2014 Toyota Wigo

**jasminetea** · March 27th, 2017 03:59 PM

hi, new forum member here but i've been reading the forums since last year
and been learning a lot. thanks, guys

i'd rather create a new post specifically for this but i am not allowed yet
so apologies if this isn't a wigo-centered post

my family decided on buying a new car this coming may
since we were getting really stressed out by the daily commute
there's only going to be 2 adults and a 3 year old child as daily passengers
the daily trip will mostly involve twice going through
1. quirino highway
2. mindanao avenue
3. visayas avenue
4. central avenue
with some side streets in between
we'd like the trips to be comfortable even during the summer
we also plan on going on some out-of-town trips. ie subic zoo, tagaytay, etc

first-time buyers here. so far, we're torn between the latest models of these three:
Current SRP Latest Models(?)
1. Wigo 1.0 G A/T PHP563k 2016
2. Yaris 1.3 E A/T PHP795k 2017
3. Vios 1.3 E A/T PHP812k 2017

at first, we were really set with the Wigo. it fits the budget really well.
we've ridden on one before and liked the experience.
plus, we figured that it would have an easier time on the side streets we have to go through every day.

however, my parents, dissuaded us from the Wigo, saying the engine is a daihatsu and not a 'proper' car.
they also said that hatchbacks, in general, are not good for the highways since a co-worker of them
felt his being carried away by the wind due to the speed of the other vehicles on the highway
and immediately sold his hatchback and bought a sedan

i've tried searching for negative reviews on the daihatsu engine used but can't find any
moreover, my parents can't quantify what exactly it is that's wrong with the daihatsu engine or what a 'proper' car is
i've read up on some shared experiences on the net with long-distance driving and baguio trips via the wigo,
and the reviews range from fine to excellent considering the specs

then, my parents offered to pay for the difference between the Wigo and Vios so we can get a 'proper' car
and the confusion mounted.
we feel that the Wigo is roomier and taller than the Vios,
and we like that the back seat can be folded up for big items we need to transport
the Vios has CVT and Dual VVTI on its side, but my husband said that 4speed in Wigo is reliable enough
and we figured with our lighter car, fuel consumption should not be that high
etc etc

then we found out about the Yaris which from what we've read seems to be a Vios hatchback
we like the 40-60 foldable rear seat. our child can sit on the non-folded one in a child seat
the height is same with Vios, though, so the Wigo still seems taller.
there is also no front fog lamps which is necessary for any trip to tagaytay/baguio/etc
we tried finding online customer reviews of Yaris, though, but can't find any
i've been scanning the roads and mall exhibits ever since january and i still have not seen any
we have no one to ask about its performance and i'm loathe to rely on just paid reviews or sales agents

we haven't test driven any of these yet but we're planning to
just, right now, we want the doubts i mentioned above answered

so what do you guys think about these 3 cars?
if you were in our circumstance, which would you pick?
what can you share that can help clarify the doubts/questions we have in mind?

thanks in advance and sorry for the long post

**_Qwerty_** · March 27th, 2017 04:51 PM

may CVT na ba ang vios dito sa atin?

My vote goes with the Yaris.. test drive it and decide.

Originally Posted by jasminetea

hi, new forum member here but i've been reading the forums since last year
and been learning a lot. thanks, guys

i'd rather create a new post specifically for this but i am not allowed yet
so apologies if this isn't a wigo-centered post

my family decided on buying a new car this coming may
since we were getting really stressed out by the daily commute
there's only going to be 2 adults and a 3 year old child as daily passengers
the daily trip will mostly involve twice going through
1. quirino highway
2. mindanao avenue
3. visayas avenue
4. central avenue
with some side streets in between
we'd like the trips to be comfortable even during the summer
we also plan on going on some out-of-town trips. ie subic zoo, tagaytay, etc

first-time buyers here. so far, we're torn between the latest models of these three:
Current SRP Latest Models(?)
1. Wigo 1.0 G A/T PHP563k 2016
2. Yaris 1.3 E A/T PHP795k 2017
3. Vios 1.3 E A/T PHP812k 2017

at first, we were really set with the Wigo. it fits the budget really well.
we've ridden on one before and liked the experience.
plus, we figured that it would have an easier time on the side streets we have to go through every day.

