Toyota 121 "2002 G Grade" Vs "2006 Lx"?

[dylan]

Hi All,

First of all ,Thanks all the members contributing to this forum.I learned such a lot going through each posts related to 121.

I am having a budget around 3.0M - 3.5M and i am thinking of buying Toyota corolla 121.

According to the information available on this forum it seems G grade JDM version is better than Sri Lankan brandnew (Lxi) brought cars in means of comfort and options.

when i do some homework on current prices of 121 and their YOM. it seems like most of the JDM cars available for sale have YOM around 2000 -2003 . And for the same price you can buy 2005-2006 Brand new car (LX/XLi/GLi).I am wandering whether i should go for little bit old JDM or brand new (2005-2006 YOM) bought car which is target for sir-lankan market.

Please help me on this!

Further i was looking specification for LX/XLi/GLi Grades Toyota corolla cars for the year 2005-2006 which are sold brand-new in sri lanka. But i was unable to find any site which gives specification of these cars.

can any one please share those specification?

(at least what is the best among of those and what they are missing compared to JDM versions)

Thank you all!

BR,

Dylan

[varunatech]

  On 12/26/2011 at 9:57 AM, dylan said:

Hi All,

First of all ,Thanks all the members contributing to this forum.I learned such a lot going through each posts related to 121.

I am having a budget around 3.0M - 3.5M and i am thinking of buying Toyota corolla 121.

According to the information available on this forum it seems G grade JDM version is better than Sri Lankan brandnew (Lxi) brought cars in means of comfort and options.

when i do some homework on current prices of 121 and their YOM. it seems like most of the JDM cars available for sale have YOM around 2000 -2003 . And for the same price you can buy 2005-2006 Brand new car (LX/XLi/GLi).I am wandering whether i should go for little bit old JDM or brand new (2005-2006 YOM) bought car which is target for sir-lankan market.

Please help me on this!

Further i was looking specification for LX/XLi/GLi Grades Toyota corolla cars for the year 2005-2006 which are sold brand-new in sri lanka. But i was unable to find any site which gives specification of these cars.

can any one please share those specification?

(at least what is the best among of those and what they are missing compared to JDM versions)

Thank you all!

BR,

Dylan

I have a feeling the 121 is over priced and over hyped. If you can find a Allion 240 within your budget that would be good. By the way I d agree the 121 is a good reliable car, but it is being sold at an unreasonable price due to popular perception.

[rangerover]

Isn't a used axio or for that matter a 240 allion in your range? Why bother with a 121

[osanda19]

go for the 2002(G)grade.its more comfort than lx BN one.y should u pay more money for LX one for with low options.& second hand market is also low..bcoz all the people are looking for G grade ones with auto gears.

[osanda19]

we have 121(G)-2003 & axio(x)2007 ,comparing both cars,121 is better for me(performance & interior quality).if u like axio go for a axio(G) one.dnt go for X..

[dylan2]

Thanks "rangerover" & "varunatech".

After you guys have suggested i look around 240 allion prices.It seems the good ones (YOM around 2005) are towards 4.0M.

And my budget is more towards 3.0M .

if you guys can suggest car, may be other maker that would be helpful.

My main requirement as follows.

1.Car will be used as secondary car , So i'm not looking for very high fuel efficiency.

2. Sedan type - no hatchback

3. Budget is around 3.0M, maximum go up to 3.5M for a very good* car

4. Availability of spare parts

5.Second hand market value

Thanks

Dylan

[CARBON B4]

As said by another member the 121 is overpriced. Best look for a good Axio, which I think will fit in to your requirements..

[dylan2]

Hi Guys,

what is your opinion on Toyota VIOS / Honda CIVIC E Series(7th gen)?

Thanks,

Dylan