Tamaraw FX vs Lite Ace

[full dp]

Hi Tsikot Members,

I would like to seek your expert advice because im currently looking to choose between Toyota Tamaraw FX or Toyota lite Ace which will be used by my sales agents on there day to day sales activities.

Which one is fuel efficient? Durable? low maintenance?

are there any other alternatives? perhaps izusu highlander? mitsubishi L-300?

Thank you in advance and more power to tsikot.com

[GTi]

Between the two, get the FX. It has bigger seating capacity and more powerful engines. How much is the budget? You could just get the newer Revo or Hilander instead.

[full dp]

Between the two, get the FX. It has bigger seating capacity and more powerful engines. How much is the budget? You could just get the newer Revo or Hilander instead.

My budget is around 150k.

They say the the Tamaraw fx diesel engine is fuel efficient but prone for smoke belching likewise expensive in terms of maintenance.

is this true?

[GTi]

It all depends on the care given to the vehicle. No vehicle can stay in good condition for long if it is not properly maintained. Considering the number of FX's still on the streets, and in cab service, I'd say that the maintenance cost should be minimal and the vehicle itself sturdy enough to withstand long term abuse. But the engine, even though better than the Liteace, is rather underpowered still.

[dr. d]

tamaraws are sturdier and are built simpler than the liteace, hence less parts to malfunction.
i'd like to recommend the revo, but prices of used ones are still unbelievably high.
have you considered the korean vans?

[digitel]

From you choices, Tamaraw FX would be a better choice compared to Lite Ace. I really dont know about its efficiency, but the diesel version of the tamaraw FX is probably efficient.

In terms of maintenance, diesel vehicles cost more compared to gasoline ones, but not too much I think.

Hi lander would be a better alternative, but for 150K I think its out of you budget.

But hey, check this out

http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/vi...ords=hi+lander

A Hi lander with a trooper's 3.1 liter diesel engine for just 168K. The cheapest I found. But I dont know if it would be efficient like the usual hi lander because of its engine, but powerful though.

[GTi]

From you choices, Tamaraw FX would be a better choice compared to Lite Ace. I really dont know about its efficiency, but the diesel version of the tamaraw FX is probably efficient.

In terms of maintenance, diesel vehicles cost more compared to gasoline ones, but not too much I think.

Hi lander would be a better alternative, but for 150K I think its out of you budget.

But hey, check this out

http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/vi...ords=hi+lander

A Hi lander with a trooper's 3.1 liter diesel engine for just 168K. The cheapest I found. But I dont know if it would be efficient like the usual hi lander because of its engine, but powerful though.

Wow! Imagine the Sportivo owners being smoked by a laspag Hilander. They could have put a hoodscoop on top though.

[full dp]

tamaraws are sturdier and are built simpler than the liteace, hence less parts to malfunction.
i'd like to recommend the revo, but prices of used ones are still unbelievably high.
have you considered the korean vans?

Not yet for korean cars but im willing to consider it. what model? any suggestions?

[full dp]

* GTi - thanks for the inputs and advice.

* digitel - thank you for the suggestion im going to check out that highlander personally.

[niky]

I would definitely get a Tamaraw FX over a Liteace. The Liteace is nicer, but it's cramped, hard to work on, prone to overheating and has neither power nor economy.

L300s... you'll pretty much get garbage at those prices. I should know, I went hunting for one, once, for work.

You CAN get a beat-up Hilander at 150k if you look around. Ours sold for around that. The interior was garbage, but it still drove better than any L300 at that price that I've ever driven.... I don't think I'd ever get one with the 3.1 4JX1 Trooper engine, though... what a can of worms that could turn out to be... but if it were the 3.2... now we're talking...

[digitel]

You're welcome sir full dp! Hope you find the one that will suit you the best!

I would definitely get a Tamaraw FX over a Liteace. The Liteace is nicer, but it's cramped, hard to work on, prone to overheating and has neither power nor economy.

L300s... you'll pretty much get garbage at those prices. I should know, I went hunting for one, once, for work.

You CAN get a beat-up Hilander at 150k if you look around. Ours sold for around that. The interior was garbage, but it still drove better than any L300 at that price that I've ever driven.... I don't think I'd ever get one with the 3.1 4JX1 Trooper engine, though... what a can of worms that could turn out to be... but if it were the 3.2... now we're talking...

3.2? What's that sir niky? I dont really know. hmmm.

[niky]

Whoops... my mistake... I was thinking of the 4JG2 versus the 4JX1, but it's the 4JG2 that's 3.1 liters pala and not the 4JX1 (3.0)... yeah... the Hilander with the 3.1 liter engine looks mighty interesting... but definitely won't be economical...

[GTi]

Now... how does a 125hp TDIC Hilander run? :devil: But is the rest of the body able to take in that engine? They'd better spend more on upgrading some of the body parts. And looking at the car, it is quite beat up...

[myk384]

There are a lot of Toyota Tamaraw FX's in the street, so i say FX is it.

[full dp]

Thanks to all the respondents...i really appreciate your inputs and advice

How about FX compare to Hyundai Grace?

[renzo_d10]

^ Still, FX pa din.

[fullmetal]

naalala ko tuloy yung tamaraw fx ng barkada ko, TMW nga ang tawag namin dun eh(inside joke, may BMW din kasi sila)

yun ang unang barkada ride namin, wala pa kasi kaming mga lisensya nun(highschool palang) kaya yun lang nagagamit ng kabarkada ko sa mga sasakyan nila. btw second hand nila nakuha yun pero tulad nga nung sabi nung kuya niyang yung Isuzu Trooper(brand new nakuha) nila ang ginagamit, mas matibay pa daw si TMW kaysa sa trooper. ngayon binenta na nila yung trooper pero anjan pa din si TMW hahaha

super reliable siya sir, kaso medjo mahina ang aircon at mabagal na din(hanggang 100km/h nalang yung sa kaibigan ko) pero napaka-spacious at matibay talaga. nadala pa nga namin sa manila yun eh. hanap ka nalang ng maganda condition na tamaraw fx, panalong panalo

[eppie5]

tama ka full metal may fx kami 10 taon na samin at 2nd hand pa pagkakuha nung kumuha kami ng toyota fortuner eh bebenta sana ung fx kaya lng malaki ang history ng fx nmin eh