Need your 2 cents for best used MPV/SUV for 600k - 700K budget

[rovic815]

Will be back in Manila in 2 months and need to get a car for office use and family use (of 5) on weekends. Probably long drive too. My plan started on Honda CRV 2011, CX-5, Sportage but after kong magbasa sa tsikot.com nagkagulo-gulo na Now, it expanded to Subaru Forester, Innova and Montero. I preferred A/T and diesel. So really need your advice. Thanks a lot!

[dr. d]

Will be back in Manila in 2 months and need to get a car for office use and family use (of 5) on weekends. Probably long drive too. My plan started on Honda CRV 2011, CX-5, Sportage but after kong magbasa sa tsikot.com nagkagulo-gulo na Now, it expanded to Subaru Forester, Innova and Montero. I preferred A/T and diesel. So really need your advice. Thanks a lot!

for those without brains, the choice is a low-mileage diesel innova.
errr... that's what "no-brainer" means... right?
heh heh.

seriously, i feel my choice offers the least potential headache for the used unit, and still easily stay on budget.
but it is an ugly duckling, if that is an issue to the buyer.

my one peso's worth.

[MatchuPichu0324]

for those without brains, the choice is a low-mileage diesel innova.
errr... that's what "no-brainer" means... right?
heh heh.

seriously, i feel my choice offers the least potential headache for the used unit, and still easily stay on budget.
but it is an ugly duckling, if that is an issue to the buyer.

my one peso's worth.

I agree. Feels like it gives the least of headache and gets the most out of his money.

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[rovic815]

Thank you. Keep coming please 😊 No-brainer na lang sir mas maganda pakinggan hehe

[GTi]

For 600-700k you can already get the 2010-2012 Gen 2.5 Santa Fe with the 197ps R eVGT engine. Very nice car. Puts a smile on your face every time you put down the throttle. Don't have to worry about consumption too.

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[rovic815]

Curious lang, keep hearing Innova is ugly. Any specific gen/year for this tag?

[MatchuPichu0324]

Curious lang, keep hearing Innova is ugly. Any specific gen/year for this tag?

Looks are subjective. But let sales speak for Innova.

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[dr. d]

Curious lang, keep hearing Innova is ugly. Any specific gen/year for this tag?

none of the previous models since 2005, will win any beauty contest, in my opinion. but my experience with it is still so pleasurable, i am willing to overlook its physical attributes... something like the VW beetle of olde.
the new, slinky-eyed model...? it hasn't grown on me, yet.

but yes, beauty is always in the eyes of the beholder. but tastes change.
for example, the ford edsel was horribly lambasted back then. some said its front chrome looked like a toilet. today, it is considered a cult car.
the pontiac aztek... it's still... ugly... to me. parang "designed by a committee".

[rovic815]

Thanks all for the feedback. more recommendation please ...

[K.I.L.L.]

With your budget, I'd for either:

A. Fortuner
B. Montero sport
C. Innova

I'm leaning towards Toyota / Mitsubishi since these aren't new cars and you might be keeping them for 3-5 years in which case, you'd want maintenance to be as painless as possible which for me leads to these two brands.

[blacksilver323]

With your budget, I'd for either:

A. Fortuner
B. Montero sport
C. Innova

I'm leaning towards Toyota / Mitsubishi since these aren't new cars and you might be keeping them for 3-5 years in which case, you'd want maintenance to be as painless as possible which for me leads to these two brands.

I agree with K.I.L.L., pero una ko e Montero Sport. Mas makakakuha ka kasi ng newer year model for the same price compared to Fortuner.

[Walter]

Just to be safe ... when buying used, stick with the known Japanese brands preferably Honda or Toyota ... Avoid Korean used vehicles ... Get a 2012-2014 Toyota Innova ... diesel, seats seven, low maintenance cost, holds value well, abundance of parts ...

[dr. d]

Just to be safe ... when buying used, stick with the known Japanese brands preferably Honda or Toyota ... Avoid Korean used vehicles ... Get a 2012-2014 Toyota Innova ... diesel, seats seven, low maintenance cost, holds value well, abundance of parts ...

not to mention, nice to drive.
now, if only they can do something about its not-too-tight turning circle...

[rovic815]

Thank mga sir appreciate your inputs

[garfield_08]

not to mention, nice to drive.
now, if only they can do something about its not-too-tight turning circle...

haha akala ko ako lang nakapansin. pretty tight but doable.

Rides good, laging tulog pasahero ko sa long drives

[arvs18]

not to mention, nice to drive.
now, if only they can do something about its not-too-tight turning circle...

Very comfy nga pag nakasakay ka sa innova. Hindi mo masyado maramdamanan kalsada, kaya nakakaantok pag pasahero ka (which is nice) haha.

[rovic815]

I'm currently driving a Honda Odyssey and getting the same experience for my kiddos. few miles pa lang tulog na Looking forward for the same ride in Manila. So far seems like Fortuner, Montero Sports and Innova are good choices. Now sure which is the best year/trim that will fit my budget though. Thank you guys for taking time to share your thoughts. Keep coming.

[mhvNodagal]

haha akala ko ako lang nakapansin. pretty tight but doable.

Rides good, laging tulog pasahero ko sa long drives

Hmmmm, pretty tight, but doable.....iba pumapasok sa isip ko, hehehe.

1. Innova
2. Monty
4. Fort


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[Gumusut_Amige]

I'm currently driving a Honda Odyssey and getting the same experience for my kiddos. few miles pa lang tulog na Looking forward for the same ride in Manila. So far seems like Fortuner, Montero Sports and Innova are good choices. Now sure which is the best year/trim that will fit my budget though. Thank you guys for taking time to share your thoughts. Keep coming.

imo, your odyssey is a notch higher if you are asking for comfort against your choices.
if you're inclined more on riding comfort, the innova will be better against the two. your budget should fit for model 2014 G AT or 2015 E AT.

[gabe28]

kung riding in comfort hanap mo sir... montero. i have 2016 montero.
na test drive ko na ang innova, fortuner at montero. for me, malayo ang suspension ng montero sa toyota. might be parehas sila ng suspension innova at fortuner. most complaints sa fortuner matagtag ang ride. kung kaya ng budget suv would be better.

i have no regrets so far on choosing the all new montero.