Honda City vs Toyota VIOS
I’m currently planning on buying a car and I’ve narrowed down my choices to either the new Honda City or the Toyota VIOS. I’m not a car expert so I’ll try to use this blog to get some much needed advice! If there are any car experts out there reading this blog, PLEASE HELP ME OUT. Here are the specs and pictures of the two cars that I’m picking from.
TOYOTA VIOS 1.3 M/T J
CHASSIS
Transmission Type M/T
Suspension Front McPherson Strut with Stabilizer
Suspension Rear Torsion Beam
Brakes Front 14″ Discs
Brakes Rear Drums
Tires Size 175/65R14H
Wheels Size 14″ SteelENGINE
Model 2NZ-FE
Type VVT-i, 4 Cylinder In-Line DOHC 16V EFI
Displacement cc 1,298
Bore and stroke mm 75.0 x 73.5
Max Output (EEC NET) 85HP/6,000 rpm
Max Torque (EEC NET) 122Nm/4,000 rpm
Fuel Supply System EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
Fuel Tank Capacity 42
Catalytic Converter WithDIMENSION
Curb Weight Front 620-650
Curb Weight Rear 400-425
Curb Weight Total 1020-1075
Gross Vehicle Weight 1,485
Overall Length 4300
Overall Width 1700
Overall Height 1460
Wheelbase 2550
Tread Front 1470
Tread Rear 1460
Min. Ground Clearance 150
Min. Turning Radius 4.9
The VIOS is actually really nice. Based on the reviews I’ve read over the internet, it’s really fuel efficient and maintenance won’t be expensive since it’s a Toyota. The design is also sleek and fashionable. It’s also actually very affordable at a price tag of just PHP 575,000. That’s a very low cash out for the DP (15%) and the monthly amortization wouldn’t hurt too much. The only thing I don’t like with this one is that I keep seeing too many VIOS units around especially since Taxi companies and local police forces use them as their staple car. This can also be a good thing - it means that the VIOS is MATIBAY.
HONDA CITY 1.3 LI
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The HONDA CITY is also a good buy at the same price as the VIOS (575,000). The pros for this one is the resale value (I think). Most of the people I’ve talked to keep on telling me that Honda cars sell high even if they’re already second hand.
I’m going to test drive both this weekend and hopefully make a decision by next week. If you have any input, comments, suggestions, violent reactions, please go ahead and leave a comment. Just don’t suggest buying second hand because I would really prefer to buy a brand new one.
After I buy the car, I’ll write a basic guide on Car Financing through banks. It will be very simple and easy to understand. I’m sure that a lot of you are wondering about the mechanics of loans like this one.
Thanks in advance to everyone who’s going to help me out!
March 29th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
get the Hyundai’s new fuel efficient Car. It runs on diesel, and is only 12 hundred cc, you can imagine how fuel-efficient it is. Do check it out, the price tag is 700k+ but in terms of crude oil savings, this would be an investment. An example of its efficiency is, from Muntinlupa, to Baguio city, gas expenses cost only P500.
March 29th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Honda CITY ka na lang tol.. ang TOYOTA VIOS kz pinang-tataxi lang ng iba.. ang pangit db
March 29th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
OT: update naman ulit sa blog contest winners
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kung bibili ka po ng car dun sa matipid sa gas… astig nga car mo kaso binubutas bulsa mo….
March 29th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
I’ll go for the Honda City
March 30th, 2008 at 12:30 am
Toyota… new and improve VIOS kc yan eh…
Pero maganda din ang Ford Focus.. kaya lang medyo maliit.. pero ASTIG
@ Save The Queen… Talaga napaka mura na ung 500 pesos na gas papuntang baguio.. haha
March 30th, 2008 at 1:35 am
honda city? why not honda civic?
March 30th, 2008 at 1:56 am
Sir Wauks! If you are going for fuel efficiency I suggest you go for the Toyota Vios or Honda Jazz. Ang Honda City kasi maliit compared to Vios pero yung Jazz muka lang maliit pero malaki sa loob.
March 30th, 2008 at 2:21 am
your referring to Honda City 1.3 A MT right? the entry model for honda cars? if so, its a good car, meron ganyan kaibigan ko BUT… if your willing to spend more, id suggest a Honda Civic 1.8 V MT, its P810,000 but its resale value is off the roof and its features and engine is awesome, a very good chick magnet too ^_^
and about sa vios… its a pang masa car… its like a tamaraw fx… its a shame to drive one… well at least for me hehehehhe
March 30th, 2008 at 2:33 am
TOYOTA po sir wauks mas efficient ang toyata and lesser gas consumption than honda tsaka mas madali mag hanap ng spare parts ang toyota kesa sa honda kung saka sakali.. tsaka kuya wauks hindi na pagandahan ng kotse laban ngaun patipiran na po lalo na’t mahal ang BIGAS ngaun kaya mas nid mo much efficient.. thanx
March 30th, 2008 at 2:52 am
the japanese cars really do create good quality cars .. the only good thing toyota manufactured their cars is their fuel efficiency buuut ill vote one for the Honda if your not a frequent traveller .. but for me ill choose the Civic too ^^ or kung talagang mapera ka mag-Hummer ka at sagasaan ang mga pasaway sa ragnarok bwahahaha!!
March 30th, 2008 at 3:59 am
I’m not sure about how car market work over there pero para sakin i’ll just buy any second hand car that is fuel effecient, specialy if you are planning to use your car on work, (take this as an advice for me… gas here is $3.20 per gallon and my car sucks at 18mi / gal, almost $50 a week to me to get around and work everyweek) as for buying second hand car, dito kasi pag bumili ka ng brand new at paglabas na paglabas mo palang sa car lot, depreciated na ang value ng car kahit 10mi palang ang odometer mo. SO IN BUYING NEW CARS just go for a second hand car na matipid sa gas and just give thanks for those rich guys who buys new one but if youre the rich one then yeah buy a new car and maybe i’m the one who might find it somewhere when you already sold it
March 30th, 2008 at 4:13 am
i forgot to add, not just any second hand car, reasonable car for reasonable price, and embed ko din un vid ng dead fantasy sa friendsty ko… nice one
March 30th, 2008 at 7:44 am
Dont buy a vios unless you want people waving hands at you as you drive by.. (thinking that you’re a taxi of course) =)
March 30th, 2008 at 9:27 am
Go for a second-hand car that’s bigger. Both models you are considering are rather… small.
