I loved the Altis very much. RM86K for a 2-year car is quite okay. Furthermore the mileage seem very low. I would recommend it anytime.
ART
on April 10th, 2010
3
Hi Jacky,
we’ve got of the same car model but i could hear an unusual sound at low rpm and i was told it might be the timing chain. Is it advisable to change the timing chain?
Timing chains on the Altis does not need to be changed. Even if it needs to be changed, it is only after a very long period of time, about 300,000 to 400,000 km. I doubt there is any problem with it, unless the car had a major accident before.
However the timing chain TENSIONER and the timing chain GUIDE is the one that needs to be inspected every 50,000 km or so. Or maybe the mechanic is talking about the other belt that powers the fan and the air-cond? The call it the serpentine belt or the v-belt. If I were you, I’d make an appointment with the Service Centre to have them checked and serviced. A stitch in time saves nine!
ramesh
on April 29th, 2010
5
I’m looking to buy a 2nd altis. Is it advisable to take a 1.6 or 1.8. Is the petrol consumption differ much.
Hi Ramesh,
If petrol consumption is your main priority, and you always get stuck in KL traffic jams, then getting a 1.6 makes sense. But if you travel in highways a lot, getting a 1.8 might be a better idea, since the car is rather heavy. All said, it’s better to test drive the car yourself to know the feel. You might feel the car rather sluggish on the 1.6
To give you an idea, I get almost 450 km for every RM 65 of petrol (RON 95, RM1.80 per litre). Go to my blog to read more.
Nick Wong
on October 8th, 2010
7
hi Jacky,
i found your blog,and the sametime,i am in the mean time,buying a 2nd altis.
i need your seriously advise!
its a 2002 year altis 1.8G
the owner told me that,this car come with leather seats. we are the first owner, and the car is accident free, in fantastic condition. the full service history is by toyota.
the last history at toyota was in september 2010. wheel bearings have just been changed, as well as the battery (all in sept 2010).
the mileage of the car is at about 156,000km
so jacky,for 8 year car,is it still worth to buy?
but i see the car condition,from the outlook
it welltaken care..and the paint have been respray.
i going to take this car go inspection tomorrow.
hopefully,i can get your comment,as soon as possible.
156,000 km is on the high side for an 8 year old car. At such a high mileage car, you should take it for a major service (every 80,000 is a major service, in your case, it should be the 2nd major service, if the owner follows the schedule). Things to look out for are the engine noise, timing chain and also wheel bearing. Since the owner has already changed the wheel bearing, then that just leaves the engine and the timing chain.
But overall, I am satisfied with the Altis, really no major problem with the car!
Nick Wong
on October 23rd, 2010
9
Hi jacky,
thank you for your sincerely reply.
The car has send to a experience formal inspection.
he mention everything is good,accident free..full record toyota maintenance
just only the aircond is not cold,need to refill gas.
when stop that time, i try switch the Gear to D,i feel some minor vibration,but it acceptable.(not as worst serious as my Wira 1998)
but i am curios,wrethe is normal or abnormal?hmm?
or maybe is the engine mountings’ problem??
as you mention above.
the Timing chain is need to be change?
i tho it can last up for 500k mileage.
however what is the wheel bearring anyways?
hopefully i alrdi pay deposit in this car
and now wait only for the loan approved.
The vibration with the engine is due to the engine mounting. It’s relatively cheap to change the mounting, I would change that if I were you. It’s the rubber that has hardened as the car gets older. It’s normal for a car this age.
Don’t worry about the timing chain, it can last a very long time.
Problem with my wheel bearing is that it vibrates slightly when pushed with your hand. You will only notice it when you jack up the car.
Engine noise is abnormally loud noise when you push the car hard. Normally it can be solved by just an oil change, but if that does not fix the problem, you should have it checked.
Nick Wong
on October 24th, 2010
12
but i have ask the owner.
everytime he will change 10k semi synth engine oil when it come to service
hmm..i dun understand about the wheel bearing part?actually where does it locate at..but the owner told me,it have been change.
jacky i would like to ask you about this car fuel consumption..usually full tank how much,can go how many Kilometer.
(hope it dun worst than my old wira)
other then the timing chain,what are the thing is going with belt in this car?
perharp aircond belt?
do absorbers is major promble for this car?
compare to proton~my wira absorbers wont last me long..geee..
Thank for your reply Jacky ^^
Nchito
on June 21st, 2011
13
I would like to buy a second hand altis, 2004 model. 1.6l vvti with 100thousand km. I live in Zambia Africa. Would yoy advise me to buy it?
Nchito,
Depends on the condition of the car actually. 100K km does not sound like a lot for a car that year, but you should bring it to ur local mechanic, just in case. However generally this car has not much problems.
Roy
on August 24th, 2009Hi Jacky,
Came across yur blg. Would much appreciate if could get your comment.
I wanted to get a 2nd Altis, year 2007, mileage 40K, 1.8G, with the pricing RM 86K.
Please advise me on the above going-purchase and your current thought of yur Altis.
Have a nice day.
