Grand Starex vs Hi Ace vs Previa/Alphard

[tucson88]

sir,i say go with the starex gold. we were in that situation around a year ago. pinagpilian din namin super grandia kaso malaki talaga ang difference sa safety and features ng 2. the rear seats of the hiace are permanent while the starex is moveable and really convenient lalo na pag madami dala. you said that 10 will be riding and i know they will fit in the starex.
http://www.google.com.ph/imglanding?...w=1366&bih=524
first row----3 persons
2nd row----3 persons
3rd/last row--4 persons

maluwag pa yan sir kasi na try na namin ganun.btw,all the seats would slide back and fourth so it would really be handy comfort and cargo wise.HTH

[denki3269]

IMHO, kahit CVX mas maganda pa rin sa Gold.

+1 here... mas maganda talaga.. boring yung gold..

[IMm29]

On the case of HVX and CVX being more bang for the buck over HARI's Gold, I would agree with that. The HVX and CVX have more features and accessories over the Gold that would justify their price. Then again, perhaps other buyers can live with the limited Gold amenities since that's only what they need/want, or perhaps their drivers will be taking the van around anyway. So this point, for me, really depends on the buyer, and what he needs/wants.

Previa and Alphard are only 7 seaters, so definitely it can't meet your load requirements. Unless, of course, you maintain the old van for loading and get either of the two for people carrying. That would be comfy.

The Hi Ace SG, with the last row folded, would seat 7. But yes, there's that occasional D-4D problem which could be yours if you're unlucky with the unit picked for you. Not comfortable with sitting on the engine and being part of the crumple zone as well, if I had the option.

The GS Gold or GLS I think would meet your need. It's 2-3 in the first row, 3 in the 2nd and 3-4 in the 4th. So at least 8 seats. Nice thing about it is you could cramp the 2nd and 3rd row legroom a bit to make room for cargo, if you needed space for people and cargo, or adjust for just people or just cargo.

[20vanda01]

For your needs, I can see that it's a toss between the Starex and Hi-Ace since you need the extra space. Bigger than that and you may need to look at imported full sized vans or even a minibus.

I have the current model Previa for over 4 years now and it continues to serve my needs very well. Big enough to seat 6-7 with some luggage space yet small enough for me to drive anywhere. Plus ride is very comfortable and it has been very reliable so far. But if I was in the market for a minivan again, I will probably go for the Alphard 3.5.

Sir I read your post from other thread about your Previa. Just so curious what happened to your intent order? Thanks.

[jonski]

Pwede ba ilipat yung sa last row na 4 seater and ilagay sa 3rd row parang gawing cargo area nalang yung space?

[Starex_Gold]

*jonski: Sa CVX at HVX? oo naman, pwede. Katulad nung local Gold at GLS.

[eljo3025]

Plus, in terms of looks eh panalo talaga yung Previa. Though I never tried riding in one nor sitting inside yeah .. it looks cramped but hindi naman siguro kayo magiging sardinas if 9 people are seated inside as long as average-sized yung uupo.

I've ridden in a 2006 Previa (1st gen locally)

Ang sarap sumakay at humiga sa captain chairs o kaya pag solo mo lang yung 3rd row seats.

7-seater lang po yung Previa. Except na lang po kung 5 people ang uupo sa 3rd row seat.

[jhnkvn]

If money's no issue, I'd go for the Alphard. You see alot of them prowling the streets of Hong Kong as a testament to their "luxury". But they don't come cheap, you can easily buy a Starex and a compact car with the same amount of cash not to mention spare parts is another matter of concern.

Then again, you're hauling more people.. tsk.

[eljo3025]

Regarding the Starex kasi, we're not really into the features and stuff.

Or are there still configurations that will seat 8-10 within the first 3 rows?

If you're not too keen about features and stuff. Also, if the power of the Hi-Ace is enough for you, why not try the Grand Starex TCI GLS AT (10 seater) for 1.423M. To save money on your purchase price. It's the cheapest A/T van in the country.

[eljo3025]

Or if you can want a CRDi VGT A?T 12-Seater Starex CVX with camera for 1.499M

http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/vi...+engine+vs+tci

[Ry_Tower]

If you're not too keen about features and stuff. Also, if the power of the Hi-Ace is enough for you, why not try the Grand Starex TCI GLS AT (10 seater) for 1.423M. To save money on your purchase price. It's the cheapest A/T van in the country.

Or if you can want a CRDi VGT A?T 12-Seater Starex CVX with camera for 1.499M

http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/vi...+engine+vs+tci

IMO overpriced yung Hiace for that engine. Mabuti na yung GS and if money is not an issue nga, Alphard.

[oliver1013]

Tagal na pala neto, nakakuha na ba si TS?

[xenon headlamp]

hi guys! just wanted to ask which is cheaper to maintain? the super grandia or grand starex VGT? thanks!

[mda]

Tagal na pala neto, nakakuha na ba si TS?

Getting the 10 seater VGT A/T from HARI official channel.

Di talaga namin nagustuhan yung Hiace e.

[eggman]

Ah nag GLS A/T CRDI ka nalang na Grand Starex?

[mda]

Yeah. I felt the Hiace was underpowered especially since we wanted to get an A/T this time.

Tsaka driving an M/T van is quite cumbersome lalo kapag hindi driver yung magddrive.

Did not consider the TCI Starex due to bad experiences by my friend with the TCI (previous gen starex though. But we'd like to have GOOD experiences ONLY with our first korean car hehe)

Spacewise, the Starex over the Hiace.

Plus, Hubcaps on a 1.7m hiace A/T. Grabe iba na yan. Alloys nalang kahit panget pa (GS, looking at you).

We were also able to get discounts from hyundai that brought the price difference to over 80k in favor of the Starex.

Di na natuloy yung ibang options due to the lack of space.

Given everything aside from the toyota badge, not sure what would have convinced us (me) to get the hiace over the starex hehehe.

[eljo3025]

IMO overpriced yung Hiace for that engine.

Yeah. I felt the Hiace was underpowered especially since we wanted to get an A/T this time.

Given everything aside from the toyota badge, not sure what would have convinced us (me) to get the hiace over the starex hehehe.

Isipin mo Innova engine for a heavier body na Hiace.

Hmm okay naman Toyota kaso medyo boring ang design ng exterior, especially the interior compared sa competitors.

Kung maganda naman exterior at interior ng Toyota sobrang mahal naman. LC, Prado, Previa and Alphard.

If I were to buy a Toyota though, the Corolla Altis 1.6G A/T or Camry 2.4G A/T are my favorites.

[mda]

If I were to buy a Toyota though, the Corolla Altis 1.6G A/T or Camry 2.4G A/T are my favorites.

Slightly OT na pero at around the same price, the base Sonata model beckons

[Starex_Gold]

Base na base, Camry 2.4G

Diba walang immobilizer yun at walang leather seats?

Parang hindi midsize sedan. Haha

[eljo3025]

Base na base, Camry 2.4G

Diba walang immobilizer yun at walang leather seats?

Parang hindi midsize sedan. Haha

Basta kasi sa akin, basta hindi yung foam mismo yung inuupuan ko okay na. Tapos kahit once na-carjack-an na kami, di pa rin namin ma-appreciate ang immobilizer as an added cost. Weird.