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October 27th, 2013 09:51 PM #11
Aside from the acquisition cost, you have to input the cost of ownership, both short term and long term
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October 27th, 2013 11:39 PM #12
what would you think would be cheaper?
Fuel costs - montero. I have been reading about the great FC for the subaru so if it does 8kml on the city, Im fine with that. However, on the same FC for the montero in the city, then the cost of diesel is achieved savings.
PMS - suby ?? I am assuming PMS for suby is 10k while the Monty is at 5k
Usually keep my vehicles for 5 years.
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October 29th, 2013 09:43 AM #13
^ Go for the Subbie XV. Its relatively efficient, more comfy, and performs very well... I would definitely get one if i were in your shoes.
Overall though, the Monty would still be cheaper to maintain/own i guess, due to economies of scale. Other then that, unless you find yourself heading for floods often, the Subbie gives you quite a lot.
Subaru also has a dealership in Pampanga should the need for a check-up or service arise while you're there.Last edited by vinj; October 29th, 2013 at 09:50 AM.
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October 29th, 2013 12:11 PM #14
I've seen Montero's with smoky exhausts in the highways already. 2-3 years down the road, these cars will become ASBU targets.
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October 29th, 2013 08:55 PM #15
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October 29th, 2013 09:00 PM #16
I had a quick testing of a Montero 2014 on the casa garage. Since it was a brand new unit, I didn't get to drive it outside but just do a forward and reverse on the warehouse area.
I was wondering about the Montero's torque capabilities sitting from standstill so I did a pedal to the metal. Result, good torque but lots of smoke. I have been reading a lot on the Montero topics and I think this is a given. EGR blanking etc. lang katapat yata to remove that.
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October 29th, 2013 09:12 PM #17
It's a diesel, so it'll blow (visible) smoke. Yes, a number of upgrades/modifications are out there that lessen smoke particulates to a certain degree. How I wish those ASBU people know the real technicalities. Don't get me wrong, if they have the gall to flag down a Nissan Super Safari, what's keeping them from flagging down a Montero. Real world observations lang.
Apologies, I'm not skinning diesel owners here as I'm waiting for an all new Fortuner myself.
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October 29th, 2013 09:59 PM #18
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October 30th, 2013 01:47 AM #19
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October 30th, 2013 08:37 AM #20Madali ako mahilo sa Monty. Sa XV hinde, close to sedan level comfort ang ride. Light on its feet. I get 7km/li rush hour traffic. Dali i maneuver and park. 8+ inches ground clearance for damn floods, road imperfections, and odd-angle ramps. Mas pogi pati kaysa monty
Less space ng xv kaysa monty. If you need space and carrying capacity better Monty. If solo ka most of the time urban driving better xv.
My $.02
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