Nissan Sentra GX (1.3L) vs Toyota Vios J (1.3L) - FOR TAXI USE

[Bry]

Guys I plan to open up my own taxi franchise early next year. My first choice sana yung Vios.

Here's the problem. Toyota doesn't allow the Vios to be made into a taxi anymore (wait for the Avanza daw!). Nissan allows the Sentra. They're both similarly priced kaya okay lang. I just want to know the strong and weak points ng dalawa.

Thanks in advance mga kafatid.




EDIT: I'm wondering how many kms/l does the Sentra 1.3L make? And the Vios 1.3L?

Also, maintenance-wise, similar lang ba ang cost?

[niky]

Similar lang siguro yung cost... the only major problem with older EFI Sentras was the expense in repairing aircon problems, but I'm not sure about the compressor on current QG engines.. The Nissan will definitely have lower fuel efficiency, as it's a heavy body. But Nissan will probably give you lots of extras if you buy from them.

[theveed]

I think Bry is referring to the new Sentra base model (Gx?)

How about Picantos or Rios?

[niky]

Yeah, understood, that's why I said I wasn't sure if the price of fixing the compressor is still an issue on current models.

Otherwise, current Sentras are pretty mechanically solid.

Yeah, a Kia Rio would be an interesting choice for a taxi, and it looks good, too.

[Bry]

Picantos and Rios are also good cars in their own right, pero I'm more inclined to Japanese makes kasi. For now.

[vhenok]

Picantos and Rios are also good cars in their own right, pero I'm more inclined to Japanese makes kasi. For now.

Same here!

Anyways, may nakita akong comparison between the two....

http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31419

hope this helps! Good luck po sa biz nyo!

[Bry]

Same here!

Anyways, may nakita akong comparison between the two....

http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31419

hope this helps! Good luck po sa biz nyo!

Thanks!

[theveed]

Question lang, if cars are used for utility purposes (like taxi, bus, etc.), warranty isn't covered anymore, right?

If that's the case, why bother getting brand new? Unless you're getting A WHOLE FLEET like 10 or more, wouldn't it be easier if you just rack up 2nd hand (1-2year old units) from buy and sell markets instead?

At least before you convert it for cab use (shouldn't be much other than meters, painting of letters and permits, right?), you can have the units checked in casa first and have "warranty-related" issues done at minimal cost before they become taxis...

Just wondering, coz there are a lot of 1.3J Vios out there anyway.

[Bry]

Question lang, if cars are used for utility purposes (like taxi, bus, etc.), warranty isn't covered anymore, right?

If that's the case, why bother getting brand new? Unless you're getting A WHOLE FLEET like 10 or more, wouldn't it be easier if you just rack up 2nd hand (1-2year old units) from buy and sell markets instead?

At least before you convert it for cab use (shouldn't be much other than meters, painting of letters and permits, right?), you can have the units checked in casa first and have "warranty-related" issues done at minimal cost before they become taxis...

Just wondering, coz there are a lot of 1.3J Vios out there anyway.

Yup! Hindi na covered by warranty.

We're getting 10 units muna to start, and eventually work our way up.

Nung una gusto ko din sana kumuha ng 1 year old cars, pero since thru bank financing ko babayaran yung units, parang mas madali yata pag diretso sa casa. Most used car owners kasi want at least 50% dp and 1 year to pay, while sa bank pwede 20% lang tapos 2-3 years.

[jovintgo]

nissan gx or vios, if you are buying 10 units that will be a hell of an investment.. surely you want to make the right investment.. i strongly suggest you visit iloilo.. maybe it will cost you P 20,000.00. but you will get all the answers you need... you can also get in touch with Bong Suntay.. the owner of Basic taxi in manila.. he can give you a good tip..

but if you ask me, i'll go for a vios.. wat is important to taxi drivers is the fuel efficiency of your taxicabs.. if they eat a lot of gas they will either ask for a lower rental or leave and transfer to company's with taxicabs that are more fuel efficient.. this is the main reason why many taxicabs converted to lpg...

there are a lot of considerations talaga.. but at the end of the day i believe vios is the right choice.. dont buy kia.. you are throwing your money...