Roy
jackyyong
on September 28th, 2009Hi Roy,
I loved the Altis very much. RM86K for a 2-year car is quite okay. Furthermore the mileage seem very low. I would recommend it anytime.
ART
on April 10th, 2010Hi Jacky,
we’ve got of the same car model but i could hear an unusual sound at low rpm and i was told it might be the timing chain. Is it advisable to change the timing chain?
jackyyong
on April 11th, 2010Hi there,
Timing chains on the Altis does not need to be changed. Even if it needs to be changed, it is only after a very long period of time, about 300,000 to 400,000 km. I doubt there is any problem with it, unless the car had a major accident before.
However the timing chain TENSIONER and the timing chain GUIDE is the one that needs to be inspected every 50,000 km or so. Or maybe the mechanic is talking about the other belt that powers the fan and the air-cond? The call it the serpentine belt or the v-belt. If I were you, I’d make an appointment with the Service Centre to have them checked and serviced. A stitch in time saves nine!
ramesh
on April 29th, 2010I’m looking to buy a 2nd altis. Is it advisable to take a 1.6 or 1.8. Is the petrol consumption differ much.
jackyyong
on May 6th, 2010Hi Ramesh,
If petrol consumption is your main priority, and you always get stuck in KL traffic jams, then getting a 1.6 makes sense. But if you travel in highways a lot, getting a 1.8 might be a better idea, since the car is rather heavy. All said, it’s better to test drive the car yourself to know the feel. You might feel the car rather sluggish on the 1.6
To give you an idea, I get almost 450 km for every RM 65 of petrol (RON 95, RM1.80 per litre). Go to my blog to read more.
Nick Wong
on October 8th, 2010hi Jacky,
i found your blog,and the sametime,i am in the mean time,buying a 2nd altis.
i need your seriously advise!
its a 2002 year altis 1.8G
the owner told me that,this car come with leather seats. we are the first owner, and the car is accident free, in fantastic condition. the full service history is by toyota.
the last history at toyota was in september 2010. wheel bearings have just been changed, as well as the battery (all in sept 2010).
the mileage of the car is at about 156,000km
so jacky,for 8 year car,is it still worth to buy?
but i see the car condition,from the outlook
it welltaken care..and the paint have been respray.
i going to take this car go inspection tomorrow.
hopefully,i can get your comment,as soon as possible.
Thank you!!
your comment will be appeciated!
jackyyong
on October 10th, 2010Hi there,
156,000 km is on the high side for an 8 year old car. At such a high mileage car, you should take it for a major service (every 80,000 is a major service, in your case, it should be the 2nd major service, if the owner follows the schedule). Things to look out for are the engine noise, timing chain and also wheel bearing. Since the owner has already changed the wheel bearing, then that just leaves the engine and the timing chain.
But overall, I am satisfied with the Altis, really no major problem with the car!
Nick Wong
on October 23rd, 2010Hi jacky,
thank you for your sincerely reply.
The car has send to a experience formal inspection.
he mention everything is good,accident free..full record toyota maintenance
just only the aircond is not cold,need to refill gas.
when stop that time, i try switch the Gear to D,i feel some minor vibration,but it acceptable.(not as worst serious as my Wira 1998)
but i am curios,wrethe is normal or abnormal?hmm?
or maybe is the engine mountings’ problem??
as you mention above.
the Timing chain is need to be change?
i tho it can last up for 500k mileage.
however what is the wheel bearring anyways?
hopefully i alrdi pay deposit in this car
and now wait only for the loan approved.
Nick Wong
on October 23rd, 2010what you mean by Engine noise anyways?
jackyyong
on October 23rd, 2010The vibration with the engine is due to the engine mounting. It’s relatively cheap to change the mounting, I would change that if I were you. It’s the rubber that has hardened as the car gets older. It’s normal for a car this age.
Don’t worry about the timing chain, it can last a very long time.
Problem with my wheel bearing is that it vibrates slightly when pushed with your hand. You will only notice it when you jack up the car.
Engine noise is abnormally loud noise when you push the car hard. Normally it can be solved by just an oil change, but if that does not fix the problem, you should have it checked.
Nick Wong
on October 24th, 2010but i have ask the owner.
everytime he will change 10k semi synth engine oil when it come to service
hmm..i dun understand about the wheel bearing part?actually where does it locate at..but the owner told me,it have been change.
jacky i would like to ask you about this car fuel consumption..usually full tank how much,can go how many Kilometer.
(hope it dun worst than my old wira)
other then the timing chain,what are the thing is going with belt in this car?
perharp aircond belt?
do absorbers is major promble for this car?
compare to proton~my wira absorbers wont last me long..geee..
Thank for your reply Jacky ^^
Nchito
on June 21st, 2011I would like to buy a second hand altis, 2004 model. 1.6l vvti with 100thousand km. I live in Zambia Africa. Would yoy advise me to buy it?
jackyyong
on June 21st, 2011Nchito,
Depends on the condition of the car actually. 100K km does not sound like a lot for a car that year, but you should bring it to ur local mechanic, just in case. However generally this car has not much problems.