Advice for some Luxury van or suv

[AgentUlod]

Hey Guys, My Dad is planning to buy a VAN/SUV which can fit at least 7 persons.
Budget is 4.5m+. Any good advice? Only cars available in the philippines with CASA.
Also with the best fuel economy.

[niky]

4.5 is too low for the German seven-seaters. All you'll get from Germany is the small crossovers like the X3 and the Q5. The XC90 might fit in that range, but I'm not sure if it has seven seats.

The Expedition and Suburban also fit. The Suburban is soft and comfortable in the classic American style, and plastics and interiors are much better than the rattly old car. Don't expect anything in terms of fuel economy from either... 4s if you're lucky. Less if not.

In the same price range are the Prado and Landcruiser. Big diesels... should be economical on the highway, but don't expect them to get better than 5-6 km/l in traffic... (yeah, yeah... diesel... but a big diesel means big fuel bills in traffic).

The Alphard and Sienna are within that range. Good interior space and luxury. Big V6 engines, so don't expect better than 5 km/l in traffic.

The new Explorer is a seven seater. Wonderful car. Lots of legroom, dual sun-roofs. Just about half of what you're willing to spend... and the appointments are as good as vehicles costing a million bucks more. Gasoline V6, about the same size as the Alphard.

The CX9 is an oldie but goodie. European refinement like the Explorer, bigger V6, more torque, worse economy. 4.5 in traffic.

The Veracruz is almost as a loaded as the Explorer, with softer leather, but it's not as refined and feels slightly wooly and soft.

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Everything else is a step down... but consider also the Pajero. It's not as refined as its classmates (CX9, Explorer), but it's a good vehicle with a big, economical diesel.

[renzo_d10]

If you're okay with Japanese, the Alphard or the Previa would do good. Those two does not cost anywhere near your allotted budget. Much lesser. Also, the LC200 comes to mind. Wonderful car. Superb power and you can really feel the solidness inside. The local units suck, though. If possible, get the Dubai versions, I believe they are a bit more expensive, but should be worth it since it's feature-packed.

However, if you're getting tired of Japanese vehicles for some reason. There are the Americans. Expedition, Explorer comes to mind, alongside with the undeniably large E-150. Also, the biggie Chevrolets. The Suburban and Tahoe.

But then, being big and all you should not really expect all of them to be economical. Being a fuel-thirsty car is already a given for cars like those. So you should really prepare a huge amount of money just to be spent on gas and maintenance alone.

[david_anthony]

You can't expect to make an issue on fuel consumption when you can afford that much cost of a brand new vehicle.

[vinj]

I'd go with either an Alphard (V6), Hyundai Grand Starex and Chrysler T&C (diesel) or the LC200. On the American SUVs, there's the Exped and Suburban.

Lots of choices really. Just take a look and test drive yourself to decide.

[shadow3616931]

If your dad can afford 4.5M vehicle fuel consumption is not a big issue to him I guess, with that money you may choose between volvo xc90 2.5 5 cylinder and toyota LC200 4.5 8 cylinder both are diesel fed and seat 7, or you may also check out Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 3.0 6 cylinder gas and grand cherokee 5.7, 8 cylinders gas but they seat only 5, with suburban or expe i think they're so big unless if he likes big cars, with 5.3 and 5.4 engine respectively they seat 8, both 8 cylinder and drink gas a lot

[renzo_d10]

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[renzo_d10]

You can't expect to make an issue on fuel consumption when you can afford that much cost of a brand new vehicle.

But then, people buy a 2M worth Prius. It's economical. They're after efficiency, and yet, it's 2M. They too have money. :/

Wala lang.

[oliver1013]

Get a Ford..4M for a van or SUV...you'll survive the gas prices.

[GTi]

Kung van, suggest ko Grand Starex Limousine (KDM version from the grey market for more features), or the Alphard 3.5V6. The Starex seats 10 though, while the Alphard only seats 7. For SUV naman, LC200 Dubai version or Suburban.

[niky]

We just reviewed the Starex Limo:

Review: 2011 Hyundai Grand Starex Limousine

Lots of toys... very soft seats... but obviously not the last word in refinement or smoothness. Think old-school American ideas of luxury (soft ride but poor wheel control, corny plastics and fabrics, tons of space) and you get the idea...

[oliver1013]

Naisip ko lang, what if lets say a Rosa bus, by mitsubishi, i pimp ng parang ganyan,repaint to Shiny black exterior, LCD TV, Ref, club like sound system, Leather sofas, improve the suspension for strength and comfort etc actually a smaller version ng bus ni Robert De Niro sa meet the Fockers, magkano kay aabutin at saan magpapa customize if dito sa MM.

[Ry_Tower]

LC 4.5 V8 is the best for you IMHO. Thrifty for its size yet the presence is awesome!

[Starex_Gold]

We just reviewed the Starex Limo:

Review: 2011 Hyundai Grand Starex Limousine

Lots of toys... very soft seats... but obviously not the last word in refinement or smoothness. Think old-school American ideas of luxury (soft ride but poor wheel control, corny plastics and fabrics, tons of space) and you get the idea...

Walang dating yan local na GS Limo. Yung interior hindi mukhang 2.7M. Yung loob ng cabinets parang refrigerator. Otep (of HARI) told me na yung interior daw niyan same sa 2008 Grand Starex Limo in Korea. Nung 2010 kasi binago na yung interior ng KDM GS Limo.

Tsaka yung step board.. Tabingi na agad

BTT: Toyota Alphard V6 / Toyota Prado VX.L / Toyota LC200 GX.R or VX.R / NEW Ford Explorer / Chevrolet Tahoe.

[niky]

No comment on the stepboard...

[KIANTOT]

LC 4.5 V8 is the best for you IMHO. Thrifty for its size yet the presence is awesome!

+1 din ako dito karamihan sa middle east eto ang gamit

[SiRbossR]

NEW Explorer.

[niky]

LC 4.5 V8 is the best for you IMHO. Thrifty for its size yet the presence is awesome!

Until you pop a fuel injector... or, with our fuel quality, all of them... And as owners of old direct injection Patrols and LCs can tell you, replacing eight injectors can cost a fortune... (around 200k or so... then there's reprogramming).

If you can afford an expensive vehicle, get a gasoline powered one. It'll have less trouble with fuel down the line than a diesel, unless you've got a good Bosch system or an old-school low-pressure system...

[david_anthony]

But then, people buy a 2M worth Prius. It's economical. They're after efficiency, and yet, it's 2M. They too have money. :/

Wala lang.


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people who buy prius doesn't buy it because its fuel efficient. they just want to get one to show off that they can afford.

[AgentUlod]

This might be dumb. Is there a mod which can lower the power of your car and decrease its fuel economy.
Technically. Looks ang habol namin. Hummer sana pede din 5 seater kaso, high consumption.