Need help choosing a bigger ride for my growing family

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how big is the growing family? ages?

Have you considered Honda Mobilio or Honda BRV?

[Rickpao]

My family is growing and we need a bigger ride. Order of priority is as follows:

1. Room - from what I've seen, crossovers and AUV/SUV should be ok for our needs. Reclining chairs so we can fit a bigger cargo from time to time is a plus.

2. Value for money - favor features like good ac / ventilation, better quality parts, better interiors, and features and lower maintenance cost over cosmetics.

3. Maintenance and serviceability - drive and forget, I don't have time to maintain it apart from annual maintenance.

Thanks in advance.

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Honda CRV Diesel or Mazda CX9. Wag kang bibili ng ladder frame SUV like Montero,Fortuner,Everest they are matagtag and has a higher risk of rollover unless kailangan mo mag offroad or nakatira ka sa lugar na madalas bumaha.

[n_spinner06]

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!

[monty_GTV]

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!

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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[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?

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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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