March 30th, 2008 at 9:55 am
I had the same problem before. Toyota vs Honda. Masa vs Class (like everybody is saying). I started testing several brand new cars and ended up choosing from 4 cars namely Vios, City, Altis and Civic. I’m an image freak also rooting for Honda because I want to avoid the Masa image also of Toyota. After several surveys, online forums and recommendations from different people, I ended up buying Altis and I never regret it.
Here were some inputs that I considered:
“Image”
Toyota = Masa image..yuck jologs..Civic - conyo, class…etc (screw this mentality)..Not because I have Altis. According to mechanics and car specialist even buy and sell people, generally it’s true Honda reigns in Private cars, well back in the late 90s but today its Toyota who’s winning the image race. I am also a resident in the US and behold most people have vios and corollas than civics ( I think i haven’t seen any city yet). Check also some car shows online and see how Toyota shines over Honda. Design wise, Vios wins by a mile over City.
“Resale Value”
Honda sells higher than Toyota. I also heard this a lot but after checking with some 2nd hand retailers and owners even online ones, both brands have the same price. It always boils down to mileage, car condition and other factors. If you’re really planning to sell your car in the future, think of it this way, how many honda enthusiast buy cars? 1, 2?…how many toyota enthusiast buy cars? 1, 2? Now how many “taxi” businessman and public authorities buy toyota cars? Hundreds, Thousands… See my point? So the “Masa” image is also an advantage after all…
“Tibay ng Kaha”
Most people that I asked preferred the old city/civics than new ones because of metal thickness and durability. In terms of durability and driver safety I go for Toyota, not to mention my bumper was hit by a bus on the side, the bumper didn’t have any deformation. You can even check it yourself. Toyota cars are by far thicker than Honda. See how totally wrecked a Honda when you see it in the news?
“Space” and “Power”
Try to call some people and check if 3-4 people will comfortably fit at the back. Overload it with people then test drive it. See if the car’s engine will have a hard time. I tested 1.3s 1.5s which is why i ended up 1.6 Corolla Altis. You’ll never know but there will come a time that your car needs to be overloaded. If you plan to go to Baguio, go for 1.5 higher.
“Fuel efficiency”
It’s hard to trust people with regards to this one because we have different driving styles. Determine it on your own when you test drive brand new ones.
“Price and Maintenance”
If City and Vios have the same price. Then I go for Vios because of parts availability and cheaper maintenance. Not to mention surplus on a tight budget…
Good luck!
March 30th, 2008 at 10:12 am
You like VIOS, I can feel it. Hehe!
March 30th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Hi Wauks,
Been a while since I last posted coz I couldn’t find a topic I’d like to leave a comment about but this one really caught my attention since I myself am deciding to buy a car already and I’m faced with the same choice as you are right now.
Well not really the same but almost. I’m choosing between 1) honda civic vs corolla altis OR 2) honda city vs toyota vios. I’m not quite decided yet but im leaning more towards the choosing number 2. But that’s another topic altogether. Hehe.
My choice would be the honda city. I don’t know why but eversince I started driving (my father’s old civic vs my mother’s corolla), hondas were really easier to drive than toyotas for me. If they aren’t that much different in the price category I’d easily pick the honda.
Lastly, I know you already mentioned it but I wouldn’t want to be driving around the streets of metro manila and suddenly have right next to me a taxi that’s exactly like my car. Hehehe
March 30th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Tignan mo nalang ang track record ng Toyota vehicles in the span of more than 40 years para makapag decide ka.
Yun din ang reason bakit pinipili ang Vios/Corolla as a fleet car: low/easy maintenance, fuel efficient and very durable. Don’t mind the preconceptions na “pangtaxi” yung car, crab mentality lang yan ng mga pinoy lalo na yung mga walang pambili ng kotse at wala nang mahirit sa sobrang inggit.
March 30th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
i go for the vios.. ang honda kse taas sa maintenance… pero pag gs2 monu pumorma… sa City ka nlng or try mo rin Corolla altis.. its better than Vios… I THINK!!
March 30th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
I’d pick Toyota Vios over Honda City, and Honda Civic over Toyota Altis.
I own one a City and Civic and have driven Vios and Altis for sometime also.
Honda City: the gearbox tends to stall at 2nd gear going to 3rd. Vios is much better. City’s compartment isn’t big as well.
No faults for Toyota Altis but I love the Honda Civic. Great Cars. Civic is a beautiful car to drive and so’s the Altis. I just tend to love the Civic’s design.
March 30th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
VIOS
advanatages : more fuel efficient, cheaper spare parts so cheaper to maintain.
downside : “pangtaxi” and “pangpulis” car.
CITY
advantages : higher resale value, nore durable than vios.
disadvantages : more expensive to maintain.
both cars are OK in terms of fuel efficiency, mas lamang lang VIOS. maintenance lamang pa din ang VIOS. if your planning to get the car “pangmatagalan” and not sell it after 3 to 5 yrs then my choice would be the VIOS, lamang nga CITY sa durability but nasa driver yan and paano mo alagaan car mo. lamang nga with the resales value but with the fuel savings ang regular maintenance savings you get, bawi mo na in the future in case you decide to sell your car right? “pangtaxi” and “pangpulis” is just mentality, kaya lang walang CITY na taxi is because may contract ka when you buy honda cars na di mo gagawing taxi. also FYI, i know now na ganun na din ang VIOS, may contract ka nang pipirmahan na di mo sya gagawing taxi.
March 30th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
wauks, no offense pero d bgay sau yung mga gnyan klaseng kotse, you know
you’re a big man, and you also need a really big car, try go for SUV car rather than Sedans.
and i also suggest to buy Nissan Cars, kasi they are proven with the passenger safety and powerful
airconditioning system. Honda kasi may quality pero pag nasira, sobrang gastos sa maintenance.
Toyota Cars are good, pero if you notice marami nasisiraan from 1-2 years bago nla nbili ang kotse.
Hyundai Cars are Lata, alam mo yung pag sinandalan mo nayuyupi. kya i prefer to go NISSAN.
March 30th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
@Rocky
Dude nasa pag aalaga ng car yung secret para tumagal siya. Honda and Toyota are both equally easy to maintain and fuel efficient. Trust me, I know. My father drives a Honda while my mother drives a Toyota. Pareho lang silang durable at fuel efficient.
