Fortuner v. Alterra

**jim** · November 29th, 2005 11:29 PM

I never dreamed of owning a fortuner. Ewan di ko talaga kursanada mapa-porma at mapa-makina. I like the Alterra Engine grabe super tahimik di mo akalain na diesel. I compared the noise with that of D4D and I have to say bilib ako sa alterra engine na yan hehehe. But if I'm going to buy a new diesel SUV I'd get the Kia Sorento

**Psalm136:2** · November 29th, 2005 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by ian_rex

sir, data lang po. plural form yun ng datum... (sorry can't help it).

basti08:
Is that also being sarcastic?

**basti08** · November 29th, 2005 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by Psalm136:2

basti08:
Is that also being sarcastic?

you think?...actually the first time i saw the rear of the Alterra, the first thing that came in my mind is that it looks like a Cadillac, few people at motioncars even made fun of my such comment saying that i may be recalling a hearse out of its looks, but really i think its only me but it really looks like an SRX.

notice the shape of the lights vertical and almost (just almost) identical to the Alterra's also the rear is very Cadillac in presence.

but i still prefer the Thai-only Adventure Master. ill post pics when i have one.

**bilog** · November 30th, 2005 12:04 AM

pwet lang nakita ko.

**vicoyski** · November 30th, 2005 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by bilog

i think vicoyski is just being sarcastic...

Hehehe... 'Di naman... A dissenting comment always invites discussion. Just see how many guys posted after I put in my post. We can get more information this way. And, it's best to make a well informed decision when considering getting a brand new SUV!

**basti08** · November 30th, 2005 12:47 AM

Dang! i just couldnt find the pic that i wanted. i remember someone in motioncars posted a pic of the Adventure Master. i think he's based in Thailand.

**oldblue** · November 30th, 2005 05:56 AM

you think?...actually the first time i saw the rear of the Alterra, the first thing that came in my mind is that it looks like a Cadillac, few people at motioncars even made fun of my such comment saying that i may be recalling a hearse out of its looks, but really i think its only me but it really looks like an SRX.

notice the shape of the lights vertical and almost (just almost) identical to the Alterra's also the rear is very Cadillac in presence.

somehow I dont trust naka "all-smiles" na car! or happy cars :propose:

**oldblue** · November 30th, 2005 06:01 AM

Originally Posted by kira_shinn

montero sport is an old model (around 2000 i think). it is a good ride. but it has no 3rd row seat,unlike both fortuner and alterra. nice engine though for montero sport

the exterior of montero looks good kahit luma na. but the interior particularly the dashboard eh dash lang ng L200 pickup & strada pickup.

**horexen** · November 30th, 2005 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by zpurs

thanks for your views... keep them coming.. im leaning towards alterra because of the engine. i read a lot of bad reviews about the d4d engine of the fortuner and innova. the funny this is, i have to decide tomorrow if i go with the alterra coz their 50T discount ends tomorrow.

Go for it Sir

Go can improve the look of Alterra simply by changing tire size from 245/70R16 to 265/70R16.

**cardo** · November 30th, 2005 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by jim

I like the Alterra Engine grabe super tahimik di mo akalain na diesel. I compared the noise with that of D4D and I have to say bilib ako sa alterra engine na yan hehehe.

[SIZE=3]I know what you mean dude [/SIZE]

Originally Posted by cardo

alterra crdi engine is sweet! it alone makes me want one

I'm no diesel techie geek, and I have no data to prove it but it's a really really nice engine. You'd have to look beyond the metal and plastics to appreciate this car. I think the bulk of the alterra's price(sans 4x4 option) is attributed to its advance engine. But I can't deny that the Fortuner is a more balanced package overall. However, consumers are being alienated with the long lines and mischievous dealers that seem to have come along with the car