L300 dropside vs. Suzuki Apv Carry Dropside

[stv13]

What's your take on this guys in terms of the ff:

* fuel consumption
* durability
* resale value
* maintenance
* more value for money
* parts availability
* casa warranty




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[cpsolt]

apv carry dropside is gasoline powered - meaning less threat from "asbu"wayas.

[marktams86]

+1 on this one.

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[stv13]

Any forumer here who has knowledge about suzuki apv fuel consumption and maintenance? Pls help.TIA.

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[jp923]

Fc of apv van without to light load 8-9.5km/L city driving.

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[vinj]

Fc of apv van without to light load 8-9.5km/L city driving.

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That should tally up... the a/t version we had at the office was doing 5km/L++ to 6 and that was with a heavy foot. The m/t should do at least 8.

Overall, the Mitsu is easier to maintain because of sheer availability of parts and mechanical knowledge but the APV will encounter less headaches with the ASBU and LGUs as long as you keep it clean and non-noticeable (keep it looking like a private vehicle). Best to keep the APV properly maintained though (regular PMS, cleaning of sensors, etc.) and don't expect it to wade floods like a L300 FB driver may do; It will still serve you well.

[stv13]

8-9.5km/L consumption...not bad for a 1.6ltr engine van.

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[rac98]

What's your take on this guys in terms of the ff:

* fuel consumption
* durability
* resale value
* maintenance
* more value for money
* parts availability
* casa warranty




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Based on your given terms, ill take the l300. Try adding 2t to lessen smoke. Will it be carrying heavy stuff? Because I think the apv would not achieve good fuel consumption if it will carry heavy stuff most of the time.

[dct]

Based on your given terms, ill take the l300. Try adding 2t to lessen smoke. Will it be carrying heavy stuff? Because I think the apv would not achieve good fuel consumption if it will carry heavy stuff most of the time.

i agree. plus the fact that L300 is much spacious and can seat 3 people

or h100. mas hindi mausok

[stv13]

Based on your given terms, ill take the l300. Try adding 2t to lessen smoke. Will it be carrying heavy stuff? Because I think the apv would not achieve good fuel consumption if it will carry heavy stuff most of the time.

Will be used for water station deliveries.

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[jp923]

Take into consideration din yung kia drop side. 2.7 diesel engine. Since gagamitin mo pala for hauling heavy stuff, mas kaya. Pag mas hirap kasi engine, it tends to consume more fuel..

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[rac98]

Will be used for water station deliveries.

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Ok, maybe the apv would suffice. You would not need that big of a vehicle for water deliveries. But also consider the kia as suggested. I'd pick the latter over the l300.

[victorevolution]

l300 for the long run

ours is an apv2 auto- milage is about 8-10 km loaded (guess it would be lesser since the drop side model only has a truck bed by the way it can haul cargo)

at first i never liked the apv but my mom wants a different car from those innova s' out there, surprisingly it is tough but i bet the drop side version would be tougher, it is also fuel efficient (vs. our previa 2009 and explorer 2012 but apple to oranges comparison), it only consumes gas when it is idle during traffic (blame the auto tranny for that)

as for spare parts, most parts are interchangeable from vios- to avanza and since it uses the vitara engine it has a lot of spares but the vitara engine rarely even breaks down (got this info from the suzuki club)

the only thing that the l300 is good at is it's fuel efficiency 8-12 km also but cheaper fuel cost(why cause it still uses the old diesel engine which is also a fuel guzzler)

both are a rugged platform, my suggestion pick the cheapest and take care of it, that would last you a long time

[stv13]

l300 for the long run

ours is an apv2 auto- milage is about 8-10 km loaded (guess it would be lesser since the drop side model only has a truck bed by the way it can haul cargo)

at first i never liked the apv but my mom wants a different car from those innova s' out there, surprisingly it is tough but i bet the drop side version would be tougher, it is also fuel efficient (vs. our previa 2009 and explorer 2012 but apple to oranges comparison), it only consumes gas when it is idle during traffic (blame the auto tranny for that)

as for spare parts, most parts are interchangeable from vios- to avanza and since it uses the vitara engine it has a lot of spares but the vitara engine rarely even breaks down (got this info from the suzuki club)

the only thing that the l300 is good at is it's fuel efficiency 8-12 km also but cheaper fuel cost(why cause it still uses the old diesel engine which is also a fuel guzzler)

both are a rugged platform, my suggestion pick the cheapest and take care of it, that would last you a long time

Suzuki Apv dropside SRP - 460k
L300 DS SRP - 640k



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[vinj]

Suzuki Apv dropside SRP - 460k
L300 DS SRP - 640k



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Seriously... 460K? APV it is pag ganyan... 200k goes a long way.

[jp923]

Apv na!

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[marktams86]

Oo nga. The apv price difference of 200k should give you at least 33 mos.worth of gas assuming you gas up 6k per month. Eh kung water delivery lang, fc should be around 8 km/liter.

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[stv13]

Oo nga. The apv price difference of 200k should give you at least 33 mos.worth of gas assuming you gas up 6k per month. Eh kung water delivery lang, fc should be around 8 km/liter.

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Oo nga nuh, almost 3 years worth of gas pala yung natitipid ko if ever Suzuki ang purchase ko.

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[stv13]

Any inputs from Suzuki APV Carry dropside owners? Reliable ba ito? Any known issues about this vehicle?

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[marktams86]

Try checking out the apv forums. Since same engine lang naman ito at yung dropside lang pinagka iba. Reliability shouldn't be an issue since matibay naman talaga suzuki.

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