Being equally easy to maintain and fuel efficient plus the fact that they are almost priced the same ano pipiliin mo? For me it would be the honda dahil sabi ko nga its the driving experience that matters to me.
Plus factor nalang yung di siya ginagamit as a taxi. Pero yung sasabihin mo dinadahilan lang yan ng mga walang perang pambili yun… isang malaking LOL.
Bakit ako bibili ng sasakyang pang taxi kung merong alternative na meron ng lahat ng PROs ng sasakyang sinasabi mo?
March 30th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
how about considering jazz instead of the city.
March 30th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
I’ve driven both, bro, but the City is sturdier. The Vios I used to drive is now karag-karag. The City, on the other hand, despite being the same age and driven under the same conditions as the Vios, is still fresh.
Here’s a good tip: Since you’re taking both cars on test drives, I suggest you go with gut feel (well, at least make it a major factor in your decision). If the shoe fits …
Hmmm, what happened to the Nissan Sentra? Haha.
March 30th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
I think kung papapiliin ako I will definitely go for Honda, higher resale value BUT…. Think about this. Kung gusto mo mataas na resale value dapat yung car mo kakalabas lang I mean yung all new ah, not yung pinalitan lang ang ilaw, nilagyan lang ng side skirt then new na. dapat yung kakalabas lang nung model na yon sa market.
vios last year yata 2007
altis this year 2008.
camry last year din yata 2007
yung city hindi ko na track kailan cya lumabas
honda civic is 2006
honda accord this year din 2008
honda jazz forgot na din
Toyota and Honda usually change their cars every 5 years so expect toyota to release an all new vios around 2012.
March 30th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
go for honda, honda aint high maintenance duh! and honda is actually known to be fuel efficient almost all of its models compared to other car companies..
& yeah.. honda cars still do sell high if u want to sell it in the future compared with toyato.. it also explains why there’s no honda taxis around.. honda’s top class..
go for honda ^_^
March 30th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
honda for resale value :D
vios if u want to be a taxi driver.. lol
March 30th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
VIOS
March 30th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
FYI nong unang panahon indi pa inintroduce ung honda motors dito sa pinas for the last few decades & to be specific sa sinabi ni ROCKY w/c was veryt exagerated (last 40 years).. toyata aint known for fuel efficiency among the two… HONDA is.. i might add, HONDO has the most noise pollution produced by its engine.. their very well known to that.. kaya minsan ironic cinocustomize karaniwang honda cars for car shows and make their engine much louder… ika nga for show and tell..
& tama c chardy, nasa pag-alaga rin yan ng kotse… inde katakataka bat usually mga old cars cruising along manila, one is toyata… eh mas maaga cla naestrablished as a company and mas nauna rin cla naimport d2 sa pinas..
March 30th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
^^ some typos
March 30th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
FYI nong unang panahon indi pa inintroduce ung honda motors dito sa pinas for the last few decades & to be specific sa sinabi ni ROCKY w/c was very exagerated (last 40 years).. toyata aint known for fuel efficiency among the two… HONDA is.. i might add, HONDA has the least noise pollution produced by its engine compared to other company brands here sa phils.. their very well known for that.. kaya minsan ironic cinocustomize karaniwang honda cars for car shows and make their engine much louder… ika nga for show and tell..
& tama c chardy, nasa pag-alaga rin yan ng kotse… inde katakataka bat usually mga old cars cruising along manila, one is toyata… eh mas maaga cla naestrablished as a company and mas nauna rin cla naimport d2 sa pinas..
March 30th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
i’ll go for the city po. although medyo pricey in terms of maintenance costs worth it naman eh. iba talaga kapag Honda. pero kung costs talaga yung concern. vios na lang… cool din po yun ^^
March 30th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Guys thanks sobra sa mga input and advice ninyo. I’ll just do another post na when I actually decide and get the car. I’m aiming to get it 2nd week of April. Wish me luck!
Again, thanks everyone!
March 30th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
honda ka na wauks /no1
kung nahihirapan ka pari mamili, both nalang /heh
March 30th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
WAUKS!! HONDA LANG LAGI XD
March 31st, 2008 at 2:32 am
The only reason why Honda’s better is because the cars they are selling are exclusive and for private use only. Unlike Toyota and Nissan, wherein there are now tons of Vios taxis out there.
If it were me I’d definitely get the City. And to the person who asked why not buy Civic instead, maybe it’s because Civic is more expensive than the City?
Wauks — try to expand your choices, there are lots of cars out there. Why not reconsider for a Suzuki Swift of Chevrolet Optra?
March 31st, 2008 at 10:18 am
Chevrolet optra has good handling too. Had the chance to test drive one. Although they say its not that fuel efficient. ^^
March 31st, 2008 at 11:58 am
visit tsikot.yehey.com
you can check many many feedbacks about those 2 cars
March 31st, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Is it too late to suggest another car! I want you to get the VOLVO C30. First it looks cool and according to a friend of mine, it’s fuel efficient, and did i say its a VOLVO. :P
Oh well never mind me i just love that car model =)). I don’t know much about cars but you must avoid Hyundai. I call their cars “disposable” >.< . We were once Hyundai owners we had to sell it because a lot of the parts broke down after a year, and we are not the only one who experienced this.
April 1st, 2008 at 12:54 pm
honda city nalang wauks, mas elegante honda hehehehe
April 2nd, 2008 at 2:11 pm
sir… mas maganda honda pero mas mahal ung parts at maintenance…
April 6th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Sir Wauks,
Chery QQ nalang the super fuel efficient car from china(looks like chevrolet model).
Price tag of P300,000
.8 liters lang ang engine . walang tatapat diyan sa katipiran.
April 6th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
chevrolet optra mhal parts ^^
honda city tahimik makina
d ko lang alam vios..
:D
April 11th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
ehh kng dating lng nmn and efficiency eh mag swift k nlng ehehe ang sexy ng swift ang gnda hehe.
April 12th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Wauks,
Para sakin, mas okay ang City. Mas fuel efficient yun kaysa sa Vios at mas sleek ang design kung ako ang tatanungin. Yung CVT technology ng Honda ang panalo eh. Pero kung gusto mo bossing ng mas matipid pa at gwapo na rin at the same time, pick Honda Jazz. Dali pang i-customize. Oha.
Clarence nga pala to sa old Pangya Forums. I hope you still remember me.
