Toyota Altis.

[itismelah]

If anyone interested in Altis, you can go to http://forum.toyotaclubsg.com for more info.

 

Here is my review:

 

Engine: VVTi, quite powerful for me, stock car reach 90km/h at 2.2k rpm, 100km/h at 2.4k rpm. The top speed is stated as 180km/hr

 

Maintenance: under 3 yr warrenty like most of car. change EO every 10k. Easy to maintain

 

FC: 12.5KM/L for a 1600kg auto car

 

Space: spacious than vios & honda city. Similar to Honda Civic for space.

 

Most import is pricetag is 61k.

[comics00]

Originally posted by Throttle@Jul 3 2005, 10:50 PM

Bro, $$$ can make everything fly so dont "kay chua" ;-)

I'm not looking to outrun anyone. Just prefer other brands

 

anyway, relative to the other cheap cars out there if you are making comparisons on those grounds, I'll probably go get a Hyundai Santa Fe.

2 colleauge of mine bought Hyundai Santa Fe end last yr. i fello has constant prob with the car, though it is still under warranty but going in & out the work shop wasted lots of his time. btw the FC also damn siong

agree with u that corolla is kinda boring to drive but given its relatively high comfort level, price tag and overall low maintaince cost is a big draw to budget buyers like me

[comics00]

Originally posted by itismelah@Jul 4 2005, 03:02 PM

Engine: VVTi, quite powerful for me, stock car reach 90km/h at 2.2k rpm, 100km/h at 2.4k rpm. The top speed is stated as 180km/hr

 

Maintenance: under 3 yr warrenty like most of car. change EO every 10k. Easy to maintain

 

FC: 12.5KM/L for a 1600kg auto car

 

Space: spacious than vios & honda city. Similar to Honda Civic for space.

 

Most import is pricetag is 61k.

yap tried ~150km/h it feel secure not flooting like some jap & koren cars.

bro y ur FC so bad i always manage 600km-650km b4 rev & top-up ~40L that makes it 15km-16km/L r u using shell? i tried shell b4 but the milage really sucks have been using syn8000 for pass 2yr

btw know 1 old duke driving the manual version & he claim he mostly hit 700km b4 rev

[Guest Zoom-Zoom]

Originally posted by Throttle@Jul 3 2005, 10:50 PM

Bro, $$$ can make everything fly so dont "kay chua" ;-)

I'm not looking to outrun anyone. Just prefer other brands?

 

anyway, relative to the other cheap cars out there if you are making comparisons on those grounds, I'll probably go get a .

Hahahaa....not "Kay Chua" lah..I think is "Kay zhua" if this is what you mean lah.

Just telling everybody a fact what....if you dun like it ...not my problem lah bro

 

Getting this Hyundai Santa Fe is really your choice???

Then all the best to you

Dun say i didn't warned you. FYI, I myself drove a Korean car before and going to workshop a few times within a month with broken clutch cable and ECU problem and yet can't rectify my problem.....you will understand how i feel with all the waste of time.

Bear in mind that IF you wanna get a cheap car and yet paying all those high Rd tax cum low FC (currently on high side) as well as super duper rock bottom 2nd value if you wanna sell it off by all means. Many ppl got this kind of mind set that buying a cheap car can save a lot compare to buying a Japan car...in the end, you will know which is cheaper lah. you better follow your retired dad to own a retired car lah...can save more and you can be a Retired Son

[itismelah]

Originally posted by comics00@Jul 5 2005, 10:47 PM

yap tried ~150km/h it feel secure not flooting like some jap & koren cars.

bro y ur FC so bad i always manage 600km-650km b4 rev & top-up ~40L that makes it 15km-16km/L r u using shell? i tried shell b4 but the milage really sucks have been using syn8000 for pass 2yr

btw know 1 old duke driving the manual version & he claim he mostly hit 700km b4 rev

15km-16km/L is too high for me, never achieve it. I can reach 600km b4 the light come out, But I ususally pump more than 40L. Maybe yours is G9, not Altis, because Altis is 1600kg, much heary than previous version. I also use Esso8000. Because my bike use it for long time already.

[comics00]

Originally posted by itismelah@Jul 6 2005, 06:06 PM

15km-16km/L is too high for me, never achieve it. I can reach 600km b4 the light come out, But I ususally pump more than 40L. Maybe yours is G9, not Altis, because Altis is 1600kg, much heary than previous version. I also use Esso8000. Because my bike use it for long time already.

don't know is G9, G8 or watever onli know its the model XLI 1.5L b4 altis, it is make in Japan not the thailand version

[itismelah]

That is called Corolla G9. A good make.

[xiao mei]

ya. XLI 1.5. very good car in terms of space and FC. =))

[Guest ssgg02]

Hmm... I'm driving Altis.. i wanted to buy Mazda RX-8 cos i'm a vain person. But keep postponing till now cos hubby just couldn't let go our ALtis.. Why? Simple.. Cos it's a good car.. it's rated Best Family Car of the yr! Good value and performance! If not you wont see so many Altis on the road right.. Singaporeans are smart! Those who drive a Altis should know how good our car is, so long we're comfy with it who bothers whether it's a Taxi or not..

[ufo]

erm..dun mind i ask.. altis made in thai or japs?

[xb84]

Originally posted by ufo@Aug 3 2005, 09:46 PM

erm..dun mind i ask.. altis made in thai or japs?

thai

[ufo]

i haf no comment on toyoto altis FC or engine which is made in japs:thumb: :thumb:

but nowadays due to manufacture cost, they move to thai n assembly most parts there, n i heard the car's body made in thai, erm.. corrosion resistant very poor, metal quality used poorgrade. tats a letdown. ..

