Which Car? Matrix or Sunny

[Jamestan]

Hi to all. I need some advise. I know that this forum may not generate the most neutral replies, but I'm gonna try, anyway.

 

Have been thinking of getting either the Matrix (1.8A) or the Sunny (1.6A). I know both are totally different cars. But, what do the existing drivers of Sunny have to say?

 

Sunny plus points (to me)

1. Smooth engine

2. Common: Spare parts cheap

 

Sunny minus points (again, subjective, to me only)

1. Saloon car... If got hatch / estate sure buy

 

Please be nice hor... Cos I dunno much about cars, except they can move.

[Toyo]

I think u should be able to get some neutral feedback compare to nissan or hyundai forum.

seems like u are more incline towards sunny. overall matrix 1.8 should be more expensive taking into considering of the matrix higher rd tax and sunny free maintainance. i dun drive sunny or matrix so can't contribute much.

[Osiris]

if your needs is purely estate or hatch kind of car, then matrix will be a better buy. why not the 1.6 matrix?

Is that a practical consideration or just styling preference?

 

my ride a sunny so let me know what else u need to know.

[Jhoo]

You prefer which one then go for it!

If you like it & can afford it, you'll forget about all the flaws, the cost, the resale value, high FC....

 

I guess each must have a reason for keeping his own ride. For me, I like the looks & thats good enuf!

 

Take the sunny, I think you prefer it?

[Toyo]

1.6 litre matrix is underpower considering it is 1.3 ton unless it's a manual

[Osiris]

ooooh, didn't know that. It doesn't look that heavy.

[Toyo]

korean cars are generally heavier than jap ones. basically the 1.8 matrix looks identical to the 1.6l except for the wording "Revo" at the rear.

[Lala81]

do they have the same engine as the Getz?

the Getz engine is ok.

[Lala81]

wats the price of the matrix 1.8A? difference to a sunny?

[Toyo]

Getz with 1.6 DOHC engine is simply wonderful because getz is much smaller and lighter.

[Toyo]

Matrix 1.8A going for abt 59+K. not sure abt sunny but should be abt the same.

[Osiris]

$59,888 listed for the 1.8 matrix

$59,500 for Sunny 1.6(A) EX.

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dis b4 any rebates etc

Edited December 31, 2004 by Osiris

[Jamestan]

MAtrix 1.8A 57888, Sunny (dunno model, think 1.6A) 58500

[Lala81]

is 1.3 tons for the matrix v heavy? most jap cars are almost 1.2tons anyway. The getz doesnt seem much smaller than the matrix actually.

[Lala81]

i wld take the sunny. no pt paying more road tax and more petrol. but tats cos im personally not into hatchbacks like matrix.

[Discoburg]

Definitely the Sunny lah.

[Levin]

personal advise. if u realli intend to get a matrix. juz go for the 1.6a dun not go for the 1.8a. matrix is a budget family car. since its a budget family car y still go for the 1.8a? the 1.8a is not realli worthwhile IMHO. no offence to those who bought the 1.8a. y dun u need a 1.8 engine when u only have the same space as the 1.6a? u pare paying for higher taxs, insurance, and petrol every month.

[Jamestan]

Guess what... I decided on a Sunny!!!!!!!! after visiting the showroom AND considering VERY long about the Matrix and Sunny.

 

But, my friend who went with me bought the Matrix... Guess its the best of both worlds... Get 2 cars for the price of 1!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Was actually thinking of Impreza, but with my driving style, TP will be behind my back... (I'm a lousy and impatient driver!)