Need help choosing a bigger ride for my growing family

[n_spinner06]

consider perhaps an early model toyota super grandia? yung wala pang ulo o nguso. got the 2012 model with 2 capt seats. still as reliable and never had an issue...

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I will consider sir, thanks!

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[dr. d]

I'm on the same boat as OP. So...2 kids. Another on the way. 1 househelp currently but will need to add another when the 3rd baby arrives. Our 7-seater won't be enough soon. Looking at pre-owned previous model 11-seat starex/carnival. Which would be a better option moving forward? Space is the primary consideration. Next would be reliability/ease of maintenance since 2nd hand. Thanks in advance!

Edit: also, which year/models to avoid and common issues to look out for would be of great help. Thanks!

i see very few older starexes.
but the hi ace, newer as well as older models, are literally everywhere!
i think that's a good indication of its build quality.

[travajante]

+1 on Hi-ace....no other.

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[n_spinner06]

Reservation ko sa grandia is baka naabuso (uv express/rental van) previously. But the recommedations were unanimous so it is now in the top of the list. Thank you! [emoji16]

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[dr. d]

Reservation ko sa grandia is baka naabuso (uv express/rental van) previously. ]

why did you think that?
does toyota frown on buyers who use them for public utility or rental?

[n_spinner06]

why did you think that?
does toyota frown on buyers who use them for public utility or rental?

Not at all. What i meant was, since buying 2nd hand is hit or miss, i wouldn't want to end up buying a 'used and abused' unit. On 2nd thought though, yung grandia mababa naman siguro chance na nagamit as puv vs the other hi-ace variants.

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[dr. d]

Not at all. What i meant was, since buying 2nd hand is hit or miss, i wouldn't want to end up buying a 'used and abused' unit. On 2nd thought though, yung grandia mababa naman siguro chance na nagamit as puv vs the other hi-ace variants.

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ah! oo nga.
yung still under factory warranty, malamang alaga.
what about yung ex-POGO shuttle?

[ChoyJo]

Pa-Hijack na lang ng Thread para di na gawa bago.. ^_^

Innova G AT vs Toyota Fortuner V AT
Mostly si Misis ang gagamit..

For Comfort and More Relaxing Drive..
Si Esmi gusto Fortuner pero ako Innova

Paano ko ba sya i-convince na Innova na lang?
Pa-Help mga ma’am and Sir.. ^_^

[gulshan2025]

Here I would like to suggest you some simple things like below-
Well, A crossover, SUV, or MPV is a good choice if your family is growing because they have a lot of room and seats that can be moved around for people and things. Find a model with seats that can recline or fold down, good air conditioning, comfortable interiors, and low maintenance costs. Pick a brand you can trust that has a lot of service centers so you can have a "drive and forget" experience. Always look for safety features like airbags and ABS, and don't worry about how the car looks. Take the whole family for a test drive before you buy to make sure it meets your needs.
Apart from this, as you have mentioned about long ride for your family than I will suggest you must aware about you spine health for long drive. For this you can go here: https://betterhood.in/learn/how-seat...n-long-drives/.

I hope it all will help you.