Older (01-03?) Mercedes Vito vs. Bnew Foton MPX?

[OTEP]

An unlikely comparo but both are diesel powered MPV's. The Benz being a basic version of a European van that's made in Spain while the MPX is a topline China van.

Vitos currently sell at the Php400k range while a brand new MPX is around Php1M.

Vitos are A/T, MPX is M/T.

Which one will you choose considering a second hand Vito in decent condition (not perfect, but decent).

I drive a 1995 model vehicle so even the Vito is like new to me. I'm just thinking out loud here.

Vito


MPX

[GTi]

IMHO I wouldn't be getting the Vito as even if it is a good van, parts would be a big problem as it is already phased out and MB parts are not exactly cheap, nor are they easy to find. The Foton MPX sounds good on paper but as of now I am still wary about getting a Chinese car. Maybe only time will tell? And it is also obviously not as refined as the Vito. I would suggest something with a price in between these two and yet has a superior engine and no parts, reliability or quality problems. Starex GRX CRDi, anyone?

[myk384]

Siguro isali na natin ang Hyundai Starex sa comparison na ito...

[OTEP]

The Starex is too mainstream. hehehe.

The older Hiace Grandia is still in the Php500k++ range.

[GTi]

Well, perhaps that's a good thing as that proves that the Starex is a good car. Changing to aftermarket rims should do much to change the "mainstream look", the one with the facelifted Audi-like nose looks better too.

[OTEP]

Ok naman experience ko with Starex. 2003 TCi A/T.

[GTi]

OK na ang Starex. Meron siya durability and power ng SUV with the comfort and space ng van. May 4WD variant pa kung gusto mo. Para sa akin, OK na ang GRX for an entry-level MPV. The Grand Starex is already in premium van territory, they could've sold them side by side. The GRX even has a better power to weight ratio if I'm not mistaken.