give up hi-lander for 2 cars; worth it?

[tim4h92]

Need your help sirs Currently we have one car, a 2000 Isuzu Hi-lander XTRM for a family of 7 ( 4 adults, 3 kids). Though it has some repairs to be done, like the power steering pump/gearbox, and maybe calibration due to high mileage(182k kms) it has been a reliable, efficient and economical ride. Thinking of selling it in exchange for 2 cheaper cars so we can have an extra car for the following reasons: an extra car for my wife, a car for coding days, and a car which can be used in case of emergencies and we're not at home. Also, a back up car in case the other breaks down.

If I get to sell the hi-lander, I'm thinking of getting a late model Mitsu Spacewagon(96-98 EFI models) so we can still fit And an early 90's reliable car, either a B13 Sentra series 2 ECCS or a Corolla GLI. OR a boxtype Mazda 323

Do you think this combination is worth giving up the Hi-lander? Thanks

[renzo_d10]

If you're not going to shell out some money anymore, or atleast less than 50k then it's going to be worth it UNLESS the cars to be bought badly needs some repairs that will cost you a lot. Because if it is, then it would be best to have your hilander repaired.

However, if it only requires minimal repairs/check-ups that wont be costing you more than 10k, then ... go for it.

[vinj]

Seems quite tight a budget to sell the Highlander and get two reliable vehicles with the proceeds. I would rather keep the Highlander and keep it in good mechanical condition. My officemate has one and its practically driven to the ground; it was wrecked on NLEX, had numerous fender benders, is used around Metro Manila everyday, nakahoy na ng parts while parked outside their house, carries auto supplies for their business, etc. but it still get them to La Union, Zambales, Ilocos, etc. economically and with no drama.

Just save up to get a second car in due time. A 1990's B13 Sentra 1.3 or 1.4 can be had at less than 100K and you can take your time to fix it little by little as an extra car.

[jimnyeatworld]

i've always followed the rule of backups. two small cars are better than one big family car. kaya nga hindi naman advisable to get those 7 seaters kung ang basehan eh occassional trips to tagaytay or clark

go for it

[digitel]

It would be worth it if the cars you are going to buy will be as economical, reliable and efficient as your hi lander.


I'm a little biased because we own one and serves us very well, no headaches were given to us by this vehicle and our other isuzu. Do you really need to downgrade to earlier models? The cars you mentioned are petrol powered, so it means more fuel consumption compared to your hi lander which is really fuel efficient from my experience (mas mura pa nga na mag sasakyan ako papunta sa school namin kaysa sa mag commute gamit yung hi lander), and probably more repair because of the age of those cars.

Kung marami na talaga sira hi lander niyo, at yung repairs eh aabot na sa isa pang kotse well its time to replace it.

It's really up to you, its just my opinion because ours never failed us from going to point A to point B. Or maybe we just have another car.

Why not save for an early 90's car like you mentioned, and keep the hi lander.

[tim4h92]

Thanks for the inputs guys, those are really very good points you raised. As digitel mentioned, I can really attest to the hi-lander's frugality and reliability, never din kami tinirik sa lahat ng byahe namin out of town, kaya naman I'm raeally having a hard time to let it go. If ever minimal lang naman siguro kailangan niyng repairs. It's just that the opportunity of getting two cars for it seems quite hard to pass up, kasi nga ang taas ng resale value ng hi-lander. A few months back may kumukuha na sa akin for 300k, hindi pa lang talaga ako ready bitiwan siya noon. At this price or even lower, at 280k-290k I can get the two cars mentioned and still have some extra for repairs, though of course minimal repairs lang dapat, if any.

Siguro I'll just base my decision on how much I can sell my hi-lander, if it's a good price then that's a good sign that I can push through with the two cars.

Thanks again!

[shadow3616931]

Take note also that more or less 50% of 2nd hand cars now are flooded vehicle baka pag nagkataon naku it would be a nightmare

[GTi]

Unlike the Crosswind, the Hilander's resale value isn't very high even if they're basically the same so I'd suggest you keep the Hilander and save up for a smaller car of around 150-200k for backup. If fuel economy isn't a concern, you can get a Cefiro. If it is, try an EK Civic VTi or AE101 Corolla GLi.

[tim4h92]

Take note also that more or less 50% of 2nd hand cars now are flooded vehicle baka pag nagkataon naku it would be a nightmare

This is actually one of my concerns. Swerte talaga pag nakabili ka ng 2nd hand before Ondoy

[tim4h92]

Unlike the Crosswind, the Hilander's resale value isn't very high even if they're basically the same so I'd suggest you keep the Hilander and save up for a smaller car of around 150-200k for backup. If fuel economy isn't a concern, you can get a Cefiro. If it is, try an EK Civic VTi or AE101 Corolla GLi.

Actually, if I were to base it on ads listed in Manila Bulletin, XTRM models range from 310-320k. So give or take 20k for haggling, around 280-290k. Same price I got mine 2 years ago, so resale isn't that bad

[isa1023]

My dad has the spartan model (base model) of that since 1998 and it never caused us any problems even after na-Ondoy kami with Laguna lake water.

