Which SUV to get?

**snail** · June 11th, 2011 05:53 PM

Budget is around 3-4m.

So far, we're still choosing among the ff:

Toyota Landcruiser
Toyota Prado
Dodge Durango
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Audi A5

Out na ang Expedition, Suburban, Pajero, Veracruz, Mohave, Patrol, Tribeca and Jeep Commander. We're also not considering the X1, RX, GLK and XC60 just so we're clear on this

Criteria (in no particular order):

Exclusivity is a plus, but not the be-all and end-all
Reasonably fuel-efficient
Easy to maneuver
Lots of bells & whistles

Pros and Cons?

**desert fox** · June 11th, 2011 06:06 PM

Prado ako jan. wootwoot!

**GodziRRa!** · June 11th, 2011 06:10 PM

Land cruiser. But if you have a little more budget to squeeze on, the latest Patrol would be the best overall.

**foresterx** · June 11th, 2011 06:14 PM

don't get the jeep dami kalampag nan, my tita owned one just last year and she sold it already. i've also read a lot of complains on other forums. not a big fan of the durango, i like the audi a5 but i'd go with either the prado or land cruiser since it's more of a practical choice compared to the a5 and both the prado and land cruiser can go anywhere you take it.

**Ry_Tower** · June 11th, 2011 06:33 PM

Either the JGC or the LC for me because they satisfy all of you're criteria IMHO. But the LC seems to be more frugal and maintenance wise much more easy so I'll probably buy it if I were you given the limited choices we're dealing here.

Question lang; why no BMW X5? Hindi ba pasok sa budget kahit 2nd hand?

Also hindi naman SUV A5 ah, bakit kasama sa choices mo? Baka Q5? Also, yung LC TOTL 4.5M. Sobra din sa budget mo. Puwede 2nd hand na ganun.

**snail** · June 11th, 2011 06:49 PM

my bad, i meant to type Q5, not A5. Thanks for the correction.

As for the X5, way over our budget. same goes for the Patrol Royale.

No 2nd hands, my dad will be the car's primary user and he's always been biased against 2nd hand cars.

Hindi ba extended platform lang ng JGC yung bagong Durango? Does that mean that it's very likely na ma-kalampag rin ito?

**BatchOne** · June 11th, 2011 07:13 PM

Lampas na rin sa budget ang LC. (tama ba) Prado = sure thing. Pero Q5 ang mas may arrive. Kaya lang pag park mo ng mall lagi mo ituturo sa guard kung pano sasara ang tailgate.hehe

**Ry_Tower** · June 11th, 2011 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by snail

my bad, i meant to type Q5, not A5. Thanks for the correction.

As for the X5, way over our budget. same goes for the Patrol Royale.

No 2nd hands, my dad will be the car's primary user and he's always been biased against 2nd hand cars.

Hindi ba extended platform lang ng JGC yung bagong Durango? Does that mean that it's very likely na ma-kalampag rin ito?

hehe, LC na nga lang although you need to shell out more.

**sm2by** · June 11th, 2011 07:43 PM

How about a Toyota FJ Cruiser?

Pros:
Exclusive, not that many on the road
Unique and Rugged SUV
Easy to Maneuver, shorter than an LC
Fuel Efficient V6 with Dual VVt-i and 5 Speed ECT-i Automatic Transmission
Cheaper than LC/Prado, and fits your budget perfectly
Cons:
Only 5 Seats
Oversized Subwoofer( if you're an audiophile never mind)
and Suicide Doors...

**GodziRRa!** · June 11th, 2011 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by BatchOne

Lampas na rin sa budget ang LC. (tama ba) Prado = sure thing. Pero Q5 ang mas may arrive. Kaya lang pag park mo ng mall lagi mo ituturo sa guard kung pano sasara ang tailgate.hehe

Yep, but just a little it wouldn't hurt. Sayang talaga kaso over budget lang Phat Royale or the X5.