Why is the Altis still selling so well?

[caloyski5]

the name,price, and the "quality"


ika nga sa taas, drive and forget :D

i definitely agree with niky.

[mazdamazda]

If you just want an appliance car (which is what most Pinoys look for) then the Altis will do that.

Though for a car enthusiast, there are better alternatives out there than just the standard Toyota issue compact sedan.

[carlocaraddict]

toyota reliability. Madaling hanapan ng parts.

[gearspeed]

toyota reliability. Madaling hanapan ng parts.

Hindi lang madali madaming parts pa..

[cardo]

hehe Whats in a Name? Everything! So when you hear or say Toyota it means reliability(except for the D4D innova right now hehehe). But it was a long journey for them to make it at current stage they are right now. Number 3 na ba Toyota? Behind ford and GM?

I had an Avis Altis J(A/T) rented car for a week. it had 79k on the odo but it was an effortless drive. I can vouch on the fuel ecomony as well. Also, I was surprised with the interior space because the cabin had lots of room(way better than the mazda 3 I tested last year. Although a mazda3 just looks better in every angle). A week after, it was replaced with an optra ls a/t. It had 40k but the shifter was crappy as well as acceleration. hehehe Sorry guys but i really did'nt like the car.

[Jun aka Pekto]

The Altis may look plain to some. But, it looks contemporary to me, esp after Karding pointed out the mesh grill. I like it and I like cars whose looks age well.

[empy]

Toyota has mastered the art of creating a comfortable economy car. they don't always have the most stylish designs or best performance, but man are they smooth to drive

[Jun aka Pekto]

The Altis is assembled locally in the Philippines, right?

[C24]

Because most people still prioritize brand, quality, fuel efficiency, reliability & resale value over looks.

[an0nim0us]

my own reasons:

Before I got the car:
1. Interior feels very roomy and comfortable.
2. I like the materials used inside, looks durable and decent. (fake wood's not a problem as some would put it)
3. I like the gate-type shift.
4. I also like the exterior design, not very flashy but stylish enough.
5. warranty is 100K, 3years, whichever.
6. never had a toyota before = )


After buying the car:
1. Fuel economy is superb!
2. Driveability is very good, its no racer, but its got more than enough torque to make overtaking easier.
3. It's just simply a pleasure to drive, a relaxing drive that is.

Bad or poor side of it:
1. It's too tall.
2. heard that Toyota has sludge problem in the US (maybe this is maintenance issue anyway)
3. heard that front shocks dont last very long. but is covered in the warranty = )

[oldblue]

ika nga parang nokia

[eljo3025]

ika nga parang nokia

agree! ako dyan!!!

[orly_andico]

toyota is #1 now. nasapawan na nila GM.

it's the safest choice of all. the price is very competitive for the spec list (compare an Altis E MT * 765k with a Focus 1.6 MT at 788k, no comparison!) although the Altis has "stone age" suspension geometry compared to the Focus, it has climate control, dual airbags, ABS.. a beefier, newer-tech engine :D

not to mention the depreciation value is phenomenal. a 2001 Altis still goes for over 500k at the bank auction.

[vinj]

not to mention the depreciation value is phenomenal. a 2001 Altis still goes for over 500k at the bank auction.

This is for the 1.8L and G variants usually, the 2001 J and E models go for as low as 400K at this point in time (average 420-480K range)

[mbt]

just what i thought. hehe. homework ko kasi yung tanong na yun e hehe.

[basti08]

its the badge...put a Toyota badge in a Mazda3...and see what will happen.

[cumbersome]

its the badge...put a Toyota badge in a Mazda3...and see what will happen.

Hahaha. So true.

Pinoys are image-conscious to a fault. But this doesn't take anything away from the fact that the Altis is a solid car. Truly perfect for those who don't want to get into the nitty-gritty of buying one.

[ale828]

Quality, good resale, cheap and easy parts replacment makes toyota a very good investment for most pinoys. although cars like the previous lovelife corolla didn't sell that well; people still bought it due to its reliability and quality.

[ian_rex]

iba talaga pag may reputation ka na. besides, ok naman talaga ang altis e. but still i'd still choose the 'H' brand over it.

[coiter]

it may not be the best in many aspects, but it's never the worst in any one aspect. importante yan sa mga pinoy who are so image conscious, ayaw na ayaw natin na may maipipintas sa mga gamit natin. moreso sa kotse na napakamahal. kung naka-altis ka (or majority of toyota products), cguro ang pinakamalalang pintas na maririnig mo ay "lahat ng tao naka-altis". unlike the previous gen na corolla, talagang mapipintas mo na maliit compared to its previous or other brands' models.