Even the usual wear and tear replacements weren't a headache.

It got us Laguna-Bicol-Sorsogon-Laguna-La Union-Baguio-Laguna without hassles plus a semi-lipat bahay cargo ... minus the tune-up.



Just repair it, save up and get a B13 Sentra or 323 smallbody.

Both are as cheap but as reliable.

[GTi]

Actually, if I were to base it on ads listed in Manila Bulletin, XTRM models range from 310-320k. So give or take 20k for haggling, around 280-290k. Same price I got mine 2 years ago, so resale isn't that bad

Yes, but with that approximately 300k divided into two, you wouldn't be getting very nice cars with it... If you were to keep the Hilander and just buy another car instead, what would your budget be?

[tim4h92]

Yes, but with that approximately 300k divided into two, you wouldn't be getting very nice cars with it... If you were to keep the Hilander and just buy another car instead, what would your budget be?

Budget would be around 100-120k, so kaya siguro a 91/92 b13 eccs, good condition na. Then a spacewagon, 96-97 around 150k, so hopefully budgetwise 300k would be ok. Yun lang, the risk of getting a flooded vehicle makes me think twice, so siguro it's better to keep the hilander and get one car in the future, as compared to taking twice the risk in getting two 2nd hand cars.

[isa1023]

Nice resolution: good choice for me

[GTi]

AFAIK you can get already circa '94 Sentra ECCS already. These are really good cars. They've got speed, handling, and very god airconditioning. Only downside is the cramped body and the rather old looks.

Here's one: http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/vi...an+Sentra+120k

[zap.FREEDOM]

thumbs up for that, (practicality now a days). Well Good, this scenario was like my friend did two years ago..She sell off her Toyota Revo (due to poor FC) for 340k and then she used the 150k for a downpayment for a new car (she bought a smaller car ung pang-city nga lang ika nga, Chery QQ) and for the another couple of bucks that left, she spend it for buying a second hand car for her son, she got toyota corolla. 150k ata bili nila e, then until now yun pa rin ang gamit nila,..worth it naman daw e.

ingat lang po talaga sa mga car which is ondoy victim...naglipana ung mga vehicle na un..

[tim4h92]

AFAIK you can get already circa '94 Sentra ECCS already. These are really good cars. They've got speed, handling, and very god airconditioning. Only downside is the cramped body and the rather old looks.

Here's one: http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/vi...an+Sentra+120k

Thanks for the heads up I actually had the chance to own one a few years ago, a 94 model also. Gave it up since we needed a bigger car because, you're right, cabin is cramped, but I do prefer its classic looks to the series 3, which is actually a good car as well

[GTi]

Thanks for the heads up I actually had the chance to own one a few years ago, a 94 model also. Gave it up since we needed a bigger car because, you're right, cabin is cramped, but I do prefer its classic looks to the series 3, which is actually a good car as well

Yes, but since you have the Hilander, the Sentra would just be a backup car. One that you would be using when going out alone or on coding days. Its wise to keep the Hilander as the heavy duty car for hauling lots of people, or cargo, or both. And it'll be good for out of town trips especially those that entail crossing bad roads and the occasional flashfloods. This way it'll be better than selling the Hilander and getting two small cars.

[tim4h92]

Yes, but since you have the Hilander, the Sentra would just be a backup car. One that you would be using when going out alone or on coding days. Its wise to keep the Hilander as the heavy duty car for hauling lots of people, or cargo, or both. And it'll be good for out of town trips especially those that entail crossing bad roads and the occasional flashfloods. This way it'll be better than selling the Hilander and getting two small cars.

Actually we gave up the Sentra for an AUV, an Adventure, because we needed the space. Now we have the hi-lander, and we need the Sentra as well That'd be the perfect scenario for me, keeping the hilander AND getting the Sentra.

[digitel]

this scenario was like my friend did two years ago..She sell off her Toyota Revo (due to poor FC) for 340k and then she used the 150k for a downpayment for a new car (she bought a smaller car ung pang-city nga lang ika nga, Chery QQ) and for the another couple of bucks that left, she spend it for buying a second hand car for her son, she got toyota corolla. 150k ata bili nila e, then until now yun pa rin ang gamit nila,..worth it naman daw e.

ingat lang po talaga sa mga car which is ondoy victim...naglipana ung mga vehicle na un..

Well in this case selling the revo with a gasoline engine and replacing it with 2 cars is a very good choice, especially when space isn't a big problem. :2thumbsup: My uncle with a gas revo 1.8efi also complains about it's FC and wanted to exchange it with our hi lander, which I dont like because I will be the one suffering if that happens! hahaha!

Actually we gave up the Sentra for an AUV, an Adventure, because we needed the space. Now we have the hi-lander, and we need the Sentra as well That'd be the perfect scenario for me, keeping the hilander AND getting the Sentra.

If fuel efficiency isnt a problem, then you can probably go with your choices, but take note that you are going to buy older cars which you probably know what I mean, expect more repairs. Unless its very well maintained.

Do you really need a back up car now or you can still wait and save?Then maybe if you have the money in the future, you can have better choices.