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...

[rion]

...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.

Even the old Sedona, they go like monsters...

though mausok din sa mataas na RPM (which is accepted)

[nigo]

What about MB Vito? OK ba van na to? puede bang icompare vito to starex? tnx.

[LBjames]

The CRDI Starex is already a very good choice...

1. Fuel efficient
2. Fast as Gasolines
3. Spacious
4. Fit for your lifestyle
5. Quality is good for a korean car

can't go wrong with that

[mikey177]

Does the 2006 Starex still come with LSD? I couldn't find any mention of it in my manual. Ano ba ang silbi ng LSD sa isang van?

[OTEP]

Does the 2006 Starex still come with LSD? I couldn't find any mention of it in my manual. Ano ba ang silbi ng LSD sa isang van?

Even dito sa '03 wala po. I physically checked kahapon during the servicing.

LSD would have been a very nice feature because the garage where the Starex is parked is inclined and made of 'wash-out' fine pebbles and the only convenient way to enter is by backing in.

Kapag umuulan, zero traction. Ang hirap gumarahe. IF there was an LSD, torque will not go the the wheel with the least traction (path of least resistance, common with all open type diffs). The LSD will limit slip and transfer some torque to the other side of the axle (with presumably more traction).

[mikey177]

Even dito sa '03 wala po. I physically checked kahapon during the servicing.

Thanks, Otep. Sayang at wala nang LSD ang mas bagong mga Starex. Useful din yan dito sa probinsya namin lalo na pag umulan at nagiging maputik ang mga daanan.

Magpakabit na lang kaya ako ng sticker na "LSD" para may LSD din ang Starex ko

[OTEP]

Naisip ko na nga din 'yun para 'cool'. hehehe.