Honda City or Toyota Vios?

December 22, 2008

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We’re now on our third week in the house that blogging bought. Once in a while, a few minor snags still crop up like water leaks and drainage problems but a more bothersome nuisance for me is the transportation to and from our place.

You see, I don’t own a car and, inside our subdivision, there are no tricycles or jeepneys. Just to reach the main gate, one has to walk for around 10 minutes. From there, the only way to reach the highway is via a tricycle and every time you take it, expect a very bumpy ride.

And so I thought of giving myself a Christmas present. Yup, a car. The Google Adsense car, because I’ll be using the remainder of my Adsense income this year to purchase it.

I don’t have enough cash so I’m not planning on getting a brand new one. Still, I want one that is, as much as possible, fuel-efficient and doesn’t regularly break down.

I’ve looked around both online and offline and I’ve narrowed my options to two. That’s where I need your opinions. Between the two second-hand cars, which do you think is the better deal?

Option #1: 2000 Honda City
1.3 iDSi
Manual Transmission
Mileage: 84,000 km.
Color: Silver
Casa-maintained, according to owner
Price: P250,000

Option #2: 2004 Toyota Vios
1.5 VVTi engine
Manual Transmission
Mileage: 68,000 km.
Color: Silver
Casa-maintained, according to owner
Price: P400,000

I’m not a car expert, so I need your insights on what I should consider before buying one. If you help me well enough, I’ll let you ride with me in that car that blogging will buy!

Which then would you go for: Honda City or Toyota Vios? Or do you know of a better deal?