April 17th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
buti nalang nilabas mo na tong blog na to i am also planning to buy a car Vios or City,
pero mukang na ingganyo ako sa City over Vios dahil din sa mga comments sa taas.
satingin ko parehas lang performance ng 2, mas lamang lang ang City ngayon kasi sa EPS (electronic power steering) so di na sya kukuha ng power sa engine mo. tapos ang stereo ng Vios i think connected sa aircon nya, so wala atang radio na same ang design like sa Vios, unlike sa City WMA MP3 with usb na, at the same time parehas sila ng mga normal stereo so pag nasira anytime pwede mo palitan.
pero i prefer yung City na 1.3 S kasi lahat kumpleteo na kesa sa 1.3 A naka rim ka lang tapos di pa power windows and wala pang alarm 50 k lang naman difference kumpleto na plus malaki compartment ng city now.
mas mura pa ang price ng 1.3 S CITY (P625,000) againts 1.3 E Vios (P645,000).
So ano pang hinihintay mo MAG CITY NA TAYO hehehe!
sana post mo na kung ano kinuha mo! and tell us WHY and BAKIT! =P
April 18th, 2008 at 6:22 am
I’ll decide by Monday next week! If I get the car na, I’ll post the pictures. Hehe.
April 19th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
bulok na ngayon ang mga honda. kalampag ang harapan lalo na ang city at jazz… paano bulok suspension nila hindi gaya dati during the nineties na japan suspension… toyota ngayon ang mas matibay… mahigit 15 hondas ang nabili namin durig the 80s and 90s. pag bili ko ng jazz bulok kalampg kasi hindi na japan suspension at ang hirap kausap ng warranty nila. masyadong sub standard ang pang ilalim ng city at jazz..
April 19th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
wauks, i am helping you in getting the right decision… it is all up to you whom to believe… i am an expert in matters like this…
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:42 am
sir, i’m going to wait for your basic guide sa car financing thru banks!
thanks in advance
April 24th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
toyota is the bestseller sa province namin.. i market toyota cars and it is easy to sell. walang sinabi ang honda cars pangasinan sa toyota dagupan in terms of sales volume.
April 24th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Hi there …. u should go for the honda
Its much more faster and stable than the toyota plus its nicer from the inside
April 25th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Wauks, we had the same problem, I am also choosing between City and Vios based on the comments above I would prefer Vios, its a practical choice for a professional and a family man. We need to consider also how efficient the car would be in terms of fuel use and maintainability.
Anyway, pag nakabili ka na inform mo kami which one you picked up and give us some advice why you choose that over the other.
Thanks, same with lups, witll be waiting for the basic guide sa car financing thru banks.
April 29th, 2008 at 4:03 am
Maybe you already bought a car, so this wouldn’t make a difference. Well my dad just bought a Toyota Vios, a 1.3J. Yes, it’s small and all that stuff and there are taxis around that are the same. But you know, I don’t see why it’s such a big deal.. (and I’m not saying this just because my family has a Vios) I see so many Altis taxis around too. Who cares if it’s pang-masa and all that crap? So many people are so concerned with their image! It’s a CAR. You ride it, it works well for you, that’s what should matter most. Do whatever you want and do not listen to stupid advice regarding pangmasa, taxi, blah blah blah. It’s all bullshit.
May 1st, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Right!!!Shalini is so right!!! Most important di ka ititirik ng auto mo and sa mahal ng gas at ng mga bilihin dapat maging wise tayo…Pag nag honda ka dapat handa bulsa mo sa mga parts na di mo inaasahan na papalitan. Kung nakabili ka na,sana you made the right choice….TOYOTA Vios
May 7th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
After things have been said and done, I think the main comparison here is just between the City and the Vios. I can feel that the buyer has locked his mind on these two models.
The Honda people here should no longer be dwelling on the possibility of a civic for a classier car; there are lots of better cars aside from a civic if his intension is class.
I would like to share you my thoughts between the City and Vios, it is not a fact to tell that the vios has no EPS(electronic Power Steering) same thing to say that City is more economical. Ideal location (laboratory testing) has awarded Toyota Engine as the most economical 2nd only is Honda. Please do not bombard me with “It depends to the driver”, in real word driving, that statement is indeed true.
It is also exaggerated to say that City is Classier than Vios. It is also stupid to say that you are a Taxi Driver when you’re behind the steering wheel of a Vios. I know you are looking for a good reason; Toyota has good and fast resale value coupled with the massive availability of cheap and quality parts. Interior is comparable or more detailed, this depend on the reviewer.
With this edging advantage, I can say that Vios is far better than the City.
May 8th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
Vios kasi matipid na, mas maganda pang iporma!
May 11th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
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May 12th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
I go for Vios. Hindi porquet “taxi” na ang vios, kaya mas maganda ang city. Haha Sir! i suggest you choose the car for your own convinience. Do not listen to those weirdows . Also, I think that TOYOTA is still better then HONDA. No offense, but I think it’s true :)
May 13th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
sir, mas maganda ang vios compared to honda. very fuel efficient and low maintenace. GO VIOS GO!!!!! AAAHOOOO!!!!!!
May 13th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
I got a vios 1.3 E last February. I drive it everyday from Antiplo to Makati. The car is very fuel efficient and comfortable to drive. I got it for practical reasons: cheaper to maintain and it looks way, way, way better than the city.
Btw, Trip Kita is wrong. The new vios has electronic power steering.
