Previa or Innova

[TomE]

I am currently considering these two vehicles to get for my wife & kids.

My wife does not drive, so this will be driven by a driver to bring my wife to work & our son to school.

Current prices of second hand units are not that far off, and the only advantage I see of the Innova over the Previa is fuel consumption, assuming I get a diesel.

But taking fuel consumption out of the equation, which vehicle would you guys suggest? Which one is roomier and would be more comfortable for them to ride in?

[ozcity]

roomier and comfortable = previa..sold my 3yrs old 04' previa last 2007 for 800k with lessthan 30k odo..

pareho na lang sya ng price(2nd hand) ng innova???..nabili ko yung previa around P1.6M+ last 2004

here...

[TomE]

How was the fuel consumption?

[ecneret]

previa sir, mas comfy...

[foresterx]

previa if driver driven.

[dr. d]

the previa rides more comfortably. but it does cost more to acquire, and its fuel expenses are higher (it's a gas A/T and not diesel M/T). and because it rides lower and is on gas, it is not as waterproof as the diesel innova.

[Autobeat]

Roomier, definitely Previa. For comfort, though Innova has a V variant, due to the roomier Previa, also recommend Previa. Which year model Previa are you targetting? The 2nd gen '04-05, or the 3rd gen '06 to present?

[Retz]

kung hindi naman nagkakalayo ang price ng 2nd hand, Previa niya. I think Toyota has already stop selling Previa based from the thread that I read months ago.

[toyotaparter]

if budget is not an issue get the previa. its far more comfy.

Previa=luxury=comfy=mas magastos
Innova=tough=a bit harsher ride than the previa=mas matipid=mas matibay due to its body on frame construction

[vinj]

if budget is not an issue get the previa. its far more comfy.

Previa=luxury=comfy=mas magastos
Innova=tough=a bit harsher ride than the previa=mas matipid=mas matibay due to its body on frame construction

I agree here. If it will be more of a driver-laspag daily driven car then the Innova seems more logical. I'd get the Previa if it was going to be the family car where you will be driving it yourself on weekends and for out-of-town trips. Both are comfortable vehicles to their own degrees; you may try searching for a used Innova V model so you get captains chairs as well.

The brand new Previa is available only on indent order basis. I inquired with Toyota just last month and we would have to do a payment immediately then wait 4-6 months for the unit order (Japan) if we were to get.

[cripple_rooster]

The Innova seems to be more cost-effective.

[Gecko Guy]

If FC is not an issu..why not consider a Grandis? Lot's of room, comfortable and dami gadgets + BIG discounts pa!

[TomE]

Thanks for the replies guys!

I should've made myself clearer though; I will be purchasing the vehicle, used, if ever. Hence my apprehension with the Innova, specially after reading the D4D issues of the older models.

The Grandis is another option, as well as a 1st generation Ford Everest & Fieldmaster Pajero.

All these units cost between 500-600k second hand.

Fuel consumption is not a major issue since this vehicle will be replacing a V6 Grand Vitara, so I'm pretty sure any of these will be more fuel efficient.

[vinj]

Given that, best is you just keep your options open and go for the unit you find to be in best condition.

[renzo_d10]

Fieldmaster Pajero na. Go-anywhere vehicle. And iba yung dating when you're in a Pajero.

[ronw123w124]

The brand new Previa is available only on indent order basis. I inquired with Toyota just last month and we would have to do a payment immediately then wait 4-6 months for the unit order (Japan) if we were to get.

Yun din ang sabi sa akin ng Toyota Fort Bonifacio when I inquired a few weeks ago. Pero I haven't seen any new Previa units ever since the Alphard came out.

[vinj]

Yun din ang sabi sa akin ng Toyota Fort Bonifacio when I inquired a few weeks ago. Pero I haven't seen any new Previa units ever since the Alphard came out.

The newest i've seen carry N plates so that puts it around 2009-2010.

[Autobeat]

The Grandis is another option, as well as a 1st generation Ford Everest & Fieldmaster Pajero.

Yup, oks din Grandis. Innova like seating and space, but with nicer exterior. But for a bit more space and comfort, plus a truly minivan feel, then still the Previa.

The newest i've seen carry N plates so that puts it around 2009-2010.

I've seen at least with the new P plates (upto mid 2011?). Not certain if I've seen with the T plates.

[rafmac]

Between the 2, i would prefer the Previa and ang layo ng build quality between the 2. The previa would provide you with more luxury and a plush ride compared with the Innova. FC and utility is the Innova's strenghts, but syempre maintaining diesel engines is more expensive.

As what someone else mentioned, try the Grandis and its an underrated mpv. I have 1 and its a pleasure to drive. Very luxurious inside, nice and ride, cheap to maintain and like the previa kaunti lang ang nasa road. I get about 6-6.5 km/l city and about 10 on the highways

[vinj]

I've seen at least with the new P plates (upto mid 2011?). Not certain if I've seen with the T plates.

Yeah, i think the Ps were up to sometime first or second quarter 2011. Toyota should actually consider bringing some units instead of indent order, seems there's still a demand and i doubt anyone would wait for several months if they want one and will just shell out for something else.