Toyota Corolla 10th Generation Altis Owners [continued]

**vinj** · February 19th, 2012 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by number001

How bad are the shortage for the Altis? Been trying to get one since Dec 2011, up to now no news yet from the dealer.

What model are you looking for? I saw a 1.6G a/t in the Pampanga showroom the other week.

We're putting down a order for a 1.6E 6-speed and the problem i have is the availability of the color i want (black). Looks like there's a shortage on stocks a since the dealers are scrimping on discounts; 10K is their standard now versus the usual 30K to 50K we could get before.

**number001** · February 19th, 2012 01:40 PM

1.6G A/T in silver, medium silver, or beige is what we need.

Cubao told me they have black.

They are saying by March, CBU unit supplies will normalize.

**vinj** · February 19th, 2012 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by number001

1.6G A/T in silver, medium silver, or beige is what we need.

Cubao told me they have black.

They are saying by March, CBU unit supplies will normalize.

Hehe. As for us, its the other way around. They have stock of the E in white and beige while the black we want will hopefully be available this March as well.

**swordsman** · February 20th, 2012 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by vinj

What model are you looking for? I saw a 1.6G a/t in the Pampanga showroom the other week.

We're putting down a order for a 1.6E 6-speed and the problem i have is the availability of the color i want (black). Looks like there's a shortage on stocks a since the dealers are scrimping on discounts; 10K is their standard now versus the usual 30K to 50K we could get before.

Sa ibang Toyota dealers, no discounts at all for the Altis. I might as well wait for March/April if i need an Altis, 1 month na lang, sayang 30K-50K discount.

**number001** · February 20th, 2012 06:19 PM

^
Madami din nakapila at naghihintay. Siguro Sept or year end bago bumalik yung ganoong kalaki na discount.

**vinj** · February 21st, 2012 09:19 AM

We were able to get a slightly better discount then the 10K after some negotiation since my wife is connected to the Metrobank group which owns the dealer were getting the car from (additional corporate discount). Nothing great since we're used to getting a 40-50K discount before but since we've budgeted on the purchase already then that's fine.

The new Civic is out and the price is quite... pricey so its seems to be the Corolla will be more against the Hyundai Elantra.

Freebies included: 3M tint, alarm, back-up sensor, additional rustproofing, matting, seat cover, car cover, visor (although i'm trying to change this w/ something else since i don't like window visors) and umbrella. I was trying for just 3M tint and fog lamps since that's all that matters to me really but no avail so far.

Anyone can comment on how the 1ZR engine is against the previous 3ZZ?

**number001** · February 21st, 2012 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by vinj

Freebies included: 3M tint, alarm, back-up sensor, additional rustproofing, matting, seat cover, car cover, visor (although i'm trying to change this w/ something else since i don't like window visors) and umbrella. I was trying for just 3M tint and fog lamps since that's all that matters to me really but no avail so far.

Lots of freebies for a car not in stock yet. :D You are really lucky

Which dealer? Cubao, Abad Santos, Manila Bay, Dasmarinas?

**vinj** · February 21st, 2012 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by number001

Lots of freebies for a car not in stock yet. :D You are really lucky

Which dealer? Cubao, Abad Santos, Manila Bay, Dasmarinas?

Manila Bay and Cubao quoted the same freebies to us. I'm actually surprised they offered 3M tint since before, we used to pay additional for that if we opted for it (but back then, the discounts were heftier). Heck, if only they could raise the cash discount by another 5-10K, i'd do away with most of these (kahit 3M tint lang) since i usually do my car accessories or whatever kaartehan upgrades on my own at my suking tindahans.

**tribal** · February 27th, 2012 10:10 AM

quick question lang po.
Sa 10k pms ba need talaga brake cleaning or kahit wag na yun?scheduled kasi ako ngayon for pms e para kung di naman necessary,d ko na isama un.

**vinj** · February 27th, 2012 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by tribal

quick question lang po.
Sa 10k pms ba need talaga brake cleaning or kahit wag na yun?scheduled kasi ako ngayon for pms e para kung di naman necessary,d ko na isama un.

It's needed. That's part of the preventive maintenance to your car to ensure the brakes perform at it's best. I don't go the CASA for servicing anymore but i still clean my brakes every 10,000kms with 3M brake cleaner.