help in buying our first family van

**Mac2** · May 4th, 2009 04:01 PM

need help to buy our first family van. we are 8 in the family kaya van ang uubra para kumasya lahat. budget ko nasa 200k. search for one that suits my budget and here are what I have found. need any inputs / comments (engine performance, fuel consumption, availability ng spare parts etc.) on the below choices in order to decide.

Nissan Vanette Grand Coach '99 model, gas, a/t, 67k mileage (local version daw ito di converted, seems mas maganda porma nito against yung regular na vanette lang)

Lite Ace GXL '94 model, gas, a/t, 180k mileage

Kia Pregio '01 model, diesel, a/t

Mitsubishi Versa Van '96 model, diesel, m/t, 53k mileage

kung may iba kayong maisa suggest much appreciate.

**niky** · May 4th, 2009 06:12 PM

Is the Vanette the one with the two-tone body color and front-seat drinks chiller? The Grand Coach came with an extra radiator fan compared to older models, so it's less prone to overheating. Good, comfortable car, but lacking in power for the terrible fuel economy it gives. Better than a LiteAce, though.

**renzo_d10** · May 4th, 2009 07:43 PM

Try buying the tamaraw FX. At least the engine isn't under your seat.

JMHO

**1D4LV** · May 4th, 2009 08:01 PM

the vanette seems to be the logical choice. i think you will not fit into a lite ace...

**Gerbo** · May 4th, 2009 08:25 PM

Parang wala akong kursunada sa mga choices mo.

Vanette and Liteace are quite old and notorious as gas guzzlers; more so if AT.
Pregios has a reputation of being slow and sirain.
The Mitsu L300 van has overheating and airconditioning issues. 53,000 kilometers for a decade old car?

For 200 grand or so, I will also consider an AUV particularly the Revo and Hilander. Both can seat 8.

Kon pilitin sa choices, sa Versa Van na lang ako esp. if the body is still intact. Just check change your radiator to be bigger one possibly add another auxiliary fan and improve the airconditioning.

Just do not expect too much for the vehicle's ride performance.Though lacking in horsepower, the engine is robust and easy to maintain. The interior is not very refined but there are ways to improve it.

**downshift2** · May 5th, 2009 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by Mac2

need help to buy our first family van. we are 8 in the family kaya van ang uubra para kumasya lahat. budget ko nasa 200k. search for one that suits my budget and here are what I have found. need any inputs / comments (engine performance, fuel consumption, availability ng spare parts etc.) on the below choices in order to decide.

Nissan Vanette Grand Coach '99 model, gas, a/t, 67k mileage (local version daw ito di converted, seems mas maganda porma nito against yung regular na vanette lang)

Lite Ace GXL '94 model, gas, a/t, 180k mileage

Kia Pregio '01 model, diesel, a/t

Mitsubishi Versa Van '96 model, diesel, m/t, 53k mileage

kung may iba kayong maisa suggest much appreciate.

I haven't seen a grand coach vanette na automatic.Is the sliding door on the right side?
Yung Toyota liteace na 94 automatic is definitely converted .

Kung maganda pa yung 2001 KIa pregio( dapat local version not surplus)I think its the practical choice. Second would be the 96 L300 Versa va.

**downshift2** · May 5th, 2009 12:36 AM

I haven't seen a grand coach vanette na automatic( sure ka ba na local vanette?).Is the sliding door on the right side?
Yung Toyota liteace na 94 automatic is definitely converted and imported from japan.

Kung maganda pa yung 2001 KIa pregio( dapat local version not surplus)I think its the practical choice. Second would be the 96 L300 Versa van.:nod

**meledson** · May 5th, 2009 12:40 AM

Get a diesel AUV na lang.

**emerson_rabe** · May 5th, 2009 12:42 AM

i go for vanette.. fuel consumption nya ay sobrang tipid.. we had one unit before pero binenta din kasi too big for my family.. hehehe..

U can also try strarex van...

**Mac2** · May 5th, 2009 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by niky

Is the Vanette the one with the two-tone body color and front-seat drinks chiller? The Grand Coach came with an extra radiator fan compared to older models, so it's less prone to overheating. Good, comfortable car, but lacking in power for the terrible fuel economy it gives. Better than a LiteAce, though.

opo two tone nga siya at meron syang cool box ang sabi eh limited edition daw sya eh. malakas pala sa gas ito?