For the Same Price: 2006 Toyota Rav4 4x4 or 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero Ralliart 4x2

**kenpogi** · February 22nd, 2011 07:38 PM

Hey guys, need help here. What do I buy? I'm really torn. I'm giving up my 2008 Strada GLX (Long boring story on why I'm giving it up). I feel the Rav4 is a steal but have no idea how "reliable" the 2006 Toyota Rav4 is. The downside naman sa Pajero is, it's just from a reputable Buy and Sell place. The Rav4 is from somebody I really know.

Here's how I feel about the 2 otos:
Pajero:
++ Economical (coz diesel's cheap), it seats more, it's huge, it's macho
-- I don't know who the 1st owner is so I can't be really be sure how it is maintained before. Also, it's carnap prone

Rav4:
++ I know who the 1st owner is, the price is a steal, it's gwapo
-- It's gas (guzzler at that), it seats less, the parts are sky high, & my wife can drive it

HELP!!!!!

**kenpogi** · February 22nd, 2011 07:46 PM

Hey guys, need help here. What do I buy? I'm really torn. I'm giving up my 2008 Strada GLX (Long boring story on why I'm giving it up). I feel the Rav4 is a steal but have no idea how "reliable" the 2006 Toyota Rav4 is. The downside naman sa Pajero is, it's just from a reputable Buy and Sell place. The Rav4 is from somebody I really know.

Here's how I feel about the 2 otos:

Pajero:
++ Economical (coz diesel's cheap), it seats more, it's huge, it's macho
-- I don't know who the 1st owner is so I can't be really be sure how it is maintained before. Also, it's carnap prone

Rav4:
++ I know who the 1st owner is, the price is a steal, it's gwapo
-- It's gas (guzzler at that), it seats less, the parts are sky high, & my wife can drive it

HELP!!!!!

**Ry_Tower** · February 22nd, 2011 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by kenpogi

Hey guys, need help here. What do I buy? I'm really torn. I'm giving up my 2008 Strada GLX (Long boring story on why I'm giving it up). I feel the Rav4 is a steal but have no idea how "reliable" the 2006 Toyota Rav4 is. The downside naman sa Pajero is, it's just from a reputable Buy and Sell place. The Rav4 is from somebody I really know.

Here's how I feel about the 2 otos:
Pajero:
++ Economical (coz diesel's cheap), it seats more, it's huge, it's macho
-- I don't know who the 1st owner is so I can't be really be sure how it is maintained before. Also, it's carnap prone

Rav4:
++ I know who the 1st owner is, the price is a steal, it's gwapo
-- It's gas (guzzler at that), it seats less, the parts are sky high, & my wife can drive it

HELP!!!!!

From your own pros and cons, and as my 2 cents lang naman sir, Pajero na. Also, hindi na rin masyadong hot for carnap yan. Yung MS, Fort, Nissan Urvan ang maiinit sa mga bad pips.

**boklogs14** · February 22nd, 2011 08:08 PM

for me ha..pajero ako..kasi ang mahal ng gas ngayon eh..saka mas madaming use ang pajero and the ralliart version..ang pogi nun...hehe..pero rav4 ok lang..pero mas nagagandahan din ako kasi sa pajero

**boklogs14** · February 22nd, 2011 08:17 PM

for me ha..pajero ako..kasi ang mahal ng gas ngayon eh..saka mas madaming use ang pajero and the ralliart version..ang pogi nun...hehe..pero rav4 ok lang..pero mas nagagandahan din ako kasi sa pajero

**GTi** · February 23rd, 2011 12:07 AM

Why are you going to buy something older than your existing car? The Rav4 is quick but a guzzler, considering that it has a 2.4L engine and a 4 speed A/T. The Pajero Fieldmaster is a durable vehicle with a very high resale value. But it isn't much good without its excellent 4x4 system and the 2.8L engine is less powerful even than your Strada.

I suppose your budget is somewhere at the vicinity of 1M? Why don't you get a Fortuner or Santa Fe instead? They're both faster and more fuel efficient than your choices.

**g26** · February 23rd, 2011 01:39 AM

Originally Posted by GTi

Why are you going to buy something older than your existing car? The Rav4 is quick but a guzzler, considering that it has a 2.4L engine and a 4 speed A/T. The Pajero Fieldmaster is a durable vehicle with a very high resale value. But it isn't much good without its excellent 4x4 system and the 2.8L engine is less powerful even than your Strada.

I suppose your budget is somewhere at the vicinity of 1M? Why don't you get a Fortuner or Santa Fe instead? They're both faster and more fuel efficient than your choices.

+1. I agree with GTi's points.

**tom_guts** · February 23rd, 2011 03:12 AM

Originally Posted by GTi

Why are you going to buy something older than your existing car? The Rav4 is quick but a guzzler, considering that it has a 2.4L engine and a 4 speed A/T. The Pajero Fieldmaster is a durable vehicle with a very high resale value. But it isn't much good without its excellent 4x4 system and the 2.8L engine is less powerful even than your Strada.

I suppose your budget is somewhere at the vicinity of 1M? Why don't you get a Fortuner or Santa Fe instead? They're both faster and more fuel efficient than your choices.

+1 also here chief! Although I will be biased on choosing the Pajero FM 4M40 (i'm such a sucker for Pajeros!) because of its practicality, looks and durability; I agree w/ GTI that perhaps with an "extensive" budget, IMO you might wanna look first & shop around for other vehicles as the market for cars have become competitive these days making it advantageous for consumers/buyers like us that we do have other choices. We are not limited!

You have the upperhand; looking for other brands (aside from those two you are eyeing on) is not a mortal sin as this will put you on a better position to get that best vehicle/deal based on your needs. Just my two cents chief, since you are looking for a second hand/used car it would be safe to have a known expert/mechanic tagging along before you close that deal. Ika nga, enjoy the enduring experience of choosing. Hope you keep us updated!

**kenpogi** · February 23rd, 2011 10:02 PM

Thanks guys for the insights. Reason why I'm ditching my old bunny is because I'm tired na of driving a M/T. That's it. Reason I'm not looking into brand news is because I don't want to finance anymore. It was part of my headaches with my Strada. So what I'm spending is what I'm selling my Strada for - in cash. And the only brand new cars I'm going to be able to buy are cars...and probably a Chery SUV. Wag naman....so there, that's why I'm looking for pre-owneds.

I love Pajeros too! Although I feel I'd look like someone who borrowed it from my dad. Hahaha. Anyways, next step I'm going to do is to find a credible mechanic in QC who I can trust. Then bring him to those Buy and Sell places where I saw 2004 Pajs.

Although I must say, the 2 years between the two SUVs got me thinking. A lot can happen in 2 years, I think. That's where the RAV has the upperhand. And halos 37k lang ang mileage nung RAV...tamad kase magmaneho yung 1st owner. Hahaha...

I just heard that the fuel consumption of both are almost the same. Difference lang is, one's diesel, the other's gas. But both play lang on like 6-7. Do you guys know if that's true?

**GTi** · February 23rd, 2011 10:09 PM

Siguro kung bibili ka ng Pajero, at least naman yung CK Pajero, wag na yung FM. The fuel economy is not very good na nga tapos mabagal pa. You can add a little, just a little.

How much will you sell the Strada for ba? I suggest you buy something that you will enjoy driving in, something that will feel like an upgrade over your old car. Something that has more power. Fortuner 3.0D4D or Santa Fe VGT perhaps?