I intend to buy latest model of either XUVi Crosswind or Starex, I would like to request some assistance to please help me choice or decide which one is better in terms of 1). Durability, manuerability and dependability 2). Spacious or roomy per passenger capacity, 3). interior and exterior impressivility looks, 4). resale value, 5). fuel consumption (city/highway driving), 5). spare parts if can be purchase as a part of the assembly or as an assembly. 6). Maintenance Cost.
Starex I think has the upperhand on everything except for fuel consumption and durability. Starex CRDi is quite young and it's too early to say how it's engine would handle high-mileage usage and our "dirty" diesel.
I was able to own Crosswind XUVi-AT in 2003 and sold it after a year for a Starex CRDi. I sold the XUVi because of several reasons: noise, smoke, problems on exhaust pipe and radiator, slow in acceleration and overtaking, limited second row space. Advantage, however, is fuel effciency and resale value.
The CRDi is value for money. Good CRDi engine which runs like a gas engine with regard to torque, acceleration and speed. Classy interior. Cheaper spare parts. Softer ride. I am satisfied so far with my Starex.
maganda yun starex esp the gold trim crdi. although faux wood is not so great the beige interior, auto climate control, seats and that juicy crdi engine makes it worthwhile
Hi! Glad I bumped to this thread kasi hanap ako discussion about starex vs. crosswind e. But I am looking for a 2nd hand starex vs. crosswind. maybe 2000-2001 model.
Ask ko lang po kung yung makina ng Starex 2000 ay CRDi na? and how is the fuel consumption ba ng Starex? So far maganda po feedback sa Starex dito kaya lang may mga ngacomment din po (hindi po dito sa tsikot) na sa long driving pangit po ang Starex, totoo po ba ito? Like going to Bagiuo kelangan daw po ipahinga at baka tumirik? Please comment and I'm glad to join Tsikot! Newbie lang.