Vios or Avanza? (2013 E M/T)

**nori** · September 26th, 2013 04:46 PM

my aunt's checking out these two models as a replacement for her tamaraw fx (GL gas). she initially wanted a vios but saw the avanza's price.

the fx is used twice a week (50-70kms; 2 pax only) and farther once a month in average (8 pax average).

is the vios more refined than the avanza? both are E m/t models and the avanza is cheaper by 10k yet it has 2 a/c, more seats.

stuff that bother me:

- 1.3 avanza with 8 pax, too underpowered? also the high speed maneuverability bothers me. though sa fx when a bus overtakes i can feel the vehicle's body wobbling.

eto options:

- sell the fx, get either (most likely avanza) which i doubt, nawawala ang OR/CR. and still named on the first owner.
- fx stays, get the avanza (redundant?)
- fx stays, get the vios (makes more sense) -> use the vios often, then the fx for 6 pax or more.

super tipid naman maintenance ng fx, annual registration, annual oil change ok na siya. hee hee

**_Qwerty_** · September 26th, 2013 05:15 PM

7 seater lang sir ang avanza.. occasional kasya 8.. pero kung parating 8 ang sakay.. baka maagang bumigay yan.. hindi naman sya underpowered..

definitely hindi kakasya 8 sa vios..

check mo sa casa.. pahirapan ang avanza ngayon.. waiting list almost all casa na napagtanungan ko..

**nori** · September 26th, 2013 06:23 PM

i see. kasi its 90hp but on 6k rpm na. eh yung vios ba may pila?

**niky** · September 26th, 2013 06:36 PM

The 1.3 is okay for flatland use. Going uphill with 8 on board, it strains a bit, but it can do it better than a Tamaraw can.

**lowslowbenz** · September 26th, 2013 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by nori

- fx stays, get the vios (makes more sense) -> use the vios often, then the fx for 6 pax or more.

I like this option.

**nori** · September 26th, 2013 08:25 PM

oh. i thought the 7k would outperform the avanza going uphill due to its closer gear ration (or something like that) hehehe.

**dr. d** · September 28th, 2013 10:04 AM

fx stays, get the vios (makes more sense) -> use the vios often, then the fx for 6 pax or more.

i did this in the past. but after a short time, decided to sell the old one. it was a bother, mainly because it took up garage space.
now, unless i really need a second (coding?) car, i'd opt for the avanza and sell the fx.

**niky** · September 28th, 2013 11:43 AM

That's one of the prime considerations. Double the insurance (if you're still paying insurance on the FX), double the maintenance costs, double the registration costs.

**GTi** · September 29th, 2013 01:01 AM

Brand new ba talaga kailangan? Considering that you would be using the vehicle for only twice a week regularly, and a long distance trip every so often, it is quite impractical to maintain two vehicles.

The Avanza is definitely not as versatile as the old FX in passenger or cargo carrying, let alone the Vios. Might I suggest you get a 2nd hand Adventure instead? It will most likely be more fuel efficient than an Avanza, especially when heavy laden. You get more room, and it looks better too. 2012 Mitsubishi Adventure GLS SE EURO 2 TVDVD - 12 | Cars for sale Quezon City | AyosDito.ph Something like this would be nice. Cheaper than a brand new Vios or Avanza, and it is still more or less new.