Sgnick 1st Gear January 24, 2007 Share January 24, 2007 (edited) Hi, I am deciding between these 2 cars. I have listed down some pros and cons, but can everyone also contribute to let me know more so that I make a better decision? Thanks. Of cos, I want to buy a cheaper car, everyone wants that, but I also want to know if by paying less for Sienta, will I be getting a much worst car. Is Sienta value for money compared to Wish? Also, I am not very sure of the OMV of the Sienta. Let me start off with what I know: Toyota Sienta ------------- Pros Lower price $62k Great FC Lower road tax $874 Lower insurance Cons Less power (at 1.5) then Wish (1.8) Less interior space???? Car does not look as nice as Wish (subjective) Rare in SG, so harder to find spare parts and more expensive? Toyota Wish ----------- Pros More power Great FC More interior space??? Better looking Cons Higher road tax $1242 Higher cost (About 70K) Pls help to contribute what you know about the 2 cars, thanks. Edited January 24, 2007 by Sgnick ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyo 1st Gear January 24, 2007 Share January 24, 2007 Do you need 7 seaters? go for wish if you need. the sienta's last row is not suitable to ferry adults, imo. its more like 5+2 seaters MPV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgnick 1st Gear January 24, 2007 Author Share January 24, 2007 (edited) Erm, 5+2 = 7 seater right? I only need to utilize the 3rd row very rarely, but is for 2x adult <1.7m. So Wish 3rd row is more spacious then Sienta, ok good to know, thanks. One more Pros for Wish. Edited January 24, 2007 by Sgnick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic January 24, 2007 Share January 24, 2007 Avoid Wish since a lot of ppl are branding it as an ah beng MPV. I find Sienta more unique and not so common. 1.5 is lighter on the pocket too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyo 1st Gear January 24, 2007 Share January 24, 2007 not a true 7 seaters. I thk sienta is for 5 adults + 2 children. my colleague's wish can fetch 8 of us to lunch if u seldom use the 3rd row, go for sienta. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7seater Clutched January 24, 2007 Share January 24, 2007 Look into the following points and ask yourself. - Will you load up 7 often? - Running cost an issue for you? - Are you power hungry driver? - Do you have difficulty parking with big cars? - Buying price is one of your main concern? Do note Sienta is sliding door with easy entry to last row. Check and sit on both mpv's last row to decide, if that is the main factor for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgnick 1st Gear January 24, 2007 Author Share January 24, 2007 (edited) - Will you load up 7 often? Not often but sometimes need - Running cost an issue for you? Yep - Are you power hungry driver? Nope - Do you have difficulty parking with big cars? Only parallel parking - Buying price is one of your main concern? Yep Do u know anyplace with Sienta in showroom? I really want to go check it out b4 i buy. Edited January 24, 2007 by Sgnick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpchin Neutral Newbie January 24, 2007 Share January 24, 2007 how about Honda Edix ? find that the 3x2 concept is good if needed, back row can fetch 4 people Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgnick 1st Gear January 24, 2007 Author Share January 24, 2007 Edix price is close to Wish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protege 1st Gear January 24, 2007 Share January 24, 2007 From the answers, its very clear that Sienta is the choice. However, you are right in your previous posting that parts for the car may not be readily available as its less popular. To look at the car, you can go to used car marts or the usual big PIs, they should have it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgnick 1st Gear January 24, 2007 Author Share January 24, 2007 Actually, my main aim is to get a car that can seat 7 occasionally, but can also fold back seats flat to get alot of cargo space for large objects like bicycle, that y I looking for value MPV. Another cheaper option for me is Suzuki APV, but seems very underpowered at 92bhp, and looks totally like a van, haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protege 1st Gear January 24, 2007 Share January 24, 2007 Bro, There is a few way to look at it. Sienta may be a cheaper alternative now in terms of price and running cost. However, in long run, it may turn out to be more expensive due to expensive parts and also when you intend to sell, the resale value may not be good and therefore you may lose a lot. So think wisely both before buying and also when you intend to let go the ride.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyo 1st Gear January 24, 2007 Share January 24, 2007 Another cheaper option for me is Suzuki APV, but seems very underpowered at 92bhp, and looks totally like a van, haha Its basically a van. but can seat 8 people. but heard its made in indonesia and high FC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungee Neutral Newbie January 24, 2007 Share January 24, 2007 I beg to differ ... I've tried the 3rd row personally ... I am a 1.72m 95kg fatty bom bom, and still sits comfortably in 3rd row, but of course ZERO boot space after that the 2nd row not sure if can take 3 adults as the shoulder width seems enough only for two to me ... I like the way the 3rd row being stow away (underneath 2nd row) ... neat :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zert88 1st Gear January 24, 2007 Share January 24, 2007 I think Sienta interior is bigger becos of it's height and higher sitting position at the back row. You may like to visit the forum of Sienta Club. They've move to a new forum but you can still read their past posting. Here's the link http://forums.delphiforums.com/SingaporeTo...+Reading+%3E%3E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_ghz Neutral Newbie January 24, 2007 Share January 24, 2007 If you don't mind the centre located speedo (as in Vios and Matrix), then it's ok. I know some people simply cannot take the fact that the speedo is in the centre. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notsoblurr Neutral Newbie January 24, 2007 Share January 24, 2007 Just to share with you on a Toyota Wish. One year ago, if you got into an accident you have to park your car in the workshop for at least 1~2 weeks for body parts, but you don't have to now. There are so many importer bringing in spare parts for Toyota Wish as it is business sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zze121 3rd Gear January 24, 2007 Share January 24, 2007 2 weeks only, 4 yrs ago my Berlingo van took 1 mth plus. So 2 weeks is short liao , conti car ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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