however, my parents, dissuaded us from the Wigo, saying the engine is a daihatsu and not a 'proper' car.
they also said that hatchbacks, in general, are not good for the highways since a co-worker of them
felt his being carried away by the wind due to the speed of the other vehicles on the highway
and immediately sold his hatchback and bought a sedan

i've tried searching for negative reviews on the daihatsu engine used but can't find any
moreover, my parents can't quantify what exactly it is that's wrong with the daihatsu engine or what a 'proper' car is
i've read up on some shared experiences on the net with long-distance driving and baguio trips via the wigo,
and the reviews range from fine to excellent considering the specs

then, my parents offered to pay for the difference between the Wigo and Vios so we can get a 'proper' car
and the confusion mounted.
we feel that the Wigo is roomier and taller than the Vios,
and we like that the back seat can be folded up for big items we need to transport
the Vios has CVT and Dual VVTI on its side, but my husband said that 4speed in Wigo is reliable enough
and we figured with our lighter car, fuel consumption should not be that high
etc etc

then we found out about the Yaris which from what we've read seems to be a Vios hatchback
we like the 40-60 foldable rear seat. our child can sit on the non-folded one in a child seat
the height is same with Vios, though, so the Wigo still seems taller.
there is also no front fog lamps which is necessary for any trip to tagaytay/baguio/etc
we tried finding online customer reviews of Yaris, though, but can't find any
i've been scanning the roads and mall exhibits ever since january and i still have not seen any
we have no one to ask about its performance and i'm loathe to rely on just paid reviews or sales agents

we haven't test driven any of these yet but we're planning to
just, right now, we want the doubts i mentioned above answered

so what do you guys think about these 3 cars?
if you were in our circumstance, which would you pick?
what can you share that can help clarify the doubts/questions we have in mind?

thanks in advance and sorry for the long post

**jasminetea** · March 27th, 2017 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by _Qwerty_

may CVT na ba ang vios dito sa atin?

yes, if we base the specs here Toyota Vios - Choose your Vehicle | Toyota Motor Philippines - No. 1 Car Brand

Originally Posted by _Qwerty_

My vote goes with the Yaris.. test drive it and decide.

thanks for the vote. i'm curious, though, what made you go for the Yaris?

**_Qwerty_** · March 28th, 2017 11:41 AM

It looks better than wigo and vios and mas maluwag..

Originally Posted by jasminetea

thanks for the vote. i'm curious, though, what made you go for the Yaris?

**jasminetea** · March 29th, 2017 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by _Qwerty_

It looks better than wigo and vios and mas maluwag..

thanks for the input. yes, that is also are observation

**dct** · March 27th, 2017 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by jasminetea

hi, new forum member here but i've been reading the forums since last year
and been learning a lot. thanks, guys

i'd rather create a new post specifically for this but i am not allowed yet
so apologies if this isn't a wigo-centered post

my family decided on buying a new car this coming may
since we were getting really stressed out by the daily commute
there's only going to be 2 adults and a 3 year old child as daily passengers
the daily trip will mostly involve twice going through
1. quirino highway
2. mindanao avenue
3. visayas avenue
4. central avenue
with some side streets in between
we'd like the trips to be comfortable even during the summer
we also plan on going on some out-of-town trips. ie subic zoo, tagaytay, etc

first-time buyers here. so far, we're torn between the latest models of these three:
Current SRP Latest Models(?)
1. Wigo 1.0 G A/T PHP563k 2016
2. Yaris 1.3 E A/T PHP795k 2017
3. Vios 1.3 E A/T PHP812k 2017

at first, we were really set with the Wigo. it fits the budget really well.
we've ridden on one before and liked the experience.
plus, we figured that it would have an easier time on the side streets we have to go through every day.

however, my parents, dissuaded us from the Wigo, saying the engine is a daihatsu and not a 'proper' car.
they also said that hatchbacks, in general, are not good for the highways since a co-worker of them
felt his being carried away by the wind due to the speed of the other vehicles on the highway
and immediately sold his hatchback and bought a sedan

i've tried searching for negative reviews on the daihatsu engine used but can't find any
moreover, my parents can't quantify what exactly it is that's wrong with the daihatsu engine or what a 'proper' car is
i've read up on some shared experiences on the net with long-distance driving and baguio trips via the wigo,
and the reviews range from fine to excellent considering the specs

then, my parents offered to pay for the difference between the Wigo and Vios so we can get a 'proper' car
and the confusion mounted.
we feel that the Wigo is roomier and taller than the Vios,
and we like that the back seat can be folded up for big items we need to transport
the Vios has CVT and Dual VVTI on its side, but my husband said that 4speed in Wigo is reliable enough
and we figured with our lighter car, fuel consumption should not be that high
etc etc

then we found out about the Yaris which from what we've read seems to be a Vios hatchback
we like the 40-60 foldable rear seat. our child can sit on the non-folded one in a child seat
the height is same with Vios, though, so the Wigo still seems taller.
there is also no front fog lamps which is necessary for any trip to tagaytay/baguio/etc
we tried finding online customer reviews of Yaris, though, but can't find any
i've been scanning the roads and mall exhibits ever since january and i still have not seen any
we have no one to ask about its performance and i'm loathe to rely on just paid reviews or sales agents

we haven't test driven any of these yet but we're planning to
just, right now, we want the doubts i mentioned above answered

so what do you guys think about these 3 cars?
if you were in our circumstance, which would you pick?
what can you share that can help clarify the doubts/questions we have in mind?

thanks in advance and sorry for the long post

Sagot ng parents mo yung difference sa vios? E doon na ako kung ganun. Haha

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**jasminetea** · March 29th, 2017 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by dct

Sagot ng parents mo yung difference sa vios? E doon na ako kung ganun. Haha

Yes, even for the Yaris, too. May I ask, though. Between the Vios and the Yaris, which would you choose? And why?

