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 Toyota Altis 1.8 versus Kia Cerato 1.6, Which should I buy?

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acbc
post Jan 29 2014, 06:44 PM

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QUOTE(chingkang @ Jan 29 2014, 10:34 AM)
Hi Forumers,

I am choosing between a Toyota Altis 1.8 and a Kia Cerato 1.6. Both are C-segment cars.

Advantages of buying a Kia Cerato 1.6
- Cheaper price of RM99,888
- Cheaper installment
- Cheaper road tax
- Cheaper insurance
- Free 3 years services including parts and labour
- 5 years warranty
- More gadgets and safety - cruise control, vehicle stability management, 6 airbags
- Better dealer discount

Advantages of buying a Toyota Altis 1.8 (RM116,990 with navigation)
- Better resale value, lower depreciation rate
- Perceived better quality
- Good after sales service
- Good Brand

So far my concern is on after sales service by Naza Kia. While resale value is better for Toyota, given that we have to buy at higher price plus some other spending over the first 5 years (road tax, insurance, services etc.), this factor is not significant. Quality is subjective, both seems good from first hand test drive and feeling. Brand is less important compared to other factors.

Anyone can shed some lights on the after sales service? And if any other concern that I should be aware of when choosing these two cars?

Thank you.
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Naza service at Kota Damansara is top notch. Service here instead.

Toyota again? Not afraid stolen a few weeks / months driving it?

acbc
post Jan 29 2014, 08:41 PM

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QUOTE(Actchan @ Jan 29 2014, 08:38 PM)
This is really a reason need to concern  shakehead.gif
Take care of this baby altis every1 , my insurance agent said that Thailand already facing the stealing flood of this altis @@ btw the car been stole will send to where ?

Ok back to topic , comparison for the 1.6 cerato and 1.8 altis really not make sense , rm16k different that's a lot  doh.gif
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This month damn bad luck for 5 of my close friends and relatives. Their cars stolen from homes and offices.

1. Toyota Camry 2.4
2. Toyota Alphard 2.4
3. Toyota Estima 2.4
4. Toyota Hilux 2.5
5. Toyota Altis 2.0

All stolen within this month.

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