Tamaraw FX or Isuzu Highlander

[eleiner-garcia]

mga sir, hingi lang po sana ako ng comments, we're planning to buy a cheap auv, para lang may malaking sasakyan sa haus kse puro kotse ang gamit namin; what do you recommend Tamaraw FX 1st gen, gas 1.8 or Isuzu Higlander SL diesel 2.5?

paki-lagay nrin po kung bakit? regarding po sa fuel consumption, kung anong mas magandang ride (nasanay kse sa sentra eh!), anong mas madalang i-maintain, at kung anu-ano pang maisip nyo

thank you po

[arvic]

Sir, Medyo mahirap yung comparison kung pagbabatayan eh gas vs diesel...
---kung fuel economy ang pag uusapan highlander ako..
---kung maintenance naman mas mura at madali maintain ang gasoline engine ksa sa diesel.

Pero based sa thread mo hanap mo cheap AUV mukhang mahal pa yung highlander vs sa Fx.

OT: ayaw mo adventure? hehehe


IMHO

[arvic]

--edit double post soweee.

[mazdamazda]

I'll go with the Hi-Lander. Among AUVs, I find the Hi-Lander's ride to be the best. Has a good solid feel even if you are riding at the back.

In contrast, the FX's ride is archaic.

[FrankDrebin]

Highlander. See to it na good condition pa ang engine or else sakit na sa ulo yun. FX is a bit old(est hehehe.) and its AC performance is very bad.

[nicolodeon]

Between the two: Highlander, hands-down. The diesel version of the Tamaraw FX (old version) is kind of pathetic. The A/C is also so-so. The Highlander offers better fuel economy, better ride, better comfort. If you're keen on a Toyota AUV, I'd recommend that you set your sights on a Revo.

A Mitsu Adventure is also a good option, although I find it's confines a bit crampy.

[niky]

Ah... memories of driving a Highlander... it sucks. :lol:

But hey, compared to what else is available in that price bracket and age range, it's okay. And it has good fuel consumption, too. My dad still has one, and it doesnt' give him any problem at all.

[Bogeyman]

In terms of fuel economy, I'd go with Isuzu. BUT, be extra careful when you check everything, especially the engine and exhaust. Not a few people around here have complained about the build quality of Isuzu, and especially the after-sales service.

[XTO]

highlander for for it's fuel efficiency. revo 1.8 efi is a gas guzzler what more yung 1.8 carb ng FX.

[rsnald]

highlander din boto ko..fuel efficiency and durability.

[alwayz_yummy]

but ung fx is smaller sa highlander....

actually, a good well-maintained FX na na-swappan na ng either 7K(kung gas) or 2c-turbo(kung diesel) is good (ung kapitbahay namin owns a white FX na personal nyang pinapasada-->garage service)..aircon is poor kung ung model na kukunin mo are the first batch....but ung may dual aircon is cool enough..so kung fx sights mo look mo na napalitan na ng 7k or 2c-turbo.....kung trip mo, sadyaan mo na pwede na mag-acomodate ng 4age/4agze...

ung highlander, if you want na no engine swaps to have power...and bigger cargo hold..actually both are good, pero, pag highlander na, you get a bigger auv, engine...

[finchy18]

IMS, Highlander

[OTEP]

For private use, the Highlander is better. The FX was already ancient even when it was just launched. The interior and general build were from 2 generations ago.

[nestordreamin']

Highlander. See to it na good condition pa ang engine or else sakit na sa ulo yun. FX is a bit old(est hehehe.) and its AC performance is very bad.

Tama si FrankDrebin. Problema ang AC ng FX 1st gen.

Sa Highlander ako.

[Syuryuken]

Hilander ka na. Wala ka pang papalitang timing belt, less maintenance. Sa AC wala kang problema malakas talaga.

[v22]

or van na lang kaya??? AUV's can't beat the space a van has if that is what you need..

[altec]

have driven a 94, 95, 96 fx diesel, and a 97 fx 1.8gas, a 97, 98, 99, 00 highlander sl and slx. no contest, highlander. diesel to diesel, no contest. The 1.8gas is terrible! Underpowered, and super takaw sa gasolina, tapos it needs premium gasoline, di lang pwede unleaded.

[EssB]

kung trip mo, sadyaan mo na pwede na mag-acomodate ng 4age/4agze...

ganito po ba... (pics taken from the same engine bay syempre... before and after)...
from this:

2C-T

to this:

4A-GE 16V red tops

Since di talaga maganda (at matatakaw) mga gasoline engines na nakalagay sa mga AUVs at kung gusto mo ng gasoline engine, yan ang isang solution....

Kung gusto mo diesel, Isuzu highlander na talaga.... mas maganda pa ride ng highlander kesa sa FX...

[BoEinG_747]

magkano po kaya ang price ng engine (surplus) na 4A-GE 16V

[revoGSX]

my vote goes to isuzu highlander...

mahina kasi aircon ng FX hehe...