Pajero Fieldmaster or Altis/Civic for a Second Car

[cvt19]

Hi Everyone,

I am looking at purchasing a second car to be used as my main car. I will use my current car for coding since it is a gas guzzler.
I have narrowed down my choices to 1998 to 2002 Pajero Fieldmaster or 2008 to 2010 Altis 1.6G or 1.6V / 2006 to 2008 Civic 1.8s

Budget is around 400k to 500k..

You may ask why the Pajero is one of my choices. Basically I think that it is a very practical car considering it is diesel and maintenance is easy. Same goes with the Altis and the Civic.

One advantage of the Pajero for me is the height and is good for Philippine road conditions.

Advantage of the Civic/Altis would be the size since it will be easier to park and maneuver. Also FC is great.

** I am also looking at the 2002 to 2005 Camry which really look good but I am afraid of the maintenance and the gas consumption **


Your thoughts would be much appreciated.
Thank You in advance.

[GTi]

Hi there! What is your current car? Would an FD 1.8L Civic's fuel consumption be enough improvement to warrant a change to this car? The 1.6L Altis is definitely a good choice though, if you are after fuel efficiency, especially with the manual variant.

For me, the bigger diesels are definitely more practical, especially if you carpool or haul a lot. The Pajero is real nice. Space isn't class leading and power is a bit lacking, but it's built like a tank and if in good condition, will still incur fuel expenses lesser than or at least similar to a gasoline compact sedan. It'll be best if you find a manual, but they're pretty rare.

Another worth considering would be the Ford Everest. You get a newer car as compared to the Pajero for the same budget. Besides the trademark name and good looks and a slightly less powerful engine, you get pretty much all the merits found in the Pajero. This is best enjoyed with the manual.

[[archie]]

in my opinion, that's a no Brainer. get a pajero... Never mind the rattling interior, diesel sound. it's great suv, built to survive rough road and flood. non of those electrical nightmares if you submerged it.

just get a decent local unit. Only draw ba is the maintenance, medyo may presyo parts but aside from that great suv.

[brainmafia_310]

If i may suggest, kahit wala sa choices mo at least kaya pa ng brand new.

if you want fuel economy and go with alto/celerio/eon/sparks - brand new pa.
if you want fuel economy with decent space you can go to mirage
if you want fuel economy with better if not decent space go to Vios (Accent Hatch CRDI if you can stretch the budget to 800k)


but for me, Pajero Field Master is still a monster, bangis pa din ng itsura hindi kumukupas.

[cvt19]

Thanks for your replies everyone.
I think I am going with the Pajero Looks are timeless and diesel is cheaper than gasoline pa din.
Thanks again

[cvt19]

Hi there! What is your current car? Would an FD 1.8L Civic's fuel consumption be enough improvement to warrant a change to this car? The 1.6L Altis is definitely a good choice though, if you are after fuel efficiency, especially with the manual variant.

For me, the bigger diesels are definitely more practical, especially if you carpool or haul a lot. The Pajero is real nice. Space isn't class leading and power is a bit lacking, but it's built like a tank and if in good condition, will still incur fuel expenses lesser than or at least similar to a gasoline compact sedan. It'll be best if you find a manual, but they're pretty rare.




Another worth considering would be the Ford Everest. You get a newer car as compared to the Pajero for the same budget. Besides the trademark name and good looks and a slightly less powerful engine, you get pretty much all the merits found in the Pajero. This is best enjoyed with the manual.

*** My current car is a 1st gen honda crv a/t year 2000 model

[jodski]

Since it seems you are leaning to Pajero na... When getting the unit double check the Turbo... By experience ito kasi ang madalas na napapabayaan ng previous owners.

Samahan mo na ng pagbili ng turbo timer kung wala sya kasama :twocents:

[GTi]

Ah, kaya pala. Looks like you have decided. But look out for extremely high mileage, beaten-up, "laspag" units. The Pajero is a utility vehicle, many people still use it as such, and bring it to places that ordinary AUVs cannot go and take beatings ordinary AUVs cannot take.