May 20th, 2008 at 7:08 am
sir, i drive a toyota vios 1.3 2006 model color blaze red… ako yung tipo ng tao na namumuna sa konting detail ng mga bagay… bumili ako ng vios around august 06′ then almost a year after my brother bought a honda city @ june 07′ ang masasabi ko lang,. nadrive ko na talaga sila pareho, ok na ok tlga sila na ndi mo mapapansin ung difference nila.. pero.. wla pang isang taon.. makalampag na ung honda city ng bro ko.. then it happened.. yung kuya ko na ang gumagamit ng vios ko.. until today :( , don’t mind them talking bout being a taxi driver… bmw and benz eh ginagawang taxi sa europe.. y is that? kasi MATIBAY sila.. and if you we’re a passenger.. what taxi would you prefer (if you don’t have a car or kapag coding at isa lang ang kotse mo) diba kadalasan satin “ung vios ang sakyan natin” based on my experience sa mall na may nakiusap pa samin na sa vios daw sila sasakay LOL … toyota is the automobile leader at our time.. the have pretty good reasons to stay at top.. believe me.. mas nahihiya akong mag drive ng city ndi kasi astig ung dating.. for my age cguro.. kung titingnan mo sa detail ung honda city maliit tlga sya.. compared sa vios… ang ndi ko lang gusto sa vios ung dashboard that looks boring.. pero sa honda city ,, guage lang din ung maganda eh.. wala nmng difference.. kung malaking tao ka.. mag mumuka kang ipit sa city compared sa vios.. and infact mas less ung gastos tlga sa vios kesa city.. mas malayo pa ung pinupuntahan ko sa kuya ko.. considering im not that professional at driving.. mas ok ang vios sa city.. at isang reason kung bakit ayaw ng honda na gawing taxi ung kotse nila.. kasi matetest mo dun ung quality ng toys nila.. which i wouldnt recommend.. eh kung exclusivity lang ang paguusapan.. then meaning ang “SSYANG YONG” eh conyo?.. ndi exclusivity un.. alam kasi nilang mkikita ng tao ung gawa nila na ndi kasing ganda ng toyota.. honda drivers doesn’t even know one bit how public cars are driven.. kahit araw araw mo pang gamitin ung kotse mo.. ndi pa din yn 24hrs. tumatakbo tulad ng toyota taxi or other taxi.. kaya sir if you value your money.. mag toyota vios ka nlng 25k price difference is way over worth it.. hope this helps :D
May 22nd, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Amen to that kenji
May 22nd, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Ask ko lang if ok lang ba na lagyan ng alarm system ang honda city? kabibili ko lang the other day.pls help me out… thanks
May 23rd, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Grabe naman tong comparison niyo, ang nakikita kong lagi pangtama ng mga makahonda is Toyota pang “taxi” pang “Masa”… And so??? atleast alam natin na durable, saka nasa nagdridrive yan, ke honda pa yang dala mo, ke toyota yan, kung mukha kang taxi driver, taxi driver ka pa din hahaha!:).
Kung class ang hanap mo, di mo makikita yan sa vios o sa city! bumili ka ng BMW para class… Both Vios and City ay ginawa para pang MASA! yun ang totoo, and for me Vios is much much better than the city, di hamak naman mas maganda ang design at mas madaling pormahan ito kesa sa city. pero kung gusto mo talaga maghonda, magJazz ka na lang or mang Civic.:D
May 26th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
ganda vios!
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:43 am
so what car did you buy? the suspense is killing me!
June 25th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Yo… it will depend on your criteria, pang porma bah? pang masa or class, pang aftersales ba or pang maintenance.
If ever ur particular sa looks.. Tol kun may porma ka kahit anong brand yaka yan. pero kun mukhang taxi driver ka nga… kahit ano baka ipapara ka. But u know wat latest vios nw is great looking ung honda parang nabundol ang harapan at super pangit naman ng likud hehehe. Yo thanks a lahat nag share got one mind its VIOS and name it My Blue Baby. yo peace.
June 25th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Yo… it will depend on your criteria, pang porma bah? pang masa or class, pang aftersales ba or pang maintenance etc…etc..
If ever ur particular sa looks.. Tol kun may porma ka kahit anong brand yaka yan. pero kun mukhang taxi driver ka nga… kahit ano baka ipapara ka. But u know wat latest vios nw is great looking ung honda parang nabundol ang harapan at super pangit naman ng likud hehehe. Yo thanks a lahat nag share got one mind its VIOS and name it My Blue Baby. yo peace.
July 9th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
So Wauks, what have you decided to buy? Kung meron na, can you share us some of your thoughts on the car of your choice? I myself plans to buy a car and I preferred brand new because of fuel efficiency and low maintenance issues. With VIOS, as long as its dark colored and not the white one, hindi ka mapagkamalang taxi.On the other hand,with the CITY..well mas mahal nga daw maintenance.Anyway both cars are great! Hope to hear from you soon…Ingat lahat sa pag drive!!
July 9th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
Potek 71 comments na pala tong post na to!
I already picked the car and bought it around 2-3 months ago. Decided to go with the Honda City. I’ll have it car washed muna and take pictures then do a quick review. :)
July 10th, 2008 at 11:18 am
Sa Europe mga Mercedes Benz ang taxi nila. Sa Germany BMW police cars…..jologs pala BMW at Benz……
For current models, i’ll go for Vios. Luma na yung current City e. Pero the new model City will be released next year so I suggest you wait.
July 14th, 2008 at 11:16 am
Vios compared to City:
Low maintenance cost
Durability tested
Balance of Power and efficiency.
Spacious interior
July 14th, 2008 at 11:23 am
ang ganda ng bagong vios sarap bihisan and super tipid sa gas, yung honda naman kokonti lang makikita mo, kasi di maganda ang design. vios for taxi? wow! eh di maganda bmw nga ginagawang taxi eh, takot ang honda city gawin taxi kasi sira-in, at mahal ang maintenance.
July 14th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
DeathDhee on March 30th, 2008 at 2:21 am
and about sa vios… its a pang masa car… its like a tamaraw fx… its a shame to drive one… well at least for me hehehehhe
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sakit mong magsalita brad…
vios coche ko…ibig mong sabihin nakakahiya ako???? ha????
sumagot ka!!!!!
July 14th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
makes no difference, i drive a new toyota vios 08 around luzon, in 2 months use ko naka 6k km na ako and so far parang bago pa rin ang drive niya, my reason for choosing the vios is the new design, the honda city will launch their new design NEXT YEAR, with rising gas prices dapat maging wise na tayo, di naman pagyayabang pero 25t ang budget ko for gas a month, pag di ko ma consume lahat akin na ang sobra, before i drive a 01 honda civic and a 97 mazda 323, binenta ko pareho just to get a vios, who cares about image, lahat ng kakilala kong mahilig pumorma kadalasan walang binatbat at butas ang bulsa, practicality is the name of the game nowadays, mag yabang ka pag may pera ka, porma nga auto mo pero walang pera pang gas o pang lunch. pero if nagkataon sabay nag launch ang new vios at new city, i might go for the city, for resale value lang but since ang habol ko ay practicality at economy, vios ang wise choice, a peso saved is a peso earned.
July 23rd, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Mas maganda 2 ang bilhin - VIOS & CITY
Vios sa araw pamasada para may datong pagka gabi.
