(My Early Retirement Car) Best 2nd Hand SUV for PHP 400K budget

[carxynogen]

i prefer a boring car over an "exciting" car, any day.
my beef with older innovae, is the gradually heavier steering effort that comes with age.
i do not know how to remedy this.

generally, tyre warranties are separate from the car's warranties.
prone-ness to flats is probably more in the realm of the tyre's construction, the driver's neighborhood route, or maybe even the driver's habits, and not the car.
heh heh heh.

i used to have a 2005 innova. it was almost problem-free. my only issues with it, were the factory stick shift (replaced for 3K), and the failed alternator bearing that caused my battery to go flat.

sold that 2005 MT for an AT.

Ibang boring po ibig sabihin niya po, they owned a talyer kasi at parang less lang nila makita yung innova sa kanila.

Regarding the tire issue ng officemate ko, long drive po mga around 200km niya always maranasan.
May something daw sa design sa rear, I think ibig nyang sabihin is sometimes mag touch daw yung tire at some part ng rear wheel area.
I haven't seen close Innova rear wheel part naman so hindi ko masyado maintindihan yung explanation niya.
Sa long drive lang daw kahit ibang routa and lagi niya tong ma encounter.
That unit was an Innova G MT 2014 or 2015 ba yun, sold at 500k.

and oh yes! it did not have an aircon filter. i had the aircon buoys cut into the plastic housing, so's we can insert in, the regular filter. newer models had a filter.

Yung latest gen kaya, may aircon filter na kaya?

[dr. d]

Ibang boring po ibig sabihin niya po, they owned a talyer kasi at parang less lang nila makita yung innova sa kanila.

Regarding the tire issue ng officemate ko, long drive po mga around 200km niya always maranasan.
May something daw sa design sa rear, I think ibig nyang sabihin is sometimes mag touch daw yung tire at some part ng rear wheel area.
I haven't seen close Innova rear wheel part naman so hindi ko masyado maintindihan yung explanation niya.
Sa long drive lang daw kahit ibang routa and lagi niya tong ma encounter.
That unit was an Innova G MT 2014 or 2015 ba yun, sold at 500k.



Yung latest gen kaya, may aircon filter na kaya?

i believe his definition of boring is essentially the same as mine.
both are because the car is indestructible. i don't get surprised by issues, and his talyer don't get to see broken innovae.

flat tyres.
the rear tyres are statistically more prone to flat tyre due to puncture, while the front right tyre gets leaks or gets ripped more often, as it is the one more prone to getting curb'ed (LHD).
the front tyre rolls over the puncturing object in its laid-down position. no issues.
but the front tyre upends the laid-down object, such that when the rear tyre comes, the object is now standing up and punctures the tyre.

my 2005 innova had no aircon filter.
my 2009 and 2011 both had filters.

[baludoy]

4JA1 nga.

Yung 4JJ1 na nasa Isuzu Alterra ay gamit pa rin ng Mux, Dmax at light trucks nila ngayon.
Yung unang labas ng Mux ay 4JK1. Pero bumalik pa rin sila sa 4JJ1.

Kaya okay din siguro sa idagdag sa options mo TS ang Alterra.

Ah iyan ata iyong euro 4 compliant na na makina Ng Isuzu.

How about Ang automatic tranny nila, Wala bang problema? Haven't heard anything about them or talagang oblivious Lang ako talaga sa Isuzu.

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[carxynogen]

Ah iyan ata iyong euro 4 compliant na na makina Ng Isuzu.

How about Ang automatic tranny nila, Wala bang problema? Haven't heard anything about them or talagang oblivious Lang ako talaga sa Isuzu.

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Yung comment lang ata ng officemate ko nung nagtest drive sila Isuzu MUX is matigas manibela.
Nang ma test drive nila Montero, dun solve na sila including sa driving comfort.
Other than that, wala din akong narinig na issue lately sa Isuzu aside sa mausok which I think correlates to their older model engines (Crosswind, Sportivo?).

[makelovenotwar]

Wala kaming naging problem sa mga Isuzu workhorses namin. Usual PMS at wear and tear items lang. Walang issue sa engine, transmission at usok.
Yung usok issue ng Isuzu ay sa mga Hilander at Crosswind pa. "isUZUK" nga ang tawag nila sa mga yan.

Yes, matigas ang manibela compared sa iba lalo na sa mga naka-EPS.
Ma-vibrate din at maingay din ang makina.

Ang mga Isuzu na meron kami ay:
2015 Mux (AT, 4JK1)
Alterra (AT, 4JJ1)
Light trucks (MT, 4JH1, 4JJ1)
Wala pa akong experience sa new gen ng Mux ngayon. 2015 pa yung pinakabagong isuzu ko. Kaya itong mga comment ko ay sa mga previous generations pa.

[dodge lofa]

Hi mga Ka Tsikot, i need help from you guys to decide on what best car to buy with the 400K budget i have. I am on my late 30s already and currently working as a corporate guy but planning to grab early retirement if ever the company offer it this year. I plan to pursue and focus on my small guitar business. My wife is pregnant to our 2nd and 3rd babies so in total we will be 5 in the family this year. My initial choice was a Montero but after knowing that my wife is carrying twins on her belly that i decided to lower my budget to allocate some on her pregnancy. I need help to decide what kind of SUV will fit to our needs. I listed the criteria below.

- Automatic
- Fuel Efficient (Expecting to travel a lot from Rizal to Pampanga and vice versa)
- Big Space since i will be carrying guitars for business and churchmates on Sundays
- Mura at Maraming Pyesa sa Market
- Will be serviceable by mechanics in the next 10 years (If i didnt make it sa aming business baka 1st and last na car na to hehehe)

Sana po matulungan nyo ako, i asked advice from my in laws and friends but the common answer to me is Innova and Sportivo. I want to know the opinions of other people din.

Maraming Salamat po and God Bless sa ating lahat na mga nagmamaneho.

I understand your situation, and it’s great that you’re carefully considering all factors before making a decision. With your PHP 400K budget and specific needs, you might want to include Hyundai SUVs in your list of options, like the Hyundai Tucson or Santa Fe. These models are known for their spacious interiors, fuel efficiency, and reliability—great for a growing family and a small business like yours.

What’s more, Hyundai vehicles are relatively easy to maintain, and you can find a reliable Hyundai workshop near me or even in areas like Rizal or Pampanga to handle servicing and repairs. Hyundai parts are becoming more available in the market, making it a practical choice for long-term use.

If you’re open to exploring second-hand units, you might find well-maintained Hyundai SUVs within your budget. Just make sure to check service records and, if possible, have it inspected at a trusted Hyundai workshop near you for peace of mind.

Good luck with your search, and congratulations on the twins and your exciting plans for the future! God bless!

[dr. d]

in the philippines?
get a toyota!
new or used.

[oj88]

A late model 1st gen Innova 2.5L (2KD) Diesel could be within your budget. They're very reliable, fairly cheap to maintain, and will serve the purpose you have in mind.

I sold my 2015 Innova G 2.5 almost a year ago for 500k. It had 65k on the clock and nothing to fix. I'm sure you can still get one around or below that amount in 2025.

[carxynogen]

reliable Hyundai workshop near me

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