NEED HELP - best compact sedan around 800K (AT)

[Egan101]

^^^ Is it me or is the Suzuki D-Zire an ugly-looking car? The Swift looks better.

[coiter]

^^^ Is it me or is the Suzuki D-Zire an ugly-looking car? The Swift looks better.

saw the actual unit already and to me it's ok and definitely better looking than the old Swift D-zire. inside, i was surprised by the space, rear aircon vents and 12v socket. medyo alangan lang ako sa AGS since i have the QQ AMT which is similar though most likely the Suzuki AGS is more refined.

[Woof]

^^^ Is it me or is the Suzuki D-Zire an ugly-looking car? The Swift looks better.

It's not comparable to the City or Vios that's for sure - presyo pa lang ang layo na eh. The Swift of course looks better because it is better proportioned for its size, being a hatch. But compared to other small sedans like the Mirage G4 and Brio Amaze, the Dzire actually looks decent. For sedans of that size and category pilit na kasi talaga proportions when you have to squeeze in a proper trunk. That trunk is something that many can appreciate (i.e. to put stuff into to maximize limited interior passenger space, put dirty stuff like wet market goods and shoes that won't soil/stink your interior cabin, act as a rear crumple zone for rear passenger safety, etc.). I suppose buyers in this price segment are more concerned about overall practicality than just mere good looks. Aside from the rear vents and 12v socket, it also has foglamps, touchscreen infotainment system, I-MID, power everything, rear center armrest with cupholders and steering mounted controls - just about everything that bigger subcompacts offer. Kulang na lang yata stability control eh. I just found the Dzire's overall value proposition at P698K to be very compelling when I chanced to look at it.

saw the actual unit already and to me it's ok and definitely better looking than the old Swift D-zire. inside, i was surprised by the space, rear aircon vents and 12v socket. medyo alangan lang ako sa AGS since i have the QQ AMT which is similar though most likely the Suzuki AGS is more refined.

I can't recall where but I read somewhere that the Dzire has the second generation AGS. And yes, it is surprisingly roomy inside for its class.

Now if there's evidence that the Dzire's AGS is going to be a problem later, well then let's hear it.

[ice15]

IMO, based on the car's mentioned at the start of this thread...

#1 Honda City 1.5E or Toyota Vios 1.3E (I prefer the bigger engine, but if my wife or daughter is driving, safety first so it'll be the Vios)

#3 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 GLX or Nissan Almera 1.5E (yes the Almera will handle and age better, but the Mirage will be easier to sell plus it has more toys... Based on the mentioned prices, the Mirage is also 83k below the 800mark!)

[coiter]

IMO, based on the car's mentioned at the start of this thread...

#1 Honda City 1.5E or Toyota Vios 1.3E (I prefer the bigger engine, but if my wife or daughter is driving, safety first so it'll be the Vios)

#3 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 GLX or Nissan Almera 1.5E (yes the Almera will handle and age better, but the Mirage will be easier to sell plus it has more toys... Based on the mentioned prices, the Mirage is also 83k below the 800mark!)

price of the Vios 1.3E CVT is already at PHP878,000.

agree with ice15 but I'd also add the Ciaz 1.4GL in #1 for closer comparison/consideration just because of its size and my experience with the Ertiga and Suzuki in general, which is quite good.

[Wh1stl3r]

Forgot to throw in my vote for the City 1.5E as well. Best ride quality and driving experience imho. Well worth the asking price.

[babkalakal]

price of the Vios 1.3E CVT is already at PHP878,000.

agree with ice15 but I'd also add the Ciaz 1.4GL in #1 for closer comparison/consideration just because of its size and my experience with the Ertiga and Suzuki in general, which is quite good.

OT lang natandaan ko yun 1994 Honda Accord 2.0 Exi A/T namin 878,000 din. hehe talk about inflation.

[Egan101]

OT lang natandaan ko yun 1994 Honda Accord 2.0 Exi A/T namin 878,000 din. hehe talk about inflation.

That was 24 years ago. A Civic EG would have been priced around 500k back then.

If you ask me though, despite a new City's toys and gadgets, a 5th gen Accord will be a much better car to drive back then and even now (assuming properly maintained).

[babkalakal]

That was 24 years ago. A Civic EG would have been priced around 500k back then.

If you ask me though, despite a new City's toys and gadgets, a 5th gen Accord will be a much better car to drive back then and even now (assuming properly maintained).

We also had a 96 vti manual. priced at 560k naman. the city would probably be superior interms of drive pero kung comfort lang accord pa din. Damn now I miss our old car hehe.

[Egan101]

We also had a 96 vti manual. priced at 560k naman. the city would probably be superior interms of drive pero kung comfort lang accord pa din. Damn now I miss our old car hehe.

Superior against a 5th gen Accord? I would have reservations about that if talking about how it drives. We had a 6th gen Accord (2001) and a previous gen City 1.5E (2009) before. The City is just a bore to drive. Accords are more responsive, better control, and more plush interiors.


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