Buying my first car CRV vs Grand Vitara vs XTrail

[jl0412]

Maintenance cost and fuel consumption are really not points that CUVs are known for, as mentioned earlier. Practical un reply ng mga tao dito. Most people will recommend you to get a brand new city, altis, or a lancer given your requirements, but since you need something that has good ground clearance, roads point to the innova. Not the flashiest thing around, but fits your bill. Might also want to consider an avanza. Second hand is also good for first timers if you're going to be hands-on on your car, or you'll pay up straight cash.

I also like driving with high ground clearance, but if not for circumstances, I would settle with compact sedans. A pearl white Altis or a Civic. And that new Focus hatchback really looks nice hehe. I wouldn't consider wading floods as my excuse to get something with high ground clearance. Just saying

Will consider getting a brand new car. your comments really helps me. if i consider a brand new car, siguro ang kaya ko lang ng budget and ang type ko is the honda city, toyota innova. kia carens, sportage and focus is above 1M na kaya di na pasok sa budget.

[Calistro]

if i consider a brand new car, siguro ang kaya ko lang ng budget and ang type ko is the honda city, toyota innova. kia carens, sportage and focus is above 1M na kaya di na pasok sa budget.

Consider the points brought up in the previous posts. If I were on your shoes, having a baby, first question I'd probably think is, how many seats do I need? Kung may kotse naman ang magulang ko at ang mga biyenan, di na ko kukuha ng > 5 seater. Typical choice is to choose something with more seats for the WHOLE family, but if the seats won't be utilized mostly, then I'd rather use the money for gasoline expense. -The city or the altis are the most practical choices, as per owners' feedbacks here. The 1.6 Lancer also has very good feedback regarding fuel consumption. No idea how much the maintenance for these though, except for the Toyotas; read through the individual car threads to gather facts.

[zap.FREEDOM]

if you can extend your budget for second hand cuv, get the 2010 Honda CR-V instead of late model 2006 - 2008 CR-V's..the 2010 and up Honda CR-V models are efficient considering of its big body over a 2.0 engine plus it is maintenance wise, better look for an M/T tranny. you're surely love it.

[jl0412]

Sa mga gasoline CUVs, maganda na ang makaabot ng 7.5km/L city, which is around what our Tribute 2.3 gets. If we do the math, the fuel cost is similar with a diesel consuming around 6km/L, which is typical of powerful 3.0L A/T diesels in bumper to bumper city driving.

By the way, are you open to manuals? Or is this matic only?

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i prefer matic but manual will do na din. either way pwede naman sir.

[jcal68]

From the 3 options of 2nd hand SUV's with more than 2.0 displacement gasoline engines. I choose NONE of the above. Family man ka na, don't spend that much on gas. And maintenance of these previously prime cars are expensive.

[Chotshot]

From the 3 options of 2nd hand SUV's with more than 2.0 displacement gasoline engines. I choose NONE of the above. Family man ka na, don't spend that much on gas. And maintenance of these previously prime cars are expensive.

Ayun nga sir. Medyo iwas tayo sa high FC. What can you say about the Suzuki Vitara's? Parang mas preffered ko sya above those 3 mentioned. Thanks

[GTi]

Parehong matibay. Baka mahirapan ka maghanap ng piyesa sa Pajero Jr. since hindi siya locally available. And then there are the risks of getting a converted unit. The Vitara is tough, well known and trusted. But it has unremarkable city performance and gives poor gas mileage, especially with the matic variant.

If you're open to getting converted cars like the Pajero Jr, you might as well get the full sized 3 door Pajero instead. As long as you are able to find a well conditioned unit, you will not be disappointed.

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[leodawesome]

Is space an issue? How about Jimny?

[Chotshot]

Thanks for the inputs sir Gti. I was able to find an add about the Pajero Jr. here is the link sir 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero Jr 1.1 Engine Super Efficient Top Condition - Secondhand For Sale Philippines - 41682988.
Sir Leodawesome yes i definitely need some space for the kids and some storage for my firefighting gear. I prefer an SUV to suit my everyday life and my passion as a "volunteer firefighter".

[GTi]

Thanks for the inputs sir Gti. I was able to find an add about the Pajero Jr. here is the link sir 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero Jr 1.1 Engine Super Efficient Top Condition - Secondhand For Sale Philippines - 41682988.
Sir Leodawesome yes i definitely need some space for the kids and some storage for my firefighting gear. I prefer an SUV to suit my everyday life and my passion as a "volunteer firefighter".

Mukhang sariwa naman ang Pajero Jr. Pero 1.1L lang ang makina, matic 4x4 pa. More or less magkapareho ang power output nito sa makina ng Mirage. Baka mabitin ka sa hatak. Get the full blown 3 door Pajero instead.

Wait... May bata ka pala! Baka maging sobrang masikip sayo ang 3 door. Meron ding mga 5 door na converted Pajero that will fit your budget. Pero tingnan ng maigi at baka laspag na laspag na yan. Safest bet is to get an Adventure. The newest your budget will allow.

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[leodawesome]

Sir I think maliit lang din yang pajero jr. Magkasinlaki lang sila ni jimny if I'm not mistaken.

[specialtikoy]

Consider niyo narin po yung fortuner 2.7 gas if willing narin naman kayo sa malakas na FC. Pero kung pasok naman sa below 1M budget ninyo sir. 2009 monterosport dsl na :D

[GTi]

Besides having high ground clearance and good gas mileage, what are you looking for in a car? Does it have to be fast? Good off road capabilities? Gas or diesel? Seat how many people?

You may also consider the diesel variants of Revo and Adventure. No 4x4 means lesser off road capabilities (uneven, unpaved mountain roads are still OK provided that it's not too muddy), but also better gas mileage. Flood wading capabilities are excellent, though don't expect much in terms of speed and handling. Parts and maintenance are cheap, and any mechanic can work on it.

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[attorney]

Grand vitara for 1m? The price difference you can use for maintenance and insurance

[GTi]

I've always liked the Grand Vitara's looks. Despite being an old model, it looks sharp, aggressive and timeless. The price difference as compared to the competition could be used to add engine mods focused on increasing fuel efficiency with the side bonus of gaining extra performance.

But then again, considering that an additional 100k can get me a Montero GLX M/T... The allure is too hard to resist!