It also I think a gas guzzler. I am looking a conservative family compact sedan. That is why I am considering the three models. Which has more room at the back?

I have been reading about the rattling problems and stereo problems of the Altis. While for the Sentra I am looking at the GX problems especially on the suspension.

Other problems I might consider? How about the Lancer, I have not yet read a thread of what problems it might have.

[rensom]

Upgraded Lancer GLS/GLX CVT 1.6L 2009 Model is Wide body compare to the previous model.

[actor21]

2009 LANCER 1.6 GLX or 2009 Altis 1.6 E or 2009 Senta 1.6 GSX are all 8kms per liter city driving including mazda 3...mas malakas sa gas ang sentra..(2 ang sentra namin). pero siempre desisyon mopa din yan...pag sa 3 above..altis ako.

[mackvil]

10km/l ang 2009 altis G A/T ko.... city driving....