Quote Originally Posted by franee View Post
Hi all,

I’m planning to get a used 500-650k automatic old-school diesel suv as my daily driver and sort of a go-anywhere/adventure/road-trip car.

Criteria:
1. Cost of ownership / maintenance
2. Reliability
3. Fuel economy

Basically something that will give me the least amount of headaches for the 5+ years I plan to keep it.

Need opinions/advice on the ff choices as these are what I’m currently leaning to:
1. 650k 1990’s imported/surplus/subic Toyota Landcruiser Prado J71 (3 doors 1kz-te). Owner already upgraded it (lift + rims + tires) and did the major maintenance items e.g timing belt, belts, fluids, etc. Still needs some work (dashboard, lights, grills). What’s the fuel economy on this? I heard 4-6km/l? Costly to restore to it’s full glory? Is this a money pit?

2. 600k Same as #1 but 5 doors. Owner made expensive restoration work on it already with original toyota parts. 185k mileage.

3. 500-600k 2005-2007 Pajero FM. 90-120k mileage.

4. Left-field choice as it’s a crdi: 600k 2011 Hyundai Sta Fe 4x2 with 80k mileage. Casa maintained & I know the owner.

Recommendations are welcome also (I have a Revo already, so no innova/crosswind/adventure. Also had a Jimny MT, but sold it as I can’t stand the traffic).

Thanks!
Do you need the 4x4? I'm a little iffy with the 70 series Prado. It looks really old both inside and out. Kung 90 series baka pwede pa. We have a Japan surplus Granvia with the exact same engine, and has ran 165tkms. I get around 4-5km/L city, around 8-9 highway, not-so-tame driving. Good thing it runs on diesel. 😂 Engine pulls well for it's age and has very good low end grunt. Not much power to be had above 3000rpm though, but no black smoke till 4000rpm. I'm really, really curious as to how a nice, big FMIC and a Unichip will benefit this engine.

We have a 2011 4x4 CRDi. It does around 6-7km/L city, lead footed driving. 4x2 should do better. 80tkms is a bit high for its age, though 600k is pretty cheap. But if you know the owner and are confident with the car's condition, then go for it. It does 200 easily enough and is very stable in high speeds. NVH and ride quality are really good too.

I say 5 door Prado if you go off road and Santa Fe if 4x4 is not needed. IMHO there's no sense in getting a Pajero if it has no 4x4. All that excellent articulation and ground clearance wasted away when you still get stuck in the mud. 😂

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