**dct** · March 29th, 2017 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by jasminetea

Yes, even for the Yaris, too. May I ask, though. Between the Vios and the Yaris, which would you choose? And why?

Its basically the same. Do you want hatchback na mas maliit ang cargo space pero accessible from the passenger? And also foldable pag malaki ang ikakarga? Or sedan na bigger space but cannot access by passenger. So you need to go down and get your things

Others decide by the looks. Kung alin mas pogi para sayo

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**jut703** · March 27th, 2017 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by jasminetea

hi, new forum member here but i've been reading the forums since last year
and been learning a lot. thanks, guys

i'd rather create a new post specifically for this but i am not allowed yet
so apologies if this isn't a wigo-centered post

my family decided on buying a new car this coming may
since we were getting really stressed out by the daily commute
there's only going to be 2 adults and a 3 year old child as daily passengers
the daily trip will mostly involve twice going through
1. quirino highway
2. mindanao avenue
3. visayas avenue
4. central avenue
with some side streets in between
we'd like the trips to be comfortable even during the summer
we also plan on going on some out-of-town trips. ie subic zoo, tagaytay, etc

first-time buyers here. so far, we're torn between the latest models of these three:
Current SRP Latest Models(?)
1. Wigo 1.0 G A/T PHP563k 2016
2. Yaris 1.3 E A/T PHP795k 2017
3. Vios 1.3 E A/T PHP812k 2017

at first, we were really set with the Wigo. it fits the budget really well.
we've ridden on one before and liked the experience.
plus, we figured that it would have an easier time on the side streets we have to go through every day.

however, my parents, dissuaded us from the Wigo, saying the engine is a daihatsu and not a 'proper' car.
they also said that hatchbacks, in general, are not good for the highways since a co-worker of them
felt his being carried away by the wind due to the speed of the other vehicles on the highway
and immediately sold his hatchback and bought a sedan

i've tried searching for negative reviews on the daihatsu engine used but can't find any
moreover, my parents can't quantify what exactly it is that's wrong with the daihatsu engine or what a 'proper' car is
i've read up on some shared experiences on the net with long-distance driving and baguio trips via the wigo,
and the reviews range from fine to excellent considering the specs

then, my parents offered to pay for the difference between the Wigo and Vios so we can get a 'proper' car
and the confusion mounted.
we feel that the Wigo is roomier and taller than the Vios,
and we like that the back seat can be folded up for big items we need to transport
the Vios has CVT and Dual VVTI on its side, but my husband said that 4speed in Wigo is reliable enough
and we figured with our lighter car, fuel consumption should not be that high
etc etc

then we found out about the Yaris which from what we've read seems to be a Vios hatchback
we like the 40-60 foldable rear seat. our child can sit on the non-folded one in a child seat
the height is same with Vios, though, so the Wigo still seems taller.
there is also no front fog lamps which is necessary for any trip to tagaytay/baguio/etc
we tried finding online customer reviews of Yaris, though, but can't find any
i've been scanning the roads and mall exhibits ever since january and i still have not seen any
we have no one to ask about its performance and i'm loathe to rely on just paid reviews or sales agents

we haven't test driven any of these yet but we're planning to
just, right now, we want the doubts i mentioned above answered

so what do you guys think about these 3 cars?
if you were in our circumstance, which would you pick?
what can you share that can help clarify the doubts/questions we have in mind?

thanks in advance and sorry for the long post

Simple problem. If you can get the Vios, then get that. It's better than the Wigo in every way.

More space, more power, better ride, more features, safer, looks better, and so on.

Only advantage of the Wigo is that it's cheap, but if you can afford the better car, go for it.

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**dr. d** · March 27th, 2017 07:49 PM

i got a wigo.
i bought it because it was... cheap!
the engine is a daihatsu, and it's old! but i believe it was small car of the year awardee some years ago. so, it's not really an improper engine.
but yes, matagtag ang wigo. a yaris or a vios (neither of which i own) will probably lull the child to sleep better than the wigo.
but if you really are looking for a comfortable car, with a wigo budget... get a lovingly pre-owned altis. if the car was reasonably cared for by its owner, hindi ka magsisisi. naka-pili pa kayo ng ending digit ng plaka.
good luck.

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correction: small engine award, hindi small car.