Quote Originally Posted by blastme33 View Post
Hey Guys,

I am currently deciding between these pickups and I wanted to get opinions on which is better.

I am looking at the following factors:

1.) Comfort - If I travel in Metro Manila for an hour, I don't want to get backaches or soreness from humps or holes.
This includes the backseats as well.
2.) Power - If I go out of town or get through floods, which would I want to be in.
3.) Durability - Wear and Tear

Car Choices:

  • Strada 2.5 GLX V 4x2 AT 1,070,000
  • Strada 2.5 GLS Sport V 4x4 AT 1,315,000
  • HILUX 4x4 G 3.0 Dsl A/T Php1,474,000.00
Hilux 3.0 D-4D is MO-BETTA in my honest opinion.

Bigger 3.0-litre engine, newer engine (the 1KD-FTV engine is a 2001 model engine) but lesser boost than the smaller and older 2.5-litre 4D56 (a 90's engine, at mausok pati lalo na pag binirit) that was upgraded only with a VGT and thereafter heavily marketed to the easily mesmerised public.

If I have to buy a pickup again (but only if I have to buy), and these two are the only available options, it's a no-brainer to go for the Hilux.