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...

**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?

**niky** · May 5th, 2009 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Mac2

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

Yup. Let me put it this way... our new 2.4 CR-V 4x4 drinks less. It's a carburated 2 liter engine, so it's pretty pathetic in all regards. It's a decent family car, though, apart from those engine-related issues.

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With the Mitsubishi, you will definitely have to check the body. Rear fender rust and degraded foam in the engine cover under the driver's seat can pipe diesel fumes straight into the cabin. Ride and handling are also pretty bad compared to most other vehicles. The thing I dislike most about the L300 is the relatively high asking price for good condition models... if you can find a newer model for low money, it's okay.

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RE: AUVs... not much you can get out there for 200k besides the odd Tamaraw.

**SELEGNA_35** · May 5th, 2009 03:04 PM

Mag MB 100 ka na lang. maluwag at mura na ang mga pyesa ngayon kahit pa 11 kayo kasya.

**Autobeat** · May 5th, 2009 04:27 PM

If among your choices, hands down the Pregio. Very comfortable ride, spacious, and at least diesel. Not sure, but this may actually have more safety features like airbags and abs?

Though if you expect to travel a lot in roads without center islands (most national provincial roads), suggest you get an AUV instead, that has that front hood that can act as crush zone protecting the driver and front passengers in case of frontal impact.

Good luck in your family van search.

**Mac2** · May 5th, 2009 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by SELEGNA_35

Mag MB 100 ka na lang. maluwag at mura na ang mga pyesa ngayon kahit pa 11 kayo kasya.

Sir tanong ko lang, ang engine ba ng MB100 eh nasa below front seat din?

**mey0r** · May 6th, 2009 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by SELEGNA_35

Mag MB 100 ka na lang. maluwag at mura na ang mga pyesa ngayon kahit pa 11 kayo kasya.

Di aabot ang MB 100 sa budget na 200K. Though madali na ang piyesa. There's Seiring and Fronte as srplus shop of spare parts for this unit.

You may want to try Pregio or Hyundai Grace.