City sa gabi pang gimik at pang chicks LOL
O ayan wag na kayo mag talo ha kasi parehas na bibilhin ang 2 cars na yan LOL
July 24th, 2008 at 2:07 am
im a honda civic fan but for that choice,ill go for vios..we have civic 04, civic 07, jazz 04 and vios07…yung jazz may mga kalampag agad after 1 year…yung vios wala pa in 1 year na mas grabe ang gamit…both are fuel efficient..jazz and city are almost the same pagkagawa…kung bibili ka na talaga…go for vios kasi new designs compared to city, lapit na yan palitan..so if you buy this year, ang city mo, luma na yan next year w/ the new design..pero kung vios, 2012 pa maluluma…and mas gwapo ang porma ng vios lalo na pag naayusan…no offense pero d ako nagagandahan sa porma ng city( pangit porma nya) thats the reason why jazz kinuha ko noon..gwapo ng jazz eh…sa resale, pareho lang pero mas madali ibenta ang toyota…kaya lang mababa ang resale ng toyota kasi sinagad ang gamit(like taxi) pero i bet, kung sagad din ang gamit ng honda, baka mas mababa pa resale nyan coz of price ng parts..
July 24th, 2008 at 2:35 am
so nakabili ka na pala sir.. have you seen the new city? it will be release late this year….wag ka sana ma offend sir pero sayang…after 3 years, mas mababa resale value nyan compared kung vios binili mo, kasi older model na itsura nya..unlike kung vios binili mo, same model pa rin…in fairness, ganda ng bagong city, gusto ko na palitan jazz ko pag meron ng new city( mukhang vios gen1 ang likod ng new city) hehehe
July 28th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Personally, i have drove both VIOS and CITY.
here’s the giff of both of it after driving both of it. if you have drvien cars for some time, the first feel you will definitly notice with a VIOS and the CITY is the comfort.
For my Opinion, the first time i drove both cars, i’m voting for VIOS. It’s way comfortable to drive the VIOS compared to City. The problem with the current situation is that.. the VIOS body is better compared to CITY. honda CITY is like a 2002 model, and just upgraded some asthetics, but compared to the new VIOS, it’s a completely different one.
Now here’s the real scenario that everyone will face. your financial capability. If you are more financially driven.. i suggest you get a VIOS. why? first of all, it’s cheaper than the CITY. next is for parts availability. law of price and demand, right? the greater the demand, the cheaper it gets.. BUT! for the people who don’t care much but wants to get an overall great performance.. i suggest you get the CITY. why is it better? first of all is the interior design. Fashionable old school design of the instrument panel has a better feel compared to VIOS. The 3 spoke design of the honda CITY is way better than the VIOS.
As i said.. for the people who are financially more stable who doesn’t care less.. Civic is the best choice for middle aged people like me! If you got the money to burn? why not even go for the honda accord? or even camry? it’s even a totally different level of experience.
to end it all… my choice is still honda CITY 1.5S cvt for overall performance (exterior, interior, engine, technology and reviews).
i’m rating CITY: 8.5, and VIOS: 8.2. not much of a difference though.. so.. either one is good. both with good fuel efficiency.. it’s a matter of branding and the looks really…
August 8th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
First, both cars are really ugly. The Vios prior to this one was a looker, but now it’s closer to the looks of the City (which I find to be one of the ugliest vehicles out now.)
But since the Vios is a newer model, I’d pick that over the City. The City’s looks haven’t been changed in years. It’s an old, ugly design that is way past it’s time.
Second, most of the interior of the Vios looks better and newer. I don’t like the center console, the nipple controls for the air conditioner, and the small rear glass. I love the flat floor in the rear, though. The Honda’s interior look just as old as the exterior.
Third, Honda pulled out of the country and now just imports their cars. The effect is that the paint is very thin. Since the Vios is assembled here, the paint is much thicker. Also, it’ll be easier to find the right color if you need to paint parts of the car since they source the paint locally.
Fifth, since the Vios is assembled here, it provides more jobs for Filipinos. Helping out our country men while getting a good vehicle is a win-win situation for me.
Sixth, people have been telling me that City’s resale value isn’t high. The Civic commands a premium, but not the City. The reasons I hear include that the spare parts are expensive and tough to find and that it’s ugly.
Seven, the Vios still uses the same engine as it’s predecessor. You can find sport accessories such as cold air filters, etc. at a cheaper price due to the volume out in the market.
Eight, I’d rather be in an ugly Vios with a Vios taxi beside me than an uglier City.
Overall, I would pick the Vios over the City.
Good luck on your choosing a car. In the end, you’re still going to get a new vehicle so you really can’t lose with either one.
August 13th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
jether, you should get a car bro, so you can get girls.
August 14th, 2008 at 6:50 am
Sir wakus ano na nakabili ka na ba?
diba sa first comment ko in favor ako sa honda. well guess what…
i bought Vios 1.E M/T and it was so fantastic!
check this site below!
http://tripkitaakotripmo.multiply.com/video/item/72/THE_BREAK_IN
August 17th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
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August 17th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
I picked the Honda City! CLICK HERE TO READ THE POST.
August 20th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
I had two toyotas in the past, madali pyesa pero pinasakit din ulo ko dahil sa power steering issue nila…
City for me…
August 21st, 2008 at 9:50 pm
I love the honda city and i bought one,although gandang ganda ako sa porma ng vios pag nakikita ko naman na pantaxi lang, nakakahinayang!.Anyway,the vios is mass produced which means the quality control hindi matututukan ng husto ng mga QControl Engineers,sa dami ba naman ng production matutukan pa kaya? Wat do u think guys,do i have a point?
August 23rd, 2008 at 6:40 am
pan taxi pan taxi sa ibang bansa nga meron mercedez benz pang taxi lang. so dapat pala sabihin natin sa lto na wag bigyan prankisa toyota para gumanda image?
ok na sa taxi kesa sa plantsa
ano yan pagawaan ng tshirt?? kukuha ka lng ng 5pcs among 100pcs/set para icheck quality nito.
mass produced din po kuya ang honda. ndi lang 100cars per year ginagawa nila.
madami ka lng nakikitang toyota kaya kala mo tuloy sila lng mass produced vehicle.
August 25th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
[...] months ago, I was torn between the Toyota VIOS and the Honda City. In the end, I chose the Honda City and I’ve never looked back since. However, this version [...]
