Need Help in Deciding Ford/Toyota/Mistusbishi (Fiesta vs Vios vs LancerEX)

[powerhouse]

Hi Guys, I'm new to tsikot...I really need help sa decison na to. Planning to buy a new car early next year.
My specs: I like fuel efficient cars at the same time I look for interior/exterior that are sporty and can be modified. (But stocks are good for now), I'm also concerned sa maintenance and parts (would like them as cheap as possible) so here are my choices: (so far)

Ford Fiesta 2010
Toyota Vios 2010 (ung face-lifted hehe )
Mitsubishi Lancer EX (cheapest one the manual, ung 990k ata correct me if I'm wrong)

Would really appreciate if you guys would help me out.

[Mschumacher]

Fiesta ka na lang sir... You get the Fuel economy of the vios at the same time the sportiness of the lancer ex... sa vios fc lang sa lancer sporty lang so dun ka sa fiesta for sure parehas meron ka. Get the top of the line model. only drawback is the rear legroom.

[powerhouse]

Hmm...Thanks for the feedback...

I'm not really sure kung mag kano ba ung mga parts for Fiesta. Gusto ko lang MT para tipid sa gas. I want the top of the line (HatchBack) but really concerned sa parts ng ford at maintenance. D ako sure kung magkano talaga hehehe

[aejhayl17]

sporty yet efficient...

A Honda Jazz.

can be modified to its limit pero pwede din stock lang

[powerhouse]

sporty yet efficient...

A Honda Jazz.

can be modified to its limit pero pwede din stock lang

Not really a fan of Honda sir, thought it over and yoko sa honda hahaha personal reasons

Leaning towards the 3 above....Lancer is 2.0 so sure ako na its not fuel efficient hehe

[powerhouse]

Also I talked to a ford salesman and sabi nya roughly 13-15km/L ung ma consume sa Ford Fiesta.

I'm not sure if this is definitely true. I love how Fiesta looks though. I'm not sure if the "voice activated bluetooth" is included sa 1.4 MT

meron ba 1.6 na MT sa Fiesta??

[GTi]

Dun ka nalang sa top of the line Fiesta with the Powershift dual clutch transmission. Most bang for the buck along with great fuel efficiency and performance IMO.

[ghosthunter]

Mitsubishi Lancer EX (cheapest one the manual, ung 990k ata correct me if I'm wrong)

There is an on-going discount on the SRP of the Lancer EX.

So... the prices are:

Lancer EX GLX M/T = P855T
Lancer EX GLS CVT = P895T
Lancer EX MX CVT = P978T
Lancer EX GTA CVT = P1.140M

[powerhouse]

Dun ka nalang sa top of the line Fiesta with the Powershift dual clutch transmission. Most bang for the buck along with great fuel efficiency and performance IMO.

Hmm... How much naman ung top of the line sir? ung Powershift dual clutch transmission?

[powerhouse]

There is an on-going discount on the SRP of the Lancer EX.

So... the prices are:

Lancer EX GLX M/T = P855T
Lancer EX GLS CVT = P895T
Lancer EX MX CVT = P978T
Lancer EX GTA CVT = P1.140M

Thanks for the info sir

[ghosthunter]

Hmm... How much naman ung top of the line sir? ung Powershift dual clutch transmission?

Ford Fiesta 1.6L 5door Sport (powershift DCT) = P816T



Downside, rear seating is very cramp and no actual data yet on long term ownership costs (maintenance, repairs, etc).

[ghosthunter]

....Lancer is 2.0 so sure ako na its not fuel efficient hehe

Well, if you can believe manufacturer claims (like the one for the Fiesta), the Lancer EX GLX can do 13+ km/L fuel mileage.

I have a Lancer EX GLS CVT. On days (sunday / holidays) with light traffic in the city, the dashboard trip computer reads around 10 to 11.5 km/L fuel mileage. Other owners have done better.

[powerhouse]

Well, if you can believe manufacturer claims (like the one for the Fiesta), the Lancer EX GLX can do 13+ km/L fuel mileage.

I have a Lancer EX GLS CVT. On days (sunday / holidays) with light traffic in the city, the dashboard trip computer reads around 10 to 11.5 km/L fuel mileage. Other owners have done better.

Good point.

Well...I've heard that Ford parts has been known to be expensive. Talked to a friend in the gym kanina and he said it depends daw sa model. I dunno if it's true.

I'm just scared talaga sa cost sa parts and check ups. Other than those concerns I wouldn't have second thoughts of Fiesta.

