Toyota Prado diesel TX-L or hyundai Maxcruz?

[EQAddict]

Which has more 'presence'?

Not after speed or toys. Just long term use.

Was also thinking of the landcruiser lc200 but its probably too big for me.

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[niky]

The Prado may likely be the better long term car. But I'd wager you'd be happier with the Hyundai.

Haven't driven the Maxcruz, but if it's exactly like the new Santa Fe with a longer wheelbase, it should be fantastic.

[EQAddict]

To be honest was gonna get a mustang but had to be more practical hehe. So its down to these two. I like the maxcruz speed and tech. But landcruiser as a nameplate is legendary as well. And they hold value so well. And its built to last.

So this is tough.

This would be my formal car and out of town car.

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[renzo_d10]

Get the Mustang!

Forget practicality. It won you over once when you got the Trailblazer over the Santa Fe, so it shouldn't win you over twice in a year. :dance1:

Treat yourself something you'd actually like & enjoy, may it be practical or not. Besides, you already have an Explorer, a Trailblazer and a Legacy GT. Those three are enough to cover your out of town and formal meeting needs.

[kpy555]

To be honest was gonna get a mustang but had to be more practical hehe. So its down to these two. I like the maxcruz speed and tech. But landcruiser as a nameplate is legendary as well. And they hold value so well. And its built to last.

So this is tough.

This would be my formal car and out of town car.

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I was exactly on the same boat last December and after all considerations - from Mustang 5.0, Prado (Local Gas) and Explorer - I ended up with a LC200. No regrets. It just needs a little getting used to because as you said, it's big and wide.

The LC200 does not drink diesel heavily - around 6.5km/l city driving - not bad for a V8. Its tremendous torque helps move it fast enough below 1,500 RPM.

The Prado, when I test drove one, is kinda stiff, especially if unloaded with passengers. I drove a gas version and engine response is smooth, although the 4.0 V6 needs a little more effort to get the Prado going faster. However, the owner told me it drinks gas big time. I don't know about the diesel but based on reviews I saw on the net, it also performs well and can even beat a Range Rover on the mountainside.

As for the Maxcruz, it's just a long wheelbase Santa Fe and I recommend you to get a Santa Fe instead if you are not sitting 6 passengers all the time. Having the same 2.2 engine, the Santa Fe may be more economical due to lighter weight.

For long-term ownership, I would really suggest a Toyota. Just look at how many older Prados are still on the road and most of them looks good.

[EQAddict]

Is that your mustang? Drool....


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[renzo_d10]

How I wish.

Anyway, I'd get the Maxcruz if I were you. Since you don't seem to go offroad and keep cars for about 2 decades or so.

But yeah, wait until a decent number of reviews to be released first (locally, first-hand experience) before splurging into Hyundai's new offering. They might have issues and might just be resolved after a number of owners have complained. Wouldn't want to be a guinea pig, honestly.

[vinj]

long term ownership, more than 10 years... LC Prado for me. Not the best but it will last definitely.

[EQAddict]

Gonna look at both maybe this weekend. The prado is aging gracefully but looks very buff pa rin. The maxcruz looks really nice.

This car will be passed on to my kids when they hit college ten years or so from now.

[vinj]

This car will be passed on to my kids when they hit college ten years or so from now.

Another reason for the Prado then. Even an LC70 or LC80 from 10-20 years ago would still work out well 10 years from now. :D

I would not give my college kid a Mustang either. I know i felt bad when my S14 Silvia deal did not push through back when i was in college but in hindsight, that may have kept me alive indeed.

[lowslowbenz]

long term ownership, more than 10 years... LC Prado for me. Not the best but it will last definitely.

Same here.

[bjreyesmd]

By experience, ang mga mahihilig sa kotse, kadalasan di umaabot ng 10 years, nagpapalit din, hehe. So my advice, follow your heart bro.

[GTi]

The Prado may be the better choice if its for long term, heavy duty use. Otherwise, get the Maxcruz. Its definitely more refined, more powerful and also a good million bucks cheaper.

Besides, engine-wise, the Prado isn't any more reliable than the Hyundai. Same 3.0D4D engine as the Fortuner means same issues and precautions when it comes to dirty diesel. The Hyundai's Bosch system might actually have less problems in the long run.

[EQAddict]

By experience, ang mga mahihilig sa kotse, kadalasan di umaabot ng 10 years, nagpapalit din, hehe. So my advice, follow your heart bro.

Hehe true. Very true...

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[imperialv]

Prado gets my vote...

[ronw123w124]

Prado definitely.

[EQAddict]

What year was the Prado introduced (the current model) ?

[vinj]

^AFAIK, 2009. I'd expect mga 6-7 years ang lifespan so perhaps by 2015 at the earliest ang model change.

[kpy555]

What year was the Prado introduced (the current model) ?

2009 when the current 150-Series Prado came out.

[IMm29]

I'm biased. So I'll go with the Prado.

I used to drive a Gen 1.5 Expedition for a time, so I had gotten used to that size of SUV. Not so hard to get used to, although when I switched to a Prado (LC120), I did feel a bit of a pinch in terms of space, but much better manueverability, coz of the smaller body. There's a van anyway for loading what the Prado can't handle. And for EQAddict, I do believe the LC200 was considered, but was too big.