ford fiesta sports or lancer ex(gls)

[valskie01]

need advice. im almost set to buy the fiesta sports but upon learning of the big discount for the lancer ex-gls ( now selling price is at P 895000.00) medyo nagbabago uli puso ko.I know that the two aren't in the same category but the price of the lancer ex is very tempting. which will you chose?

my preferences
1. value for money
2. fun to drive
3. porma
4. more on city driving(from office to work)
5. maintenance

[krinkx]

with your preferences, fiesta...

if you want more grunt and eventually more smiles while driving... EX EX EX....

my vote.... EX!!!

[valskie01]

is dual clutch transmission system of fiesta superior and seamless against the cvt of lancer ex?
by the way this will be my personal car kaya aside for value for money 2nd preference ko is yun fun to drive, performance and porma factor. fuel efficiency hindi gaano since short trip(5 kilometer) lang ako everyday from home to office kaya fuel consumption ko will suffer at any given engine displacement.

[thejonchoi]

Will you be paying for your gas and maintenance?

If you intend to use it as a daily driver, you're going to be spending significantly more on the Lancer EX. Although if you won't be driving solo, the extra space it has over the Fiesta will definitely be a plus.

Otherwise, the Fiesta is the more practical choice. Cheaper outright, more economical, and will surely have lower maintenance/parts costs. At the expense of space, you get more toys than the GLS Lancer EX.

Cons of the Fiesta right now is the waiting time, the capless fuel-filler issue, and the still-to-be-determined reliability.

[denki3269]

EX na yan...

[jetrone]

1. value for money - Fiesta, with all the toys and fuel savings this is the one to get.

2. fun to drive - Fiesta I liked how it handles, Lancer I liked all that power, but steering wasn't all that good

3. porma - Lancer with a few minor mods, it'll look just like an EVO, which I think is the best looking budget sports car. Fiesta Hatchback very stylish, with modding potential, looks like a mini-SUV

4. more on city driving(from office to work) Fiesta 1.6, I think, because I don't like driving a Manual in heavy traffic

5. maintenance - about the same

[pista_ni_jon]

1. value for money - Fiesta, with all the toys and fuel savings this is the one to get.

2. fun to drive - Fiesta I liked how it handles, Lancer I liked all that power, but steering wasn't all that good

3. porma - Lancer with a few minor mods, it'll look just like an EVO, which I think is the best looking budget sports car. Fiesta Hatchback very stylish, with modding potential, looks like a mini-SUV

4. more on city driving(from office to work) Fiesta 1.6, I think, because I don't like driving a Manual in heavy traffic

5. maintenance - about the same

agree with sir jetrone on all counts!

[krinkx]

4. more on city driving(from office to work) Fiesta 1.6, I think, because I don't like driving a Manual in heavy traffic

the lancer ex gls is also automatic-like... CVT...

[ghosthunter]

On the "Fun to Drive" portion...

The Lancer EX GLS as comes from the factory suffers a bit from it's 16 inch wheels with tall tires. Changing the wheels to the 18s from the GTA improves the handling a lot. Steering will become more responsive and precise.

The CVT tranny gives you the option of either a silky smooth automatic for easy driving in the city/highway OR shifting it in manu-matic mode, gives you six virtual gears which does a good job of mimicking a manual gearbox, great for keeping the revs up in fast paced driving.

For the money, the Lancer EX GLS offers you lots of interior space, more than most cars in this segment, equal to larger cars like the Carmy or Accord.

The big 2.0L engine may be a problem if fuel economy is a big concern. But it can also be enjoyable, the ability to accelerate quickly on a clear road can make it worth it.

Add to the fact that there are may mods that can be done to this car to make it more powerful and handle even much better if you have the budget for it.

The first few servicing schdules (1000km, 5000km, etc) is actually cheaper than expected because the warranty booklet offers free labor on the first few service schedules. You just pay for the consumables. I have my EX GLS serviced at the Mitsu branch near Green Valley. So far I am satisfied with their service and other Lancer EX owners also gives their thumbs up for that branch.

[aejhayl17]

*GH anu anu na nga ba mga mods mu sir sa EX? para matakam si TS.

[jetrone]

the lancer ex gls is also automatic-like... CVT...

My bad, I get it mixed up between the GLS and GLX on which one has the manual and the CVT.

So for city driving like stop and go traffic I'd call it equal, the Fiesta is a bit shift happy which tends to up shift early which can be annoying but is remedied when put into L mode to hold the revs, while the Lancer CVT works like a charm which gives a smoother ride.

[oliver1013]

Test drive, it shall set you free

[ghosthunter]

*GH anu anu na nga ba mga mods mu sir sa EX? para matakam si TS.

My performance related mods are simple:

-18inch GTA wheels with 225/40/R18 tires.
-K&N drop-in air filter
-UNICHIP piggyback ECU w/ dyno tuning (gained 15whp)
-E-motion coil-over and adjustable shocks kit

[ghosthunter]

my bad, i get it mixed up between the gls and glx on which one has the manual and the cvt.

So for city driving like stop and go traffic i'd call it equal, the fiesta is a bit shift happy which tends to up shift early which can be annoying but is remedied when put into l mode to hold the revs, while the lancer cvt works like a charm which gives a smoother ride.

glx = m/t
gls = cvt

[padone]

lancer ex na. the performance of the lancer is top notch compare sa fiesta. but i heard na mataas daw pms cost ng lancer ex.

[tidus1203]

Since meron ka ng Carens which can make you smile naman, even more than EX given all the power of that CRDi (Santa Fe's twin), I would say Fiesta is the better 2nd car for your needs...

[ghosthunter]

lancer ex na. the performance of the lancer is top notch compare sa fiesta. but i heard na mataas daw pms cost ng lancer ex.

Lancer EX GLS:

Just recently had my 5,000 km service. Paid less than P3K.

[valskie01]

Since meron ka ng Carens which can make you smile naman, even more than EX given all the power of that CRDi (Santa Fe's twin), I would say Fiesta is the better 2nd car for your needs...

exactly my thought when deciding for the fiesta. but it's hard to resist the lancer. laki kasi discount! halos same price lang siya ng 1.6 high end altis and mas lower siya sa 2.0 civic and altis. value for money talaga.

[ghosthunter]

need advice. im almost set to buy the fiesta sports but upon learning of the big discount for the lancer ex-gls ( now selling price is at P 895000.00) medyo nagbabago uli puso ko.I know that the two aren't in the same category but the price of the lancer ex is very tempting. which will you chose?

my preferences
1. value for money

Lancer EX. What is better value than having a bigger car? A car that rides & drives smoothly, even on cracked and uneven roads.

2. fun to drive

The 2.0L engine is more than willing to accelerate the car quickly. You can choose silk smooth driving via the CVT or shifting to manu-matic mode for that six speed tranny action.

As stock, you might find the steering response a little slow. But upgrading to 18s greatly improves handling.

3. porma

Lancer EX... hands down.

4. more on city driving(from office to work)

Lancer EX provides more space inside the cabin. Comfortable seats and ample legroom front and back.

5. maintenance

Can't say yet for the Fiesta but so far I have been surprised at the low cost of my first 1000 and 5000 km service schedules on my Lancer EX.

[OldSchoolHack]

Lancer EX. Ang liit liit ng Fiesta. Pang mini-me. Kung maliit ka din, pwede na Fiesta.