Toyota Alphard 3.5 V6 vs Chrysler Town & Country 2.8 CRDI

[ronw123w124]

I have a friend who's planning to sell their Gen 1 2002 Expedition and replace it with either an Alphard or a Town & Country. Kaso medyo naguguluhan siya kung alin sa 2 ang bibilhin, ayaw na niya ng SUV kasi a van fits their lifestyle better. Kung ako Alphard ang pipiliin ko coz wala akong bilib sa quality ng American made cars, the only thing that's going for the T&C is its 2.8 CRDI engine. Their choices are limited to the 2 vans mentioned, possibly, pwede rin siguro yung ma grey market vans like the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey. Ok sana Grand Starex sa kanila pero sawa na sila doon (they have 3 within the family) at di nila gusto yung Carnival.

[ghosthunter]

If you don't mind the fuel bills, the Toyota Alphard 3.5 V6 is my pick.

[ronw123w124]

If you don't mind the fuel bills, the Toyota Alphard 3.5 V6 is my pick.

I think fuel bills is not much of an issue for my friend, considering the Alphard is going to replace a Gen 1 Expedition. Sa tingin ko mas matipid pa rin sa gas yung Alphard kesa sa Exped. My friend is also looking at the gray market Toyota Sienna, kasi medyo makitid daw yung 3rd row ng Alphard compared to the Sienna plus the Sienna's lower ground clearance would definitely help since its his parents are the one who's gonna use it eh medyo may edad na rin so mas madali ang ingress/egress for them.

[tidus1203]

Kung Sienna is in the equation I like it more than the Asian looking Alphard. Sa mga mini vans I always liked the American design like the Sienna or the Town and Country.

[GTi]

Ever considered the Carnival? It looks quite similar to the Chrysler, and its got a better engine- that is, with the grey market version sold by Hancars which you can get with the Sorento/Santa Fe's 197hp/436Nm 2.2R e-VGT engine.

[Starex_Gold]

at di nila gusto yung Carnival.

Ever considered the Carnival? It looks quite similar to the Chrysler, and its got a better engine- that is, with the grey market version sold by Hancars which you can get with the Sorento/Santa Fe's 197hp/436Nm 2.2R e-VGT engine.

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[ronw123w124]

Ever considered the Carnival? It looks quite similar to the Chrysler, and its got a better engine- that is, with the grey market version sold by Hancars which you can get with the Sorento/Santa Fe's 197hp/436Nm 2.2R e-VGT engine.

Ayaw ng friend ko ng Kia, I think they want something more exclusive, hence their choices.

[pup2]

Im also looking for feedback for the Chrysler. Particularly regarding reliability and service level at the dealer. I've driven this van all over the US and its pretty darn good. I dont know if its been fully 'Philippinized' or how good the dealer service level is though.

[shadow3616931]

I vote Alphard for this, because resale value of Chrysler is awful

[sachiel]

Alphard for me as well. Only Grand Starex Limousine can compete with it as of now.

[myk384]

Alphard is for me, but haven't you considered the Previa???

[GTi]

Ayaw ng friend ko ng Kia, I think they want something more exclusive, hence their choices.

Ah~ Exclusivity. Sorry I didn't notice the last sentence. Kapag ako kasi hindi ko gaano ka-type yung interior design ng T&C. And if you're looking at the 2.8L diesel, it isn't going to be very fast either. I'm now starting to see more Alphard's dotting the Metro, and they're all in V6 trim! Personally I don't find it all that exclusive anymore, and the shape and dimensions are quite similar to the Grand Starex so that the ordinary person probably wouldn't see it any more exclusive than that. Kung yan ang habol niya, ever considered the Viano or R-Class?

[vinj]

Although i doubt there will be a Alphard test drive unit for buyers, ask your friend to drop by the CATS dealer and give the Town and Country a test drive. I rode my uncle's before (2.8L diesel) and it was quite nice. The Alphard has more kit though.

The Alphard is high indeed; we were looking at it for my grandparents before and that was one concern since they already have difficulty with high vehicles. Maybe the Previa would suit them better although 3rd row space is somewhat smaller also.

[Starex_Gold]

Alphard is for me, but haven't you considered the Previa???

Masikip sa loob ng Previa.

Ah~ Exclusivity. Sorry I didn't notice the last sentence. Kapag ako kasi hindi ko gaano ka-type yung interior design ng T&C. And if you're looking at the 2.8L diesel, it isn't going to be very fast either. I'm now starting to see more Alphard's dotting the Metro, and they're all in V6 trim! Personally I don't find it all that exclusive anymore, and the shape and dimensions are quite similar to the Grand Starex so that the ordinary person probably wouldn't see it any more exclusive than that. Kung yan ang habol niya, ever considered the Viano or R-Class?

Phased out na yung Viano. Baka next year ilabas ulit nila dito.
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Chrysler T&C CRD for me. Though mas luxurious nga lang yung interior ng Alphard.