QUOTE(bkcheah75 @ Jul 24 2012, 10:23 PM)
I am thinking to get either EX or SX. I have budget constraint problem. I have few questions about SX that those feature attracting me,
1. Is SX fully tinted with front, rear and side window mirror? but EX not?
2. How ESP (Electronic Stability Program) help me? Is it really useful?
3. What is the benefit of Automatic Control Air-Con?
4. Fuel Consumption how much for Forte? 16' Tyre run better fuel saving?
The price is about 7k different. really means a lot to me. Appreciate your advice.
SX is better, no need to think so much.
1) Not tinted, you just get extra UV cut glass..
2) ESP - you will NEVER know when you need this, don't underestimate ESP, think of you and your family's safety. Check out youtube videos for what ESP/Stability Control is all about. After you see the video, you probably will not buy another car without it.
3) Automatic Aircond is just lazy man way of adjusting aircond. For example usually you need to manually adjust the aircond for all towards face / leg or both. With auto aircond it will select accordingly based on the temperature. You can still manually do it tho, but auto makes it easier. U just need to turn that one single giant knob to the left or right to select your desired temperature and it will settle everything. U dont even need to set the fan speed

4) 16" tyre sure better. FC depends on right leg and driving conditions. If FC really super-duper important to you - get the empty Vios Car or get a VIVA. Most FC range from 7 - 12L / 100KM - again depends on your route to work/travel.
In your purchase budget please consider not only your monthly repayment but also the maintenance fee, insurance, road tax, fuel costs.
This post has been edited by CyberKewl: Jul 24 2012, 10:30 PM