[Bry]

nissan gx or vios, if you are buying 10 units that will be a hell of an investment.. surely you want to make the right investment.. i strongly suggest you visit iloilo.. maybe it will cost you P 20,000.00. but you will get all the answers you need... you can also get in touch with Bong Suntay.. the owner of Basic taxi in manila.. he can give you a good tip..

but if you ask me, i'll go for a vios.. wat is important to taxi drivers is the fuel efficiency of your taxicabs.. if they eat a lot of gas they will either ask for a lower rental or leave and transfer to company's with taxicabs that are more fuel efficient.. this is the main reason why many taxicabs converted to lpg...

there are a lot of considerations talaga.. but at the end of the day i believe vios is the right choice.. dont buy kia.. you are throwing your money...

I'll be trying to get the Vios talaga. Sana lang makahanap ako ng dealer na papayag. Kung wala, Nissan na talaga.

OT: How much usually ang cost ng LPG conversion?

[userfriendly]

I'll be trying to get the Vios talaga. Sana lang makahanap ako ng dealer na papayag. Kung wala, Nissan na talaga.

OT: How much usually ang cost ng LPG conversion?

Lpg conversion for carb is about 24,000 for efi say 27,000. Do a search for the lpg thread its kinda long but it is very informative. It contains info on the pros and cons of lpg conversions, prices as well as contact numbers for the different conversion shops.

[niky]

Don't want to consider vans instead? The margins are slightly better, I think.

[valskie01]

Check out Nissan Quezon Ave. they are selling sentra gx(LPG coverted for taxi)

[jovintgo]

Bry

I can help you out if you want vios.. hehehe try lang.. let me know... basta ikaw na bahala sa franchise..

[OTEP]

dont buy kia.. you are throwing your money...

Talaga lang, ha...

Sabay banat ng:

I can help you out if you want vios

:lol:

[mazdamazda]

Check out Nissan Quezon Ave. they are selling sentra gx(LPG coverted for taxi)

I think that is worth checking out... an LPG powered taxi makes a lot of sense.

And screw Toyota if they don't want their "flagship" :lol: model here to be converted to a taxi. Heck, in Japan they use Crowns as taxis. :rant:

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:lol: * OTEP

[eggman]

Wala nang dealers na gustong magbenta ng Vios for taxi use kaya wala nang white na Vios sa color choices nila since last year(panay pula at blue na J),kaya nga nag Corolla 1.6 J nalang sila(695k per unit pag fleet sa isang dealer).Mas ok ang Sentra GX dahil maganda ang engine at maraming parts at saka class tignan.Ok naman ngayon yung Rio 1.4(565K with power windows,doorlocks at sideview mirror yan ha!!!) na pang taxi use dahil ok na ngayon ang quality ng Kia(may nabentang 20 units na pang taxi use ang isang Kia dealer).

[jovintgo]

hahahaha
as i said earlier, its a lot of investment.... nissan??? it burns a lot of gas and taxi drivers want fuel efficient taxicabs... spare parts are also expensive - expect maintenance to be high after 2 years... i never saw a nissan taxi survived so far.. most taxis in mla are toyota corollas... y??? existing taxi operators know better... if only toyota will sell vios i am sure only a few will buy nissan gx for taxi..

rio??? i never saw a kia taxi survived too...

nissan on lpg? it doesnt change anything. lpg is 80% efficient than gasoline.. if nissan will consumption ratio is 1:8 or 9 in normal traffic, thats 6.4 to 7 for lpg.. cheaper a bit.. but if you get vios, its 1:12 per liter in gasoline and 1:9 to 10 in lpg...

my advice.. get vios.. or wait for avanza.. be patient.. but if you really want vios... as i said... let me know.. i'll try but no assurance... basta ikaw bahala sa franchise..

[niky]

The Rio is actually a good choice. It's rated in Australia as the "Cheapest car to run". Here in the Philippines, that distinction goes to the Getz ( ) and in Germany, the Picanto... (x2).

*OTEP: Good observation... mukhang may binebenta?