1.1M or less crossover options - MG ZS vs Suzuki Vitara or other?

[travajante]

Baka may discount pa ang Kona. 88k na lang naman ang sobra sa budget na 1.1M. Parang isang iPhone lang yan. [emoji23][emoji23]

Hmmm...you mean there are still people who want iPhones?[emoji848][emoji4]

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[hardwang]

Hmmm...you mean there are still people who want iPhones?[emoji848][emoji4]

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The numbers are certainly dwindling... but there’s still a lot of diehard iPhone users out there. Mga 1 out of 10 persons siguro dito sa amin. Sh*t’s expensive as hell. 😂

[misseksaherada]

Baka may discount pa ang Kona. 88k na lang naman ang sobra sa budget na 1.1M. Parang isang iPhone lang yan. [emoji23][emoji23]

sabagay.. hahahaha
naaalala ko pala isa pala sa rason kung bakit di ko napili hyundai at kia dahil korean company.. tapos nabanggit lang mas hassle daw humanap ng piyesa.. kaya pala napa-Vitara ako dahil may history yung Vitara variant, tapos Japan company kahit papano.. Hehehe
Pero maganda talaga Kona at Seltos.. Kia Soul din nagandahan ako..

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[fireproofjat]

Thank you for the interesting and useful inputs po! Really appreciate it! For now, scout po muna and pag may chance, mag test drive and research pa talaga since I don't have much budget/money to burn

For the pickup po, interesting suggestion pero kasi sanay na kami na may cargo space sa likod (hehe...although pwede naman palagyan ng cover).

For Jimny, mejo ayaw ni wifey kasi masyadong boxy..although I would have to agree na maganda ang tindig and ample space naman

Again thank you po ulit! Godbless!

[ax30g]

Expander para pwede sila lolo and lola

[dale323]

Thank you for the interesting and useful inputs po! Really appreciate it! For now, scout po muna and pag may chance, mag test drive and research pa talaga since I don't have much budget/money to burn

For the pickup po, interesting suggestion pero kasi sanay na kami na may cargo space sa likod (hehe...although pwede naman palagyan ng cover).

For Jimny, mejo ayaw ni wifey kasi masyadong boxy..although I would have to agree na maganda ang tindig and ample space naman

Again thank you po ulit! Godbless!

With your kind of budget, I would choose any pickup over any compact crossover. Depende sa mabibili mong pickup, minsan mas mura pa ang maintenance cost ng pick up kaysa sa mga crossover... need cargo space sa likod? a good camper shell or even a roller lid would do the job. I am also from the East area (Rizal) and pag ganitong tag ulan, ang sarap gamitin ng Pick up namin (NP300). Di ko problema ang baha sa diosdado macapagal bridge as well as baha sa ibang parts ng marcos hiway. HTH!

[coiter]

my thoughts based only on the 2 options:

1) Long term reliability - Vitara. Although both models are fairly new, Suzuki has a more solid reputation and the Vitara is built in Hungary. MG/SAIC and distributed/serviced by TCCCI isn't that comforting yet but MG offers a 5 year warranty.

2) Space - MG ZS based on specs alone

3) Maintenance Costs and Interval - probably Vitara. also, more service centers.

4) Safety - Vitara. MG ZS only scored 3 stars in the euro NCAP vs Vitara's 5 stars

5) Vs other similarly-priced crossovers - Vitara is arguably the most bang for the buck but as suggested by others, you may also want to consider the "crossover" MPVs like BRV, xpander and ertiga. not much fuel economy and size penalty and you have 2 more seats, just in case. ground clearances are even higher than the models you're looking at and walang sinabi in terms of cargo space and flexibility.

HTH and good luck on your purchase!

[GTi]

Hello Good morning everyone I currently own a 10-year old Honda City (120k kms+) and thinking of purchasing a new one to help out in de-stressing our daily workhorse (though with limited budget

What would be your choice in terms of:

1) Long term reliability
2) Space
3) Maintenance Costs and Interval
4) Safety
5) Vs other similarly-priced crossovers

Thanks!

The MG looks good. But despite the English badge, it is basically a Chinese car. Looks promising with a rising population on the streets, but I'd wait a few more years before considering one.

The Suzuki is also quite well received in the market. Rides pretty low though. If you are looking for ground clearance and wading depth in this segment, the Ecosport or Rush might be your only choices.

Pickup is a viable option provided the bed is of use to you. Otherwise, you will be driving a Hiace or Grand Starex sized vehicle that can only seat 5 passengers with a cargo area spanning half the vehicle exposed to the elements and your stuff banging around if they are too small, or not properly secured.

Base Innova perhaps? If you don't mind driving a manual.

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[minicarph]

sa ganitong segment, resale value na lang tigtignan ko so it's either the Rush or the Jimny. sa panahon ngaun kahit HRV na Honda, wale ng resale value gaso na mas malak sa vios eh, sigurado na gas guzzler na kasi ang segment na yan

[istan]

Highly reliable both brands. Hyundai and Suzuki. Aside from maganda pamporma.

Innova, reliable rin, pero hindi maporma.


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[Trippin]

If you have the cash, just get a pre-owned 2017-2018 Mitsubishi Montero.

[Egan101]

If considering used, you can get yourself a 2015-2016 Forester XT for around 1.1M to 1.2M. Kung 2013-2014 model, baka mga 900k na lang. I assure you it will put a smile on your face when you drive a Forester XT.

[oliver1013]

If considering used, you can get yourself a 2015-2016 Forester XT for around 1.1M to 1.2M. Kung 2013-2014 model, baka mga 900k na lang. I assure you it will put a smile on your face when you drive a Forester XT.

