Top of the Line 2008 Vios vs Base Model 2007 Civic

[adulaamin]

I know, I know, they're on different segments, but hear me out for moment.

I'm looking to buy a second-hand car as a daily driver and these two are my realistic options. One's a 2008 Toyota Vios XX Limited with 80k mileage and the other is a 2007 Honda Civic 1.8V with 78k mileage. I can get either at the same price. Which of the two would be the better option in terms of:

1. Fuel economy (4-speed 1.5L vs 5-speed 1.8L)
2. Ride quality (the Vios is on 17-inch mags)
3. Comfort (Riders would be me, the wife, and a 9-year old daughter who looks like she could be in high school.
4. Safety (Civic has no airbags or ABS)
5. Maintenance (parts availability and cost)
6. Being easier to sell (l might look to sell it a year or two down the road)

[dr. d]

I know, I know, they're on different segments, but hear me out for moment.

I'm looking to buy a second-hand car as a daily driver and these two are my realistic options. One's a 2008 Toyota Vios XX Limited with 80k mileage and the other is a 2007 Honda Civic 1.8V with 78k mileage. I can get either at the same price. Which of the two would be the better option in terms of:

1. Fuel economy (4-speed 1.5L vs 5-speed 1.8L)
2. Ride quality (the Vios is on 17-inch mags)
3. Comfort (Riders would be me, the wife, and a 9-year old daughter who looks like she could be in high school.
4. Safety (Civic has no airbags or ABS)
5. Maintenance (parts availability and cost)
6. Being easier to sell (l might look to sell it a year or two down the road)

try them both out for size.
there's one item money can not remedy, once you buy that car: space.

[ronw123w124]

Bear in mind that the Civic's maintenance will definitely cost more than that of the Vios, not to mention that the Civic's fuel consumption will be greater than the Vios owing to a heavier body and bigger engine

[Egan101]

I'd go with the Civic.

[arvs18]

I'd go with the Civic too.

Pero singit ko na din dagdag ka lang ng konti pang budget, alam ko makakakuha ka na ng 2009 Altis.

[lowslowbenz]

1. Fuel economy (4-speed 1.5L vs 5-speed 1.8L)
2. Ride quality (the Vios is on 17-inch mags)
3. Comfort (Riders would be me, the wife, and a 9-year old daughter who looks like she could be in high school.
4. Safety (Civic has no airbags or ABS)
5. Maintenance (parts availability and cost)
6. Being easier to sell (l might look to sell it a year or two down the road)

1. Close call, but I'd go for the Vios.
2. You can always downgrade to a 15 incher, di ba?
3. Honda. Maybe.
4. REALLY???
5. Even Mercury Drug sells Toyota parts ... hehe
6. Vios

[StockEngine]

I'd go civic.. Its less stressed. slightly bigger engine and more cogs on the transmission.

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[sirkosero]

Civic. More space. Car design ages nicely. More power.

Fuel consumption is not much of a problem for the civic. It is thrifty for a 1.8 liter car.

Sabi nga ng honda dati, the civic has a 1.8 liter engine that has the power of a 2.0liter but the economy of 1.5liter

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[ice15]

City driving... Vios should be more fuel efficient...

Highway, I'd go for the bigger Civic.

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[StockEngine]

City driving... Vios should be more fuel efficient...

Highway, I'd go for the bigger Civic.

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minor fc difference imo.

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[baludoy]

i'll choose the civic. it's more spacious and it's just the better all around car between the two

[adulaamin]

Thanks for your input guys. I'm leaning towards the Vios at this moment.

[go-to-guy]

Civic would be the better choice here but since you plan on selling it anyways after a year, mas ok nga na Vios nalang.

[StockEngine]

why buy and sell after a year or two?

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[arvs18]

why buy and sell after a year or two?

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Question ko din yan Sir.
Kasi possible naman i-turnover mo nalang yung car sa wife / daughter mo in the near future. If ma maintain mo naman ng maayos hehe.

[adulaamin]

why buy and sell after a year or two?

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Question ko din yan Sir.
Kasi possible naman i-turnover mo nalang yung car sa wife / daughter mo in the near future. If ma maintain mo naman ng maayos hehe.

I might want a brand new car next time.

Pag nanalo ako ng lotto during that time, di ko na ibebenta.

[adulaamin]

Civic would be the better choice here but since you plan on selling it anyways after a year, mas ok nga na Vios nalang.

Medyo deal-breaker kasi yung no ABS and no airbag ng Civic 1.8V

[jut703]

Why not get a Civic 1.8S? I don't like the Civic 1.8V either.

The Vios is a better secondhand car if you just want something durable and fuel efficient to get you from point A to point B.

If you value performance, space, class, and driving feel, the Civic is much much better. Only drawback is higher fuel consumption and maintenance costs.

For me, it's a no-brainer to get a Civic but you might have different priorities.

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[adulaamin]

Why not get a Civic 1.8S? I don't like the Civic 1.8V either.

The Vios is a better secondhand car if you just want something durable and fuel efficient to get you from point A to point B.

If you value performance, space, class, and driving feel, the Civic is much much better. Only drawback is higher fuel consumption and maintenance costs.

For me, it's a no-brainer to get a Civic but you might have different priorities.

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I'm also eyeing a 2005 Civic VTI-S, but I'm wary because of its price. It's being sold at 235K, which I think might be too low. I haven't personally looked at it yet so I'm not really sure. I mean if it's legit, I'd definitely consider buying it. Are there any signs I need to look for when I go check it out? Can it really be that inexpensive (relatively). It has almost 120k on the odo.

[jut703]

I'm also eyeing a 2005 Civic VTI-S, but I'm wary because of its price. It's being sold at 235K, which I think might be too low. I haven't personally looked at it yet so I'm not really sure. I mean if it's legit, I'd definitely consider buying it. Are there any signs I need to look for when I go check it out? Can it really be that inexpensive (relatively). It has almost 120k on the odo.

That's the correct price, it's the older model so it's definitely cheaper.

I'd say skip that and go for the FD Civic instead.

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