Toyota Innova V/G or Hyundai Starex TCI

**mox646** · August 17th, 2011 08:19 AM

we're planning to buy po sana a family car. 5-7 persons. ano kaya mas ok dito?

INNOVA 2.5 V Dsl A/T Php1,195,000
Grand Starex TCI GL MT 10 seater Php 1,253,000

budget 1.2m max na sana.

performance, reliability, maintenance cost, parts, market value

TIA

**Ginnova** · August 17th, 2011 08:23 AM

depende yan kung saan mo gagamitin. is it for your daily drive or just a 2nd/3rd vehicle for weekend family use.

**mox646** · August 17th, 2011 08:28 AM

uhmm sir Ginnova parang 2nd vehicle, kasi may car pa naman. pero pag gamit ni misis yung car yung Innova or Starex ang sken. malapit lang naman, bahay to business lang mga 10kms away lang from our house.

**vinj** · August 17th, 2011 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by mox646

uhmm sir Ginnova parang 2nd vehicle, kasi may car pa naman. pero pag gamit ni misis yung car yung Innova or Starex ang sken. malapit lang naman, bahay to business lang mga 10kms away lang from our house.

In my opinion, due to the size, for 5-7 people the Starex seems better if you plan to travel out of town with a full passenger and baggage complement. The Innova is more ideal if you're needs are for a 5 seater plus baggage, or 6-7 seater for short trips around the city.

**niky** · August 17th, 2011 11:10 AM

The Innova is more practical if you don't need the extra space. The TCi isn't quite as economical as the Innova (family and business have a few Innovas and a cousin had the TCi for a while), probably due to the weight.

But if you can swing the price, the TCi is much more comfortable. The ride is sort of stiff, like the Innova, but is more than bearable for long trips... and the interior room is worlds away from the smaller vehicle.

Both cars are a bit unrefined in the engine-drivetrain department... the Innova has the noisier engine, the Starex has the noisier drivetrain. The Innova's underchassis and body are cheaper to maintain, but the TCI's engine, being non-CRDI, will be cheaper to maintain in the long run than the Innova's D4D.

All about choices and compromise. Best is to look at both vehicles and decide which one suits your family more. ;)

**GTi** · August 18th, 2011 05:37 PM

I'd suggest the Starex TCI. Simpler engine means maintenance costs less. Even though its got lesser power, it is at least electronically controlled so you can chip it. Adding some simple mods like an aftermarket air filter should do much to increase performance as well. This way you get a more balanced power to weight ratio meaning more fuel mileage as well as performance. I would not be suggesting the Innova as the ride is pretty choppy, it doesn't have much more space with all the seats up, and you only get to seat 7 people max in the V and 8 in the G. This is if you need the space. Otherwise, the Innova is a good harabas vehicle with durable components and a punchy and economical engine.

**myk384** · August 18th, 2011 05:50 PM

If hauling cargo is more important - Starex
If hauling people is more important - Innova G

Test drive your choices

**Ry_Tower** · August 18th, 2011 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by vinj

In my opinion, due to the size, for 5-7 people the Starex seems better if you plan to travel out of town with a full passenger and baggage complement. The Innova is more ideal if you're needs are for a 5 seater plus baggage, or 6-7 seater for short trips around the city.

Best suggestion ito IMO. Depends on the number of people who will use it or if its for cargo purposes.

**CVT** · August 19th, 2011 08:34 AM

Parking?.... Significantly mas malaki ang GS vs. Innova.....

13.9K:mop:

**niky** · August 19th, 2011 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by myk384

If hauling cargo is more important - Starex
If hauling people is more important - Innova G

Test drive your choices

Other way around. The Starex is much more comfortable to ride in. We've taken one on long road trips. Sa Innova, kahit medium length trip, medyo nakakahilo na sa third row. Kaya lang, nakakahinayang gamitin for cargo use. Mas pangharabas yung Innova.