Is Altis 1.8G still a good buy?

[Lance_R]

Considering that this is relatively old in the market, almost 3 years already, and you could see them practically anywhere, will you consider stiill buying this car? Toyota is throwing away a 95t discount on this and my dad's really interested. Sabi ko kc maghintay after Oct. 15, baka bumaba pa or bka may lumabas pang ibang model na mas maganda. But his really eager. Any suggestion would be appreciated. Kung kayo would you buy this? why and why not? And in the price range, what would be the best buy? Thanks!!! :D

[yebo]

if you are model conscious, and it seems you are since you said the model is 3 years old, then no.

but i think your dad is not particularly concerned with that, only that he's getting a new car for a discount. for breadwinners like your dad, the cost is #1 among his priorities. so for him then it's yes.

tell him to wait till after oct 15 though.

[newbee]

The Altis is still a good car.

Also, I don't think its already 3 years old.

Medyo bago pa yan, at least in our country.

[ghosthunter]

Corolla Altis 1.8G is still a good buy. The car doesn't have that dated look when seeing other 3 year old cars.

[kyle618]

tell him to wait... malay mo bumaba pa!

[Lance_R]

2 years pa nga lang coz mid 2001 to nireleased. That's what i keep on insisting that he wait. Can anyone really give us some assurance that prices will almost certainly drop? Inside info and stuff? Coz now we are appalled to a wait-to-know basis.

For owners of this particular trim ur comments, experiences would be much appreciated! thanks!

[roydok]

It's still a good buy. ;)

[mbt]

excellent buy in the compact sedan market...

although the 1.8L engine is overrated... 125 hp lang ito, not 145 hp as advertised, if im not mistaken (the same engine in the US Corolla has a published figure of 125 hp, and 125 hp is claimed in other markets as well)

[Paul]

if i was you, or your dad for that matter, i'll get a lynx RS instead.

[ghosthunter]

Originally posted by mbt
excellent buy in the compact sedan market...

although the 1.8L engine is overrated... 125 hp lang ito, not 145 hp as advertised, if im not mistaken (the same engine in the US Corolla has a published figure of 125 hp, and 125 hp is claimed in other markets as well)

maybe US version has a lower HP rating because it was detuned to meet emmissions requirements?

[Lance_R]

Actually the lynx CE is my personal choice! But my dad isnt into black nor manual, and considers resale value and reliability more. Commoner kc dad ko gusto nya marami syang nakikita na may kagaya din nya just to convince himself that he had a good deal. Sayang talaga. Anyway ano b masasabi nyo dito sa 18.G? 145 bhp, gate type shifter, some say matagtag at di masyado ergonomic sa driver position. Comments are welcome. Salamat sa help!

[kiper]

lance..tell ur dad to wait for the price drop.

and bilhin mo na ung CE..!! antagal naman..hehe..

[badkuk]

ung isang maganda rin kc is that if u buy one thats medyo ubiquitous(tama ba spelling?) is that you're more or less assured na d ka mauubusan ng piyesa...plus there'll be a lot more guys who are familiar with that model, hence very very serviceable.

[B16ba-type-RSiR]

I suggest you wait...pro if i were u ill wait for the New Mazda 323..im not that sure when ito ilalabas pero it's coming...or get the CE Lynx...my Cousin has the 1.6G although it has different Engine...i can safely say that its a great car!!!at nde mo halata na matagal na ung model kasi iba sya...none the less its a great piece of engineering...

[IMm29]

yes, the 1.8G is still a good ride despite being a 2 yr old model. we got ours a few months back, ok naman. i just wished they improved on the HU.

if your dad can wait, have him wait till oct 15. if not, ok na yung P95K discount.

[pissword]

uhhmmm i think ndi ata 145Hp ang 1.8 na engine.. although same sila ng rav 4x2 ng engine.. 1zz-fe ang alam ko is 136HP lang ang altis (not sure though). pero still for a sedan ang lakas na nyan. and ganda pa styling. pang gorilla pa ang seats hehe ang laki eh.. i think its still a gud buy

[jojoico]

ganda 1.8G, ok din ang CE, kaya lang manual and higher registration fees since 2.0 liter (correct me if im wrong)

OT: what year last lumabas yun gen 1 rav 4?

[pissword]

if im not mistaken 1994 ata ang 1st model..pero sa pinas duno kelan sya nalaunch. y?

[jojoico]

i meant yun last na year for gen1, before the gen 2 came out. im looking for one kse, kulang sa budget for gen 2.

sori agen, nagka-ot.

[jackndabox29]

uhhmmm i think ndi ata 145Hp ang 1.8 na engine.. although same sila ng rav 4x2 ng engine.. 1zz-fe ang alam ko is 136HP lang ang altis (not sure though). pero still for a sedan ang lakas na nyan

I think tama ung rating... Sa GT2 kc, MR-S is rated at 145hp which has the same engine as 1.8G altis. Nakalimutan ko lng verify kung pareho ung peak ng powerband.