Planning To Buy But Can't Decide Which One (StaFe/Sportage/Montero/Fortuner)

[CamaroZ28]

My family actually wants the Santa Fe, but, I read in the net that a new model, completely revamped, as what happened to Tucscon, will be launched in the late 2011, and that will be the model 2012, and we cannot wait anymore. We have to buy one and my maximum budget is 1.5 too. I am following all the threads here in regards with these models, kaya sumakit ang ulo ko. Even though, I am still reading through. I like the new style of Sorrento, and indeed the price is quite steep. Actually, we are looking for a 7 seater.

[jimnyeatworld]

[QUOTE=CamaroZ28;1601609]Dear All,

I am planning to buy a new 2010-2011 SUV but can't decide which one. I need your advices please. Sumasakit na ulo ko [quote]

Hyundai SantaFe - malapad
Kia Sorento - overpriced
Mitsubishi Montero Sports - mahaba
Toyota Fortuner - matangkad

[s_ann]

My family actually wants the Santa Fe, but, I read in the net that a new model, completely revamped, as what happened to Tucscon, will be launched in the late 2011, and that will be the model 2012, and we cannot wait anymore. We have to buy one and my maximum budget is 1.5 too. I am following all the threads here in regards with these models, kaya sumakit ang ulo ko. Even though, I am still reading through. I like the new style of Sorrento, and indeed the price is quite steep. Actually, we are looking for a 7 seater.

same dilemma ...nakakainis eh noh kakalabas palang ng 2010 sta fe nag babalak na kagad sila mag labas ng all new this coming 2012 .fort same din kaya kakahilo talaga..

[zerozhar]

Susundan ko itong thread na ito, we share the same dilemma. Looking at buying an SUV din by December, and we have the same choices. For a long time, Montero type ko, kasi macho at para kang naka Pajero na rin. However, MS is so plentiful na on the road that I feel its no longer "exclusive." Pati daming mga issues sa kanya.

Lately, I'm liking the looks of the new Sorento. Couple with the fact that the tech is better and there is more kit. Yun nga lang, I'm thinking what is the long term durability of the Sorento? I know that 5 years ang warranty niya, but I don't plan to have it maintained sa casa after the first 5K so the warranty is not appealing to me (too many horror stories with Casa, I don't trust them).

Plus the Sorento is more expensive in the 7 seater version. P1.7M against MS 1.4M.

My max budget naman is P1.5M. Sagad na yun.

I will be an avid follower of this thread too. Looking to buy an SUV this december too. hirap kasi pumili once na nabili mo na, there's no turning back hehe.
pero ang malapit sa puso ko ang MS

[mikmik316]

For a 6ft guy like me, panalo ang Sta. Fe at Sorento. Fortuner & Montero Sport are too cramp.

Kaya nga meron kami parehas e! (09 Sta. Fe, 09 Sorento VGT)

[jimnyeatworld]

^ ibig mo sabihin pang-midget lang ang Fortuner at Montero

[krinkx]

my brother is 6ft din, maluwang naman sa likod kahit siya ang driver...

pero sa akin...

1. santa fe -- siya number one kasi evgt
2. montero -- siya pinakamura, very high clearance, pwede offroad
3. everest -- tough, off-road capable, ICE kaso ala sa choices mo
4. sorento -- ok sana kaso overpriced sobra
5. fortuner -- sobrang tagtag... muntik ako masuka sa hilo nung sumakay ako sa mula manila to baguio...

[agent_ysann]

3. everest -- tough, off-road capable, ICE kaso ala sa choices mo

5. fortuner -- sobrang tagtag... muntik ako masuka sa hilo nung sumakay ako sa mula manila to baguio...

isn't this too sarcastic to be believable? mas matagtag ang Everest compared sa Fortuner, yet you are recommending the Everest...? the heavier the load of any car has, the softer the ride... baka naman nasa way ng driver how he/she handles the car kaya ka nahilo (specially in Baguio)...? hmm...

anyway, i would prefer ladder-frame chassis vehicles for rigidity...

[jimnyeatworld]

hindi naman ako nasuka nun sinundo ako as VIP sa parking lot ng Resorts World Manila. Fortuner dun pang-shuttle lang nila sa CAsino

[krinkx]

isn't this too sarcastic to be believable? mas matagtag ang Everest compared sa Fortuner, yet you are recommending the Everest...? the heavier the load of any car has, the softer the ride... baka naman nasa way ng driver how he/she handles the car kaya ka nahilo (specially in Baguio)...? hmm...

anyway, i would prefer ladder-frame chassis vehicles for rigidity...

ala pa kami sa kennon road nun sir and punong puno kami, as in 8 adults (dalawang sobrang payat)... nasa pangasinan pa lang, nasusuka na ako... that was my first time pa naman to ride the fortuner more than 3 years ago pa... i am not sure kung yung newer fortuner ganito pa rin...

sa everest naman, i never said that everest ay hindi matagtag, and tama nga na sobrang tagtag niya, pero i've seen how the everest was used (and abused) in offroad conditions and it is really really tough kaya ang naka sulat ay:

3. everest -- tough, off-road capable, ICE kaso ala sa choices mo
4. sorento -- ok sana kaso overpriced sobra
5. fortuner -- sobrang tagtag... muntik ako masuka sa hilo nung sumakay ako sa mula manila to baguio...

i was just impressed with the capabilities of the everest offroad-wise... and the ICE is cute

lastly, my ranking is based on my OWN view/opinion of the overall SUV package... it is not based on tagtag only... naglagay lang ako ng konting explanation why based on my experience...

kung ang fortuner sa iyo ay di naman gaano matagtag... mas ok siguro tolerance mo sa tagtag and honestly, good for you and i envy you, mahiluhin din kasi ako ... kasi kahit 1st gen na crv matagtag sa akin, mas matagtag pa sa current driver ko na strada....

ika nga nila, to each his own...