Why Not Vios and Why Not the City; the disadvantage

[workaholic]

Hi Guys Ive heard a lot of good stuff about the vios and the city. Im choosing between the Vios 1.3 E and City 1.3 S. Ive read most of the comparison here between the 2 cars but what I want to know now would be the disadvantage of buying vios or the city. So please answer these questions so I can weight out which would have more disadvantages if one or the other is bought.

Why Should you Not buy a Vios?
Why should you not buy a City?

thanks.

[mm15744]

workaholic, read this link...answers are here.....

www.waukster.com/honda-city-vs-toyota-vios/

[tidus1203]

For the City the disadvantage is there will be a NEW City early next year (crosses fingers)

[rna800]

I have friends who own Vios and City. Aesthetically speaking, for me, the Vios wins by a mile. The back part of the City just doesn't grow on me. It doesn't look appealing compared to the slick design of Vios.

As for your question "Why not", I would answer it based on my personal opinion. Though Vios looks way better, I just couldn't accept the fact that it's image is known as a public transportation, not to mention that cops use them too. Try going to NAIA parking and you'll see how many Vios cabs park there. It's like a showroom of Toyota filled with yellow Vios. I couldn't imagine driving a brand new Vios and all of a sudden a Vios cab is just right beside me.

For durability, my other cars are Honda and Toyota and all I could say is that they are both durable. It just depends on how you will treat your car. Easy on the gas pedal and proper maintenance, for sure it will last a long time. Even if you own a durable car but you drive like those PUVs wherein they treat their vehicles like a race car and they run like there is no tomorrow, give it a year or two and for sure it will start giving you headaches. Same goes for the fuel consumption.

I don't have any grudge on Vios. Side by side, I would choose that over the City coz of its looks. But since it's already like a symbol of a cab and a police car, I would consider looking for alternative.

Why not Vios? It's known as cabs and police cars.
Why not City? I don't like how the rear end looks.

[jaguarpw]

Why not Vios? Interior space and trunk space are limited. Instrument cluster located in the center.

Why not City? I don't see why not. Although for a few gran more, you can get a Civic already which is awesome

[Jun aka Pekto]

As for your question "Why not", I would answer it based on my personal opinion. Though Vios looks way better, I just couldn't accept the fact that it's image is known as a public transportation, not to mention that cops use them too.

I have a hard time understanding this logic. It seems peculiar to Pinoys although I've never thought of such a thing.

If it's not a taxi, it's a rental car. I mean geez, I've seen Mazda 6's, CR-V's, Land Cruisers, etc in rental fleets here.

I've also seen Audi's, BMW's, and MB's used as rental cars when I went to Europe last year. There's even MB's used as taxis in Germany. I doubt people regard them any lesser if they were used as "public transportation".

*Sigh* Beats me. Oh well.

[Gerbo]

Well, both are nice vehicles but the Vios is selling more than the City. So more people own it than any car model---best-selling = popular = common.

Some people don't like being pedestrian. I don't know if this is a disadvantage. Somehow perception lang ito.

There's always 2 sides to things. In this case, being a car model with the most ownership, parts will be easily sourced down the road providing a cheaper maintenance cost. Parang Corolla of the 90s.

Btw, one remedy is to "accessorize" the vehicle--change the rims (the one that brings the most impact on looks) and body kits--so as to project uniqueness.

Between the Vios and City--just a matter of preference. What is odd on these vehicles:
Vios- a centrally-located meter cluster.
City- forward-jutting cabin.

[Jun aka Pekto]

Well, both are nice vehicles but the Vios is selling more than the City. So more people own it than any car model---best-selling = popular = common.

Some people don't like being pedestrian. I don't know if this is a disadvantage. Somehow perception lang ito.

Yeah. But to me, it's like pot calling kettle black. They're both common. At least I think both of them are compared to other brands. They're both pedestrian cars. Both certainly aren't what I'd call image cars.

Here, Hondas and Toyotas are both very common. I consider that a very good thing.

I mean there's reasons why the Vios is popular and it's not just because everyone has a "me too" attitude.

[tidus1203]

I have a hard time understanding this logic. It seems peculiar to Pinoys although I've never thought of such a thing.

If it's not a taxi, it's a rental car. I mean geez, I've seen Mazda 6's, CR-V's, Land Cruisers, etc in rental fleets here.

I've also seen Audi's, BMW's, and MB's used as rental cars when I went to Europe last year. There's even MB's used as taxis in Germany. I doubt people regard them any lesser if they were used as "public transportation".

*Sigh* Beats me. Oh well.

Because here taxis and police cars are almost always in beaten condition. Dents here, rust there, and the inside its almost always wrecked so there is a perception that cars used for taxis here are cheap. Also here, unlike there, there are the HAVES (people who can afford a car) and the HAVE NOT's (people who only commute since they can;t afford a car). So the HAVE NOT's can always say they have ride a Vios but they can never say they have ride a City. So it gives this exclusivity feeling. Dunno if you understand what I am trying to get into but basically thats the gist of it why taxis are looked down on here.

