Cheap Vehicle for Flooded Roads P300k (except FORD)

**_Cathy_** · August 14th, 2016 01:15 AM

What's a good tall vehicle (SUV or Pickup) which is easy to maintain (not much electronics etc)?

I browsed OLX for the Patrol Safari and I am surprised that these 20+ yr old cars still cost 300k to 400k! Are there other road worthy vehicles that I won't be afraid to drive through floods?

I used to not experience flooding to and from my house, I am appalled that even roads that used to be safe get flooded now!!! I am deathly afraid of driving through floods. I think a taller vehicle would give me more peace of mind. My worst experience was gutter deep flooding in slex/buendia near cash and carry. And I think it will only get worse over time.

**dr. d** · August 14th, 2016 01:19 AM

diesel. yung walang masyadong electronics, siguro.
tamaraw? revo? adventure? old pajero?

**_Cathy_** · August 14th, 2016 01:23 AM

Originally Posted by dr. d

diesel. yung walang masyadong electronics, siguro.
tamaraw? revo? adventure? old pajero?

The 20 yr old pajeros are still at 300k-400k

I don't like the adventure or revo. If only I could find a hilux like the one they tried to kill in top gear

**namwaran** · August 14th, 2016 02:24 AM

Originally Posted by _Cathy_

The 20 yr old pajeros are still at 300k-400k

You might be surprised to see how much some Toyota BJ40 are still worth.

**_Cathy_** · August 14th, 2016 02:31 AM

Originally Posted by namwaran

You might be surprised to see how much some Toyota BJ40 are still worth.

That vehicle brings me awful memories.

**namwaran** · August 14th, 2016 02:37 AM

Originally Posted by _Cathy_

That vehicle brings me awful memories.

My apologies. I didn't mean to trigger any memories. It's just that I see this vehicle is used mostly by off-road peeps.

The last vehicle that I experienced in a river crossing was a Nissan Pathfinder. The river as about less than a foot away from entering the window! If the current was a bit stronger, we'd be flooded inside. But this too is priced over 200k.

**Walter** · August 14th, 2016 07:02 AM

You might want to consider a Mercedes Benz W123 model. Costs about 150-200T. Sturdy enough for floods and reliable. There are also diesel models.

**Tm.Lakas** · August 14th, 2016 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by _Cathy_

What's a good tall vehicle (SUV or Pickup) which is easy to maintain (not much electronics etc)?

I browsed OLX for the Patrol Safari and I am surprised that these 20+ yr old cars still cost 300k to 400k! Are there other road worthy vehicles that I won't be afraid to drive through floods?

I used to not experience flooding to and from my house, I am appalled that even roads that used to be safe get flooded now!!! I am deathly afraid of driving through floods. I think a taller vehicle would give me more peace of mind. My worst experience was gutter deep flooding in slex/buendia near cash and carry. And I think it will only get worse over time.

Cheap tall vehicles? How about Nissan Terrano, Isuzu Trooper, Ssyangtong Rexton? For a pick-up isuzu fuego, nissan frontier.

**namwaran** · August 14th, 2016 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by Tm.Lakas

Cheap tall vehicles? How about Nissan Terrano, Isuzu Trooper, Ssyangtong Rexton? For a pick-up isuzu fuego, nissan frontier.

My dad has the Trooper (Big Horn version iirc) and Frontier which were used to visit some properties that were located beyond concrete road. The results?

Trooper had a problem with fried electronics and transmission issues which required parts replacements that are not readily available.

Frontier had gave in within just 2 long trips. The issue being the suspension and wheel axles.

So, I wouldn't advice those 2. I have no similar knowledge with the other vehicles on the list.