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    My friend from college is considering purchasing a brand new, diesel, M/T AUV. His budget is around Php800-900k (sagad na ang Php900k)

    He was initially contemplating between an Adventure and a Crosswind.

    I voted for the Adventure GLS Sport for the following reasons:

    *Simple engine (no CRDi, no ECU). He is a 'ride and forget' type of guy who only wants to do basic maintenance. He lives and Laguna and makes regular trips to Bicol. I guess I don't want him to be stranded in the middle of nowhere due to D4d woes or stuck with a huge repair bill for a complex engine after the warranty expires (the vehicle will be with them for at least 10 years). I am not ready to recommend any D4d engined vehicle to anyone as of this time. Baka ipahiya lang ako ng Toyota.
    *Simple underpinnings. Coils up front, leaves in the back.
    *SRP830k. But can be had with discounts up to Php45k and has lots of freebies.
    *All power features (steering, locks, windows, mirrors)
    *Rear washer wiper
    *Rear step bumper
    *Anti-theft system and foglamps are standard (he is not the type of person who will go to Banawe to have things installed)
    *More refined than the Isuzu. Rear doors are big and actually fully open (unlike the Crosswind's). Fold and tumble mechanism of 2nd row seats are more refined also (no need for those brass-knuckle-metal-things that Isuzu uses).
    *Common tire size. Smaller than the 'big' tires on some Crosswind models, pretty inexpensive to purchase.
    *Moulded door trim. Won't sag over time like pressed vinyl
    *Availability of third party parts and services.
    *No falling exhaust and cracking radiator stories so far.
    BONUS ITEMS: Wood trim, passenger grab bar, 6-speaker audio, center console (no more bench seat).

    Considering the budget, what other alternatives that may be able to fill his requirements are available?

    What model Crosswind can he get at his budget? Sorry the Isuzu website is down.
    What are the features of the Innova E? The Toyota website claims it costs Php907k.

    Inputs welcome. Thank you.
    Last edited by OTEP; November 28th, 2006 at 02:15 PM.

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