Kia Carnival or Hyundai Starex

[salagubang]

Gentlemen;
I am a hairline away from committing myself to either a carnival or starex(diesel engines). I have a family of five(plus two not so small dogs) and with much reservation, I have made a decision to dispose of my old 4banger for a family ride. I now seek your wise counsel to assist me in this undertaking. I am looking for model years 2001 to 2003 either the Kia carnival (which I really love except for the branding) or the street sleek Hyundai starex. Both of which I dedicate much respect for so...no pun intended but consider me a blind pupil seeking wisdom from the forum of ride experts. May the torque be with you and fleas help!!

[margaux]

what's your problem with the branding???
Anyway, from your option, go get the Kia

[altec]

u let ur dogs ride inside or outside the car? Normally, double cab pickups are a better choice if you transport pets. But if you don't mind the doggy smell and hair shedding inside the car, then a closed type vehicle it is. Starex IF its CRDi. If not, Kia Carnival Park 2 series (surplus/imported) or the Kia Sedona.

[mikey177]

I love my 2002 Kia Sedona. However, given your particular circumstances (i.e. family of 5 plus 2 dogs), I would have to recommend the Starex because of the more versatile last row seating configuration --you can fold the last row of the Starex so you'll have room for two large dog carriers, plus room for five persons. Pwede rin naman magkasya ang dalawang dog carrier sa Sedona, but you'll just be sliding the last row forward since it cannot be split and folded out of the way.

[4x4fan]

starex crdi bigger and more powerful mas flexible if ypu have big family.

[afrasay]

starex.

[oldblue]

how 'bout chevy venture?

[IMm29]

starex

[rodski]

What type of dogs are we talking about? are these toy dogs which your kids will hold in their laps while travelling or big dogs like labs, dalmatians?

If they are toy dogs and you don't bring them with a pet carrier then a carnival will do. However, if they are big dogs and transport them with a pet carrier then the starex is for you. Unfortunately the 2001 to 2003 starex doesn't come with a CRDI engine.

tnx

Rodski

[CVT]

IMHO: TCI or CRDI,- Starex is still better than Carnival.

[ericmm]

For 5 persons both are okay but to consider flexibility for the dogs, then i would have to say starex.

[1D4LV]

starex... mas trip ko porma....imho.

[IMm29]

actually, there are a few CRDi units with the old starex body. good luck finding someone willing to dispose of their unit though.

[finchy18]

wla sa brand yan bro.. IMO.. nasa performance yan..

[JChip]

actually, there are a few CRDi units with the old starex body. good luck finding someone willing to dispose of their unit though.

That's true, I drive one. I think mine is a 2003 CRDi. I believe we were one of the first ones to get the CRDi Starex. I'm not selling though...

I'm partial to the Starex because it's bigger and there is more flexibility in terms of internal space.

[LLeR 010]

I'll go for Starex kaso nga lang masyado malaki not like Kia Carnival.

[ferdine]

If you can wait for the 2006 model of the carnival you may have a change of heart. I've seen the middle east version in Dubai and it is very impressive. The design is quite modern. Maganda talaga. Parang luxury car ang suspension dahil double wishbone na ang rear. Maraming air vents ang ceiling para sa aircon. Puede mong i fold ang last row of seat doon sa floor para lumaki ang space. Ganda nang dash at remote control na ang bukas/sara ng rear doors at lift gate. Malaki ang makina V6 CVVT but hindi ako sigurado kung ano ang maging available sa atin.

[BlackPrince]

..I'd go for the Starex ... esp. the 2000 and up models ...

[tebs]

go with starex. it can easily seat 10 people comfortably. much more flexible in space allocation.

better if crdi. more powerful engine.

[bigbundle]

i would also recommend the Starex.