 

if only everything jus perfect... , i no need buy another car after 10 yrs :D:D

[dolfin]

Originally posted by ssgg02@Jul 21 2005, 11:21 AM

Hmm... I'm driving Altis.. i wanted to buy Mazda RX-8 cos i'm a vain person. But keep postponing till now cos hubby just couldn't let go our ALtis.. Why? Simple.. Cos it's a good car.. it's rated Best Family Car of the yr! Good value and performance! If not you wont see so many Altis on the road right.. Singaporeans are smart! Those who drive a Altis should know how good our car is, so long we're comfy with it who bothers whether it's a Taxi or not..

Agree

[unknown]

Originally posted by onefour02@Jun 26 2005, 09:00 PM

ford would have a lower resales value

talking abt this, i find nowadays resale value of a econ/mid size car shouldn't be taken into consideration when one's buying a car, reason is super low COE/Parf, irregardless of what makes/model u drive on a 10 years loan finance on minium D/payment, like it or not, u will be stuck to the car for the next 7 years, or risk forking out Tens of thousands if u wish to sell before 7 years.

 

Personally Altis is the most value for $$$ to me as compared to other makes, ABS/EBD/Immobiliser/After sales service from Boneo Motors, etc etc, Gd as a family car. Even my poorly serviced Vios doesn't even gives me any mechanical problem for the past 2 year plus. For a family/individuals that could only afford 1 car, spending ur $$$ on a Toyota, is a choice.

 

Used to own smaller 1liter car, noticed space and efficiency was an issue. I hate the feeling of driving it with a full load 5 adults passing a hump. Confirm hit the underbody.

[comics00]

Originally posted by unknown@Sep 8 2005, 10:17 PM

talking abt this, i find nowadays resale value of a econ/mid size car shouldn't be taken into consideration when one's buying a car, reason is super low COE/Parf, irregardless of what makes/model u drive on a 10 years loan finance on minium D/payment, like it or not, u will be stuck to the car for the next 7 years, or risk forking out Tens of thousands if u wish to sell before 7 years.

it al depends on how much u load & the paper value at the point of sales. that is y i always discourage ppl from taking high loan or taking longer then u can afford to repay

[Sev]

hi, my dad is going to get a new Altis. he is going to scrap his 3 yrs old sunny and may be can take back 36k...

he is going to pay full cash for the new Altis, so i would like to check with you where is the best place to get new Altis? he went to borneo motor test drive already, the sales person told him if he take a 1 year loan of 20k, he will get a cash back of 1500, and then interest of 20k is about 500 a year. seems pretty worth it.

the Altis will be come in standard package, any other freebies we can get from them? like 10 cd changer, leather seat, tinted windows & body kits...

 

any other place offer better deal than borneo?

[Sev]

no one?

[xiao mei]

Originally posted by Sev@Oct 6 2005, 12:32 PM

no one?

my dAD JUS got a altis from borneo..

 

1. no 10 disc changer cos now 1 disc only.. for mp3 songs..

2. tinted windows u have to pay

 

basically not much freebies u can get from them lar..

[Sev]

Originally posted by xiao mei@Oct 6 2005, 02:51 PM

my dAD JUS got a altis from borneo..

 

1. no 10 disc changer cos now 1 disc only.. for mp3 songs..

2. tinted windows u have to pay

 

basically not much freebies u can get from them lar..

hmmm... may be i try to get form other toyota agent...

my brother in-law got his toyata wish with free 10cd changer, tinted windows and leather seat....

 

borneo motor is the distributor, so i guess not much freebie from them, just like you buy honda from boon siew, not free gift at all!

[Guest FireSpitter]

Originally posted by Sev@Oct 6 2005, 03:04 PM

hmmm... may be i try to get form other toyota agent...

my brother in-law got his toyata wish with free 10cd changer, tinted windows and leather seat....

 

borneo motor is the distributor, so i guess not much freebie from them, just like you buy honda from boon siew, not free gift at all!

It really depends who you know that matters....

 

If you're really keen on the Toyota (Or rather most of the brands), PM me. I will try to help connect you to someone that can help. Those who are "asking for fun or curiousity", please look elsewhere. I am only sincere to help genuine car buyers.

[Sev]

thanks, my dad will go book the car this sunday, my wife's colleague's wife work there, so we can get some bargain... we just realise we can't get altis elswhere other than borneo because it is a thai make car....

 

thanks anyway... now altis is 56K, very good buy with low COE now...

[comics00]

Originally posted by Sev@Oct 6 2005, 11:37 PM

thanks, my dad will go book the car this sunday, my wife's colleague's wife work there, so we can get some bargain... we just realise we can't get altis elswhere other than borneo because it is a thai make car....

 

thanks anyway... now altis is 56K, very good buy with low COE now...

wat bro FireSpitter said is right. i got my from boneo with leather seats, 10 cd changer, rev. senser, tint all round, & alloy rims.

it will be great if it also comes with auto head light, auto wiper, moon roof ect

[Smiter]

Altis is really value for money. Very comfortable and smooth ride. If you want to know more about altis maybe you can look a this website where all singapore Altis drivers share their info. http://www.sgaltis.com

[Sev]

Originally posted by comics00@Oct 10 2005, 08:29 PM

wat bro FireSpitter said is right. i got my from boneo with leather seats, 10 cd changer, rev. senser, tint all round, & alloy rims.

it will be great if it also comes with auto head light, auto wiper, moon roof ect

wow, that's great, my dad already book a red altis, comign end of nov...

the car onyl come with single cd/mp3 player & rev. sensor, the rim is standard alloy rim, and with $1500 cash back.

 

he will get the leather seat and tinted windows for another $888...

 

so if you able to get the cash back with all the accessories, then your offer is damn good...

[shoei]

whats the diff btw vios and altis??