2006 Fortuner VVTi to...

[kpy555]

Hi Guys! We will be selling our pretty utilized 2006 Fortuner VVTi next year and are considering the following for replacement:

2013 Toyota RAV4 4x2 Full Option
2013 Subaru Forester XT
2013 Ford Ranger Wildtrack 3.2l

Which one will be your pick?

We included the Ranger because we live near a flood prone area. However, those compact SUVs can handle the roads we take whenever monsoon-like rains come - just not the extremes where the Ranger may be more capable of. Nevertheless, the RAV4 and Forester will surely be more comfortable over the Ranger. So we're quite undecided which one to get.

Your inputs will be helpful.

Thanks!

[renzo_d10]

Hi Guys! We will be selling our pretty utilized 2006 Fortuner VVTi next year and are considering the following for replacement:

2013 Toyota RAV4 4x2 Full Option
2013 Subaru Forester XT
2013 Ford Ranger Wildtrack 3.2l

Which one will be your pick?

We included the Ranger because we live near a flood prone area. However, those compact SUVs can handle the roads we take whenever monsoon-like rains come - just not the extremes where the Ranger may be more capable of. Nevertheless, the RAV4 and Forester will surely be more comfortable over the Ranger. So we're quite undecided which one to get.

Your inputs will be helpful.

Thanks!

Definitely the Forester XT, but that's only when you can use its full power. If you can't, the Wildtrak is the best pick. Good water crossing capability and looks nice actually.


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[R.Paul]

mukhang gamit na gamit si Fortuner niyo ah.

Well depends sa needs niyo. Try mo muna test drive Ranger baka kasi manibago ka sa comfort nito vs sa crossovers. Pero between Rav4 and Forester, I'll take the new Forester para maiba naman hehe. Still try to look at both vehicles, I saw both in personal and I should say that the Rav4 has more passenger legroom and cargo space than the Forester's, just my observation though.

[GTi]

The Ranger is huge compared to the CUVs. Are you OK with that?

I honestly find nothing special with the Rav4. The Forester XT is definitely nice, but then that is if you are willing to live with the high fuel consumption on a daily basis.

How much is your budget exactly? Ever considered the Koreans? The Sorento CRDi is quite nice. You get the high ground clearance, lots of punch and good gas mileage too. Can't get any better than that.

[kpy555]

Thank you guys for the reply. My wife currently drives a Sorento CRDi and it's really a good value SUV.

*GTi, I have looked into and test drove a neighbor's new Santa Fe and it feels very much like the Sorento. I would like something different.

I'm used to driving big rigs so no problem - except perhaps in parking, that's why I thought of getting a smaller CUV.

Any estimate how much fuel the Forester XT consumes in city driving?

[Starex_Gold]

How much is your budget exactly? Ever considered the Koreans? The Sorento CRDi is quite nice. You get the high ground clearance, lots of punch and good gas mileage too. Can't get any better than that.

Tamang hinala lang HAHAHAHAHA putragis naman GTi kahit anong paraan talaga basta maisingit lang ang Koreano gagawin mo talaga.

Among the choices, Forester XT ako, next is Ranger Wildtrak then Toyota Rav-4.

[vinj]

For me:
1. Ranger
2. Rav
3. Forester (pretty much because i'm still 50-50 on the new design)

[renzo_d10]

Tamang hinala lang HAHAHAHAHA putragis naman GTi kahit anong paraan talaga basta maisingit lang ang Koreano gagawin mo talaga.

Among the choices, Forester XT ako, next is Ranger Wildtrak then Toyota Rav-4.

HAHA.

Fanboy na fanboy talaga.

[yebo]

how about the trailblazer? though i have not driven one it looks like the owners here in tsikot like their TBs a lot. the only thing i don't like are the disproportionately small looking wheels.
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[renzo_d10]

how about the trailblazer? though i have not driven one it looks like the owners here in tsikot like their TBs a lot. the only thing i don't like are the disproportionately small looking wheels.
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And the fact that it's a Chevrolet. Not stereotyping here pero I think mahirap pa rin parts niya compared to Honda & Toyota.

[GTi]

Thank you guys for the reply. My wife currently drives a Sorento CRDi and it's really a good value SUV.

*GTi, I have looked into and test drove a neighbor's new Santa Fe and it feels very much like the Sorento. I would like something different.

I'm used to driving big rigs so no problem - except perhaps in parking, that's why I thought of getting a smaller CUV.

Any estimate how much fuel the Forester XT consumes in city driving?

The Ranger has a waiting list. Can you wait that long? And then again, I wouldn't want to be bringing one and squeezing it in tight mall parking spaces without the aid of a backup camera.

The Forester XT uses a 2.5L turbocharged gasoline engine with a matic tranny. Even a 2.5L n/a gasoline engine gives poor gas mileage. From what I hear from friends who had the old FXT, it has as much power as and drinks like a large V6, which is to say at the vicinity of 4-6km/L city depending on traffic conditions and driving style. The new one may have some improvement, but I doubt it would be much.

Is fuel consumption a big factor for you? How many people would typically be riding?

[Starex_Gold]

AFAIK 2.0L na yun new Forester XT. Same engine na yun ng Toyota 86 at Subaru BRZ. CVT na rin transmission so expect better FC.

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[kpy555]

Me and Wifey finally decided to get a Santa Fe next year. Ipon mode now.

I checked out the new Forester and it's a bit tight in the rear. I observed that the Santa Fe is wider a bit.

On the Ranger, I'm quite worried about parts availability. Some mechanic friends did not recommend it. As per experience and opinions of friends, Hyundai parts may be easier to find given the number of Korean Car Parts stores available here in Manila.

The RAV4 is pleasing to the eye but we found the Santa Fe more attractive. Feature-wise, the Santa Fe is more loaded and the interior is just fantastic.

I thought I skipped the Santa Fe but in the end, we will hopefully end up with it. The light brown shade is a plus too!

Thanks for all the advice Tsikoteers!

[beni23]

Me and Wifey finally decided to get a Santa Fe next year. Ipon mode now.

I checked out the new Forester and it's a bit tight in the rear. I observed that the Santa Fe is wider a bit.

On the Ranger, I'm quite worried about parts availability. Some mechanic friends did not recommend it. As per experience and opinions of friends, Hyundai parts may be easier to find given the number of Korean Car Parts stores available here in Manila.

The RAV4 is pleasing to the eye but we found the Santa Fe more attractive. Feature-wise, the Santa Fe is more loaded and the interior is just fantastic.

I thought I skipped the Santa Fe but in the end, we will hopefully end up with it. The light brown shade is a plus too!

Thanks for all the advice Tsikoteers!

Good choice bro! Nai-stun ako sa sta fe everytime may dumadaan eh.

Meron din naman nabibilhan ng ford parts, like mazford banawe. And banaweonline ng FCP. plus meron pa rin ata yung 24hour parts na promo ng ford, kapag wala pa within 24hours magiging free na lang siya. Tanong tanong ka na lang sa mga SA nila. Hehe.

[kpy555]

Thanks sa advice Bro!