[mbeige]

I have a hard time understanding this logic. It seems peculiar to Pinoys although I've never thought of such a thing.

If it's not a taxi, it's a rental car. I mean geez, I've seen Mazda 6's, CR-V's, Land Cruisers, etc in rental fleets here.

I've also seen Audi's, BMW's, and MB's used as rental cars when I went to Europe last year. There's even MB's used as taxis in Germany. I doubt people regard them any lesser if they were used as "public transportation".

*Sigh* Beats me. Oh well.

Well, you grew up in the US where image is not much of a must-have in society. Pinoys, on the other hand, are already exposed to very limited options, so the natural tendency is to rise above that. So as somebody has mentioned, they'd rather get the City because it's more of an "exclusive" car since there's this Honda thing that does not allow them to be used as taxis, public transportation, police cars, etc. Personally I think that is nonsense, and just another way to justify the increased price. Either car is just as reliable, just as pedestrian, and somewhat just as equal too. It's just a matter of preference.

It's all about image and being self conscious I suppose. Not my cup of tea, but whatever floats their boat/s...

[1D4LV]

why not the Vios? its too small. and i don't like the front part.
why not the City? its because the rear part looks like a cockroach, and the new city will be coming out soon.

[Jun aka Pekto]

Because here taxis and police cars are almost always in beaten condition. Dents here, rust there, and the inside its almost always wrecked so there is a perception that cars used for taxis here are cheap. Also here, unlike there, there are the HAVES (people who can afford a car) and the HAVE NOT's (people who only commute since they can;t afford a car). So the HAVE NOT's can always say they have ride a Vios but they can never say they have ride a City. So it gives this exclusivity feeling. Dunno if you understand what I am trying to get into but basically thats the gist of it why taxis are looked down on here.

I get it, sort of. I guess it's not peculiar to Pinoys then. We have them here too. The only difference is they set the bar a bit higher. For these snooty types, their image car is something in the same mold as Maseratis or something.

That said, pound for pound, those two cars seem like a dead heat to me. I myself would have a hard time deciding which one among the two I'd pick.

Heh. Just go with the flow. Honda!

In hindsight, I'd pick whoever can give me a better deal.

[putragiz]

Why not Vios 1.3E - kase manual pa to hehe... although nka power windows na tsaka alloy rims na yta. Unlike yung City 1.3S CVT na sha... all powered na rin tsaka alloy rims. Sarap i-drive ng CVT...pwede ka mag drive kahit isang kamay lang..tapos yung isa kamay naka-hawak sa chin... nagpapa cute hehehe :D

Why not City 1.3S - a new City will be coming out soon. Mahal daw maintenance. Pag antukin ka sa byahe wag ito kunin mo...delicado...super smooth sha i-drive (CVT kse) bka makatulog ka. Pati steering wheel...walang ka-effort effort :D

[Psylocke]

Because here taxis and police cars are almost always in beaten condition. Dents here, rust there, and the inside its almost always wrecked so there is a perception that cars used for taxis here are cheap. Also here, unlike there, there are the HAVES (people who can afford a car) and the HAVE NOT's (people who only commute since they can;t afford a car). So the HAVE NOT's can always say they have ride a Vios but they can never say they have ride a City. So it gives this exclusivity feeling. Dunno if you understand what I am trying to get into but basically thats the gist of it why taxis are looked down on here.

I've never ridden a chery qq, i guess QQs are more "exclusive" than a vios then...

the hondas not being used as taxis is simply a matter of policy. a policy shaped by the very mentality of the people it's meant to enslave.

hondas aren't any more/less "exclusive" than toyotas. period. anyone disagreeing is honda's bitch hehehhehe

[blackmoon06]

I've never ridden a chery qq, i guess QQs are more "exclusive" than a vios then...

the hondas not being used as taxis is simply a matter of policy. a policy shaped by the very mentality of the people it's meant to enslave.

hondas aren't any more/less "exclusive" than toyotas. period. anyone disagreeing is honda's bitch hehehhehe

i agree to you sir.
vios 1.3M/T: interior not good compared sa City.
City 1.3M/T: back/rear not appealing.

i took 2008vios 1.3E kasi naka-airbag sa driver side saka naka-abs. i don't know kung yung City 1.3M/T have the same. saka i love toyota. . . no restrictions on how i will use it kasi binayaran ko naman. . . it always feels good to be free.

salamat po.

[slamtaz]

why not vios: center gauge cluster
why not city: a little more and you'll get the civic

[workaholic]

thanks peeps sa mga sumagot..so minor lang pala ang differences nila...

[lazyfoot]

Vios=kinda cramped
top end model near the altis price already (then go for the altis, it has better chasis)
FC is just a bit better than the altis in city driving


City=CVT durability issues
top end model near the civic price already (then go for the civic, it has better chasis)
FC is just a bit better than the civic in city driving

[ghosthunter]

City=CVT durability issues

If you're getting the City/Jazz, the manual tranny models are the best option for both durability & good FC.

[BlueJazz]

why not vios = because it looks like a clown
why not city = because its old

go for jazz or the new city..