Below 1m Family Car Budget: Honda Mobilio 1.5 V CVT vs. Honda BRV-S CVT vs. Isuzu 2017 Crosswind XT Black Series

**erebus** · November 12th, 2017 06:23 PM

Guys, I really need your advice and inputs. So we're still looking for our first brand new family car. We are a family of 7 (pero mostly 4 or 5 lang ang sakay), around 5'8" ang height and planning to buy an entry level family car, at least 7-seater. We are initially considering Avanza but we decided to take it out of the picture because of its looks and features. (Also considered the advices of some of the guys here).

Now, we are cureently choosing between the three: Mobilio, BRV, or Crosswind XT. What we like about the Mobilio is its looks and I think it has a pretty nice specs for its price. My problem is its height, medyo mababa sya. Kaya pumasok si BRV sa options. Then, for the Crosswind, my sister wants the crosswind for several reasons, ground clearance, can seat 10 people (we really want an Innova pero di kaya sa budget), and diesel engine. What I dont like about it is that it's an old model, which lacks safety features among others. So tell me, is my dislike for the crosswind valid?

Help us decide which car would best suit us. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

EDIT: The goal also is to have a car that would probable serve us at least 10 years. This is another reason why I dislike the crosswind. (I am thinking that because it's an old model, sobrang maluluma na sya, unlike the mobilio or brv)

PS: Hirap pala pumili ng sasakyan. Litong-lito na ako. hehe

**mda** · November 12th, 2017 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by erebus

Guys, I really need your advice and inputs. So we're still looking for our first brand new family car. We are a family of 7 (pero mostly 4 or 5 lang ang sakay), around 5'8" ang height and planning to buy an entry level family car, at least 7-seater. We are initially considering Avanza but we decided to take it out of the picture because of its looks and features. (Also considered the advices of some of the guys here).

Now, we are cureently choosing between the three: Mobilio, BRV, or Crosswind XT. What we like about the Mobilio is its looks and I think it has a pretty nice specs for its price. My problem is its height, medyo mababa sya. Kaya pumasok si BRV sa options. Then, for the Crosswind, my sister wants the crosswind for several reasons, ground clearance, can seat 10 people (we really want an Innova pero di kaya sa budget), and diesel engine. What I dont like about it is that it's an old model, which lacks safety features among others. So tell me, is my dislike for the crosswind valid?

Help us decide which car would best suit us. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

EDIT: The goal also is to have a car that would probable serve us at least 10 years. This is another reason why I dislike the crosswind. (I am thinking that because it's an old model, sobrang maluluma na sya, unlike the mobilio or brv)

PS: Hirap pala pumili ng sasakyan. Litong-lito na ako. hehe

How about a 2nd hand Innova? I see 2015 Innovas in the less than 1M range over at OLX. May 1-2 years of warranty pa yun assuming may service records yung kotse.

Any of the three choices will probably serve you well for 10 years. Important lang yung maintenance...

That said, the Crosswind is already a 20 year old vehicle at this point... halos 30 na nga ata if you consider mechanical similarities to the 1990s Highlander.

If you value ride quality, hindi masyadong okay yung crosswind, but it IS a good workhorse.

**erebus** · November 12th, 2017 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by mda

How about a 2nd hand Innova? I see 2015 Innovas in the less than 1M range over at OLX. May 1-2 years of warranty pa yun assuming may service records yung kotse.

Any of the three choices will probably serve you well for 10 years. Important lang yung maintenance...

That said, the Crosswind is already a 20 year old vehicle at this point... halos 30 na nga ata if you consider mechanical similarities to the 1990s Highlander.

If you value ride quality, hindi masyadong okay yung crosswind, but it IS a good workhorse.

We already eliminated the second hand option because our first car was a second hand corona, ages ago.

Thank you for your input, I rally appreciate it.

By the way, what do you mean by ride quality?

**yapoy86** · November 12th, 2017 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by erebus

We already eliminated the second hand option because our first car was a second hand corona, ages ago.

