First time buyer, owner, driver. What to buy?

**2 B** · February 3rd, 2021 10:37 PM

Hey guys . So a quick update, my mom has decided to increase the budget since she said this will be her last big purchase before she retires. Right now the budget is 1.6M -1.7M. I've asked some sales agent and as of now our top choice is the 2020 Mitsubishi Montero Sports GT 4x2 which is heavily discounted right now (320k) and puts it within the budget. Another pick is the Ford Everest Trend which is also within the budget when the discount is factored in.

A lot of people here owns a Montero and they say parts are not a problem here in the island and there are a lot of mechanics knowledgeable on it. As for PMS, we're fine with travelling out of the island for it. What do you guys think? Other choices would be the Fortuner G AT and the base model Honda CR-V (the Gas and the V Diesel variant).

We've considered a Toyota but we feel that the base Fortuner is too bare

**EQAddict** · February 3rd, 2021 10:41 PM

Montero GT 4x2 is an absolute awesome choice. No regrets there. Bought 1 a year ago for my mom. She loves it.

I think the latest GT 4x2 now has 360 camera and hill descent control.

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**2 B** · February 3rd, 2021 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by EQAddict

Montero GT 4x2 is an absolute awesome choice. No regrets there. Bought 1 a year ago for my mom. She loves it.

I think the latest GT 4x2 now has 360 camera and hill descent control.

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Yep they've added a 360 camera for both the GLS and GT 4x2 variants for this year. Unfortunately the 2021 model is outside the budget.

**bxr monkey** · February 4th, 2021 07:46 AM

Okay ang Montero. Pickup at PPVs ay workhorse sa province. Mas common nga malamang parts at alam ng mga mekaniko.

**bloowolf** · February 4th, 2021 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by 2 B

Hey guys . So a quick update, my mom has decided to increase the budget since she said this will be her last big purchase before she retires. Right now the budget is 1.6M -1.7M. I've asked some sales agent and as of now our top choice is the 2020 Mitsubishi Montero Sports GT 4x2 which is heavily discounted right now (320k) and puts it within the budget. Another pick is the Ford Everest Trend which is also within the budget when the discount is factored in.

A lot of people here owns a Montero and they say parts are not a problem here in the island and there are a lot of mechanics knowledgeable on it. As for PMS, we're fine with travelling out of the island for it. What do you guys think? Other choices would be the Fortuner G AT and the base model Honda CR-V (the Gas and the V Diesel variant).

We've considered a Toyota but we feel that the base Fortuner is too bare

My niece bought a Montero last year & she said they bought it cheap because some of the units trimmings were tarnished by the ash fall from the Taal eruption a year ago. The damage is not severe though, only the silver trimmings were affected. It is a good choice though, with all the discounts & you may want to check the unit thoroughly for any corrosion as they may be disposing of those units.

**Sarsi** · February 4th, 2021 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by bloowolf

My niece bought a Montero last year & she said they bought it cheap because some of the units trimmings were tarnished by the ash fall from the Taal eruption a year ago. The damage is not severe though, only the silver trimmings were affected. It is a good choice though, with all the discounts & you may want to check the unit thoroughly for any corrosion as they may be disposing of those units.

Same the the Xpander we got last June 2020. The dealership asked if it is okay with us to de-chrome and have it flat black, or wait for a few months for the replacement emblems. We decided to go flat black and some discounts.

**2 B** · February 4th, 2021 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by bloowolf

My niece bought a Montero last year & she said they bought it cheap because some of the units trimmings were tarnished by the ash fall from the Taal eruption a year ago. The damage is not severe though, only the silver trimmings were affected. It is a good choice though, with all the discounts & you may want to check the unit thoroughly for any corrosion as they may be disposing of those units.

Thanks for the advice. So that's why they have big discounts on 2020 models. We'll keep that in mind if we do decide to purchase a 2020 Montero. Apart from the Montero, what would be a good choice for the budget?

**bloowolf** · February 4th, 2021 10:35 PM

Small crossovers like the CRV, Tucson, CX5 or Sportage will fall within your budget. An advantage of the crossover is a much better, refined ride & comfort. Generally, they are also more fuel efficient except if you get an awd or 4x4.

**Egan101** · February 4th, 2021 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by bloowolf

Small crossovers like the CRV, Tucson, CX5 or Sportage will fall within your budget. An advantage of the crossover is a much better, refined ride & comfort. Generally, they are also more fuel efficient except if you get an awd or 4x4.

Unless you opt for the gas-powered models, the diesel-fed crossovers will be more fuel efficient than the PPVs. The CRV is in a good position to challenge the PPVs as it offers the riding comfort of crossovers with the fuel thriftiness of a diesel.

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**2 B** · February 4th, 2021 10:53 PM

We're also considering the CR-V as it doesn't look that bare for it's price. Is the V variant of the CR-V good? They say it's the base model compared to the S gas variant but the advantage is it's diesel and is a 7-seater