Altezza

[chriiz18]

Dear Guys,

Planning to get a toyota Altezza. Any pro's and con's about this car?

- Which is better to get an auto or manual?

- What would be the fuel consumption like?

- Any clue on what i should check when i check out the car?

Your Best help and knowledge is much appreciated.

 

[2slow]

been discuss thousand times
search is yr good friend dude

 

[bushidofang]

As said by 2slow, this matter have been discussed countless of times. Please read the R&R before making a new thread and use the 'Search' tool, located on top if you didn't know.

Here are a few threads to help to get started:

Altezza FAQ

Looking for Altezza..

Buying second hand Altezza

There are many more in the forum, but if you can't find any answers to your questions, feel free to post back here. :) Happy searching.

 

[AE111_SEG]

Bro
I have come up with all that you need to know about altezza. Pls refer to link.
It is quite long. take your time reading it. Knowledge is power.:proud:

http://www.zerotohundred.com/newfor...0-forum/90862-altezza-faq-22.html#post4484218

 

[chriiz18]

Thanks guys, i hardly come online but when i need some good advise this is the place for me to look for answer. Yes i should have look and search before asking the same question again and again. But now i have seen some altezza and opt for another car is camry. i like altezza but car is a lil old. some say engine gives a lil prob. on the other hand is camry. big and family car. if anyone of you can help me on the fuel consumption would be very kind of you. Thanks!

 

[bushidofang]

An Altezza and a Camry, it's like an apple and orange bro. Camry is a full out comfort full sized sedan, Altezza is a sport compact sedan. If you're looking for fun in the Camry, look elsewhere.

Engine gives a lil prob? Such as? As i know, the 3SGE engine is quite a tough little nut. Look wise i would still prefer the looks of an Altezza than a Camry.. Camry, too common. But, it's still personal preference. But, a Camry and an Altezza is in a waaaayy different league altogether.

Like what AE111_SEG and I have posted above, you should really take a look at the 'Altezza FAQ'. Everything is there. But just to shed some light for you, a full tank will last you abour 450-500km, all depends on how heavy is your right foot.

 

[chriiz18]

Hehehe...thanks buddy. Yes its a different league. And yes camry is way too common. I honestly still deciding whether to change my car to Altezza. Why not let grab a drink sometimes and chit chat when you have time? PM me your contacts?

 

[wfhan]

chriiz18,
where are u located ?
if u in Klang Valley area, you are welcome to join our tt session.
it's NOT a weekly events due to our availability, but any such event i will
try to post it here -> calling-all-altezzas-is-for-tt
Alternately, u can pm ae111_seg, he is the master Jedi here


so guys, tonight got tt or not ?? hehe... i need to update the tt posts.. ;P

 

[bushidofang]

@chriiz18,

Yeah like wfhan had said, it's not a weekly thing as much as we wanted to, but due to availability, it's not possible. We normally have it on a Friday night @ Taipan.

Why not just give AE111_SEG a PM and pass him your number? He's our database guy here. :)

 

[chriiz18]

Nice...im located in Ampang which is not a problem for me to travel up to Subang.

I'm also working in Shanghai so i'm only here for about three weeks then flight back to Shanghai. I'll be back to Malaysia every month.

Cheers buddies!!!

 

[wfhan]

bushidofang, i have yet to meet u at tt.... though i also not attending it very frequent...;P
nowaday not easy to gather more altezza owner to come tt.

 

[Mic Tie]

hmmm,toyota altezza is the best sport and best suspension i ever have,believe me,is good choice and if pick camry for luxury and comfort sedan,both is TOYOTA,depend yr requirement and budget

 

[bushidofang]

@chriiz: So are you here in Malaysia now or at Shanghai?

@wfhan: You have seen me once before, don't you remember? I'm always with Greytezza.

 

[wfhan]

bushidofang,
haha....now i get it!
ya... i think not only once, is it another time at trial ? (with greytezza too, right?)
and guess what, now i kno ur myvi d, u can't stealth anymore!.. hehehe.
(am i right? or wrong?)

 

[bushidofang]

@wfhan:
Yeah I'm always with Greytezza, you'll get the idea haha.

How would you know which is my Myvi? I'm always stealth regardless if you know or not. :P i'm sneaky, except if you see one that is chasing after you la haha.

Opps sorry OOT already. Get back to topic.

 

[green]

Thanks guys, i hardly come online but when i need some good advise this is the place for me to look for answer. Yes i should have look and search before asking the same question again and again. But now i have seen some altezza and opt for another car is camry. i like altezza but car is a lil old. some say engine gives a lil prob. on the other hand is camry. big and family car. if anyone of you can help me on the fuel consumption would be very kind of you. Thanks!

the matter of fact is...the altezza IS an old car.
manufactured in 1998 till 2005(i think)

so if you are worried about spare parts n engine problems, then the best piece of mind is the camry...brand new n hassle free.

bear in mind, the altezza now is a very driver-selective car. Since its soo old now, sometimes its not the cheap price thats the deciding factor. What I mean by selective is...the ppl who buys it wants something else from it. Purely for modding purposes

for a family based man, the camry or accord is still the best choice.

disclosure: I own a 2000yr rs200 altezza.

 

[chriiz18]

bushidofang,

Both places. Travelling up and down every month. So if you need anything let me know.

Mr. Green
I'm currently driving e280 1997. And yes maintenance is a killer when everything starts to fail on you. Repairing the merz is kiinda costly but things that you change will last for sometimes before changing. My thought was getting another car and keep the merz for weekend car. Can't get a good price after doing some repairs and upgrades. Last year alone changed 8 pcs tires coz of Famous Malaysian pot holes.

 

[wfhan]

chrizz,
bushido need some 'supplies' for his shop located at far-away land.hehe..(jk)
"Last year alone changed 8 pcs tires coz of Famous Malaysian pot holes."
maybe u need a tough 4x4 !
and... i personally agreed with "What I mean by selective is...the ppl who buys it wants something else from it"... ;p

 

[chriiz18]

Hehehe...coz i'm using 20" and 30 series. Sick Sick...

Yea...need something else to drive. Altezza sounds good but what are the good mods?

Your car? Send me some pics!!!

 

[bushidofang]

Oh you want the good mods? Let's start the poison rain then. :P

You have tons. Even if auto Altezza mod parts are harder to find than manual parts, it's still good nonetheless.

You can change the air filter, exhaust, headers first. Then move on to suspension, brakes and then something we like to call force induction if that's your cuppa tea :P