[jimnyeatworld]

Good point.

Well...I've heard that Ford parts has been known to be expensive. Talked to a friend in the gym kanina and he said it depends daw sa model. I dunno if it's true.

I'm just scared talaga sa cost sa parts and check ups. Other than those concerns I wouldn't have second thoughts of Fiesta.

ford is slowly but surely doing that, punta ka sa ford escapezone, dami reklamo dun ngaun sa ford escape na tumataas ang maintenance and parts. imagine an almost 10 yr. old suv, tumataas pa parts

[powerhouse]

ford is slowly but surely doing that, punta ka sa ford escapezone, dami reklamo dun ngaun sa ford escape na tumataas ang maintenance and parts. imagine an almost 10 yr. old suv, tumataas pa parts

So would you suggest I'd go for the Toyota Vios? am really confused talaga sa choices kung vios naman 1.5G MT lang, budget wise

[powerhouse]

By the way...One of the reasons why I'm not into Honda is of expensive parts...I don't really know much of Honda's maintenance and parts. (as per a friend) So correct me if I'm wrong guys

[cjv_justice]

dati ganyan din mindset ko pagdating sa Honda when it comes to parts and maintenance expenses noon ... pero ngayon hindi na...

[powerhouse]

dati ganyan din mindset ko pagdating sa Honda when it comes to parts and maintenance expenses noon ... pero ngayon hindi na...

Sure ka ba sir??? Kasi 1st choice talago ko is Honda City...para na bang Toyota Prices ung parts at maintenance??

Comparing Ford and Honda...San ba mas cheap?

[cjv_justice]

The Civic FD we bought back in 2006 was our first Honda car. We decided to try this para maiba naman from our usual pick of Mitsu and Toyota (play-safe lagi). The gamble worked for us naman and we can say na exagerrated lang yung na-gather namin info about Honda before, tinawanan nalang namin. I felt a little bad lang noong 2008 nung lumabas yung Lancer EX and until now cguro kung wala akong ibang priorities naibenta ko na yung FD and got the GT-A...

Right now nasa akin na yung FD and wala parin ako qualms about the maintenance costs even me mga design flaws siya na honestly hindi ko na napagtuuan ng pansin (like the engine support among others). It feels solid parin after 4 years and 5 months at 57k kms.

I'm gathering info right now as my folks are getting a sub compact soon and we're leaning towards the 1.5 Jazz pero as usual on the hunt parin kame.

Sorry para nako nag kuwento kay Charo.

The City for me is a good car, I don't care if its common na. I think mas madali yan i-maintain... my suggestion sa choices mo, don't write off Honda just yet. Good hunting!

Frankly we never bothered about Ford...

[powerhouse]

The Civic FD we bought back in 2006 was our first Honda car. We decided to try this para maiba naman from our usual pick of Mitsu and Toyota (play-safe lagi). The gamble worked for us naman and we can say na exagerrated lang yung na-gather namin info about Honda before, tinawanan nalang namin. I felt a little bad lang noong 2008 nung lumabas yung Lancer EX and until now cguro kung wala akong ibang priorities naibenta ko na yung FD and got the GT-A...

Right now nasa akin na yung FD and wala parin ako qualms about the maintenance costs even me mga design flaws siya na honestly hindi ko na napagtuuan ng pansin (like the engine support among others). It feels solid parin after 4 years and 5 months at 57k kms.

I'm gathering info right now as my folks are getting a sub compact soon and we're leaning towards the 1.5 Jazz pero as usual on the hunt parin kame.

Sorry para nako nag kuwento kay Charo.

The City for me is a good car, I don't care if its common na. I think mas madali yan i-maintain... my suggestion sa choices mo, don't write off Honda just yet. Good hunting!

Frankly we never bothered about Ford...

Thanks for the story sir, Hmm...actually I fell inlove with the Fiesta (exterior/interior). I'm looking for fuel efficient cars (para practical). at the same time it looks good. Considering also the maintenance cost. I love the review on vios BUT its so common (not that I'm complaining), Wala talaga ako na inlove sa interior/exterior. But it is an efficient car and the price is right for a 1.5G MT. City Driving lang talaga ang target ko (Home/Office/Nights Out). I also love to customize, like bigger rims and change the bumper + spoilers. hehe lowered 1.5 inches woohoo dami naman wishes, (not too ricey). ^_^ I'm actually considering City (was my 1st choice after all).