99' Mitsubishi Pajero Gen. 2.5 FieldMaster vs. 07 Hyundai Tucson CRDi

[chorizo]

I have until july to decide. Space is not an issue and my other cars are '87 montero 2dr and '05 gas fortuner.

1999 Pajero Field Master 4x4 (local version)

• 80,000 km mileage
  P750k
  very good condition

2007 Tucson CRDi 4x2

• P1.1m
  3 years warranty
  no ABS, drum brakes
  parts?

Which should i get??????

[artpogi]

yung mas bago

[mazdamazda]

If space isn't an issue, i'll go with the newer Tucson (though I'm betting that a facelift or a new engine for it will debut soon).

The Pajero FM (especially that it is in 4x4 form) is still a solid pick, but since you already own two other mid-size SUVs then a compact SUV might make sense this time around (better FC, easier to manuever, etc).

[drey]

yes sir... The Tucson is a good buy...

[chorizo]

If space isn't an issue, i'll go with the newer Tucson (though I'm betting that a facelift or a new engine for it will debut soon).

The Pajero FM (especially that it is in 4x4 form) is still a solid pick, but since you already own two other mid-size SUVs then a compact SUV might make sense this time around (better FC, easier to manuever, etc).

Thanks for the reply.

This will be my first Korean car and I don't have any experience maintaining them . I have a 20 yr old car (Montero 2dr) which is straight forward to maintain. TLC lang kailangan. I'm just not sure how long the Tuc will last. I have kept cars for an average of 6 years (civic hatchback, corolla 16v, civic vtec) so longevity is a major issue. But then again the Paj is already 5 years old . . . .

[funkngruvn]

sir bka mas ok kung may makita ka 2nd hand na grand vitara 2007 ok din.. malamang nasa price range mo yun, although gas sya, i think mas marami features kesa sa tucson, imho. pero ok na din mga hyundai ngayon e, nakakatapat na sa jap cars.

[oldblue]

2 na pala SUV's mo di ka ba na u-umay. ako kasi isang mid size suv pang-daily saka isang cuv pang-coding. nasasawa na ako

parang type ko used bmw o hyundai tiburon naman. parang gusto ko ng 2-seater na sports car ngaun ewan ko ba labo hehehe. kung ano talaga yun wala, yun ang hinahanap

if i'm to choose between the two, tucson CRDi na! light and thrifty

[promdiboy]

chorizo, check mo maiigi year model. I think walang 4x4 sa 2002 model, a4x4 hanggang early 2000 lang yata.

[chorizo]

2 na pala SUV's mo di ka ba na u-umay. ako kasi isang mid size suv pang-daily saka isang cuv pang-coding. nasasawa na ako

parang type ko used bmw o hyundai tiburon naman. parang gusto ko ng 2-seater na sports car ngaun ewan ko ba labo hehehe. kung ano talaga yun wala, yun ang hinahanap

if i'm to choose between the two, tucson CRDi na! light and thrifty

haha I know what you mean! kung pwede lang talaga may nakita akong MB 300 SL na 1.3M (1994 ata) pero baka iwanan ako ni misis . I don't mind driving SUVs kasi gusto ko yung ride height nila.

chorizo, check mo maiigi year model. I think walang 4x4 sa 2002 model, a4x4 hanggang early 2000 lang yata.

Thanks for the tip. Will do my research.

[vctradingcubao]

Kahit saang anggulo tingnan Sir, yung Tucson ang dapat mo kunin. Sa price lang lamang yung pajero kasi mas makakatipid ka, pero I'm sure, money is not a problem sa yo Sir, sa dami ng tsikot mo.

[OTEP]

The Pajero is pretty much idiot proof and easy to work on if that's your kind of thing.

The Tucson is basically a ride-and-drive affair with a warranty.

I'm driving a used '02 vehicle now and it's holding up pretty well. My '97 Pajero survived 6 years of use and abuse with me (I'm the only one who drives it) without breaking anything major. The biggest thing I probably broke wouldv'e been the speedo sensor. The vehicle did undergo preventive maintenance and rehab when I got it back in '01.

I guess you just have to weigh what you're looking for in a vehicle in order to make the right choice.

Yup, the last 4x4 units were officially sold in '99, some made it to '00. Just check if there is a 4wd shifter beside the usual shifter.

[finchy18]

I like the paj actually. iba parin dating ang paj para sa akin.. pero sadly i still get the new tucson kasi bago eh.

[chorizo]

You guys are right, 1999 nga yung model na nakita ko, I mistook the '02 LTO official receipt as the CR. I hope the mods can edit the thread title.

So that makes the Paj 8 yrs old already. Hay . . .

I like the paj actually. iba parin dating ang paj para sa akin.. pero sadly i still get the new tucson kasi bago eh.

Ganito rin ang feeling ko. Emotion vs. logic. Old reliable vs. new kid on the block. Jordan vs. Lebron. hahaha! :confused:

[finchy18]

tama ka dyan bro

[oliver1013]

Ganito rin ang feeling ko. Emotion vs. logic. Old reliable vs. new kid on the block. Jordan vs. Lebron. hahaha! :confused:

Tama nga naman...His airness vs the king

[stadaenko]

smells like a tucson party going on here! hehehe.

well, it seems to most that the obvious choice here is the brand new tucson. parang the inclusion of a 5-7yr old pajero as a choice is a 'duhh?' move. no-brainer kumbaga. but still, the fact that chorizo is down to these 2 choices means there's not just heart and mind going into this decision but also cojones (cojones refering to the pajero, of course).

i was also down to these very same choices not too long ago, brand new tuc and a 5yr old pajero. brains vs. balls, i got the pajero. price was the almost same. in the end, it was really all up to me. heck, i'm the one driving it.

while most of you guys voted against my buying the pajero in a separate thread, all posted to congratulate me on my purchase.ü gotta love the tsikot guys!!!

[kyoots]

btw, Mitsu's still selling the Field Master as a brand new unit until now. magkano nalang ba? alam ko price nya nung 2002 is 1.35M. ganun pa rin ba price nya?

[kha]

1.843 po...

[drey]

mahal noh? pero mabenta pa rin... di ko nga alam kung bakit eh... ano kaya ginagawa ng sales rep? hehehe...

[jru120]

chorizo, check mo maiigi year model. I think walang 4x4 sa 2002 model, a4x4 hanggang early 2000 lang yata.

Good day po! just brought a 2002 4x4 MT local Pajero FM sa friend ko nung March. Binili ko dahil sa pagkakaalam ko hangang 2000 lng yung last production ng Paj FM 4x4 MT. Kaya binili ko dahil 2002. 2002 din nakalagay sa CR. Special order din daw to kaya masmahal daw sa original price nabinebenta noong year na yun.