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!

[Corolla Fan]

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.

I recommend the toyota avanza. because it it fuel effiecent and can sit up 7 passengers

[OTEP]

Present regulations do not allow Avanza units to be sold as taxis to have third row seating.

Parang sa Baguio, kahit FX bawal ang may third row seats. Or at least bawal gamitin. The last time we overloaded one, umupo na lang sa sahig ang friend ko. :lol:

[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:

[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..

[valskie01]

i never saw a nissan taxi survived so far.. most taxis in mla are toyota corollas... y??? existing taxi operators know better...

ganun? bakit dami pa akong nakikitang nissan lec taxi sa daan and lamig parin ang aircon compare to corolla of the same year model.

[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?

[eggman]

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?

I think ok ang Kia Rio 1.4 kaya puwede siyang taxi.Nissan eh medyo mahal na kaya medyo hindi na ginagawang taxi.Vios?malabo na talagang maging pang taxi these days(may Toyota salesman yata dito.....)

[OTEP]

spare parts are also expensive

Please check your parts list. Toyota Genuine Replacement Parts are not exactly wallet friendly. The proliferation of third-party replacement (and sometimes inferior or counterfeit) parts is what keeps the Yotas going. Of course third party manufacturers also make parts for other car brands including Nissan, Kia, heck even Suzuki has el cheapo replacement parts.

Comparing a Sentra to a Vios is not exactly apples to apples. The Sentra is competes in the next size class. The only reason these two probably meet is because the subcompact Vios is priced closed to the Sentra (subcompact cars at compact prices, what a deal!) and because Nissan still offers a wide variety of engines for its Sentra compact sedan (1.3, 1.6, 1.8).

i never saw a kia taxi survived too...

Maybe you were too busy hanging out at the Toyota dealership :lol: Those Kia Prides should get an award for being one of the most 'field repairable' vehicles on the road today. You can practically take one apart and rebuild it using only the OEM tools.

Btw, I'm not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer nor any taxi company. I'm just stating my views on the matter.

[artpogi]

Here's the problem. Toyota doesn't allow the Vios to be made into a taxi anymore (wait for the Avanza daw!).

Question lang po, so kung gagawin mo na taxi yung Vios hindi ka nila pagbebentahan? Ganun po ba?

If that's the case, isn't that pretty stupid on Toyota's part.

I can't seem to get the rationale on this one, will someone please enlighten me.

thanks

[carcrazy]

vios dealers also told me that they do not allow the vios to be used for taxi. That was two years ago. but vios units are being submitted and approved by the ltfrb.

here's the gist... i started taxi operation with kia pride, worked my way up from 1 unit to 20, then shifted to avela. these are a cost effective way of building up a fleet. now that i have thirty avelas, i'm shifting gear again to brand new ones. the problem is... which brand? i am, testing the 3 diff brands used here in davao city.... the hyundai which gives u superb gas mileage with a cost of about 600 for a 6-10 operation... that allows you to set a higher boundary rate which the drivers will gladly pay out from the savings they get on the gas. downside is, hyundai parts is hard to come by. when time comes that i have to start my maintenance headache, i'm going to have a fever.

Vios on the other hand has already been tested in terms of gas economy and parts availability. but recently 2010 vios j no longer lives up to its reputation. the 2004 and 2006 year models boasted of 12-14km/liter of gas. the recently released j consumption is 9 km/ liter. That is going to be a pain in the u know where. You will have to make adjustments in the boundary to make sure that the drivers will not back out from maintaining the unit.

nissan is hardier in terms of longevity for the parts and the engine is still quite mechanical. the problem with the mostly electronic laden units now is that when it starts giving u trouble, u are going to have a problem locating an expert to troublrshoot it.... and troubleshooting is one of the key function of ur mechanic in the taxi business. but i can't give an expert opinion on the nissan's functionability since i am just in the process of acquiring a nissan for a test run.

i hope this thread help those would be operator out there

[ghosthunter]

Have you considered the TOYOTA AVANZA 1.3L M/T ?

It's priced roughly the same as the base model Vios 1.3L M/T.

This was the vehicle Toyota was pushing for TAXI use and not the Vios nor Corolla.

[renzo_d10]

I second the motion of GH.

Avanza's are bigger, hence can haul more baggage than what a Vios can.

Plus, people would normally pick this because of it's size and the safety that they feel when they're riding inside a big ride.

Maintenance shouldn't be a problem since the parts are plentiful in the market.