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    I was wondering from these models, Kia carens, Toyota avanza or innova is of a better choice. Performance wise, Fuel consumption, Ride and other factors. Could you rate them??? TIA!!!

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    As a family car? Carens.

    As an office service? Innova. (kung working service, with mixed cargo, more likely I'd go for a Crosswind XT).

    Avanza?..... hmmm.... as a taxi? I'd only buy the Avanza 1.3 if I absolutely needed seven seats and couldn't afford either of the other two. At the price of the Avanza 1.5, the base Innova and Carens are much better cars. However, if you're comparing it to the gas models, the Avanza will be quite economical compared to the other two.
    Last edited by niky; February 25th, 2008 at 12:22 PM.

    Ang pagbalik ng comeback...

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    Based on the performance and features of innova and carens (both on diesel variants) speed, comfort, FC and other factors. Pros and cons of these vehicles. Resale value aside and brand name aside.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mschumacher View Post
    I was wondering from these models, Kia carens, Toyota avanza or innova is of a better choice. Performance wise, Fuel consumption, Ride and other factors. Could you rate them??? TIA!!!
    Hi, Between these choices, my vote goes to Innova J Diesel variant .
    An all-around vehicle, good comfort, good FC and excellent resale value.

    HTH. Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BlackPrince View Post
    Hi, Between these choices, my vote goes to Innova J Diesel variant .
    An all-around vehicle, good comfort, good FC and excellent resale value.

    HTH. Thanks.
    But doesn't the carens got a better feature. Resale value aside. Carens got VGT and its underbody is more sturdier than the toyotas. and doesnt the d4d of the toyota's problematic?

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    carens for me.
    IMO, better looks and more refined ride.

    pero if you're one of those for whom
    resale value is of utmost importance,
    mamili ka nalang between the 2 toyotas.

    but still carens for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by laracroft View Post
    carens for me.
    IMO, better looks and more refined ride.

    pero if you're one of those for whom
    resale value is of utmost importance,
    mamili ka nalang between the 2 toyotas.

    but still carens for me.
    nagtataka lang ako basta may comparison na may toyota, resale value agad nasa isipan nila

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    Well ganun naman kasi eh, the Japanese have in general better resale than comparative Korean cars.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mschumacher View Post
    But doesn't the carens got a better feature. Resale value aside. Carens got VGT and its underbody is more sturdier than the toyotas. and doesnt the d4d of the toyota's problematic?

    solve na po ang problem ng d4d since 2006 pa,,

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    I'd go for the Innova simply because it's got more space than the Avanza.

    The Carens also deserves a good test drive.

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    Carenz...nice interior but i do not know the ride i havent ride one.

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    This was exactly my question mid last year, i think i researched / posted hoping to find my answer for it mga 3 months din.

    However i went home with a mazda 3.

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    Kia Carens 4 me

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    i was looking for the cheapest A/T that can sit more than six.. so I got the Avanza G, A/T, so far so good.. very happy with it..

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    The Kia Carens gets my vote, assuming I will use it as my own car.

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    I prefer the Innova in terms of quality and reliability, it has also good resale value. I'll go for the Innova

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    Looks wise and feature wise, which is better innova d4d or carens LX m/T. Fc please of innova and carens. for now I think I want carens more than innova but the brand is giving me doubts. If carens is toyota i'd certainly go for it witout doubt.

    Factors I like about carens:
    1. power of its engine and with VGT
    2. interior and exterior design

    with innova:
    1. brand
    2. space

Which do you prefer if given a chance??? Avanza, Innova or Kia Carens?