Van Buying Advice (Provincial Use) Grandia vs Escapade.

[halomin]

Hello mga Sir!

Naghahanap ako ng van pang gamit sa Bohol.... that being said reliability is the main concern with safety and power being the next two important criterion.

Ano ung mas maganda pang gamit sa Bohol? Hi Ace Grandia o Nissan Urvan Escapade? (Brand New Automatic variants only)

Thanks for looking, any information and suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[vinj]

If you're after the a/t variants, your choices would be the Hiace Super Grandia and Hyundai Grand Starex. Both are quite reliable and your main concern would be to make sure your gas up at stations with good fuel quality and to have them serviced as required.

With regard to safety, both come with ABS and airbags but the Hyundai will have the edge in terms of crash rating and having it's engine upfront.

[myk384]

Since AT variant ang hanap mo, you're limited with the Hiace Grandia and Grand Starex. Safety? Starex since nasa harap ang engine. Power? Starex in VGT.

My pick? Starex VGT since may delaer kayo ng Hyundai sa Bohol right?

[IMm29]

Same as mentioned above -- choices should be Super Grandia and Grand Starex.

I would go with the Grand Starex, unless you need the space more. Not sure about how much power you need for the roads in Bohol. If they're long and wide, you'll be able to make more use of the Grand Starex's power. Otherwise, the Super Grandia's power should be enough.

[vinj]

Yeah, its seems there's a Hyundai dealer in Tagbilaran so that's a plus for the Grand Starex.

If there's also a Kia in Bohol then try checking the Carnival as well (if you're just looking for a 7-8 seater van)

[yapoy86]

sa bohol madami hyundai starex na pwede rentahan for a day tour... pero ok din yung carnival LWB para medyo classy ang dating... masyado kasi malaki ang GS eh