Which mid-size suv?

[srbogoy]

Pajero na,,,

[usokpower]

Toyota Prado

[mazdamazda]

Among your choices, I am leaning towards the X5. There are some pretty decently priced CPO X5s out there - at least it'll have a one year warranty.

My second choice would be the Pilot simply because of the V6 engine. The Prado's engine is just ancient and the Pajero's styling is a bit off IMO.

[Camgen6]

When I was in the market for a new Mid-size car, I check every car in its category plus 1 up 1 down (Full size and Compact) I even test drove car that I know I wouldn't dare buy. Why? just to make sure I won't miss out on anything...whatever it is. Don't skip a brand just because you don't like it or as your Dad said not fond of it. Tell your Dad to check out Hyundai, he might be in for a little surprise.

[Si 06]

SUV's are for Off Road so unibodied SUV's are out. Pajero winner of the Dakar for several years. Prado also a dependable ride.

[niky]

The new Pajero is unibody, actually... which gives it a somewhat better ride than the old Pajero (which is actually very good for a ladder-frame).

If you're not going off-road, the Pajero, Pilot and Veracruz are all practical choices within your budget with decent on-road ride and handling. Don't cross off the Hyundai because of previous experiences. Older Hyundais were some ten to fifteen years behind their Japanese competitors in terms of refinement and technology. The new lower end ones are from five years behind (Accent) to equal (Getz, Tucson), and the new SUVs are at par or even better (Santa Fe) than their Japanese competitors.

The X5 3.0D is a scorcher, but the older-gen ones are kinda small compared to these other SUVs (and are five-seaters, also). Casa servicing can be pocket-burning here in the Philippines, too. I'd suggest you take a good look at what your parents are willing to spend in terms of regular maintenance before you buy.

But if they can afford it, it's a swell sports car... errh... truck. I know I want one. If you plan to get one secondhand, get the latest one possible, to avoid electronics or other teething problems with the first batches.

[mazdamazda]

BMW X5... :drool:



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[the josh]

Pajero