Suggestion pls on what to buy?

**Bakero Boy** · July 19th, 2004 09:49 AM

Hi sirs. i'm new here, actually i'm using a 90 model galant. but i'm a family man now and we were thinking of buying an AUV (revo) or SUV. my budget is 350K. what would you suggest for a SUV? prefer ko sana yung 4 x 4 na instead of an AUV.

is nissan terano ok? please enlighten me or give suggestions...

thanks :confused:

**109** · July 19th, 2004 10:08 AM

nissan terrano is okay, my father used it for 4 years and no major complaint.

**pajerokid** · July 19th, 2004 10:12 AM

Yup the Terrano is pretty good for the price, if you dont mind the thirsty engine

**baiskee** · July 19th, 2004 10:20 AM

exterior look of terrano is very good...no experience regarding the performance though.

**Bakero Boy** · July 19th, 2004 10:43 AM

Thanks guys. How about the diesel one? ok ba performance nito? no problem ba sa mga parts?

Another thing, comparing terano with toyota surf (5 door) what can you say?

Thanks again.

**Kicker15** · July 19th, 2004 11:16 AM

the only problem that i see with the terano and the surf is that they can only seat 5 passengers. unlike the auv where u have another row of seats. how about a series 1 pajero? or a series 1 patrol. yung cuzin ko kasi bumili ng pick up 1 pa lang anak nya, ngayon di na sila magkasya kasi may yaya pa na kasama

**jkyamog** · July 19th, 2004 11:30 AM

We have a terrano. I have local gas one, my papa has a jdm (Japan Domestic Market) turbo diesel.

Plus are:
- it looks ok externally. Especially if you setup the look.
- interior is ok. We got a terrano since I ride my kid and wife at the back seats. Back seat has very good leg room.
- engines are primitive and low tech, pretty much any mechanic can fix it. You can even DIY it.
- ride is better than most SUV or AUV. Its very car like. If you put an adjustable shocks like what a JDM terrano comes with its great. I put Racho RS9000 5 way adjustable, the ride is very good.

Cons:
- gas engine will just give you 5km/l. So if its going to be your daily driver be prepared. Turbo diesel is about 8km/l plus its more powerful than the gas engine.
- Its a 5 seater SUV, rear entry and exit of passengers like all SUV is harder than most AUV or cars. Malaki ang wheel well.
- local terrano brakes are weaker than the average car. Its not unsafe, you just have to get used to it. JDM brakes are really strong. Its likely that my Papa's terrano has rear disk brakes, local terrano has drums. I replaced the orig nissan front brake pads with QFM brake pads, there is an improvement. I heard others put Safari brake masters, I wont do that I am satisfied with the current brakes.

I would suggest to stay away from converted Terrano or Surf unless you are good technically. Actually ako even I am knowledable in cars I opted for a local Terrano, just to be safe.

The perfect Terrano would have been an imported true left hand drive with Turbo Diesel and rear disk brakes. Pero I guess mahirap or wala ganoon sa atin. So if you are looking for a nice looking ride, will not use it as a daily driver, rides like a car, will do minor offroad trails... a Terrano will be a good choice. Surf ganoon rin, if you can find a 4runner that is a true left hand drive. Its hard to find people selling their local diesel Terrano, most that are being sold are in poor shape already. You have good chance to get a local gas Terrano in good shape since most are not daily driven.

**vinj** · July 19th, 2004 01:29 PM

If you get an AUV like the Revo/Adventure, try to get a diesel version over the gas (thirsty!).

At 350K, the Terrano would be the most affodable and relatively new SUV but do expect repairs here and there still.

How about a Space Wagon?

**Bakero Boy** · July 19th, 2004 02:38 PM

Thanks ulit. Space wagon? the clearance is the same with cars. i want sana na mataas na para pwede sa baha. one more, we used to travel laoag at least 3 times a year. so i need a lot of space for our luggage.

