Avanza 1.3 J M/T (5 seater) or Vios 1.3 J M/T ... which would you choose?

**ghosthunter** · January 14th, 2010 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by badkuk

icic...that's good news then.

Medyo nag alangan kasi ako sa avanza after that big SCTex accident late last year; i think all the fatalities were riding on the avanza that got smashed up real bad....

... although i hasten to add, i don't know the whole story -- for all we know the avanza got a direct hit from the 16-wheeler -- talagang walang laban yan. it's just that out of all the cars that were involved ung avanza ang pinakagrabe.

Early last month I was driving down from Antipolo towards Ortigas Ext when I saw an accident involving an Avanza, Corolla and a jeepney. From the looks of the vehicles, the jeepney was going down while the Avanza & Corolla was going uphill. The Avanza was pretty much crushed and torn from the accident with the jeepney. The Avanza was pushed back against the corolla. By-standers said the jeepney lost its brakes and couldn't make the sharp turn, hitting the Avanza nearly at the driver door and opening it like a tin can. Of the four people in the Avanza, two were badly hurt and were taken to a hospital.

**cktlcmd** · January 14th, 2010 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by meledson

You may need the higher ground clearance of the avanza if you will go to the mountains. Remember that the vios and the avanza are 4x4s hehehehe. they can only go so far. in rough terrain.

Gear-wise, better ang avanza dahil mas marami kang maikakarga na gamit lalo na kung several days kang nasa bundok.

ang pag pili naman ng sasakyan na bibilin ay depende talaga sa needs. IMHO.

Thank you for the responses. I noticed you own an Avanza. If ever I decide to get the J version, if requested, can the casa put automatic door locks and power windows on it?

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

In the Vios, during the test and evaluation for the Philippine Car of the Year 2009 Awards, I noticed that the Vios head unit exhibited a lot of static whenever the headlights were turned on & engine idling.

Coincidentally, my brother's friend visited and was driving a recently purchased Vios. I tried the same scenario and the same "static" came out from the car's speakers.

I forwarded my observations to the Toyota representative in charge and also posted my observations in the tsikot.com forum.

Thank you for this finding.

**meledson** · January 14th, 2010 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by cktlcmd

Thank you for the responses. I noticed you own an Avanza. If ever I decide to get the J version, if requested, can the casa put automatic door locks and power windows on it?

2 weeks after ko nakuha ang avanza ko, nagpakabit ako ng alarm, power door locks, fog lamps at spoiler sa casa. Hindi ko lang alam kung nagkakabit sila ng power windows. Mahal sa casa, kaso brand new pa so ayaw ko na ma void ang warranty. Kaya kahit mahal, kinagat ko na.

The alarm automatically locks the doors a few seconds after the ignition is turned on. The auto lock will not work if one or more doors are open. This is the feature of the alam that was installed.

pssst, naka power side mirror with LED ang J ko.

**aejhayl17** · January 14th, 2010 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by cktlcmd

Thank you for the responses. I noticed you own an Avanza. If ever I decide to get the J version, if requested, can the casa put automatic door locks and power windows on it?

yes, ofcourse. may additional charges lang. and mas high siguro ito compare sa labas, yun nga lang mas maganda ang pagkakabit kasi casa mismo naghandle eh and its not retro fit, yun talaga ang para dun, pero depende pa din siguro.

add ko lang, di siguro matatampered ang warranty mo sir if ever sa casa ka magpalagay

**cktlcmd** · January 15th, 2010 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by niky

*ckctlmd: If the Jimny is out of the picture... the Avanza is better for going out with three other people and carrying gear into the wilderness. But you'll need to look at them to get an idea of how much gear you're going to bring and how much will fit. Like meledson says... neither is a 4x4, and they can't go very far off-road. While the Avanza's ground clearance gives it an advantage, its road-biased tires won't get you too far if the road is slippery.

My budget is up to 600,000 for now. I'd rather save the rest for a new house or condo. Most of the climbing places here in the Philippines (close to Manila) don't require much off road drive. I prefer to leave the car then hike up to the climbing spot. That was why I considered the Vios since they are at the same price range plus it would be good to bring you to your daily work.

**cktlcmd** · January 15th, 2010 12:42 AM

Originally Posted by aejhayl17

yes, ofcourse. may additional charges lang. and mas high siguro ito compare sa labas, yun nga lang mas maganda ang pagkakabit kasi casa mismo naghandle eh and its not retro fit, yun talaga ang para dun, pero depende pa din siguro.

add ko lang, di siguro matatampered ang warranty mo sir if ever sa casa ka magpalagay

This is nice to know.

Thank you.

**cktlcmd** · January 15th, 2010 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by meledson

2 weeks after ko nakuha ang avanza ko, nagpakabit ako ng alarm, power door locks, fog lamps at spoiler sa casa. Hindi ko lang alam kung nagkakabit sila ng power windows. Mahal sa casa, kaso brand new pa so ayaw ko na ma void ang warranty. Kaya kahit mahal, kinagat ko na.

The alarm automatically locks the doors a few seconds after the ignition is turned on. The auto lock will not work if one or more doors are open. This is the feature of the alam that was installed.

pssst, naka power side mirror with LED ang J ko.

How much did you spent for the above additions from the casa? Nice set-up.

**cktlcmd** · January 15th, 2010 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

Early last month I was driving down from Antipolo towards Ortigas Ext when I saw an accident involving an Avanza, Corolla and a jeepney. From the looks of the vehicles, the jeepney was going down while the Avanza & Corolla was going uphill. The Avanza was pretty much crushed and torn from the accident with the jeepney. The Avanza was pushed back against the corolla. By-standers said the jeepney lost its brakes and couldn't make the sharp turn, hitting the Avanza nearly at the driver door and opening it like a tin can. Of the four people in the Avanza, two were badly hurt and were taken to a hospital.

EEEEEKKK! I just read this now.

**meledson** · January 15th, 2010 12:55 AM

Originally Posted by cktlcmd

How much did you spent for the above additions from the casa? Nice set-up.

mga 33K yata. that was way back 2007

kahit na GOA ang body ng sasakyan, mag bibigay ito ng protection up to a certain speed.

mga 2 months ago yata may revo na na naka head on collision na bus. flooring na lang halos ang natira sa revo.

**cktlcmd** · January 15th, 2010 01:24 AM

Originally Posted by meledson

mga 33K yata. that was way back 2007

kahit na GOA ang body ng sasakyan, mag bibigay ito ng protection up to a certain speed.

mga 2 months ago yata may revo na na naka head on collision na bus. flooring na lang halos ang natira sa revo.

What does GOA mean? Forgive my ignorance.