[bobo26]

Hi there

Just wondering whether I should get a new Proton Persona or a used Toyota Vios (not older than more than 5 years). Any suggestions?

I can only afford less than RM55,000. I sometimes wonder whether a second-hand Vios is more fuel efficient and safer than a new Persona.

Thanks

[kiddy]

up to you.....if u want save fuel, get vios...Persona out of your list.......safety wise, i cant say which is good or bad, as the older generation vios chassis also not really good compare to the new one.....so i think is "so,so".....persona's body consider average and much much better than older protons of course.....

handling comparing stock to stock would be persona but if u get vios, u can modify the suspension to better ones...

comfort wise, both is on par.....nothing special on vios.......

acceleration sure..la vios, persona acceleration from standstill sucks.....and FC is high..full tank(RM65=35litres) city+highway drive can get around 300km-330km....

decision is urs

[nofear1979]

read thru the all the posts here then make your own decision...

and dun forget to read thru the vios forum also.... and justify.. senang saja

[moors]

Hi there

Just wondering whether I should get a new Proton Persona or a used Toyota Vios (not older than more than 5 years). Any suggestions?

I can only afford less than RM55,000. I sometimes wonder whether a second-hand Vios is more fuel efficient and safer than a new Persona.

Thanks

You need to test drive the second-hand Toyota Vios. Manual or Auto? Basic Vios does not have the handling as good as Persona. Vios is stereotypically chosen as the frugal tool to drive from point A to point B.

Herewith is an extract of a test drive review:

"Handling aside, the other, more impressive bit would have to be the car’s ability to cruise at hooligan-ish right lane speeds on the north-south highways in Malaysia. Not once will you find the engine intrusive, and it is in fact much more hushed up than a Vios could ever hope to be." http://www.oneshift....&pageid=4<br />

[isitoblack]

Hi there

Just wondering whether I should get a new Proton Persona or a used Toyota Vios (not older than more than 5 years). Any suggestions?

I can only afford less than RM55,000. I sometimes wonder whether a second-hand Vios is more fuel efficient and safer than a new Persona.

Thanks

I would recommend opp for Persona, it have the advantage of bigger space, head/leg room, comfort and steady, 5 yrs warranty, bigger tyre (195/60/r15 vs 185/60/r15) new car smell, virgin.... down side are lack of pickup, higher fuel consumption (RM0.18/Km vs RM0.15/Km for average 50/50 usage). Many owners love the drive sensation of Persona.

[maxcobmara]

neither, open your mind and there are better deals and cars abound.

[sof5at]

neither, open your mind and there are better deals and cars abound.

VIOS .............. a teksi in Jakarta

[mosh]

VIOS .............. a teksi in Jakarta

there is a loads of option around now. choose wisely, always think of your budget and future expectation.

[fkmfkm]

up to you.....if u want save fuel, get vios...Persona out of your list.......safety wise, i cant say which is good or bad, as the older generation vios chassis also not really good compare to the new one.....so i think is "so,so".....persona's body consider average and much much better than older protons of course.....

handling comparing stock to stock would be persona but if u get vios, u can modify the suspension to better ones...

comfort wise, both is on par.....nothing special on vios.......

acceleration sure..la vios, persona acceleration from standstill sucks.....and FC is high..full tank(RM65=35litres) city+highway drive can get around 300km-330km....

decision is urs

u mod the suspension also will be limited on the vios..its suspension type is low cost one...

[kohf1drive]

VIOS .............. a teksi in Jakarta

waja.........................a taxi in malaysia