**jim** · July 19th, 2004 04:41 PM

Bakero Boy, gumatang ka lat ti brandnew (bili ka na lang ng brand new).... may promo ang Toyota ngayon for their Revo. 100T DP then monthly depende kung ilang years mo babayaran.

Ok di baro ta gamitem pang-awid to Laoag............... hay siak ngata itunno ak makaawid Pasuquin.........

**jim** · July 19th, 2004 04:41 PM

Bakero Boy, gumatang ka lat ti brandnew (bili ka na lang ng brand new).... may promo ang Toyota ngayon for their Revo. 100T DP then monthly depende kung ilang years mo babayaran.

Ok ti baro ta gamitem pang-awid to Laoag............... hay siak ngata itunno ak makaawid Pasuquin.........

**jkyamog** · July 19th, 2004 06:07 PM

Luggage space ok sa Terrano, that is why we got it. Kahit puno hindi siya nakadapa. 3 lang kami, so 5 seats is more than enough.

**5Speed** · July 19th, 2004 08:19 PM

We have a Terrano as well, gas engine, it is a capable SUV good for light trailing and the suspension is great compared to any AUVs out there, probably the ride is much better than Ford Everest....It has a good engine although it is still carb but the advantage of that one is its easy to fix.... Bring it off road and its capable as well but not on the extreme side...it has a low and high transfercase w/c is much better than cute utes out there in terms of off-road capabilities... luggage space is quite large and you can split fold the back seat individually if extra luggage space is needed.....aircon is quite strong w/c is a nissan's trademark.... the only negative remark that I can say is its fuel efficiency...only 5-6 km/l and the brakes...but it is adequate naman for its intended purpose....

hope my input helps in some way on your decision....

**jkyamog** · July 20th, 2004 02:37 AM

You can read some more info here:

http://www.nissanbayan.com/forums/in...t=1242097&st=0

**Bakero Boy** · July 21st, 2004 03:13 PM

Thank you to all who respond. now at least i have an idea on what to buy. any more inputs are very much welcome.

Jim.
Basit lang ilocano ko. wife ko yung 100% ilocano. tnx

**Bakero Boy** · July 23rd, 2004 09:21 AM

Hi guys. now im inclined of choosing between the terano and hilux (wagon). can you give me some details about the two vehicles in terms of:
Fuel economy
Engine performance / power
Ride (w/c is more comfortable)
Availability of spare parts
Thanks again.

**jkyamog** · July 23rd, 2004 09:42 AM

If the Hilux Surf is an original LHD then there is an almost equal option. Sa amin knowledgable kami sa cars, we have already a converted Terrano with ok experience. Still we bought a local LHD Terrano and stayed out from converted ones including Hilux Surf. Wala akong makita Hilux Surf LHD or 4runner at the time I was buying.

My advice to you unless you can find a Hilux Surf or look for a 4runner, only option available locally is the Terrano (local). Gen 1 pajero is also an option too.

**luckytruck** · July 23rd, 2004 10:29 AM

how about a box type parol na 5 door? malakas ang engine nun.

sarap pa i-setup when you are inclined to off road your rig?

andy

**jkyamog** · July 23rd, 2004 10:35 AM

Hi Andy,

Hindi ba it came only with a 3.3 diesel ang mga patrol na ganoon? Pero I agree that its a good alternative and maganda isetup. It was one of my choices then, although my wife said: We needed something big, but not too big sabi niya kasi mahihirapan siya mag drive noon at hindi na kaysa sa garaga

**luckytruck** · July 23rd, 2004 10:51 AM

yup, it had a 3.3 liter turbo diesel. according to a friend of mine who had both the old patrol and the next model safari 4.2 liter n/a, mas mabilis daw ang lumang patrol.

it isn't that big naman. parang pajero lang sya. if it were me, i would go for it instead of the terrano because the terrano is really slow with the 2.7 non-turbo diesel engine. ang gas naman is super matakaw.

as far as driving a big truck, sanayan lang yan. kahit sister in law ko, she go used to driving the F150.

sa garage ninyo, you will just have to measure kung kasya sya. saan ba ang maiipit? height or width?

andy

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