Looking for low-priced vehicle for the floods

[webmiester]

here's my suggestion...since flood is your concern, the first thing comes up to my mind is pick-up vehicles.

Mitsubishi L200



price range from 150 - 200k

or Mitsubishi Strada L200




same characteristics have like in the pajero, though it is really for total utility use..

This suggestion seems feasible. Anong year model itong ganitong price range?

[webmiester]

I dont have an Adve Gas, but looking at it's resale value versus diesel model of same age... mukhang mas problematic ang gas models..especially sa FC. I suggest you go for diesel types. No worry sa baha compared sa gas models.

oo nga e. Im starting to read on the forums na malakas daw talaga gas na advie sa FC. Its sad that mitsubishi just stopped producing it instead of working to improve their FC or instroducing it with a newer generation of more fuel efficient gas engines.

[webmiester]

I am open to converted vehicles, pero my apprehensions lang:

1. kamusta steering column nito?
2. Kamusta brakes system nito?
3. Madali ba yung spare parts nito?

Since the bighorn never come out in the Philippines, what parts did they use to convert it? May spare parts ba tayong pwedeng isubstitute dito?

[dr. d]

I am open to converted vehicles, pero my apprehensions lang:

1. kamusta steering column nito?
2. Kamusta brakes system nito?
3. Madali ba yung spare parts nito?

Since the bighorn never come out in the Philippines, what parts did they use to convert it? May spare parts ba tayong pwedeng isubstitute dito?

these, plus the quality of conversion, are the exact reasons why some people shun converted vehicles..
of course, conversion can be done according to factory specs. they even have company-blessed conversion kits available.. but it won't be cheap..

[niky]

Why go through all the trouble when you can get a simple, robust, reliable and cheap diesel pickup or AUV locally?

[GTi]

I am open to converted vehicles, pero my apprehensions lang:

1. kamusta steering column nito?
2. Kamusta brakes system nito?
3. Madali ba yung spare parts nito?

Since the bighorn never come out in the Philippines, what parts did they use to convert it? May spare parts ba tayong pwedeng isubstitute dito?

Depends on the model you buy. Best get something that has a local counterpart, or at least has a model sold locally that shares many parts with it. To make sure it is safe, be sure that there is no cut and weld.

The Bighorn did come to the Philippines, under the Trooper nameplate. AFAIK, the Bighorn name was used for RHD markets.

But then as sir niky said, that is if you really like that certain converted vehicle, or the AUVs and pickups within your budget do not appeal to you.

[Walter]

Reviving this thread ... any new ideas? ...

[ice15]

Reviving this thread ... any new ideas? ...

long ago... I was thinking of a Delta Mini Cruiser tapos converted to 2C na A/T

then I realized sayang lang yung parking space na kakainin nya

[travajante]

Reviving this thread ... any new ideas? ...

JB43. So simple to maintain.

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[dreamur]

JB43. So simple to maintain.

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I missed my jimny bai. I saw last week the 5-door version in metal but I still prefer the 3-door as a 2nd car.

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[travajante]

I missed my jimny bai. I saw last week the 5-door version in metal but I still prefer the 3-door as a 2nd car.

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The 5 is no longer a Jimny to me either.[emoji4]

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[DefenseEng]

With the recent floods, I am considering getting another vehicle with high ground clearance.

Gusto ko sana:

1. Gasoline Engine pero hindi masyadong magastos sa gas (although I am considering diesel as well)
2. Price Range below P300k (Although wala pang set budget so I might be able to go slightly higher pa)
3. High Ground Clearance (not necessarily a 4x4)

What I am considering would be:

Gasoline Nissan Terrano of about year 2000 vs. Mitsubishi Adventure Gas latest year model (I think 2004 may gas pa yata)

Can anyone input me with the maintenance costs of these vehicles? Sirain ba sila?
Also, does anyone have other vehicles they would like to recommend with these requirements and anong pros and cons ng mga yan? Thanks

P.S.
I chose gasoline to avoid the guys who like to catch smoke belchers. Second hand na kasi itong cars, kaya the gasoline cars will have less hassles.

So sorry about the floods

[dr. d]

... gas?

if older model (probably cheaper, too),
gasoline revo or gasoline adventure.
at least, these will probably still have more spare parts around, than the others.

if newer (more expensive model),
any of the current gasoline-powered vehicles with a higher ground clearance and ride height.
so many to choose from...

good luck.

[viper888]

Ford Expedition (first generation)

Way under 300k, very high ground clearance, reliable if maintained, and absolutely drinks fuel like nothing else in this day and age

[travajante]

Ford Expedition (first generation)

Way under 300k, very high ground clearance, reliable if maintained, and absolutely drinks fuel like nothing else in this day and age

May clear puddles but will break one to keep it running. Very Ford-typical.

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[viper888]

May clear puddles but will break one to keep it running. Very Ford-typical.

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Its actually reliable but most +20 year old examples are probably in poor condition by now. Newer Fords from 2010 and above are less reliable and more complicated.

We had one and it reached 200k kms over 15 years with very few failures, mostly just the AC and suspension. The rest are maintenance items like oil changes, plugs, etc. I used it in college where it occasionally floods and the brakes got stuck once

[travajante]

Its actually reliable but most +20 year old examples are probably in poor condition by now. Newer Fords from 2010 and above are less reliable and more complicated.

We had one and it reached 200k kms over 15 years with very few failures, mostly just the AC and suspension. The rest are maintenance items like oil changes, plugs, etc. I used it in college where it occasionally floods and the brakes got stuck once

You must've cared well for it. I had buddies who gave up on em early to skirt the suspension fixes. They got clunky way earlier than their nippon contemporaries.

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[LOLZ]

Maybe the gen 2 avanza ? according to daihatsu it has 500mm wading depth and ecu placement height of 800mm high. it probably has decent parts support as well.

Avanza vs Ertiga (video link and wading depth)

[Walter]

500 mm is too low ... by flood we mean 800-1000 mm ...

[ale828]

I had a J-top Pajero (gas) before and used it going to the flood prone school in Manila.
You can look for older model Pajeros, Fieldmaster variant if kaya or old nissan patrols, or 1st gen Toyota Gas Fortuner.
Alternatively a second hand Older model Suzuki Jimny has proven its worth according to a relative. its good for floods but sirain daw suspension.

another car that i have tested sa flood is the old Mitsubishi Strada Pick-up.