Vitara or Terrano? [Merged]

[tj_165]

Bro!,

just get a Vitara and have a good roofrack placed (di ko alam kung may compatible na THULE para jan)...kayang-kya i-drive ni nini 'to.

pa-test drive na lang pagnakakuha ka na....

[larryfallarme]

bro,

baka nga maunahan mo pa ako makabili eh. ako nalang pa test drivin mo. para kung palpak, i'll get the other choice.

[mikaztro]

Suzuki Vitara JLX (1994 and 2004)

Lots of aftermarket parts for making your Vitara look tough and rough(Calmini.com & Rocky-road.com). There are parts available locally and can be purchased everywhere (Links banawe, Fronte banawe, Pilhino, etc)

Upside:

1. High ground clearance
2. Compact and easy to park
3. Strong engine (power to weight ratio)
4. Auto Hubs Fr(4L, 4L)
5. Sturdy underchassis/suspension
6. Approach and departure angles(RTI)- OK
7. Aftermarket parts availability
8. Full-frame chassis with manual transfercase
9. Compubox located high(for flood fording)

Downside:
1. Weak aircon
2. Prone to warp door sidings
3. OEM suspension - bouncy
4. Expensive spare parts
5. Slow acceleration if matic
6. Insufficient leg room space at rear.
7. Low amp alternator rating

Fuel economy - Depends on the driver & frequency of maintenance. Mine is around 7 to 9km/Lt City & 11 to 13km/lt Highways.

* Most common defect of Vitara 96 and below are:
(check the following if you plan to buy one)

1. Fuel pump
2. Power windows/switches
3. Power steering gearbox
4. Power steering pump
5. AC Compressor
6. Alternator
7. Door sidings
8. Radiator
9. Water pump

*Note: The post is not in direct in comparison with Terrano. I'm just posting the advantages and disadvantages of the vehicle per se over other 4wd vehicles in the market.

[karlbo]

iMo... nagagandahan ako sa terrano matagal na... pero sa dami ng nakakausap ko na may ganito, ang feedback nila ay mabagal daw... and mas maraming nagpupush sa akin na vitara nalang ang kuhanin dahil mas maganda daw ang performance nito kesa sa terrano.

tanung ko nalang dito gasolina kasi ang vitara eh... ang terrano may diesel kaya mas matipid.. hmm....:D

[mikaztro]

We had a Terrano before and the gas engine is a gas guzzler. The diesel engine is pathetic. You need to install a Turbo in it to have some push. The Terrano though has good looks and styling plus a lot of leg space and compartment.

[Ungas]

Originally posted by mikaztro
...4. Free 4wd hubs(true 4x4(4lo & 4hi))
5. Sturdy underchassis/suspension...

Just a couple of questions, what do you mean by free 4WD hubs? Front hubs? Di ba auto front wheel hubs yan? Unless you're talking about Suzuki Samurai which has manual hubs. Terrano also offers the same transfer case function, 2H-4H-N-4L.

Di ba mas matibay ng rear leaf spring suspension setup kesa sa OE bouncy coils comparing both on solid diff setups. And also front torsion bars on wishbones can deliver more comfort than macpherson strut type of Vitaras.

[caloyski5]

If you want to go the extreme route, the Vitara is the better choice. If you want to go to the edge of the world, the Samurai will do it.


tricky

[kimpOy]

eto na ba talaga ang pinapipilian mo?

well i pretty sure you could get a Landcruiser 40 series with this kind of cash,

ECG's 40 is under 400K
its pretty mean with its 33's, all the knobs, switchses are working with AC pa, reverse shackles , Mechanical Winch

as for the ride you spend pa to convert the leaf into coil springs

[wiretap_md]

Ungas,

What mikaztro meant siguro was auto hubs for the front as what you mentioned. Also just a clarification, hindi MacPherson ang front IFS ng Vitara. The front struts and coil springs are located separately from each other, the former being more lateral.

HTH.

[Ungas]

Oh ok, I stand corrected front strut IFS for Vitara. But still, front torsion bar springs with wishbone arms offer more comfort. :D

[silver_corolla]

Terrano! mababaw lang ako pero dream car ko 'to. Gwapong-gwapo 'to pre! Eto ang classic na SUV sa akin.

[mikaztro]

Originally posted by Ungas
Just a couple of questions, what do you mean by free 4WD hubs? Front hubs? Di ba auto front wheel hubs yan? Unless you're talking about Suzuki Samurai which has manual hubs. Terrano also offers the same transfer case function, 2H-4H-N-4L.

Di ba mas matibay ng rear leaf spring suspension setup kesa sa OE bouncy coils comparing both on solid diff setups. And also front torsion bars on wishbones can deliver more comfort than macpherson strut type of Vitaras.

Yes Ungas you are definitely right! I just posted the downside and upside of the Vitara without directly comparing it with a Nissan Terrano para mas may choice sya na iba.

[Ungas]

Thank God, I got it right. :D Kala ko may lumabas na Vitara units with manual hubs. Which I'll envy wiretap_md's unit more. :hihihi:

[mikaztro]

Kimpoy is right! With under 400k in your disposal, the LC of ECG is as good as it can be.

Have you seen guys the Terrano of Trex? Whoah! Ang ganda!!! I wonder how much ginastos niya doon. Kung ganun din kaganda ang setup eh Terrano na ako.

[luckytruck]

mukhang malaki ang ginastos ni trex sa terrano niya. yung turbo pa lang, P100,000 plus na ata. rims and tires, maybe another P40 to 50,000. lift kit, maybe p50,000? that's at least 200,000 already. wala pa yung ibang cosmetic upgrades.

andy

[OTEP]

Personally I prefer the Terrano. But the local engines are either underpowered or gas guzzlers. The diesel makes as much power as a non-turbo 4d56 (72bhp). The gasoline model just makes the same power as my Pajero (99bhp).

The D21 platform has tons of mods for it much like the Suzuki. I guess it boils down to personal preference.

Yes, there are brand new units. There were 14 available the last time I checked.

[luckytruck]

Otep, is the gearing of the gas terrano higher (numerically lower) than our diesel pajeros? kasi i am content na with the acceleration of my pajero, it's the top end speed that leaves me wanting. but i know that it is either one or the other.

andy

[guido]

tungkol nama sa maintenance, ano mas mura i-maintain? vitara or terrano?

gaano ba kabagal diesel terrano? compare sa x-wind halimbawa.

[OTEP]

From what I can recall, the Terrano has 'taller' (high speed) gearing. Pajeros have 'deeper' gearing to try and [barely] compensate for the turbo lag.

The diesel Terrano pretty much drives like a fully loaded Mitsubishi Adventure.

[garyq]

mikaztro: very informative yung pros/cons mo ng Vitara. OT ata but how did you solve the weaknesses of the Vitara?