BNEW Vios 1.3E A/T 720k good buy?

[hy-n-dry]

^ SRP is P745K for the CVT model ng Lancer.

Ano naman cons (i.e., service and parts support, etc) nito compared to the Vios 1.3E A/T, hy-n-dry?

'can't comment much on the Vios 1.3.. but, i won't buy one-- first, i don't like the center display.. i always believed displays should be where they're supposed to be.. bigger engine on Lancer (1.6 compared to 1.3).. economy? again i've always seen bigger engines having better consumption.. as an example i've had in the distant past a 1.4 sentra box type and it consumes a lot.. i guess due to smaller engine driving a heavier body..

cons? i've owned several lancers and galants in the past and only thing i've modded are the shocks.. i like the ride of nissans (beefier bounce) and that's why i always try to duplicate that..

some are saying if you abuse the cvt it is likely to overheat.. same on other a/t cars.. besides i don't think anyone in his right mind would abuse something bought with hard earned cash.. if you want to do this of course you could upgrade both engine and tranny..

lastly, i'm in the market now also after getting insurance money from my flooded Lancer GLS.. so, in short, i still have to see a model at the same price level that could give me the same specs.. i got a '10 altis early january, and, while i like the looks and amenities, i find the shocks need a little stiffer stance.. right now i'm eyeing on the Strada in the 4x4 flavor.. pang baha kung maulit uli si Ondoy.. otherwise, i'd settle on the Lancer GLS if i wanted to have some spare cash or buy the ex model..

ayusan mo na lang yang Lancer with body kits.. di ka magsisi dyan.. malakas mga engine ng mitsubishi and that particular engine has seen a lot of action in the market.. look at the strada-- mit just upgraded the proven 4d56 engine with turbo and now it's selling like hotcake..

good luck and enjoy..

[tanatej]

Kung daily driver yung kotse at madalas ikaw lang at laptop ang nakasakay, at pangmatagalan yung ownership good idea yang Vios A/T. You always have to take into consideration maintenance costs and fuel efficiency, and mas fuel efficient ang A/T sa city driving in bumper to bumper traffic.

Malakas nga hatak ng malaking engine, pero mahal ang piyesa at minsan di pa mabili kahit may pera ka dahil walang mahanap, out of stock, wala din sa surplasan... wag na. Magiging sakit ng ulo lang yan one day at mapipilitan kang ibenta yan ng wala sa oras.

[anonemus]

I can now say it's a good buy for me. The choices boiled down to three: Vios 1.3E AT, Chevy Aveo 1.4AT and City 1.3S.

In the end, I chose this:







Yun nga lang, I can't help but feel like a Taxi driver when driving :D

[washburn]

bakit naman feeling taxi? ganda ng vios mo opitron na ang gauge?

[number001]

bakit naman feeling taxi? ganda ng vios mo opitron na ang gauge?

I'll answer for anonemus. Only 1.5G variant has optitron. 1.3 variants have analogue gauges.

[anonemus]

Thanks, number001.

Also because all-black yung interior, like most taxis. Kulang sa bling, unlike the new 2011 Ford Fiesta interior

[vinj]

I can now say it's a good buy for me. The choices boiled down to three: Vios 1.3E AT, Chevy Aveo 1.4AT and City 1.3S.

In the end, I chose this:





Yun nga lang, I can't help but feel like a Taxi driver when driving

Hey, as long as you keep it detailed and clean, it will never look and feel like a Taxi (take it from a white Altis owner.. hehe).

[AG4]

Yun nga lang, I can't help but feel like a Taxi driver when driving :D

Just remember not to drive with your hood popped open.

Thanks, number001.

Also because all-black yung interior, like most taxis. Kulang sa bling, unlike the new 2011 Ford Fiesta interior

Although the initial spy photos include an interior shot of a Fiesta 1.4 A/T, the cheapest automatic Fiesta to be officially launched here is the P766K Trend 1.6 Powershift which has a 120hp engine and a 6-speed dual clutch transmission. Its P46K more expensive than the Vios 1.3 E A/T.

[Nell]

Yun nga lang, I can't help but feel like a Taxi driver when driving :D

Sir always remember wala sa oto yan nasa tao. Kahit luxury car pa yang dala mo kung barubal ka magdrive mas malala ka pa sa taxi driver. Visit Vios Club Philippines forum and know how to maintain at customized your car. For a 1.3 car malakas ang vios sir compared sa iba. Yung paakyat like Baguio, Tagaytay kahit sa Mt. Samat which is one hell of a climb dahil may mga hairpin curves at may portion na matarik talaga eh kayang kaya sir. Good buy yan sir. Remember to visit the clubs site sir for more ideas.

[anonemus]

Hey, as long as you keep it detailed and clean, it will never look and feel like a Taxi (take it from a white Altis owner.. hehe).

Will do! Parati nga akong nakababad sa auto detailing forum

Just remember not to drive with your hood popped open.


Although the initial spy photos include an interior shot of a Fiesta 1.4 A/T, the cheapest automatic Fiesta to be officially launched here is the P766K Trend 1.6 Powershift which has a 120hp engine and a 6-speed dual clutch transmission. Its P46K more expensive than the Vios 1.3 E A/T.

popped hood

For 46K, I do believe the added price is well worth the 1.6 Powershift compared to the 1.3E A/T based on paper specs. And to those who will buy this on installment, di na mapapansin yung 46K ata...

Sir always remember wala sa oto yan nasa tao. Kahit luxury car pa yang dala mo kung barubal ka magdrive mas malala ka pa sa taxi driver. Visit Vios Club Philippines forum and know how to maintain at customized your car. For a 1.3 car malakas ang vios sir compared sa iba. Yung paakyat like Baguio, Tagaytay kahit sa Mt. Samat which is one hell of a climb dahil may mga hairpin curves at may portion na matarik talaga eh kayang kaya sir. Good buy yan sir. Remember to visit the clubs site sir for more ideas.

