Need Help in Deciding Ford/Toyota/Mistusbishi (Fiesta vs Vios vs LancerEX)

**tidus1203** · November 3rd, 2010 08:29 AM

Fiesta ako for both FE and style... The Vios gets you FE but no style. The EX gets you style (although the interior sucks) but no FE... And hey the Fiesta is a Top Gear favorite hehehe...

**nujbc11111** · November 3rd, 2010 08:55 AM

get the vios bro

**ghosthunter** · November 3rd, 2010 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by powerhouse

So would you suggest I'd go for the Toyota Vios? am really confused talaga sa choices

kung vios naman 1.5G MT lang, budget wise

I am noticing that you are choosing M/T variants of the cars listed.

You think it is wise in terms of personal comfort during the typical traffic we get in the metro manila? (or do you live outside metro manila where traffic is not as bad?)

**niky** · November 3rd, 2010 10:00 AM

The Fiesta is superior to the Vios except in rear seat space, where it feels small due to the roofline. The Mazda2 is nearly equal to the Vios in terms of rear seat space and the 1.5 MT is fantastic to drive. Both the Fiesta and the Mazda2 have huge trunks compared to the Toyota.

You really shouldn't discount Honda. The Jazz and City are really in a class of their own when it comes to usable space and power for their size. Biggest seating space, biggest trunks, most powerful engines. Handling not quite as good as the Mazda2, but still very, very good. If you're getting an MT, you'll be happy with a Jazz 1.3 MT. ( I know your other choices are sedans, but the Jazz has better passenger space and more useful cargo space than anything else out there...)

Originally Posted by powerhouse

Well...I've heard that Ford parts has been known to be expensive. Talked to a friend in the gym kanina and he said it depends daw sa model. I dunno if it's true.

Really does depend on the model. The more common Fords are easy to get parts for. Certain cars, like the Focus TDCi, have expensive parts. US-made Fords (like the Expe) have parts that aren't necessarily too expensive, but are very hard to source (needs to be imported).

The Fiesta is Thai-made, and Ford is bringing in parts for it. They promise the parts will be affordable... but of course... iba ang "affordable" sa casa compared to outside.

**sm2by** · November 3rd, 2010 01:53 PM

I'd suggest you get the Vios since there are stocks at most toyota dealers and you have more choices in terms of color and trim.

The Fiesta has a long waiting list you'll have to wait more than 30 days since it has a very high demand. The ford plant in thailand can't supply that many units to the philippines...

And lastly resale and depreciation; TOYOTA > FORD

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**myas110** · November 3rd, 2010 06:15 PM

did you not consider the mazda2?

pero for me, vios 1.5G since you want MT (kahit common na sya sa streets)...fiesta MT comes in lower end variants.

**ghosthunter** · November 3rd, 2010 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by myas110

did you not consider the mazda2?

pero for me, vios 1.5G since you want MT (kahit common na sya sa streets)...fiesta MT comes in lower end variants.

If you can afford a Fiesta, it's better to choose the Fiesta than the Mazda2.

Consider the Mazda2 as the Fiesta's cheaper/affordable version with less toys too.

**GTi** · November 3rd, 2010 06:28 PM

But then the Mazda 2 has very weak engines compared to their Ford counterpart. Many reviews have pointed out that the difference in power between the 2 and even just the Yaris (4hp difference) is easily noticeable, let alone a 17hp difference and a double clutch transmission.

**powerhouse** · November 3rd, 2010 10:28 PM

I am noticing that you are choosing M/T variants of the cars listed.

You think it is wise in terms of personal comfort during the typical traffic we get in the metro manila? (or do you live outside metro manila where traffic is not as bad?)

Yup! I'm cebu based.

Considering vios cuz I can do a lot of things with it (with respect to customizations)

Honestly, I just considered the Fiesta cuz of its looks and FE, vios isn't an eye catcher since its common and more over its looks. Didn't really thought about the resale value though. Alot of my friends really want me to buy vios and also my family. (Fans kac Toyota haha), really wanted something new and also eye catching even on stocks. FE wise/looks/maintenance/parts.

**GTi** · November 3rd, 2010 10:32 PM

I find the Vios to be terribly cramped with very little headroom and legroom. And I'm just 5"10, my hair (raised) is pushing against the ceiling already.