Better option than the Starex CRDi ??

[SlickStock]

magandang tanghali mga idol.

i'm planning to purchase a bnew starex crdi m/t model. is there a better choice or option than the starex na dapat ko bilhin or tignan?? i plan to use it as an all-around vehicle: family, business trips to the province (manila-ilocos/cagayan), cargo carrier, etc.

paki-tulungan nyo naman ako. your expert opinions will help me in my decision.

thank you much, idols !!

[Eismann]

Pwede na yang starex but if you only have 2 children, just get a DMAX 4X2...better cargo hauling/fuel mileage/built/reliability than a starex.

[vinj]

True... if you won't be carrying too many passengers having a Dmax or the Hilux 4x4 may be a better option (then invest in a good set of aftermarket shocks for better ride comfort).

The Starex is a pretty good people carrier though (lotsa space); medyo malaki siya if you'll be driving alone most of the time though. Fuel consumption is in the 7km/L range in the city i heard.

[basti08]

...or wait for the next Kia Sedona with 2.5L DOHC CRDi VGT 170hp, out by the end of the year DAW along with the Kia Carrens.

[mazdamazda]

if you are planning to take it to iloilo... stay away from the hi-lux! kapagod yan for sure. hehe.

if you want comfort, the Sedona is a good alternative. you could also wait for the facelifted Everest.

[basti08]

more or less it should look close to this (the Sedona)




this is its twin, the Hyundai Entourage

[ferdine]

...or wait for the next Kia Sedona with 2.5L DOHC CRDi VGT 170hp, out by the end of the year DAW along with the Kia Carrens.

Jabr had a news earlier mentioned in the Carnival/Sedona Thread that Carnival 2006 will be launched by the end of this month. Jabr said it is official as what appeared in the Inquirer news. Try a little patience if Carnival may just suddenly pop up in your mind as one of your options.

[alwayz_yummy]

yan ang hinahantay ko..07 sedona...

ok naman ung starex,e...not that bad kahit nagiisa ko, pero, di lang magandang tignan kasi 1 ka lang, laki ng ride mo... ok naman ung manual crdi starex...

kung mas all-round, indent ka ng 4wd starex sa mga local dealer, ok naman sa kanila yun,e..nasa price list nila din yung 4wd option.

just get the short-9 seater kung all-rounder gusto mo, ung jumbo is too big to be an all-rounder,e...

[basti08]

i think the next Sedona/Carnival will be slotting in the middle of SWB and LWB Starex in terms of size, but it will definitely be close in the size of the LWB one.

[Syuryuken]

Ayaw mo ng Innova?

[alwayz_yummy]

Ayaw mo ng Innova?

ok na ba ung d4d fuel pump prob? or better stick to vvti nalang muna?

ay OT....kasi related din to sa D4D ng new hi-ace...pareho lang kasi silan ng innova, diba?

[gregsp]

I just bought my Starex CRDi 2006 M/T last June, before we decided to buy a Starex we went around to look for the right vehicle. We came up with the following reasons why we chose the Starex:
1. Fuel Efficiency - we were told then that its diesel fuel consumption on
the average is 10Km/liter(highway driving), but I just
came from Bicol and it gave me an average of 11.80
km/ liter.
2. Comfort - this a big factor in long distance driving especially for those
seated at the back.
3. Less Noise and Vibrations compared to other diesel engines.
4. Flexibility of seat arrangements.
5. It does not have a fold and tumble 2nd row seats, meaning you don't have to wait for 3rd row passengers to get in before the 2nd row passengers can take their seats, in the same manner, you don't have to tell the 2nd row seat passengers to get out of the vehicle, to allow the 3rd row passengers to get out of the vehicle ( you will regret it especially if its raining).

I hope this will help you make the right decision!

[alwayz_yummy]

and iba parin ang space ng van compared to auv/suvs...thats why liteace/delica kinuha ko over spacewagon

[Gumusut_Amige]

ok na ba ung d4d fuel pump prob? or better stick to vvti nalang muna?

OT: Toyota claimed that the stalling problem has been rectified on its D4D engine... making a bigger ID on the Fuel pump line.

[Syuryuken]

Ayos na siguro yung d4d ng toyota dami kong nakikita ngayong naka-innova d4d engine. ganda ng ride parang sedan kung nagkasya lang pera ko malamang innova din binili ko.

[alwayz_yummy]

kasi considering na din a hiace d4d...pero sana ung grandia 3.0 d4d ang nilagay.

[OTEP]

I've been using the Starex a lot lately, sobrang practical. For people hauling duties, it's hard to beat. Lots of cup holders, seatbelts for everyone, comfy seats.

Getting to the third row seat is also very easy. Unlike in AUV's.

[SlickStock]

okey na okey 'to, mga idol !!

magandang brainstorming to. laking tulong sa pag-decide. sige lang, keep the ideas coming !!

regarding the new sedona and everest, if i wait for the new release of the sedona or the facelifted everest, hindi kaya mas mabigat sa bulsa ang prices ng mga 'to ?? And what about maintenance and parts ??

magandang choice din ba ang innova ??

this is the first time i'm buying a brand new vehicle. what are the things that i should remember when negotiating with the sales agent ?? what should i ask for, what should i look for, what should i bargain for, etc. ??

[Eismann]

Usually, agents would want financing schemes for their customers para mas malaki commissions. But If you have straight cash and is planning to pay it outright, you can still get lots of freebies and discounts. Anyways as for warranty and free check ups, most dealers have standard arrangements for these. Make sure you go to a dealer which is very accessible from where you live.

[gregsp]

okey na okey 'to, mga idol !!

magandang brainstorming to. laking tulong sa pag-decide. sige lang, keep the ideas coming !!

regarding the new sedona and everest, if i wait for the new release of the sedona or the facelifted everest, hindi kaya mas mabigat sa bulsa ang prices ng mga 'to ?? And what about maintenance and parts ??

magandang choice din ba ang innova ??

this is the first time i'm buying a brand new vehicle. what are the things that i should remember when negotiating with the sales agent ?? what should i ask for, what should i look for, what should i bargain for, etc. ??

Ok din ang Innova, good diesel engine, mas petite kesa sa Starex, good fuel mileage din, porma of course is relative( depende sa taste ng bibili) my brother owns an Innova E variant, ang downside lang daw talaga sabi niya ay ang mga anak niya, laging nag aaway kung sino ang uupo sa likod because of the ingress - egress problem of a fold and tumble 2nd row seats I mentioned sa thread na ito, other than that ok naman daw ang Innova.