2006-09-04 06:18:18 · 2 answers · asked by Bal 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You chose two great name brand econoboxes. Honda and Toyota are both top shelf.
fuel consumption and maintenance aren't the only factors you should consider. They would both be very reliable and economical, so it's time to consider some other variables.
When you sit in each of them, which has controls in all the right places?
Which has a better sun visor, and/or a pull-out slat to block the sun at the periphery of your vision.
Which has someplace to put your right arm when you're driving?
Which has more room on the floor to put your left foot on long distances?
Which has more standard equipment for the price? I don't know about you, but I can't live without cruise control.
Which costs less to insure?
30 years ago most police departments stopped buying Harley Davidson motorcycles and got Kawasakis for their motor cops. The Kawi went faster, handled better, started faster and was an all-around better bike . . . until they tried to sell them. Used Kawasakis were worthless, used Harleys fetched almost the price they bought them for. Have you noticed cops ride Harleys again?
If you really want the car that's cheapest in the long run, the re-sale value may be what tips the scale.
Find out how much each one costs to lease (I'm not suggesting you lease one, but the one with the CHEAPER lease amount is the one that costs less overall). Lease companies have their game down to a science, and the re-sale price is factored into the lease amount, a high re-sale value brings the monthly lease amount DOWN!
Good luck with your new car.
2006-09-04 06:23:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You chose two great name brand. Honda and Toyota.
fuel consumption and maintenance should consider no much difference.
They both are very reliable and economical.
2006-09-04 18:14:10 · answer #2 · answered by sugar_guy84 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