Thank you for your input, I rally appreciate it.

By the way, what do you mean by ride quality?

Well you cannot compare your 2nd hand corona ages ago compared to a 2nd hand innova today. Those are the times that when you say you bought a "second hand car" it almost equates to "bulok"... but times have changed.

I'd choose a 2nd hand 2015 innova diesel well maintained and in good condition than a brandnew mobilio. Reliability and brand speaks for itself. My cousin bought a mobilio and in a few weeks went back to casa due to busted AC.

Be warned that euro 2 engine like adventure and crosswind will be phased out next year

**dct** · November 12th, 2017 08:41 PM

Innova talaga sana ang perfect for you. Too old na ang crosswind. +1 sa 1 or 2 yrs old innova

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**ice15** · November 12th, 2017 09:20 PM

Among the 3 choices...

I'm voting for the Crosswind... I think the top of the line should have a 7 seat configuration... I really hate the side facing 3rd row seats...

Mobilio and BRV are great cars, but the Crosswind is just so old I don't expect anything to go wrong...

Don't worry about it getting old... Mobilio was face-lifted... The BRV will also get an update soon... Making first gen models look old... Then an all new model will arrive...

Crosswind... You're looking at the last model. They will stop selling it on Dec 31!

Test drive all 3 with 4-5 passengers... Mobilio will drive like a car... BRV revs high... Crosswind will feel bouncy, engine will be brutal, but there's a weird feeling with a loaded AUV... And that weird feeling is why I'm voting for it

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**erebus** · November 12th, 2017 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by dct

Innova talaga sana ang perfect for you. Too old na ang crosswind. +1 sa 1 or 2 yrs old innova

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Pwede ba sa bank car loan ang second hand cars?

**StockEngine** · November 12th, 2017 09:31 PM

brv fits the bill. just do the every 2yr cvt fluid change. itll last just fine. of course wear and tear items like shocks and bushings..

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**erebus** · November 12th, 2017 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by ice15

Among the 3 choices...

I'm voting for the Crosswind... I think the top of the line should have a 7 seat configuration... I really hate the side facing 3rd row seats...

Mobilio and BRV are great cars, but the Crosswind is just so old I don't expect anything to go wrong...

Don't worry about it getting old... Mobilio was face-lifted... The BRV will also get an update soon... Making first gen models look old... Then an all new model will arrive...

Crosswind... You're looking at the last model. They will stop selling it on Dec 31!

Test drive all 3 with 4-5 passengers... Mobilio will drive like a car... BRV revs high... Crosswind will feel bouncy, engine will be brutal, but there's a weird feeling with a loaded AUV... And that weird feeling is why I'm voting for it

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ohh nice perspective. Will do that this week para makatulong sa decision. Sadly, the Sportivo is beyond the budget. Hanggang XT lang ang kaya (3rd row side facing, 10-seater).

**mda** · November 12th, 2017 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by erebus

We already eliminated the second hand option because our first car was a second hand corona, ages ago.

Thank you for your input, I rally appreciate it.

By the way, what do you mean by ride quality?

At the time you could find the Corona 2nd hand, vehicle quality sucked to the point that a 2-3 year old car had teething problems na... Today, we have a 14 year old Camry (which, incidentally was the model that replaced the Corona) going strong pa.

Ride quality as in how well the car rides on the road and how comfortable it is for the occupants. Do a test drive around the block between the Crosswind, Innova, and BRV/Mobilio and the Crosswind will easily be the odd man out. My parents who owned the first box type Pajero back in the 80s and were fine with it, nasuka sa ride ng Crosswind...

Originally Posted by erebus

Pwede ba sa bank car loan and second hand cars?

Yes. Most banks allow 2nd hand cars as long as under 3-5 years old.

Other things to consider going against the Crosswind - Favorite ng ABSU (Anti Smoke Belching Unit) for pa-merienda, along with the L300 and Adventure.