August 26th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
Galeng naman, looking for city vs vios comparison and blog site pa ng former GM ko napuntahan ko. Musta SC (silver)? Probably no one remembers my hunter since 2004 pa ko quit. Anyway, hope everyones doing great whatever games you guys are playing now. :)
Anyway, on topic, napunta din kami sa city over vios, parang masyado malaki nguso ng vios para sa size nya. Kung same size siguro ng camry, bagay ganun nguso pero at its size right now, the vios looks like a turtle to me.
Ang panget naman sa city, wala na yung ULT seat and they still don’t give a discount even if next year na lalabas new model :( Anyway, I still think it’s better so we went for a bluish silver city :)
September 1st, 2008 at 11:55 pm
I BOTH go for Vios and City since they are both reliable sedans
September 3rd, 2008 at 10:09 pm
id go for vios!!! dont mind people saying na pang taxi…i myself drive a vios.. does that make me a taxi driver? when i drive our accord does it make a difference when im driving the vios? will i be richer looking when im driving an accord? sadly…no. it all goes down to ur pocket bro.. dont mind the crab mentality of the filipinos.. thats d reason hanggang d2 lang tayo eh.. crisis all the way. kahit na wla nang pera.. (70% nang population under poverty) may guts parin tayong mag socialan.. wake up people!! this is the time for practicality… so, going back.. vios wins over the city in all aspects.. btw way, we also have a honda city i-dsi and it really sucks!! the ride, the power, the parts.. sirain ung city eh, considering under warranty pa.. so, i always follow the saying ” its not the ride, its the rider!!!” naka honda ka nga pero 1/4 lang ung gas… buti pa ung mga taxi na vios naka full tank pa everyday!! bwahahahha :)
September 11th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Looks like “daming taxi na vios” lang and reason ng mga tao dito for choosing a City over a Vios a….siguro di kayo umiinom ng Sprite kasi “image is NOTHING!”
Kung talagang concerned ka sa image mo at mapera ka, why would you choose between a City and a Vios which are both econocars??
Reliability and bang for the buck, Id go for a Vios.
September 26th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
both nalang yung bibilhin u toyota and honda para astig dba?
October 23rd, 2008 at 5:04 pm
poporma ka lang city kukunin mo?? if you say porma, mag MB, AUDI o BMW ka na! this is about econocars, patipiran ang labanan. and vios wins hands down.
November 20th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
kung ako sayo bumili ka nalang ng Ford F150 para mas malakas ang hatak sa gasolina! hehehehehehe!
November 21st, 2008 at 6:35 am
kung gusto mo mas makatipid ka sa gasolina at mas mura pa, bumili ka nalang ng multicab mas practical pa! mas marami pa ang pweding sumakay kasyang-kasya ang 10 tao sa loob, pangpamilya trip talaga!.. MAS MURA, MAS TIPID SA GASOLINA, AT HIGIT SA LAHAT PWEDE PANG PASADA! SA PANAHON NGAYON AY KAILANGAN WAIS KA! :-)
November 26th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
TAMA… MAGTIPID.. Karamihan sa mga nagcomment ng negative d2 ay yung mga walang pambili ng car.. E ano kung Vios o Honda City ang Car??? ang importante may Car ka at hindi ka maglakad papuntang opisina o sa malls… BASTA ako kung san ako makakatipid at the same time convenient sa part ko…. Yung mga walang pambili magtrabaho kau.. Tama na ang inggit na yan.. I’ll get my Vios-E 2009 next week.. So hu cares kng mukhang taxi car ko? at least d mukhang pedicab……
December 3rd, 2008 at 9:15 pm
to Andy: Hindi importante yung may Car ka! ang Importante sa lahat e yung may sasakyan ka, kahit anong hitsura pa ng sasakyan mo ang importante ay makatipid ka at mas practical. Alam nyo ang mga Pinoy kasi kahit wala ng pera bumili parin ng magagarang sasakyan para lang pamporma! alam mo naman karamihan sa mga pinoy ay mga Hambog, kung ano yung latest bili agad kaya hindi tayo aasenso mga pinoy. Hindi sa nagyayabang ako ay isang vice president ng KIA pero paminsan-misan ay nagtataxi rin ako para makatipid kahit cellphone ko ay hanggang ngayon ay 6630 pa mas maganda pa ang cellphone ng secretary ko n73..
December 4th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
consider these
Toyota - cheap and easy to find parts
Honda - high resale value
December 4th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
kung ako sa inyo bumili nalang kayo ng ferrari! para sakay agad ang lahat ng mga pokpok! awwwww! ang sarap talaga makipag sex sa loob ng ferrari!
December 26th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
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December 28th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
I got my vios 1.3 E 2009.. Sobrang tipid nga sya ( 13km/L .. Sa mga nagbigay ng substantial comments earlier, Thanks sa inyong lahat.. lalo na kay Waukster ang may Akda ng lahat ng ito.. hehehe
To : Brandon
Correct ka jan Bro.. Dapat sa mga PinOy practical na, lalo na ngayong panahon ng CRISIS..
LAunching nga pala ng HOnda CITY 2009 sa JAn 7 tingnan nyo rin. Yung mga d pa nakakabili… :D
HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS
January 13th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
kUng aQ sAu,i’lL tAke f0r h0nDa,bc0z aNg TOYOTA VIOS kC aY,mAdaliNg mAg fAde aNg cOlor aT mAdAli dIn xIa mAyuPi aNg kAha,tXaka aNg h0nDa kApag bInilI m0 nG bRand nEw,mAtagal bUmabA aNg pResYo,,kUnwAri bInili moh nG 600k,tp0s iBe2nta moh dIn,hAlos hIndi bUmababa aNg price nG hondA kAhit sEconD hAnd,eH aNg t0yota hAlos tAon tAon nAgpa2lit ng m0del,eH anG mGa h0nDa lUxury dIn xIa..
January 31st, 2009 at 12:20 am
sir wauks.. totoo po ang high resale value even sa insurance or comprehensive mataas ang appraisal nila pra sa Honda…I own a Honda city 2002 lxi and Nissan’s Grand Livinia…CITY’s have a very reasonable gas mileage around 15 to 17kms per liter all stock no tweaks po sa makina yan kahit muff system wala stock talaga…kung ako sau try looking into the new city model 2009 maganda exterior as well as interior even the gear lever nsa steering wheel na….ang maganda sa Vios common ang parts nya and mga taong eksperto sa kanya..well not to say wala din addict sa mga honda
March 11th, 2009 at 5:24 am
Was just googling and I happened to stumble on your page. The comments really helped (Thanks thanks!) But I’m still undecided mainly because of the “mode of payment” I will be going through.
