Worth Getting an Altezza Now?

[zarafrost]

Hi Guys,

I'm planning on getting a new car. my mitsu Just got broken into and they took my RSM..... :(

So as i was shopping for new cars, (Auto transmission cars coz my gf wants to drive it), i remembered the Toyota Altezza as one of my favs. And when i looked at the price it was within 70 to 80k which was within my price range. But when i looked at how old it was, i almost flipped.

My girl wants to get new car.... ie: the Vios......

I want a car which can run around anywhere with ease and has little problem. But seeing that the car is so old, i would believe that the problems are big with the car. Most cars are 2000 and 2001 make and thats 10 yrs old already. (Sorry for writing karangan)

So... Altezza experts, any suggestions? Better to get an Altezza or Vios? What about FC? Is it super to own an Altezza? well i think it would be awesome to own one. But at what expense?

Hope you all can enlighten me

Cheers

 

[prototype_x0]

i am not advising you to buy or not to buy altezza.

generally what you said was right. 10 years old car pretty sure comes with problems. you can reduce it by test drive and by a help of your trusted friendly mechanic to examine the car first before buy. and if you personally know the previous owner and how the car was maintained then it will helps alot.

but what i dont understand is that why you need to think much about your gf? if she wants a new car, let her buy one for herself. i dont think it will be wise for you to take your girlfriend's preference into consideration

 

[markblurberry]

Bro, if i am the very positive angel, i will tell u go ahead and get it! - because Altezza is afterall a toyota, bullet-proof engine, made for compete against BMW M3! fun-factor to drive, can take it out for a drift - RWD, available aftermarket parts if you want to modify, solid car suspension, enough hp for more aggressive driving...on the other hand, the devil will say - its an old car - may have many problems soon -prepare to overhaul- many parts may need replacing, spare-parts not easy to find, be careful while choosing your ride - dont end-up with kereta potong, high fuel consumption, leceh - need to replace timing belt, may need to repaint the car, RWD car not easy to handle...bla bla bla....just my 2 cents, if you u want it so badly, u'll be willing to overlook all the anticipated problems, but if u r caught in 2 mind, better go for Ob Vios.....

 

[green]

why would u want to buy a 10 year old car? if u can get a good condition car, then perhaps u will not need to spend a bundle to fix it, what about those which has been in accidents before? do u know how to check them?

yes the good old altezza is good but that was like 10 to 5 years ago. i own an altezza for ten years and even i am getting bored. now its my 2nd car.

so go figure. get the vios or altis. brand new

 

[DanzEterna]

of course any gf, wife etc would like a new car....
but for me, i wont tell them wat car im gonna get, just bring it home on that day...that time your gf, wife cannot be angry as u cannot do anything edi....

 

[AE111_SEG]

Bro
If you are passionate about altezza then buy it but if you just want something to drive from A to B
then buy a vios ... Your choice...

 

[pert]

Bro
If you are passionate about altezza then buy it but if you just want something to drive from A to B
then buy a vios ... Your choice...

Agreed..!!!

 

[G221]

My wife wouldn't mind when i told her I'm buying a used Altezza. Can go anywhere I want with my 3yr old & a few days old sons even with the 'rempit' exhaust sound. My mom even said that it's comfy sitting in it frm KL-Kedah-KL; again, with a 'rempit' exhaust, adjustable suspension, etc. So basically it's quite a comfy car and good to drive. So it's your choice. New car (Vios/Altis) is good, "problem free"...but maybe in 1-2yrs time, u'll get bored with it as there will be a new Vios. Unless u r planning to use your car within 2-3yrs then that's fine. As for Altezza, there's only one version of it. Altezza might be an old car. (my car is 13yrs old), but some of us enjoy ourselves everytime we r in the driving seat. So choose your car wisely. :wavey::wavey:

*p/s unless u r sitting next to AE111_SEG and he's in the driving seat, u won't be that enjoy

 

[DanzEterna]

i used to drive my fren's auto altezza with beams engine i suppose...quite powerful though....

 

[AE111_SEG]

Well said G221.... had my ride for 3 yrs now and ... still loving it.... My car is 8 yrs old and still give me the buzz when I hit the redline....ha ha ha. Or when doing spirited drive on B roads... Puts a smile on my face everytime......

Again no matter how old if you have the passion for it then age is secondary... just look at AE86 & MR2 etc....
You do need to be a Altezza fan to own one....and not just buy it for the sake of getting from A to B. Vios also can do that.

So think wisely.....

 

[wfhan]

mine was 9 yo when i bought it, no doubt i was worrying about the fixing need to be done on it when i bought it. but then again, tell me which used unit doesn't required any touch-up/fixing ? Once u get that sorted out, u have a wonderful ride.
i'm having it now for 2yr+, and guess what, now my wife ask me to get a 6MT altezza and the current 5AT altezza give to her, she wants it.

 

[AE111_SEG]

mine was 9 yo when i bought it, no doubt i was worrying about the fixing need to be done on it when i bought it. but then again, tell me which used unit doesn't required any touch-up/fixing ? Once u get that sorted out, u have a wonderful ride.
i'm having it now for 2yr+, and guess what, now my wife ask me to get a 6MT altezza and the current 5AT altezza give to her, she wants it.

My wife also said the same thing..........something about altezza and women

 

[Dayline668]

They wan to get ''High'' revving "rear" whell drive..

 

[Genezza]

Dayline668 : Nice one man.. HAHAHAHAHHA..

 

[G221]

My wife also said the same thing..........something about altezza and women

My wife said that I care for my car more than her..she also said something about altezza and women which I cannot disclose here

 

[mines998]

My gf also said I love car more than love her... But come to when come to highway she love my car more than me..of course she need to be in driver set.... =.=!

 

[kUmUcHaI 11/1]

i will still buy a R34 even it is old.
i will still buy a Integra even it is already 10 yrs.
i will still buy a 400hps silvia which already no more on production

why dont you......?

performance car always attract Motor Kaki like us isn't it??

 

[AE111_SEG]

well said.... if your talking about altis or camry .... yeah u will need to consider the age
but if it is a special model then age should be secondary.....

 

[green]

i will still buy a R34 even it is old.
i will still buy a Integra even it is already 10 yrs.
i will still buy a 400hps silvia which already no more on production

why dont you......?

performance car always attract Motor Kaki like us isn't it??

true...i agree

so did u buy any of the cars above u mentioned? easier said than done right? haha

 

[tHrottle power]

mine was 9 yo when i bought it, no doubt i was worrying about the fixing need to be done on it when i bought it. but then again, tell me which used unit doesn't required any touch-up/fixing ? Once u get that sorted out, u have a wonderful ride.
i'm having it now for 2yr+, and guess what, now my wife ask me to get a 6MT altezza and the current 5AT altezza give to her, she wants it.

As mentioned by wfhan, when getting a 2nd hand altezza u will always expected to prepared some fixing. So it is possible to shared some ur experience upon buying their 2nd hand altezza?? As i m thinking of getting a 6mt version. would appreciate the feedback n comment(especially those who bought 2nd hand). what are the fixing that you have done.

Thanks