About to buy XUV...

[kelvin]

I bought a Crosswind XUV AT last August 2004 from Isuzu Pasig and even though I own one, I won't recommend it to you. Why? Because many problems showed up in my car in just two months. The major ones are 1)the car stalled because of a loose bolt in the shift stick area, 2) unlevel height (right side higher than the left side because of a leaf spring problem) and 3) premature rust developed on the rear door, rear seats and on metal plates supporting the back bumper. Just check out the old thread I started regarding the problems I encountered. There were also a number of minor problems such as scratches inside the car, unaligned front bumper, paint of fender peeling off, screws of stepboard not tigthened fully, easily deformed plastic holder of side doors and deformed rubber lining of rear door. My conclusion? Very poor quality control and fit and finish. Yung binenta sa akin ay hindi pulido ang pagkakagawa. I just hope this is not representative of the way Isuzu assembles their vehicles.

Fortunately, I haven't exeperienced any engine problems so far. Matipid sa diesel pero matagtag, sulit pag marami kayo, kasya 10 tao. Malaki kaha kaya marami bagahe pede ilagay, mataas ang height clearance kaya pede ilaban sa baha at maganda porma. As for the other advantages, the others already pointed those out.

If you really want an XUV, I suggest the following so you could avoid what happened to me.
-bring a mechanic/painter to check out the car if what you want is on display,
-it's better and cheaper to spend a few thousand pesos now on a good mechanic than get a problematic car that is poorly built
-let the mechanic/painter check out every corner of the car
-pasukat mo ang pagkakalevel ng body para sigurado
-if you know someone from the dealer, the better, so he'll give you a good stock (may predelivery report yang mga kotse pagdating sa dealer mula sa planta, lahat ng minor na tama nakalagay dun, syempre, hindi nila ipapakita yun.)
-check out the rear door, look at the spare tire mount area, the finish of that metal plate is not good, magaspang, kaya siguro kinalawang agad yung sa akin.
-check out the rear door, look at the lock mechanism, may square hole doon na nagla-latch sa lock. Yung nakita ko sa display nila, gasgas na yung paint dun sa isang side ng square hole, may tinatamaan pag sinasara kaya natapyas yung paint. Kutob ko yun ang dahilan kaya kinalawang yung backdoor ko. Yung nakita kong naka display ay 2005 model na XUV.
-if you're a first time owner, discuss the details of the warranty. It is so difficult to get a replacement unit if there are major problems in your car. It is also expensive to hire a trial lawyer to handle the case.

The XUV is already 1M, the price is so near with the other SUVs out there such as the Everest and diesel Sorento, with more safety features than the XUV and I believe probably better built and designed than the XUV because they are international models. The Toyota Revo is cheaper and the new Kijang Innova model will be out in February. My unsolicited advice is do a comprehensive comparison before you buy. Don't rush it as I did. Because of my experience with my car, personally, I won't recommend the Crosswind XUV. Is Crosswind XUV a good buy for me? As of now "No." Sulit naman kaya para sa akin after several years? (after Isuzu fixes the problems in my car) Only time will tell.

[dieselNUBI]

im a isuzu crosswind xuv owner.
if you are getting one, get the M/T.

Yes maganda ang porma ng xuv/ xuvi/ sportivo. big body, big tires, big body claddings. pero ambigat nito. mabagal na ang diesel, mas mabagal lalo pag ganito.
no safety features, no airbags.

Dami defects. im not saying every unit comes out has defect. pero pag ikaw ay napaka swerte at nakakuha ka ng lemon. well, that it! maswerte ka nga! wala ka nang habol.

Handling, i'd say yes. steady sya sa high speeds. im doing 120kph sa SLEX. steady sya.

Aircon. Yes.

Interior space. Yes. eto lang talaga gusto ko sa xwind. maluwag! sarap pa ng upo ko sa leather seats.

lastly, very very poor after sales service.

for 1M? try ford everest.

[alwayz_yummy]

ot lang sirs:sorrento diesel?aside from everest/xuv...wait ka nalang ng newer units from toyota,mitsubishi,nissan......and isuzu?

[nelany]

Dami talagang problema itong Isuzu Crosswind. Buti nalang yung XTO A/T ko ay yung exhaust pipe ang problem. Fixed kuna by using flexible tube/pipe para wala ng vibration.

[kelvin]

Oh I forgot to add, the engine is really noisy as compared to gasoline engines. The sound is really not that bad inside the car and I've gotten used to it. I even accepted that fact before I bought an XUV. But there are times that the noise really gets to me. Parang gusto kong mainis. Sometimes I wonder how good it is to drive a quiet gasoline fed car. The Crosswind XUV is my first car, how ironic I got a problematic one. If the noise inside the car is noticeable, just imagine the sound of the engine when your outside the car, it's really really noisy. If you know someone who has a Crosswind XUV, better drive it a number of times so you'll have a good idea what you will be experiencing daily.

