Help Me Choose Between A Premio And Corolla

[Lucian]

Hello constructive critics,

I currently own a Premio 2006/12, sky blue, imported 0 mileage, High grade beige interior, and 1500cc(There are just a few of this color in colombo). I got an offer for a Corolla 141, Black, Purchased b/new, beige interior (not a creamy beige, threres a hue of grey), and 1600cc.

The premio and its distinct colour makes me want to keep it. The want to change after years of use makes me consider purchasing the corolla.

what is the better of the two? I would like to hear your constructive critisism on looks, market acceptance, fuel consumption and etc.

Regards

Lucian

Edited October 23, 2010 by Lucian

[jami]

Hello constructive critics,

I currently own a Premio 2006/12, sky blue, imported 0 mileage, High grade beige interior, and 1500cc(There are just a few of this color in colombo). I got an offer for a Corolla 141, Black, Purchased b/new, beige interior (not a creamy beige, threres a hue of grey), and 1600cc.

The premio and its distinct colour makes me want to keep it. The want to change after years of use makes me consider purchasing the corolla.

what is the better of the two? I would like to hear your constructive critisism on looks, market acceptance, fuel consumption and etc.

Regards

Lucian

if it is my chance, i would prefer premio.... without any hesitation

[Ripper]

The premio is a bigger car for a 1.5 litre motor so chances are it's underpowered. On the other hand the 141 should be lighter for a 1.6litre motor and a newer car with better technology etc etc..

So if you want to stick with toyotas maybe it's best that you consider mechanical and body condition or both cars and see which will give you more trouble free years.

I do understand your point on colors but unfortunately in this category of cars color doesn't give you much when it comes to resale. It's tough to find somebody who would pay a premium for a toyota sedan. In more "passion" driven cars folks are willing to dish out that extra premium for a more distinct and unique color...

on the other points you raised...

lookswise personally i'm not a fan of either cars but 141 should have better market acceptance due to it's "corolla" badge over the premio. Fuel economy should be more or less the same...

either way...both are good cars in their own right so you can't go wrong

[Lucian]

Thanks Jami, Ripper for your responses.

Yep I agree on the comments on the overall looks, however have concerns on the fuel and performance.

I was reading up and came across a few posts on the 141. There are a high number of 141 owners complaining of fuel efficiency. I am somewhat of a tech guy but would not say an expert when it comes to vehicles. My little knowlegde on vehicles tell me even with an engine of same capacity the construction (simple stuff like, angle of the inlet manifold) and material (ABC, ABN) compliment greately to its performance measured Nm/RPM. Throw in the tranny and it can make significant differences.

I personally have driven and experienced three makes and have observed variations on engine performance. Infact one was a 1.6 compared with 1.5s on the other models. Surprisingly at that time the 1.6 fell short, at fist I thought it was an issue with the vehicle I drove so I test drove another only to realize the experience was the same.

I'm not trying to be smart but would like to have a very good constructive discussion after all its big money at stake.

Thank you once again guys.

I love my vehicles both in looks and performance, and yes I am eyeing the new Honda as my own next. Handling is AAaaaawwwsome