[cal0i]

Since you already have a gen1 crv, then I suggest mag toy car ka naman in FD or Altis


Sent from the bottom of my .....

[Mikemike07]

With the way i drive our pajero, hindi masmatipid sa fuel. Hehe. Its slow compared to sedans so the tendency is to be rev happy. I always push it to around 4k from a stop. but its fun to drive one. I frequently bully smaller cars with it just the other day may siningitan akong alto. Feeling ko natakot talaga sya hahahaha.

[GTi]

With the way i drive our pajero, hindi masmatipid sa fuel. Hehe. Its slow compared to sedans so the tendency is to be rev happy. I always push it to around 4k from a stop. but its fun to drive one. I frequently bully smaller cars with it just the other day may siningitan akong alto. Feeling ko natakot talaga sya hahahaha.

Grabe naman bro! I can imagine what a Pajero constantly spinning 4000rpm is like. Wala bang black smoke? Kawawa naman ang Pajero, kawawa din si Alto... I do that with our Revo and I'm already among the fastest on the street. Matic ba yung sayo bro? I wonder how a manual will do, with alcohol injection and a big front mount intercooler. :devil:

Mas matipid pa naman siguro kesa sa gas! Let's say you get 6km/L. Given that diesel is at 43/L at gas at 53/L, the gasoline car will have to do 7.4km/L to match your fuel cost. That's gas mileage expected from a 1.6-1.8L matic compact!

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[jodski]

With the way i drive our pajero, hindi masmatipid sa fuel. Hehe. Its slow compared to sedans so the tendency is to be rev happy. I always push it to around 4k from a stop. but its fun to drive one. I frequently bully smaller cars with it just the other day may siningitan akong alto. Feeling ko natakot talaga sya hahahaha.

And samahan mo pa ng rezing mode na ganito :peace: :boom1:

[yapoy86]

With the way i drive our pajero, hindi masmatipid sa fuel. Hehe. Its slow compared to sedans so the tendency is to be rev happy. I always push it to around 4k from a stop. but its fun to drive one. I frequently bully smaller cars with it just the other day may siningitan akong alto. Feeling ko natakot talaga sya hahahaha.

pero pag kayo nasingitan ng small cars eh kulang na lang umusok kayo sa galit... gunggong ka din pala eh makakahanap ka din ng katapat na 9mm... disiplina lang tol....hindi naman kailangan mang bully sa daan

kung ako si TS at madalas naman mag isa lang tapos daily drive.. get a small car like picanto or jazz kung kaya.. pajero for 500k??? nakow for sigurado laspag na yan at marami ka na papagawa plus mahal pa gulong nyan kasi malaki

[vinj]

I frequently bully smaller cars with it just the other day may siningitan akong alto. Feeling ko natakot talaga sya hahahaha.

Forget the Pajero. At its age, repairs will be lined up to drain your pocket, and isn't exactly a fuel miser if that's your goal. I'd consider that if it was a second car and not a primary daily drive.

If your goal is to have practical daily driver then get something less than five years old; keep your options open to finding a unit that's first owned (and being sold by the actual owner), with acceptable mileage, has all it's original paint intact, and has the service records (not necessarily CASA maintained) to back it up. A Vios, Corolla Altis, Civic, City or Jazz seems good. Personally, the Jazz is a fine daily driver if you ask me.

[[archie]]

kung ako si TS at madalas naman mag isa lang tapos daily drive.. get a small car like picanto or jazz kung kaya.. pajero for 500k??? nakow for sigurado laspag na yan

500k - 550k na talaga selling price ng mga 2000 field master. decent units na yun.

[1D4LV]

sa akin, the pajero, while its a good choice, could be old.... baka it may need na nga caliberation, which will cost you.
i would still get the newer unit.... in your case, the altis.
but if you would want to have a frugal car, Vios.