Im selling my 2014 Forester Premium for P800k. Low mileage only 46,000km haha.

[Trippin]

If considering used, you can get yourself a 2015-2016 Forester XT for around 1.1M to 1.2M. Kung 2013-2014 model, baka mga 900k na lang. I assure you it will put a smile on your face when you drive a Forester XT.

Mga magkano sir ang PMS ng Forester XT? Saka every 6 months ba? I hear from the grapevine na mahal daw ang PMS ng Subie but I have no figures.

[Egan101]

Mga magkano sir ang PMS ng Forester XT? Saka every 6 months ba? I hear from the grapevine na mahal daw ang PMS ng Subie but I have no figures.

If outside warranty, you can change oil every 5k km. I think even every 10k km will be fine. Just bring it to shops who know how to maintain boxer engines (Fusion R for example). Fully synthetic oil yung requirement ng turbo engine and you can source it in aftermarket/online shops for less than 500 per liter. Every change oil requires around 5L. Puwede ka gumamit ng Motul at around 600+ per liter but medyo overrated na yung Motul. I use Zic FS 5w30 for some time now and it works just fine.

CVTF needs replacement every 40k km actual mileage. I had mine replaced at 36k km and had it done at Fusion R together with the gear oil change for around 10k. Aabutin ako ng 20k kung sa casa ko pinagawa yun.

Cabin filter and air filter needs replacement every 12 months. You can buy them from online shops for a lot less compared from casa.

[tan2x]

Highly reliable both brands. Hyundai and Suzuki. Aside from maganda pamporma.

Innova, reliable rin, pero hindi maporma.


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I beg to disagree, experience-wise. I've known several owners of Hyundai and they won't even recommend me buying it. Rode some of suzukis like the ertiga one, and 'twas kalampagin like you're making jugjugan on the road.

Innova can be maporma naman on its own form. Di ka naman pahiyas festival kapag dinala mo siya even for sosyalan. It is elegant. Just don't lace it with too much chrome accessories to the point it'll look like PUV travelling from blumentritt to balik balik. Or don't put an overpowering rack that it'll look like your making angkat of your paninda to Qmart.

[minicarph]

I beg to disagree, experience-wise. I've known several owners of Hyundai and they won't even recommend me buying it. Rode some of suzukis like the ertiga one, and 'twas kalampagin like you're making jugjugan on the road.

Innova can be maporma naman on its own form. Di ka naman pahiyas festival kapag dinala mo siya even for sosyalan. It is elegant. Just don't lace it with too much chrome accessories to the point it'll look like PUV travelling from blumentritt to balik balik. Or don't put an overpowering rack that it'll look like your making angkat of your paninda to Qmart.

I am owner of Hyundai Santa Fe, electronics ang problema ng Hyundais particularly sa mga switches, if your Hyundai gets old mag-fail power window, fuel door, aircon switches, power door locks. which will make you wanna replace those modules mentioned

pero since na-find out ko sa banawe, na baklas linis lang yun mga yun, aksi mag umido Ewan ko ba kumbakit yun ang ginamit ng Hyundai na silicon whatever electronics, pati ilaw ng Hyundai madali mapundi, Kasi Nga same silicon conductor whatever din


pero yun lang so far Hyundai engine wise, solidly built.

alam ko dami nagpalit ng buong airconditioning unit sa Hyundai Club pero hinde naman pala, right now my aircon is all original pa naman so far kasi nga switches eh, switch sa compressor, sa evaporator even the switch doors sa loob ng dash nagluluko, pero linis lang yun ok na

[geraldsky21]

I am owner of Hyundai Santa Fe, electronics ang problema ng Hyundais particularly sa mga switches, if your Hyundai gets old mag-fail power window, fuel door, aircon switches, power door locks. which will make you wanna replace those modules mentioned

pero since na-find out ko sa banawe, na baklas linis lang yun mga yun, aksi mag umido Ewan ko ba kumbakit yun ang ginamit ng Hyundai na silicon whatever electronics, pati ilaw ng Hyundai madali mapundi, Kasi Nga same silicon conductor whatever din


pero yun lang so far Hyundai engine wise, solidly built.

alam ko dami nagpalit ng buong airconditioning unit sa Hyundai Club pero hinde naman pala, right now my aircon is all original pa naman so far kasi nga switches eh, switch sa compressor, sa evaporator even the switch doors sa loob ng dash nagluluko, pero linis lang yun ok na

Sir sang shop s banawe m pinagawa yung switch m s power window? Yan din sira ng Hyundai Accent ko, but when it comes to engine and ac wla aq msabi. It can take you from point A to point B and malamig AC.


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[fireproofjat]

I saw a Geely Coolray over at UP Town today...good looking car especially for it's price. But something tells me it's too good to be true

Test drive is available but was unable to take a chance (til 5pm lang cut off ata dahil daming nag tetest drive) Service Center/Bay is still under construction over at North Edsa. Based on my quick research, Geely is top notch in terms of R&D over in China however I am not very familiar with Sojitz, its local distributor. AFAIK, it is more of a shipping firm. Well, I guess time will tell But again, very nice looking crossover! By the way, since they are pre-selling (10k is the required d/p), they are giving away 100k discount...so that's below 1.1M

[Cruzette]

Hello Good morning everyone I currently own a 10-year old Honda City (120k kms+) and thinking of purchasing a new one to help out in de-stressing our daily workhorse (though with limited budget

What would be your choice in terms of:

1) Long term reliability
2) Space
3) Maintenance Costs and Interval
4) Safety
5) Vs other similarly-priced crossovers

Thanks!

Planning to get Vitara GLX than Seltos EX