Used Van for P350k

[daddy]

GTI, it seems you speak highly of these korean vans.

Re the Kia Carnival, are all these locally made? Whats the diff between the Sedona or other models(Park, etc)? I had a friend who once had a Carnival and he had trouble with the spare parts. Why dont I see more Carnivals like the Starex?

[GTi]

GTI, it seems you speak highly of these korean vans.

Re the Kia Carnival, are all these locally made? Whats the diff between the Sedona or other models(Park, etc)? I had a friend who once had a Carnival and he had trouble with the spare parts. Why dont I see more Carnivals like the Starex?

Yes, I speak highly of these Korean vans because as I've ridden both these and their Japanese counterparts, I find them to be a lot more refined, comfortable, upscale and powerful.

No, all Korean cars are CBU Korea, nothing is done here. Like the Starex, many Carnivals are bought from the grey market so there are the those badged as the Sedona and various others, the difference is just the engine (some may have V6 gasoline engines or TDI engines) and the level of equipment. The reason why there are fewer Carnivals than Starex's is because the Carnival's A/T is known to fail prematurely. So always stay with M/T Carnivals. I'm sure there should be enough spare parts considering the number of Carnivals on the roads, though it may not be as abundant as the Starex. Parts stores in Banawe specializing on Korean cars should have them. Look on the Carnival/Sedona thread in the Kia section for more information.

[renzo_d10]

I strongly recommend the Starex AT but the Crosswind XTO AT is also a good choice given that your family and not your driving pleasure is its main purpose.

The XTO is sturdy, fuel efficient and has about every space your family needs.

+1 on the XTO.

Crosswinds are bulletproof. Easy & CHEAP to maintain. And has the space that you need.

It's faster too than the XUV/i & Sportivo variants since it's lighter compared to those said three.

[Starex_Gold]

Too much of korean car fanboyism...

Yung lumang Carnival bulok. Sirain.

Starex TCi nalang.

[renzo_d10]

Too much of korean car fanboyism...

Yung lumang Carnival bulok. Sirain.

Starex TCi nalang.

Chevrolet Venture nalang.

Joke.

[GTi]

Too much of korean car fanboyism...

Yung lumang Carnival bulok. Sirain.

Starex TCi nalang.

Bukod sa A/T nun, ano pa ang sirain? Yung facelifted first gen. ang itinutukoy ko ah. Does the facelifted 1st gen already use CRDi? I'm curious. One of my relatives is also considering this car kasi. So I'd like to know more about it.

[Starex_Gold]

Chevrolet Venture nalang.

Joke.

Best ride quality in its class. Pero worst maintenance and unreliable car. Hahaha

Bukod sa A/T nun, ano pa ang sirain? Yung facelifted first gen. ang itinutukoy ko ah. Does the facelifted 1st gen already use CRDi? I'm curious. One of my relatives is also considering this car kasi. So I'd like to know more about it.

Timing belt isa pang sakit ng Carnival.

[daddy]

How about the 1999 Starex Intercoolers? What differs them from the 2000-2003 millenium Intercoolers?

[Starex_Gold]

Pwede na rin. Pero mas maganda yung millenium series. Wala naman difference sa engine at suspension.

Exterior at interior lang may difference.

[JJGF]

headlighht,tail light,mags saka bullbar lang yata diff nila

saka decal sa body

[Starex_Gold]

At interior color, yung 1999 na SVX may beige interior. Lahat ng millenium na SVX black interior na.

Tapos folding na yung sandalan sa front center seat.

[r1chm0nd]

I am looking for a 2nd hand van, AUV or SUV for my growing family. Me, my wife, my 3 kids(10year old, 8year old and 3year old) and sometimes my mother or my wife's mother come along for a ride. My tight budget is 350k to slightly higher, say up to 380k. My wife sometimes drives also, so she prefers matic.

I am looking at some prospects:
1. Toyota - REVO VX200, Avanza or if available Innova J
2. Mits - Adventure, Spacegear, Serena
3. Hyundai - Starex(intercooler models)
4. Honda - CRV (2nd generation)
5. Japan surplus - Granvia, El grand, Serena, Pajero, Hiace

What will fit my needs? In terms of fuel efficiency & repairs, what is the best? I also would want a van which can handle some long travels (Pampanga, Tagaytay, Subic and once a year Baguio)

We have a 01' Honda Civic VTI-S and I am having a hard time fitting all of us.

Thanks in advance for helping me and my family.

Hi! I'm currently selling our Van.. Already PMed you my contact number.. Thanks!

[daddy]

M leaning towards the Avanza na bnew. J model only. I rode some Avanza taxis and talked with the drivers. Their feedbacks are good. Even 1 travel his Avanza every other day going to Bicol. Easier to maintain, very good FC, aircon is cool. 50% down nalang with around 7k monthly. At least, I dont worry the car being flooded or any wear & tear problems. Matagtag lang konti but medyo ok naman.

What do you think guys?

[myk384]

M leaning towards the Avanza na bnew. J model only. I rode some Avanza taxis and talked with the drivers. Their feedbacks are good. Even 1 travel his Avanza every other day going to Bicol. Easier to maintain, very good FC, aircon is cool. 50% down nalang with around 7k monthly. At least, I dont worry the car being flooded or any wear & tear problems. Matagtag lang konti but medyo ok naman.

What do you think guys?

Congrats!!! If you can, try getting a second hand Innova Diesel (assuming a down payment) or a second hand Avanza G.

But congrats again!

[GTi]

I personally find the Avanza too small. IMHO its cramped, unrefined and underpowered (1.3L engine for a 7 seater?!) And if you seat all 7 people there is no place to put their stuff. I'd still suggest you get the Starex. At least you get to seat 9 people, still have space for their stuff at the back and on the roof rack and have ample power to climb the slopes of Baguio and enjoy the benefits of having a diesel powered car.

[dcph172]

innova na lang tsong. baka kongting dagdag na lang sa monthly. solid pa resale value. pa compute ka ng base variants ng innova both gas and diesel.

[daddy]

I am still without a choice. My brother in-law has a friend selling his 2005 Nissan X-trail 2.0 model for 390thou. What are the feedbacks of this SUV?

[daddy]

The Avanza is quite small. The Millenium Starex seems higher priced these days. Innova and Revo seems to be gas guzzlers.

[Ry_Tower]

The Avanza is quite small. The Millenium Starex seems higher priced these days. Innova and Revo seems to be gas guzzlers.

Kung hindi naman kayo malalaking tao, let us say averagde pinoy size, ok na avanza. Dali pa ng akyat-baba due to folding 2nd row seats. Matipis naman ito basta marunong ka lang magrelax sa pagdrive. Fleet vehicle namin dati, hindi pa ako pinahiya.

[kutangbato]

I am still without a choice. My brother in-law has a friend selling his 2005 Nissan X-trail 2.0 model for 390thou. What are the feedbacks of this SUV?

Boxy!....very good aircon all that i can say.