Toyota Vios 1.5G or Chevrolet Optra 1.6? Pls Help...

[aldouslls]

Hi to all,

I'm new here at tsikot.com. I think this is a cool site where you can check out almost everything about cars. Anyway, I really need your help, I would like to know which is much better between Toyota Vios 1.5G and Chevrolet Optra 1.6.

Thanks...

[Juan Tamad]

Vios 1.5G

[badkuk]

pag ako, probably the only motivation for getting an optra would be the interior space. in all other aspects, vios

[Altis6453]

I've driven both.

Impressions:

Toyota Vios 1.5G - A/T (2004)

Likes: more responsive and better road handling capabilities, airbag and abs, really nice lines and looks...doesn't need much to make it porma, good fuel economy, great power-to-weight ratio, toyota reliability and availability of parts and service, good resale value.

Dislikes: spartan interior, odd-looking radio, digital center instrument cluster (i prefer the analog ones found in the 1.3 Vios), dated NVH insulation, a little crowded if you have 4 passengers, the limp-sounding horn

Chevrolet Optra 1.6LS A/T (2004)

Likes: Nice interior trim, cool gated auto shifter, Blaupunkt cd/radio system, lots of passenger space...comfy for long rides, leather seats, abs, airbag, really quiet cabin, 2-year free PMS parts and labor, nice instrument cluster, questionable resalve value.

Dislikes: a little slow in response, esp. in trying overtaking, tires should be replaced, 3-piece front grille,minor reliability issues (i.e. batteries, warning lights lighting up for various reasons), horrible gas consumption for a 1.6L car, availability of service centers, questionable resale value.

[vromvrom]

I've driven both.

Impressions:

Toyota Vios 1.5G - A/T (2004)

Likes: more responsive and better road handling capabilities, airbag and abs, really nice lines and looks...doesn't need much to make it porma, good fuel economy, great power-to-weight ratio, toyota reliability and availability of parts and service, good resale value.

Dislikes: spartan interior, odd-looking radio, digital center instrument cluster (i prefer the analog ones found in the 1.3 Vios), dated NVH insulation, a little crowded if you have 4 passengers, the limp-sounding horn



Chevrolet Optra 1.6LS A/T (2004)

Likes: Nice interior trim, cool gated auto shifter, Blaupunkt cd/radio system, lots of passenger space...comfy for long rides, leather seats, abs, airbag, really quiet cabin, 2-year free PMS parts and labor, nice instrument cluster, questionable resalve value.

Dislikes: a little slow in response, esp. in trying overtaking, tires should be replaced, 3-piece front grille,minor reliability issues (i.e. batteries, warning lights lighting up for various reasons), horrible gas consumption for a 1.6L car, availability of service centers, questionable resale value.

Pareng Altis, I think you have the most sensible comments here coz you have first hand experienced on both cars. I guess your review is fair enough and informative, kahit naka altis kana

[OTEP]

The cheapest Vios A/T is Php722k
The cheapest Optra A/T is Php721k (plus discounts)

I'm helping out someone pick a new car. Initially the choice was a Hyundai Getz but a Vios A/T might be within reach. Then someone handed me a GM flyer as I was walking in the mall. I'm not brand particular and I like the fact that the Optra is a normal-sized and more formal looking car (the person I'm adivising is in the medical profession too).

The Optra 1.6L does not come with ABS or SRS. How about the Vios A/T (I presume it's a 'G'-spec unit)? Do you think the 1.6L is a sensible choice or is the Toyota Vios really worth moving one segment downwards for?

[niky]

Wait for the new one. From the looks of things, the new Yaris is huge inside. If the new Vios shares rooflines, it's a good bet.

[ale828]

The new vios is coming out in august daw.

[zechs]

ayaw mo ng vtec city or vtec jazz? these two might be within your budget. but choosing from a vios and an optra (new generation or not), i would choose a vios. dami kong narinig na horror stories from optra users eh..like the battery need to be refilled with water (na i think dapat maintenance-free battery na for the optra's price tag), and poor fuel mileage around 6-7km/l lang ata city driving compared to the vios' 12-14km/l.

[BlueBimmer]

vios for me

[niky]

The extra space isn't worth the gas consumption, IMHO. Vios. Or if you need a 1.6, Lynx. Consumption not good, but not as bad as the Optra. And it's also very cheap.

[orly_andico]

im amazed anyone would be considering the optra after all the horror stories... you need an optra like a hole in the head! :P

[A121]

Vios.. just change the NCT5 tires to better ones.

[9MX]

no brainer. its vios..better yet city or jazz. optra is one big lemon, daewoo in disguise!

saw a cute silver vios last week at eastwood. hanep ang set-up, iba ang grill, leather seats,naka ipod pa. too bad its fast becoming the new taxi after the corolla :-(

[gearspeed]

Vios without question. Proven Toyota performance, economy and reliability.

I agree mag vios ka na lang...

[gearspeed]

vios! i'd rather stick with jap cars wherin parts are easier to source out.

I agree...

[chito_pasaway]

Hey guys!

It's so embarassing, paano ba magumpisa ng new thread?

[squala]

Vios without question. Proven Toyota performance, economy and reliability.

[kmo]

toyota vios 1.5 G ! sirain mga optra ! dami narin nagsasabi e hehe tsaka 2 kaibigan ko nakaganun nagsisi na hehe or better try mo yung suzuki swift ! kakalabas lang knina 1 ganda !! 1.5 engine rin looks like a mini cooper

[fakesaint]

toyota vios 1.5 G ! sirain mga optra ! dami narin nagsasabi e hehe tsaka 2 kaibigan ko nakaganun nagsisi na hehe or better try mo yung suzuki swift ! kakalabas lang knina 1 ganda !! 1.5 engine rin looks like a mini cooper

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