Toyota Vios 2012 E M/T vs Nissan Almera 2013 M/T

[1D4LV]

ok.... medyo matagal na ako dito sa forums and sa dami ng topics na nasamahan ko, medyo naguguluhan pa din ako.

ganito kasi yun.

i have a company issued vehicle (a 2012 Monty Sport) that i regularly use. Walang deductions, walang maintenance costs. Gasolina lang ang sagot ko. However, meron pa akong isang benefit that i want to use which is a 500,000 car loan. sagot din ng company ang half of the loan which is 250,000, so ang idededuct lang sa akin is yung other half.

i would want na din kasi to dispose of my aging 2007 Hyundai Getz. So ito ang choices ko.

2012 Vios 1.3 E M/T

Pros :

- its a Toyota
- plenty of parts
- fuel consumption is proven na frugal

Cons :

- medyo mataas ang mileage (around 38k+++)
- older than the other choice


2013 Nissan Almera M/T

Pros :
- wala pang isang taon (mag iisang taon pa lang this August)
- 4800 kms pa lang ang odo.
- love the color (charcoal gray)

Cons :
- wala akong mabasang information and reviews masyado.
- lower resale value
- parts (?)
- durability (?)
- higher FC daw than the Vios (around 10 kpl lang daw)

I am thinking of keeping the car for around 8-10 years (baka ipamana ko na sa anak ko). FC is also important to me dahil nasanay na ako dun sa FC ng Getz. I am also desiring a headache free maintenance period for 5 years.

What would you think shall I get?
Appreciate opinions.

Thanks.

[JohnM]

Almera has better space pero since you have a Montero for that baka that's not one of your priorities.

Vios na lang. Plain black interior is easier to maintain. Sigurado 10 years from now may pyesa pa yan.

[tidus1203]

Ako din Vios na lang mahirap makipagsapalaran sa Almera especially you wanna keep it longer term. I barely see one in the roads...

[Yuki13]

2012 Vios. I'd look for a unit na mas mababa mileage though.

[1D4LV]

thanks for the feedback.
another option..... although kinda different worlds.

how bout a 2011 Altis G M/T? Would it be much worth it than the 2012 Vios E in terms of maintenance, durability and resale?
or would the Vios 2012 be more worth it?

i know medyo mas mataas ang FC neto.... nasa 10 kpl lang ata, pero ok lang.

[JohnM]

The Altis is I think is better built and has bigger space inside. Mas upmarket pa itsura and it's not that common.

[GTi]

Between the two, I'd get the Vios. Sure, the Almera is more spacious and has more amenities, but I personally dislike the design, and parts may not be as easy to find or as cheap as the Vios, considering it's near non-existent population on the road.

But then again, are these two your only choices? I'd suggest you look some more. Ever considered a 2nd hand Kia Carens? I believe it fits your budget, and would be a joy to drive.

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[lowslowbenz]

thanks for the feedback.
another option..... although kinda different worlds.

how bout a 2011 Altis G M/T? Would it be much worth it than the 2012 Vios E in terms of maintenance, durability and resale?
or would the Vios 2012 be more worth it?

i know medyo mas mataas ang FC neto.... nasa 10 kpl lang ata, pero ok lang.

It still a Toyota, so all things being equal, (resale value, durability, etc.) I'd go for the Altis.

More car for the money.

[1D4LV]

thanks for the insights.
decided to go and get the Altis.

will be getting the unit this week. Already did a test drive and swak na swak sa akin, pati laki.