mazda 3 '06-08 hatchback or Toyota yaris '07-09

[CLAVEL3699]

what do you think?

Ano mas pipiliin nyo? babae ang gagamit.

[vinj]

If you don't nee the space, Yaris. Mas efficient and lighter to scoot around in.

[1D4LV]

both are ok, but for long-term use, i personally prefer the yaris.

[CLAVEL3699]

If you don't nee the space, Yaris. Mas efficient and lighter to scoot around in.

hindi naman need eh. Yung car plan kasi ni misis na bigay nang office lugi eh. Abono lagi sa gas.

Civic 1.8 AT kaya balak bumili na lang tapos yung isang car na nasa bahay na spare ibenta kasi sakit na sa ulo lagi may sira.

Yaris nga ang gusto ko kaso ayaw eh napapangitan sa itsura.

[JohnM]

Yaris nga ang gusto ko kaso ayaw eh napapangitan sa itsura.

Surprisingly some women prefer the looks of the 3 hatch vs the Yaris. We were seriously considering the 3 before pero ako ang umayaw dahil sa fuel consumption. The Yaris is easier to drive in the city though but the 3 will feel more solid.

[CLAVEL3699]

^ Yun din kinakatakot ko. Wala syang safety sa yaris pagnabangga.

[JohnM]

She will be safe in the Yaris. It got 4 stars in most tests: 2007 Toyota Yaris Safety and Crash Tests - MSN Autos

The 3 is a class above in size though so it will feel heavier and more planted.

[vinj]

hindi naman need eh. Yung car plan kasi ni misis na bigay nang office lugi eh. Abono lagi sa gas.

Civic 1.8 AT kaya balak bumili na lang tapos yung isang car na nasa bahay na spare ibenta kasi sakit na sa ulo lagi may sira.

Yaris nga ang gusto ko kaso ayaw eh napapangitan sa itsura.

My wife also loathed the looks of the Yaris and wanted to buy the Mazda 3 1.6 (almost bought one but someone beat us to the particular unit we wanted to get)... that's why we ended up with the Altis also. If we got the Yaris, i would have upgraded it to the RS looks plus 17 inch rims. :D

[lowslowbenz]

Is it just me? I find this particular model of Mazda 3 too thirsty.

I had the chance to use a cousin's Mazda for a week. I computed 7 kms/litre in fuel consumption. My 1984 W123 200G (2.0 carb) constantly hits 8 kms/litre (4 speed lang ito ha!). Same distance and traffic conditions for both cars, aircon is on, same driving style.

My cousin's complain was also on fuel economy. She sold it.

[JohnM]

Heavy body shared with Ford and relatively small 1.6L engine. The 2.0 is reportedly more economical.

The new Skyactiv 2.0 is a lot thriftier though. I'm waiting for the 1.5 Skyactiv for the lighter-bodied 2014 model.

[1D4LV]

Is it just me? I find this particular model of Mazda 3 too thirsty.

I had the chance to use a cousin's Mazda for a week. I computed 7 kms/litre in fuel consumption. My 1984 W123 200G (2.0 carb) constantly hits 8 kms/litre (4 speed lang ito ha!). Same distance and traffic conditions for both cars, aircon is on, same driving style.

My cousin's complain was also on fuel economy. She sold it.

actually, its one of the issues of the M3. My two officemates also had these issues.... And yes, they are in the 7-8 kpl FC range.
the other one did a racing chip change..... FC improved to around 9-10 kpl.... city.
the other one sold it.....

[vinj]

Is it just me? I find this particular model of Mazda 3 too thirsty.

It's not you. :D

[CLAVEL3699]

My wife also loathed the looks of the Yaris and wanted to buy the Mazda 3 1.6 (almost bought one but someone beat us to the particular unit we wanted to get)... that's why we ended up with the Altis also. If we got the Yaris, i would have upgraded it to the RS looks plus 17 inch rims. :D

Altis na lang din sana kaso naka Altis na kasi ako eh. Tipid kasi sa Gas ang altis im going 10-11 km/l city driving.

17" rims? hindi pa sayad sya at malakas sa gas?

[dr. d]

Altis na lang din sana kaso naka Altis na kasi ako eh. Tipid kasi sa Gas ang altis im going 10-11 km/l city driving.

17" rims? hindi pa sayad sya at malakas sa gas?

then get another one! ayaw nyo noon? meron kayong dalawang magara at matipid na kotse..
i couldn't decide myself.. so, i now have two innovas... (you know... yung feeling kapag bumili ka ng ibang kotse at kulang sa timbang kumpara sa na-una..)

[vinj]

2010 yung altis ko A/T... hindi naman ako birit nang birit. waiting lang ako lagi na sya magkusa mag increase nang gear.

Highway driving ko Pasig - Batangas - Pasig na walang traffic... mga 15km/L minsan mataas pa. Crusing 100kph or below.

Cge scout ako nang ALTIS also nang kaya sa budget ni misis. She's paying for it kasi sya naman ang gagamit saka dagdag nalang naman yun sa Honda City 06 namin na balak ibenta. Lagi kasing nasisira na Na-Ondoy na - Na-habagat pa.

I guess you just keep your options open for Yaris-Altis-etc. Go with newest and best deal you find... But prioritize the Yaris if you feel your wife will appreciate the ease of maneuverability more.