Altis vs Lancer

• stingray21

  14 Apr 04, 09:31

  
  Wanted to get a 1.6 Auto car but was stuck in don't know which of the 2 to buy.
  
  U guys got any recommendation ?
  
  Altis>
  1. Thai-made now, Dun know the reliability.
  2. Too many Altis on the road now. Is it really that good or S'porean just follow blindly.
  3. Got feedback that their Sales Executive stuck up.
  4. Only good points is their engine.
  
  Lancer>
  1. Read about the CVT transmission which might give problems after long usage.
  
  Any other pointers to add from u guys ?
  
  Thank in advance.
• american idol

  15 Apr 04, 05:04

  I also think too much altis on the road liao, too common. only thing i don't like is the rear design, it seem out of proportion, too slim. Only good thing is the engine...
  
  Lancer, a little bit cramp inside and CVT engine not as good as VVTi
• babypicu

  15 Apr 04, 08:52

  You will be surprise that the inside of Lancer is better than Altis. More legroom.
• stealthguy

  15 Apr 04, 09:59

  Altis:
  - Extremely ordinary looking. No dominance and character. Without the "Altis" logo, I can't identify it on the road. It looks like an obsoleted Corolla 5 years ago.
  - Interior is luxurious though. "Plastic" wood panelling and other amenities helps the occupants forget its poor exterior looks.
  
  Lancer:
  - German involvement in design. Aggressive front view.
  - Interior comparable to Altis.
  - Engine compartment is too long, which makes the front overhang longer than most cars. Perhaps the designer wanted a larger crumple zone?
  
  What I hate about both car's interior is the presence of the large floor hump in the middle. If there are 3 passengers behind, the poor middle guy will seat with legs wide open. Cannot wear skirt. Why can't they design a flat floor similar to the Honda Civic?
  
  I won't go for either, but if no choice, I prefer the Lancer for its price.
• tetsumi

  15 Apr 04, 17:25

  Originally posted by stealthguy:

  Altis:
  - Extremely ordinary looking. No dominance and character. Without the "Altis" logo, I can't identify it on the road. It looks like an obsoleted Corolla 5 years ago.
  - Interior is luxurious though. "Plastic" wood panelling and other amenities helps the occupants forget its poor exterior looks.
  
  Lancer:
  - German involvement in design. Aggressive front view.
  - Interior comparable to Altis.
  - Engine compartment is too long, which makes the front overhang longer than most cars. Perhaps the designer wanted a larger crumple zone?
  
  What I hate about both car's interior is the presence of the large floor hump in the middle. If there are 3 passengers behind, the poor middle guy will seat with legs wide open. Cannot wear skirt. Why can't they design a flat floor similar to the Honda Civic?
  
  I won't go for either, but if no choice, I prefer the Lancer for its price.

  i saw recently that the price for the lancer is $65k only..
  is it true?
• w2k_83

  15 Apr 04, 17:40

  From my experience with the Lancer,
  - poor fuel consumption
  - GLX engine, nothing fantastic
  - CVT gearbox, smooth transmission but lack the punch when u need it
  - Not that spacious
  - $65k now, worth the price
  - dashboard has rough finishing which reflects on the windscreen under bright sunlight
  - Rear part of the car looks nice
  
• stingray21

  15 Apr 04, 21:37

  
  normal auto Lancer--68k
  Elegance auto--72k
  Sport auto 74k
  
  Think most probably will be getting a Lancer cos 'not so common' on the road and come with 3 yrs warranty