Toyota Vios 1.3E Gas M/T

Vios 1.3E M/T is one of the best-selling cars of Toyota. This blog will contain information about my Vios. This blog was created so buyers or reviewers of this particular car can find more information. You may have found this site linked from online auction sites or through Google Search. Please contact me via email (xmisoy@gmail.com) if you have some comments or inquiry.

A. Car & Model Details
        - Toyota Vios 1.3E Gas M/T
        - Color: Blaze Red
        - Model Desc: Small PC, 1299cc 4CYL, 1485Kgs, Gasoline
        - Plate# ZRD-XX7
        - EDSA Coding: Thursday

B. Fuel Efficiency & Types
        - Vios 1.3E is a fuel efficient model as proven by it's widely accepted usage not only in the Philippines but also in other countries such as Thailand and China. Due to it's fuel efficiency, you'll notice that most of the new taxi's in the Philippines are usually Vios 1.3J which is the cheaper version of Vios 1.3E.
 

C. Techniques in Driving
        - When driving cruising technique is applied, Vios 1.3E can already a good choice for Metro employees who wants to be comfortable going from their home to office. Cruising technique means avoiding unnecessary breaks and letting the car maintain it's speed. It was proven to be efficient from 45kph and above.
 

D. Maintenance Scheduled (#of Periodic Maintenance)
        - 1st 1000kms (free all) - Completed
        - 1st 1000km (free wheel re-alignment) - Completed
        - 2nd 5000kms (free except consumables)
        - 3rd 10000kms (free except consumables)
        - Every 80,000km (timing belt change)

E. Car Dealer & Service Center
        - Toyota Marikina or Toyota Cubao Service Center

F. Warrantys
        - Aircon warranty (Denso)
        - Rustproofing Warranty
        - Overall Toyota Warranty Booklet
          
G. Purchase & Payment History
        - June 19, 2008 - Paid in Metrobank Urdaneta via OMA(1mon advance)
        - June 28, 2008 - Paid LTO and Insurance (People's Insurance) at Toyota Marikina
        - August 9, 2008 - 2nd - monthly payment - PAID
        - September 9, 2008 - 3rd - monthly payment - PAID
        - October 16, 2008 - 4th - monthly payment - PAID
        - November 16, 2008 - 5th - monthly payment - PAID w/ new accessories
        * Remaining Months to Pay = 55
        * Expected Date of Last Payment = June 16, 2013

H. Enhancements/Accessories/Customization
        - Mud guard
        - Magic mirror reverse sensor
        - License plate case

I. Insurance
        - People's Insurance - available at Toyota Marikina or Toyota Cubao

J. Traveled Places / Odometer Readings
        - Cubao to Mandaluyong (daily)
        - Cubao to Alaminos, Laguna (once)
        - Cubao to MOA (weekends)
        - Cubao to Manila (seldom)
        - Cubao to Marikina (every checkup)
        * Current Odometer Reading: >2040

K. Back Bumper Defect
        - The unit has a slight mark at the back bumper due to parking accident. But, the mark is barely noticeable and doesn't affect the car's overall appearance.

L. Pricing Computation
        - Initial Investment + 5-Months Payment now totals Php290,000.
        - Remaining Payment at the bank when payed in full withing this year is Php410,000.
       
M. Owner's Info
        - Owner's Location: Cubao, Quezon City
        - Dealer's Location: Toyota Marikina
        - Bank's Car Loan: Metrobank Urdaneta

N. Gallery of Pictures - Internal/External Shots. 

Pleas see photo album: http://picasaweb.google.com/xmisoy/MyToyotaVios#

        - Car Keys
        - Front
        - Back
        - Side Left
        -  Side Right
        - Angular Side Left
        - Angular Side Right
        - License Plate Holder
        - Back bumper defect
        - Reverse Sensors
        - Mud Guard
        - Wheels
        - Headlights
        - Side Mirror Controllers
        - Engine
        - Hood opener switch
        - Trunk & Trunk opener switch
        - Jack & car tools w/ Extra tire
        - Oil tank & Oil tank cover switch
        - Dashboard
        - Odometer
        - Audio System
        - Magic Mirror Reverse Sensor
        - Front Seats
        - Back Seats
        - Antenna
        - Driver’s Seat Door Controls
        - Passenger Seat Door Controls
        - Speed Gears

O. Freebies
        - Wax (used)
        - Car wash cleaner & sponge
        - Car wash shampoo
        - Car cover

P. Legal Documents
        - Proof of Purchase
        - LTO – 3 years
        - Insurance
        - Warranty papers for audio, aircon,

Q. Selling Conditions
        - Car is totally in new owner’s responsibility
        - If accident happens, owner is responsible for contacting insurance agency
        - No return policy

R. Payment Schemes
        - Cash Payment
        - Car Loan Continuation

S. FAQ

a. How’s the fuel efficiency?
    - Only consumes Php500/week for Cubao-Mandaluyong home/office route.

b. Is it easy to drive a manual Toyota?
    - At first driving a manual car is difficult but give it a month or so, you'll be surprised you're driving w/ one hand and speeding the EDSA highway at 60kph and above.

c. What fuel & dealers?
    - Caltex Gold Unleaded Gas (Octane 95)
    - Caltex Silver Unleaded Gas (Octane 93)
    - Petron Xtra Unleaded Gas (Octane 93)
    - Petron XCS Unleaded Gas (Octane 95)

d. How much is your usual fuel expenses?
    - Weekly – P500 for Cubao-Mandaluyong office travel via Edsa or Ortigas.

e. What are the cool features?
    - Car can’t be started w/ a duplicated key
    - Stalls when illegally started w/ an invalid key
    - Autolock after 60 seconds
    - Alarms when trunk is opened w/o car unlocked
    - Alarms when doors forced opened inside or outside
    - Has a serial / PIN number that you only know
    - Toyota duplicates key only
    - Very quite inside especially when you turn music at level 10 or above
    - Stereo Music System w/ 2-CDs-in-1 Player (MP3/WMA)
    - Hidden Antenna for AM & FM
    - Magic Mirror Reverse Sensor
    - Passenger doors can’t be opened while master lock is on
    - Children can’t open door when child protection switch is on
    - Mirrors can’t be slide down when master window switch is on; also has jam protection
    - Power windows
    - Power steering
    - Can’t unlock steering wheel w/ inserting key and pressing clutch at the same time
    - Usually consumes little fuel from speeds 45 and above (Gear 3)