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March 25th, 2013 08:46 AM #11you all have a point regarding the maintenance..is it bec of the usual change oil and tune up?or since its due for a timing belt/waterpump/pulley/etc when it hits 90k? ano usually that breaks down pag maluma? clearly the maintenance is the biggest factor im reading..
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March 25th, 2013 08:49 AM #12Regarding the innova,yes its spacious but it costs higher than a vios. plus i forgot to mention, we know the owner of the fort so assured that its flood free too
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March 25th, 2013 09:16 AM #13
If you can afford the daily upkeep of the Fort, particularly the fuel bills, then go for it. 70,000kms is not bad since that would mean the Fort did around 12,000kms per year at the average which is pretty spot on for a decently used car.
Things you'll have to do most likely when it hits 80,000kms:
- replace serpentine belt
- replace water pump
- replace ATF, brake fluid, differential fluid. fuel filter, air filter, etc.
- check the brakes and suspension
- Clean the MAF sensor
If you're on a budget and you use the car a lot with a big concern for fuel expenses, the the Vios it is. Many, many years of fuel efficiency and low maintenance needs.
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March 25th, 2013 09:48 AM #14
If its the gas 2.7 VVT-i, its timing CHAIN so there is NO serpentine belt to replace. The 2.5 D-4D has timing belt.
The gas variant has a less costly maintenance cost than diesel.
IF you want to make the Fort to last longer down the line, it is better to do some precautionary and even unnecessary maintenance steps. Just bec. you don't do the maintenance now doesn't it will not break down immediately.
Initially, it would cost you more bec.
1. You need to replace the fluids (power steering, differential, brake, etc...) if they haven't been replaced yet. Check Radiator fluids and top up if necessary. Check condition of transmission fluid (through its dipstick).
2. Inspect belts (power steering, aircon, alternator, etc..).
3. Inspect tires. At that kind of mileage, the vehicle will probably be on its 2nd set of tires at 50% tread wear left.
4. Change oil and filter. Around > 5.2 liters + oil needed and lots of good aftermarket oil filters from Php 215 to 500.
5. Change spark plugs (if not yet replaced). Regular Denso are inexpensive.
6. Inspect brake pads (front) and brake shoe (rear)
There are also things that a Fort can that a Vios won't be able to. It is better to weigh the pro and cons of both and see how it fits your NEEDS.
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March 25th, 2013 01:17 PM #15
i mean sir, 2nd hand Innova vs the 07 Fortuner, baka mas makakita ka mas bago nun compare sa Fortuner, sa ads kasi nakikita ko 700k plus un price top of the line ng 09 Innova vs 07 Fortuner di nagkakalayo price, 2 year difference din un, sa akin lang naman un sir pero as long na well kept, well maintained saka maganda naman un Fortuner na nakita nyo good buy pa din un sir
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March 25th, 2013 02:36 PM #16
If you can afford it, you can afford it. If you can't, you can't. Just remember... fuel costs alone are an extra 25-50k pesos every year at 10,000 kilometers a year in traffic. I don't know about you, but I could do a lot with that much extra money.
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March 25th, 2013 04:21 PM #17
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March 25th, 2013 04:50 PM #18
family of 5, medyo masikip sa Vios.
Fort ako, kung ok ang condition and properly maintained.
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