2017 Pajero, 2017 Prado or 2017 Super Safari

[ACarEnthusiast]

Im choosing over the three as our replacement for our Hyundai Sta Fe

I am after comfort and performance meaning I would enjoy driving it but it wont be as thirsty. Im sticking to diesel variants. Mostly used on city driving but will occasionally go on unpaved roads. Easier to maintain and at least will last me another 10 years.

All inputs will be appreciated.

[lowslowbenz]

1. Prado
2. Pajero
3. Patrol

[jakewise]

same choices too, prado, pajero and lastly super safari

[GTi]

The Santa Fe sets a high bar for comfort and performance. Kung performance ang habol, Pajero ako, with its updated engine. Diesel Prado is too expensive for basically a glorified Fortuner IMHO. Diesel Patrol is too old...

Don't wanna go all out and get the LC200?

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[lowslowbenz]

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[ACarEnthusiast]

Allow me to post a wildcard bet.

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Tempting.... but I wonder how would this baby fare in after sales and maintenance. I might not be even entertained to even look at it if it were in the showroom.

[ACarEnthusiast]

The Santa Fe sets a high bar for comfort and performance. Kung performance ang habol, Pajero ako, with its updated engine. Diesel Prado is too expensive for basically a glorified Fortuner IMHO. Diesel Patrol is too old...

Don't wanna go all out and get the LC200?



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I wish I could go for the LC200 but its way off the budget already. The Prado was an initial choice but I really don't understand why its priced so high and mighty and almost next to LC200 already. And I don't like their light beige interior also.

[GTi]

I wish I could go for the LC200 but its way off the budget already. The Prado was an initial choice but I really don't understand why its priced so high and mighty and almost next to LC200 already. And I don't like their light beige interior also.

I see. Not considering a 2nd hand LC200?

IMHO the Prado is a good car, but not worth that much, especially now that the Fortuner has a superior engine versus it's old 1KD. Heck, it might even be smoked by a new diesel Innova, that costs a third of its price. The horror! 😂

Personally, I would not go for a Euro SUV if it is gonna be a daily driver. This might be a very old school way of thinking, but parts cost and availability, mechanic familiarity as well as sparse dealer network are very valid problems especially for someone who hates going to the casa (like me).

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[ACarEnthusiast]

I see. Not considering a 2nd hand LC200?

IMHO the Prado is a good car, but not worth that much, especially now that the Fortuner has a superior engine versus it's old 1KD. Heck, it might even be smoked by a new diesel Innova, that costs a third of its price. The horror! 😂

Personally, I would not go for a Euro SUV if it is gonna be a daily driver. This might be a very old school way of thinking, but parts cost and availability, mechanic familiarity as well as sparse dealer network are very valid problems especially for someone who hates going to the casa (like me).

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I saw a recent fb page with a grey market importer offer a new Prado with the new 2.8 engine and more livable interior. It just costs more the LC200 Platinum. As always they offer better features than the local ones. I might consider a 2nd hand LC200 if a friend offers his, its only a sunday car with less than 5000km on the odo. Catch is its a 2013 model.

[lowslowbenz]

^

I'd have to say this, a Land Cruiser, is a Land Cruiser, is a Land Cruiser.

No matter how old it is.

[GTi]

I saw a recent fb page with a grey market importer offer a new Prado with the new 2.8 engine and more livable interior. It just costs more the LC200 Platinum. As always they offer better features than the local ones. I might consider a 2nd hand LC200 if a friend offers his, its only a sunday car with less than 5000km on the odo. Catch is its a 2013 model.

5tkms for a 4 year old car is very low mileage. Besides, since it is your friend's car, you can be certain of its condition and history. If you can persuade him to let go of it for "presyong pangkaibigan" then you got yourself a steal. Diesel LC resale values are almost as good as real estate! 😂

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[ronw123w124]

I saw a recent fb page with a grey market importer offer a new Prado with the new 2.8 engine and more livable interior. It just costs more the LC200 Platinum. As always they offer better features than the local ones. I might consider a 2nd hand LC200 if a friend offers his, its only a sunday car with less than 5000km on the odo. Catch is its a 2013 model.

I'd prefer a used LC200 with known provenance over anything in your initial choices, even if its a 2013 model.

[c_cube]

If the price difference between pajero and prado is not an issue, Prado. But for the price, go straight to LC, if you can afford a 3.9M suv, im pretty sure you can purchase a 4.5 to 4.9M LC200.


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[monty_GTV]

If the price difference between pajero and prado is not an issue, Prado. But for the price, go straight to LC, if you can afford a 3.9M suv, im pretty sure you can purchase a 4.5 to 4.9M LC200.

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i agree...;)

[Egan101]

How about a Euro option? The VW Touareg is a bargain for its price considering it is a similar vehicle to the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne TDI. The V6 TDI will give you more than enough grunt for some spirited driving.

[Walter]

Agree on the suggestion about getting a Toyota Land Cruiser LC200 since you can afford a Toyota Prado ... the price difference is just about 10-15% ... Ignore the Nissan Super Safari ... very few buy that vehicle ... the ones you see are probably owned by Nissan executives or dealership owners who are wishing they could get a Toyota Land Cruiser LC200 instead ...

[ACarEnthusiast]

How about a Euro option? The VW Touareg is a bargain for its price considering it is a similar vehicle to the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne TDI. The V6 TDI will give you more than enough grunt for some spirited driving.

Sorry forgot to mention that I still prefer 7 seaters even if I won't need the extra seats here and now but it would be nice to have them as well. Also, how is the maintenance of euro cars these days? im worried that if needed, I might have to bring it to a mechanic outside case who might not be familiar with them...

[Egan101]

Sorry forgot to mention that I still prefer 7 seaters even if I won't need the extra seats here and now but it would be nice to have them as well. Also, how is the maintenance of euro cars these days? im worried that if needed, I might have to bring it to a mechanic outside case who might not be familiar with them...

VW-PH follows a 15k KM or 12-month PMS cycle for oil change and other stuff. There is a free checkup every 7500 km or 6 months in between the prescribed PMS period. Despite sharing the platform with the Q7 and Cayenne TDI, I bet VW parts will be cheaper compared to Audi and Porsche.

Visit VW BGC just to check out the Touareg. The last time I heard they were offering a hefty discount on it, bringing the price down to around 3.8M.

[Shutterbug]

Pajero is unibody construction while Prado / Safari are still the traditional body on frame construction. So choose whatever suits your needs....

unibody - nicer and more comfortable ride
BOF - if you prefer more rugged or off road handling

[GTi]

^Patrol is often relegated to bodyguard duty nowadays. Our church pastor uses a Patrol for outreach/medical missions to the Aetas people. While the Patrol remains an excellent utility vehicle, when I look at it, it just doesn't have that prestige anymore. And if coming from a Santa Fe, you'd feel like you're driving a big lumbering truck!


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