I am entitled to get a company car: 30% of my limit, P582,000, will be deducted from my salary on a monthly basis for the next 5 years. If I decide however to get a unit which is priced higher than my limit, I have to add a “top up,” which will also be deducted on a monthly basis from my salary.
Though with regard to maintenance, I don’t think I have to worry much. I drive in the city only: mainly from office to house (20 minutes max) and the company will also pay for “Type 1″ maintenance (I guess those which do not include major overhauls).
For fuel efficiency, I don’t think I should worry about this too since I will be given a gas card.
Now I’m torn between getting a:
1. CITY 1.3 A M/T (P668,000) OR CITY 1.3 S M/T (P708,000); OR
2. CITY 1.3 A M/T (P668,000) OR VIOS 1.3 E M/T (P654,000)
because I’m also thinking about the long-term implications to my salary.
Hope I get promoted in the future para naman hindi ako masyadong magsisi if ever I choose the higher-priced model. :P My mind was really set on getting a VIOS but when I saw the new City, my eyes literally popped out from their sockets. It’s just so manly! (Struggling to find a word right now :P)
Anyway, goodluck sakin! :P
April 8th, 2009 at 1:11 am
NISSAN SKYLINE! kung halang kaluluwa mo sir wauks
April 9th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
I’ll go for honda city kasi pag nag vios ka baka sabihin lang sayo ng tao na taxi driver ka kaya ill go for honda na kasi pag binenta mo yan ng secondhand di ka masyado mag sisisi dyan sir waulks, pero kung gusto mo japanese rin, mitsubishi ka na lang o kaya kia rio, 690,000 lang sir wauks.
April 9th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Kia? Di ba korean car to? .. peace ..
April 10th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
hi everyone.. was just looking at reviews for toyota vios and came up to this one.. i dont understand why we filipinos is so into our image and all that.. just because toyota is used as taxis in our country, i mean its so right! if you go to other countries, benz is just also a cab!
man i still go for toyota!
April 11th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
korean car ang kia.
April 12th, 2009 at 6:08 am
City na lang. Cheap yung Vios eh at nakasasawa na, wala ng dating. Minsan pa ay ginagamit na lang ang Vios sa “taxi”. Ang Honda bawal i=pang Taxi eh. At mas maganda pa ang motor ng Honda sa Toyota.
April 12th, 2009 at 6:15 am
so… you(maharlika) are trying not to be Filipino by using that words? And as you write these, you are generalizing that all Filipinos think the same. And about the Mercedes thing, do you really think it’s a big deal? Why, do you think Filipinos cannot buy even one? And who likes a car being one of the model cars of taxis anyway?…And the Honda’s motors are better than the Toyota one. You can even ask if the better car would be an Accord or a Camry. Expect that the answer would be Accord even if you ask a foreigner.
April 12th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
KUng ako sayo, honda city na ako,ganda kaya ng honda.
April 12th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
at ang honda city 1.3 ay power windows, ang vois 1.3j hindi naman pero eang vios e power windows.
April 15th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
FYI the toyota vios 2009 model cannot be made taxi anymore since there was an advise from Toyota to LTO not to make this as a taxi.
April 21st, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Basahin mo yung comment ni “DarkVenom”, yung ang comment ng taong may positive thinking, its not about what people thinks its about how much money you can save at the end of the day. Buti ka nga may kotse yung ibang tao naglalakad, so go for VIOS. I’ll assure you 100% saving in gas… tipirin mo yung pera and buy a house!
Kaysa puro porma ka, wala ka naman naiipun…
April 27th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Yan ang hirap sa mga filipino mayayabang even na kahit hindi kayang makabili ng auto kahit second hand lakas mang asar lakas mag comment about vios are for taxi kaya nga gingawang taxi kasi low maintenance at matibay unlike city ayaw ipa taxi kc malalaman na hindi pala matibay at isa pa mahal ang parts, kaya nga naglabas ng city ang honda un ang affordable nilang model, do you think ba afford ng masa ang mag ka car??? alisin na natin masyado ang maging mayabang kaya walang asenso ang filipinas lahat karamihan ng tao dito masyadong colonial mentality, kahit hindi afford pipilitin makapagmayabang lang!
April 27th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
[...] biggest purchases of my life. I decided to invest in a brand new car. I was torn between buying a Honda City or getting myself a Toyota VIOS. At the end of the day, my affinity with the style, elegance, and class of the Honda brand made me [...]
April 28th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Elegance for a ordinary sedan? if you want to choose elegant car purchase a sports car or luxury sedan, vios and the city is compact ordinary pasenger sedan, what happen to you all peeps!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Honda CIVIC,CIVIC HYBRID,INSIGHT at ODYSSEY. Eh Taxi din naman sa States,Europe and CANADA ah. Police patrol car pa nga..hehehe Southeast asia lng ung law pero allowed sa other continents maging taxi ung honda.
It doesn’t matter naman kung pan taxi ung car model ko. basta pan private use and better than HONDA CITY… MY VIOS!hehehe
May 27th, 2009 at 1:39 am
Ung HONDA pang TAXI&PULIS car lang din naman. Go to LONDON and you will find out. Southeast asia lang naman cila PA-Class and PA-Private.hehehe
May 27th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
0915-4112815, if your going to study both of vehicles i might consider on toyota coz of availability of parts and reliability that proven the world…you can contact me for the unit and financing terms.
June 13th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
kakatuwa naman mga comment dito, actually have the same problem din, VIOS 1.5G or City 1.3S (A/T)…hindi ko rin alam ang pipiliin ko sa 2 model, pero hindi yun ang mas problema ko, meron pa mas mabigat ako problema..is kung practical bang bumili(financing) ako ng BRAND NEW na VIOS 1.5 (2009 model) or mag fifinancing na lang ako ng VIOS 1.5 na year 2006 model..
pag nag financing ako ng 2009 model (5 years to pay)..after 5 years ang value ng kotse ko nasa 1.1 million na, kaya lang mababa kko na lang sya ma ebebenta.
unlike kung 2006 model..nasa 450,000 pesos lang ang price…