[gearguru]

getting a sound and good performing pajero fm will take a lot of luck and patience due to its age. i got one a few months ago and expected very much what others recommended here. i could've bought a 2nd hand tucson, rav 4, etc but there's just something about this model that really draws me to it. that in itself is a reason for me to overspend a bit

[Mikemike07]

Grabe naman bro! I can imagine what a Pajero constantly spinning 4000rpm is like. Wala bang black smoke? Kawawa naman ang Pajero, kawawa din si Alto... I do that with our Revo and I'm already among the fastest on the street. Matic ba yung sayo bro? I wonder how a manual will do, with alcohol injection and a big front mount intercooler. :devil:

Mas matipid pa naman siguro kesa sa gas! Let's say you get 6km/L. Given that diesel is at 43/L at gas at 53/L, the gasoline car will have to do 7.4km/L to match your fuel cost. That's gas mileage expected from a 1.6-1.8L matic compact!

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wala namang black smoke. well maintained din naman kasi. automatic yung pajero namin. ang bagal kasi talaga. if i drive the way i drive my car (sa tatay ko kasi yung pajero) 2.5k rpm max malalate lang ako. ang bagal kasi ng acceleration from 0-60. so i cruise at 3k pagkanakapickup na sa speed.

[Mikemike07]

Grabe naman bro! I can imagine what a Pajero constantly spinning 4000rpm is like. Wala bang black smoke? Kawawa naman ang Pajero, kawawa din si Alto... I do that with our Revo and I'm already among the fastest on the street. Matic ba yung sayo bro? I wonder how a manual will do, with alcohol injection and a big front mount intercooler. :devil:

Mas matipid pa naman siguro kesa sa gas! Let's say you get 6km/L. Given that diesel is at 43/L at gas at 53/L, the gasoline car will have to do 7.4km/L to match your fuel cost. That's gas mileage expected from a 1.6-1.8L matic compact!

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wala namang black smoke. well maintained din naman kasi. automatic yung pajero namin. ang bagal kasi talaga. if i drive the way i drive my car (sa tatay ko kasi yung pajero) 2.5k rpm max malalate lang ako. ang bagal kasi ng acceleration from 0-60. so i cruise at 3k pagkanakapickup na sa speed.

pero pag kayo nasingitan ng small cars eh kulang na lang umusok kayo sa galit... gunggong ka din pala eh makakahanap ka din ng katapat na 9mm... disiplina lang tol....hindi naman kailangan mang bully sa daan

kung ako si TS at madalas naman mag isa lang tapos daily drive.. get a small car like picanto or jazz kung kaya.. pajero for 500k??? nakow for sigurado laspag na yan at marami ka na papagawa plus mahal pa gulong nyan kasi malaki

affected ka ata masyado sir. bawibawian lang. matraffic naman nung sumingit ako kaya hindi delikado para kanino. wala naman masama gamitin ang size advantage basta walang mangyayaring aksidente. tsaka pagnakasedan naman ako, ako naman yung binubully. mga innova may paborito sakin. kung init ng ulo papairalin sa daan, di na overpopulated ang pilipinas. kaya chill ka lang sir.

[E240]

Hi Everyone,

I am looking at purchasing a second car to be used as my main car. I will use my current car for coding since it is a gas guzzler.
I have narrowed down my choices to 1998 to 2002 Pajero Fieldmaster or 2008 to 2010 Altis 1.6G or 1.6V / 2006 to 2008 Civic 1.8s

Budget is around 400k to 500k..

You may ask why the Pajero is one of my choices. Basically I think that it is a very practical car considering it is diesel and maintenance is easy. Same goes with the Altis and the Civic.

One advantage of the Pajero for me is the height and is good for Philippine road conditions.

Advantage of the Civic/Altis would be the size since it will be easier to park and maneuver. Also FC is great.

** I am also looking at the 2002 to 2005 Camry which really look good but I am afraid of the maintenance and the gas consumption **


Your thoughts would be much appreciated.
Thank You in advance.

For me if you know where to go if you need parts and repair go with the fieldmaster kasi cgurado may mga pagawain yan. But if you don't. Go with the younger car. For sure you need time and patience sa pajero pag yun kinuha mo.