As others have commented before, the type of car you'll buy really depends on how you will use it. As for me, I selected the XUV because I wanted the capability to accomodate 10 people (pang pamilya ba), the capability to load a lot of baggage (pandeliver ng bagahe para sa bisness) and hope to save on fuel expenses (kasi diesel). My choices then were Revo, Everest and Crosswind. After using the XUV for several months and seeing the workmanship of the unit I got, I regret buying a Crosswind. Sabi nga ng kaibigan ko, maganda nga makina, pangit naman kaha, eh di wala din. Sana pala, 2nd hand na lang binili ko. Well, that's just me, others seem to be very satisfied with their XUV.

For this year, you have a lot of choices, good luck on your new car. If you still want an XUV, just pray you won't get a unit like mine. ;)

[Kobe]

Innova... hmmm, if you're looking for an MPV, get the Innova. Iba ang configuration niya vs. the AUVs available now. It's like a Previa but smaller.

Akin lang, it's like comparing Apples and Oranges if to match the Innova with available AUVs now like the Crosswind.

But as one of friends on board said... "iba na ang bago...."

[kiper]

I think this could help!

http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showt...ight=crosswind

http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/search.php?searchid=5961

[lma1911]

Thanks a lot Kelvin, medyo horror yung kwento mo canvass muna ako ng iba, 1m+ plus is a lot of money.

[ray_isuzumakati]

Hi pipol! I'm planning to buy Crosswind XUV or XUVi this february, Please advise naman dun sa mga may hands on sa unit. Price is high I want to know things i still didn't know like.performance,services or a good source of accessories. Like DVD player if I decide to go on XUV.


Thanks.

I'm lucky I dropped by. PLease come and see us in Isuzu Makati. We even have an ongoing test drive where you may also win a JVC 21" flat tv. Pls come and see for yourself.

[BlueBimmer]

a starex is a good alternative, better ride than the xuv

[Kobe]

Mr. Ray M. is in the house.....

[lma1911]

Agree with you bluebimmer, Ok have to check with Mr. Ray M. and see what fixes on the Crosswind model 2005 , Probably will test drive the unit, I have to decide soon, I also follow hints from kelvin with respect to his experience, I also take a look for the second hand SUV and there... sa autolink.ph meron about two pages of ads already... selling cheaper Isuzu crosswind pero out of warranty. There is also another horror stories from broad sheet titled.

Lemonade-serving car dealers

CHASING THE WIND By Felipe B. Miranda
The Philippine Star 05/27/2003



Thanks a lot pipol for the contribution. I hope made the best choice.

[john requina]

pare i got an xuvi, piro wala namang masyadong difference between the two, aside from the lcd TV, and their 2 color and sigle body color. parehas lang yung makina nila? ano plano mo matic o manual? sa akin matic, so far ang problema ko s yong matagtag kunti sa rear nya kapag walang sumasakay, piro kung loaded ka ok naman, try 24 for front tires and 28 sa rear tires, magandang ride yan pag hindi ka loaded, piro kung loaded ka, better 28 front and 35 rear....

[BlueBimmer]

[SIZE=1]innova...innova....[/SIZE]

[doy]

140km for 5secs on straight, well cemented level ground w/ closed windows, minimum cargo, 26psi sa front tires, 35psi sa rear tires, 1/3 fuel, no incoming traffic, no cars ahead, and no pedestrians on the road shoulder at quezon, bukidnon while traveling from davao to cagayan w/ rpm at 3,800.

[BlueBimmer]

haba ng description hehe

[doy]

Para ma-visualize talaga, sir. Hehe..
"Horsing around" nga lang ang ride from valencia to malaybalay(damn leaf-springs). Hehe..

[jolas]

meron ako sportivo--black color ok naman especially the flex ride suspension....pinalagyan ko ng indiglo lights para mdyo sporty ang dating....also installed thule carrier.....i tried running it at 140kph top speed na talaga di na kaya pang bilisan....was planning to change it's tires and rims and add some body kits para maiba naman sa lahat ng crosswinds on the road...ok kaya yun...hanap pa ako mag-install pwede kaya sa A-one bodykits...kaso cigurado--MAHAL pero i think it's worth

[doy]

Huwag kalimutan ang killer sound system for your ride.

[bongliza]

yes....good sound while cruising at 140kph.... ingat lang bro