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    Sirs and gurus,

    I know both vehicles do not belong in the same category but we are torn between these two vehicles as a replacement to our 2007 innova j. I would really appreciate any of your inputs/ ideas you could share relative to this. Thank you.

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    Kung ako Montero na especially since you already owned an Innova, basically the J and the E are the same except for some upgrades like all power features.

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    Montero. Higher level for me. Hindi rin naman bare ang features nya kahit base model lang

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    Monty vs Innova

    Monty's is better in most aspect from engine performance (although a bit smoky), ground clearance, and looks

    But

    Monty has smalller space for passengers (2nd and 3rd row) bec. floor is higher (a result of being built for mild off road purpose) resulting in less thigh space.

    If you have 7 passengers all the time and comfort/space is very important for them then you might think twice before getting a Monty. How about its competition like Fortuner or Trail Blazer ?

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    there's the price difference...

    so why else don't i get a fort or a monty? masikip kasi ang mga daanan sa neighborhood namin, e...
    Last edited by dr. d; August 15th, 2014 at 12:28 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ronw123w124 View Post
    Kung ako Montero na especially since you already owned an Innova, basically the J and the E are the same except for some upgrades like all power features.
    Agree with this. Parang di ka na nagpalit ng sasakyan.

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    Are you extremely fond of your Innova? If it is already the perfect car for you, I'd say go for the Innova E.

    Montero Sport is much more sophisticated, powerful and has more features. Definitely a step up from your old Innova J. It's more cumbersome to drive though, what with the rather heavy steering and increased dimensions as compared to the Innova.

    Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

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    Better if you can wait a year or two for the 2nd gen innova, there are spyshots circling the net already. If you really need a replacement, just go for this year's Innova. Passengers find ingress/egress difficult in suvs like the montero and the passenger room inside is tighter than the Innova too.

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    i actually liked the 2005 innova so much, i got another (new) one in 2012.
    and i haven't regreted it one bit.

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    Go for the Montero even if is the base model,it
    has 7inch multimedia entaetainment,back-up camera and more
    how about waiting for the New Isuzu MU-X
    kung comfort at easy ingeress and egress ng passenger innova and kung sasakay parents or grandparents mo innova na para di hirap sumakay

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    Thank you mga sirs, really appreciate your inputs. Our innova really served us well, except for that d4d issues at that time (2005-2007 models) which toyota eventually addressed by replacing its (or they installed?) a suction control valve, i have no regrets, till now, it runs really well and super tipid sa gas that is why i have second thoughts about its replacement.

    I can only afford kasi for its possible replacement the base model monty which is non- vgt, compared to innova, say the mid trimmed G or even the V, how will it fare in terms of engine power vis a vis the turbo lag of a non vgt monty? Thanks guys..

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    Quote Originally Posted by hugobo View Post
    Thank you mga sirs, really appreciate your inputs. Our innova really served us well, except for that d4d issues at that time (2005-2007 models) which toyota eventually addressed by replacing its (or they installed?) a suction control valve, i have no regrets, till now, it runs really well and super tipid sa gas that is why i have second thoughts about its replacement.

    I can only afford kasi for its possible replacement the base model monty which is non- vgt, compared to innova, say the mid trimmed G or even the V, how will it fare in terms of engine power vis a vis the turbo lag of a non vgt monty? Thanks guys..

    Sir hugobo

    Sobrang bawing-bawi na po yung innova nyo in terms of usage, retain nyo po yung current vehicle nyo at gamitin for workhorse, then bili ulit ng "full-upgrade" since ang target nyo po ay montero(or other different model variant na gusto nyo) wag po tipirin...

    Top-end and High end po ang category nyo po Sir...hehehe

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    kung comfort at easy ingeress and egress ng passenger innova and kung sasakay parents or grandparents mo innova na para di hirap sumakay[/QUOTE]

    i held on to my sedan for this, the mobility-impaired... even if it guzzles gas..
    kung puede lang i-lower ang innova and still drive good look good...

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    double double..

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    test drive the montero sport glx that you want and compare it to your current innova.

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    Are there any mid-sized SUV (MS, Fortuner, Alterra, etc) that can match the Innova's cabin space and ride comfort?

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    ^^^ Chevrolet Trailblazer but it's not the same price bracket.

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    Quote Originally Posted by b0y37 View Post
    Are there any mid-sized SUV (MS, Fortuner, Alterra, etc) that can match the Innova's cabin space and ride comfort?
    Isuzu Alterra in terms of space

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    Quote Originally Posted by b0y37 View Post
    Are there any mid-sized SUV (MS, Fortuner, Alterra, etc) that can match the Innova's cabin space and ride comfort?

    The fortuner has identical cabin layout as the innova, even the floormats are the same.However, the floor of of fortuner is higher, contributing to less leg space as well as less headroom. The MS is like a raised sedan, with very low sitting posture, hence the difficult ingress/egress. The alterra is indeed roomy but very long, better check your garage/ parking space.Tried to sit on the third row of trailblazer -- claustrophobia--- with non sliding 2nd row.

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    Consider the Crosswind also. Same layout as the Innova but better ground clearance.

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