2004 Altis vs. 2004 city

**ghosthunter** · September 8th, 2009 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by i.am.aids

Hi,

I'm planning to buy a second hand car for 400k (from a car dealer). The following are my choices:

1. 2004 altis MT
2. 2004 city AT

Which do you think is the better option?

Salamat po ng marami,
aids

Kinda like an Apples vs Oranges kind of comparison.

BTW, you might want to reconsider the City A/T (CVT) because it is known to have a problem with the CVT itself. Tends to have premature wear & tear unless driven with a feather touch.

If you would like to risk it.... the City 1.3L iDSi A/T is a good car. Downside is the stiff padding of the rear seats which makes it uncomfortable to seat on it for long drives. Good fuel mileage and massive trunk for a small car.

The Corolla 1.6L M/T is an "okay" car. Gives good fuel mileage for a 1.6L car. Downside is the ZZ engine which somehow tends to "sludge" up inside, especially if you miss a regular oil change or used the wrong motor oil. Seating inside is "average" (City has more generous leg room for the back seats). Ride quality is better than the City.