I plan to buy either one because in price terms they are similar.

are you planning to mod your car? if you plan to mod then I'd go for Altis..

do u know car enough or not?
if no thn new car is your choice
if u know...thn probably altis
that altis seem to be quite old...7 years

as far as i can say toyota has reliability even if it has 7 years and they don't depreciate as much. I don't intend to mod the car, perhaps keeping it to factory condition. If i were to own altis i'd consider having it for a longer period of time. well of course i know the risk of having a second hand car, but those can be settled by cautious observation as well as sending to mechanic to check.

for persona, i do know that proton has improved quite a lot comparing to previous designs but i highly doubt it would last long. even though the quality is somewhat okay for me. But then again it is a new car we're talking about so the indecisiveness kicks in

wait for the new proton car launch..

(^__^)

any idea when?

if you do not intend to mod that car and plan to keep it as stock as possible, I'm suggesting you to go for persona. new car, got free service from Proton. Old car no matter BMW Ferrari or what, you still have to touch up quite a lot of wear and tear parts.. Timing belts, suspension, overhaul perhaps, bla bla bla too many for me to write

what kind of modifications do you suggest?

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Added on March 10, 2012, 11:01 pmso that means even if i plan to mod the car i'd have to touch up a lot right?

This post has been edited by jonas.hoh: Mar 10 2012, 11:01 PM

suppose this month or next month the official launch...SA told me, but from website is June...be patient, hehe

(^__^)

those that i mentioned to touch up are actually in mod list.. lol.. for eg: suspension, you'd go for high low soft hard adjustable perhaps.. if you plan to mod that car, of coz you want your car to be in top form condition rite

This post has been edited by shiyau: Mar 10 2012, 11:05 PM

7-year old car & NEW car @same price?
I'd take a NEW car anytime!
NEW car = NEW car! Get it?

OLD car = anything can happen to it anytime!! Gotta b prepared for the WORST! Lots of xtra $$$$ gonna go...

NEW car = anything can happen to it anytime TOO..

well there is something called preventive maintenance. as long as you follow that you shouldn't be facing any car problems.

and for NEW proton eh, how often do you see a broken down NEW proton, and also how often do you see a broken down toyota? my only reason for proton is actually that it is a virgin car(new)

This post has been edited by jonas.hoh: Mar 10 2012, 11:23 PM

Toyota pwn all

who needs proton anyway

Sure la.... Toyota cannot spoil one.

7 years old car wei.

are u kidding me? lol

has anyone own an altis before? i want to know it terms of build quality, ride comfort as well as NVH. i am not really worried about maintenance as i am a mechanical engineer myself. so i do know about those things to a certain extent. just more concerned about the worth(as in the feeling of a good car) at the end of the day.

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Added on March 10, 2012, 11:56 pmwhat do you suggest?

This post has been edited by jonas.hoh: Mar 10 2012, 11:56 PM

I wanted to get an Altis too. But year 2007, if I'm not mistaken, the last model before the newer Altis.

I love the old Altis looks compared to the new one...BUT, when i was at 2nd hand shop..sat in one and errr....the interior is seriously GrandPa looks...cancel Altis. Many I saw also are accident car. it's easy to know an accident Toyota because the fitment and Gaps are very consistent. If its out means kena accident oledi.

This post has been edited by azbro: Mar 11 2012, 12:02 AM

i suggest toyota altis la~ haha, but if you are looking for a 2nd hand car, make sure dont rush, maybe you can find 1 pristine condition with all the service record at toyota. who know?