I'm already a regular visitor of VCP, sir Nell, and I'm learning a lot there! I do believe this 1.3E A/T is still a good buy...but somehow I'm thinking that this incoming 2011 Fiesta 1.6 Powershift might prove to be a better buy?

[Starex_Gold]

Anonemus: Congrats ha. Nakinig ka talaga sa advice namin ni renzo

I like the color of your Vios, pareho tayo. Hehe

Gusto ko din yung new "all black" interior ngayon, luxury ang feeling, ang yung steering wheel astig ang design.

OEM Fog Lights nalang kulang niyan at Osram Night Breaker or Philips X-Treme Power bulbs for headlights

Ang madaya sa 1.3E ng Vios, hindi parin power ang side mirrors..

[anonemus]

Salamat talaga sa mga advice nyo, sir Starex at kay sirs Renzo, niky and tidus

Nasa to-buy list ko na nga yung foglamps and HID bulbs and I'll definitely check out Osram and Philips!

Isa pa rin madaya sa 1.3E Vios eh walang Aux-In unlike in the G and J models. Hahay.

[Starex_Gold]

Ano kamo? E pa ang nawalan ng Aux-In?

Brad wag kang mag HID sa headlights, H4 type kasi yan, hindi ka lang matutuwa sa kalalabasan. Sabog pa at nakaka silaw sa kasalubong. Believe me. Been there, done that.

Halogens lang sa Headlights. Pero yung Fog lights mo pwede gawin HID. Basta yung galing Casa yung Fog lights (Valeo Brand)

Eto yung Osram Night Breaker


Eto naman yung Philips X-Treme Power


Basta H4 hanapin mo for your headlights. Wag HID.

[Nell]

I'm already a regular visitor of VCP, sir Nell, and I'm learning a lot there! I do believe this 1.3E A/T is still a good buy...but somehow I'm thinking that this incoming 2011 Fiesta 1.6 Powershift might prove to be a better buy?

Oo nga sir nakita ko na yung handle mo. I'd still go for the vios over the fiesta sir. Trusted na ang Toyota sa tibay at di ka magkakaproblema sa parts sa vios. Bago lang yang fiesta sir. Di ka pa sure baka may lumabas na mga problema yan di pa alam kung paano gagawan ng paraan.

[anonemus]

* Starex -- Ay, thank you sir! Noob pa kasi sa mga mods and am just starting to learn about car parts! Can I buy either Osram or Philips halogen bulbs at pa install ko sa casa during its 1K or 5K PMS? Kung sa labas naman, will this void my warranty?

* Nell-- masaya naman kami ng family sa Vios na kabibili lang namin and at this point I trust the Toyota dealer more rather than the Ford dealer here in Davao. Sana nga lang the 3rd Gen Vios (due in 2013?) will still provide better value than its competitors...

[Starex_Gold]

* Starex -- Ay, thank you sir! Noob pa kasi sa mga mods and am just starting to learn about car parts! Can I buy either Osram or Philips halogen bulbs at pa install ko sa casa during its 1K or 5K PMS? Kung sa labas naman, will this void my warranty?

Kahit hindi na Casa ang mag install. Kayang kaya ng DIY yan. Tanggal-Kabit lang naman.

Hindi naman ma-void yung warranty kasi Halogen lang yan.

Pag HID, ayun void yan.

[vinj]

We're using Osram All-weathers on our 2007 Vios (with 3M medium and dark tints).

+ 1 on getting fog lamps.

[lowslowbenz]

We got our Vios (1.3 AT 2010) from Toyota Cubao for 690K ... it came with the usual plethora of cheap freebies ... and a sales rep that leaves NOTHING to be desired.

BUT ... the car is performing up to expectations. It has been to Baguio and La Trinidad twice already. Once passing Kennon and the other Marcos, came thru with flying colors. As my wife's daily drive, its flawless.

One thing I noticed though is sometimes it has the tendency to "hunt" for gears. It's zippy on the freeway, if not for the skinny tyres .. And its simple ... there's beauty in simplicity.

For a person used to driving cars of a "different breed" ... this little guy gets my thumbs-up .. :thumbup:

[johnrider999]

mga sir, im planning to get one. anong usual fuel consumption ng vios 1.3 a/t sa city driving? TIA

[anonemus]

Kahit hindi na Casa ang mag install. Kayang kaya ng DIY yan. Tanggal-Kabit lang naman.

Hindi naman ma-void yung warranty kasi Halogen lang yan.

Pag HID, ayun void yan.

Osram na definitely ipapalit ko later. Salamat talaga sa info!

We got our Vios (1.3 AT 2010) from Toyota Cubao for 690K ... it came with the usual plethora of cheap freebies ... and a sales rep that leaves NOTHING to be desired.

BUT ... the car is performing up to expectations. It has been to Baguio and La Trinidad twice already. Once passing Kennon and the other Marcos, came thru with flying colors. As my wife's daily drive, its flawless.

One thing I noticed though is sometimes it has the tendency to "hunt" for gears. It's zippy on the freeway, if not for the skinny tyres .. And its simple ... there's beauty in simplicity.

For a person used to driving cars of a "different breed" ... this little guy gets my thumbs-up .. :thumbup:

Spot-on assessment, sir! The 690K is cash price, no?

mga sir, im planning to get one. anong usual fuel consumption ng vios 1.3 a/t sa city driving? TIA

Haven't measured my consumption yet but I'm guessing more than 11 lpk