what shall i buy?

[raynardfl]

Profile:

I'm targetting 2011 to buy, but not in a hurry, at all.

Brandnew.

Budget 850K, Down ni daddy, ill pay for the 5 year installments

It'll be my personal vehicle. Daily sa office, Sta mesa - UP Diliman Route.

Weekends sa galaan, within MMLA or nearby provinces.

The catch is, we dont have a family car yet, and no plans for the next 2 years, so a 7-seater ++ is preferred.

We are particular about the after-purchase expenses such as FC, maintenance cost, etc.

As a noob, I'm not looking into reselling it, but my dad is particular with resale value.

Prospects:
avanza - my dad's preference. 1.5L. he like that its smaller. i just thought the 1.5L is with the same price of the innova j.


innova - my preference. i think its the better vehicle. i think ill choose the 2.5J D4d .I heard the D4D is alredy solved, and that the higher cost of dsl is a myth, and that the tip is just to get quality Diesel.

alternatives are accepted.

[myk384]

Mitsubishi Adventure - GLX or GLS Sport
Nissan Grand Livina - Base model
Suzuki APV - Top line


Why not try going second hand???? Current budget would give you small choices.

[ben_david19]

kung avanza lang din, mag-adventure ka nalang. kung Innova, just get the VVTI, yung d4d may mga issues pa rin at may kakilala ako na 2010 innova d4d nag-choke pa rin. pero kayo naman ang bibili so its up to you.

[[archie]]

ill take the innova.

[raynardfl]

what do you say about the:

FC
dsl maintennance
d4d issue

[renzo_d10]

If your dad insists that you get the Avanza 1.5G over the Innova, then tell him to get an Adventure GLS or Super Sport instead. Much more good looking and can occupy more people.

However, if your dad is okay with the Innova J .. then go. Hindi siya bad choice but syempre better if kaya istrech hanggang Innova E ..

[raynardfl]

thanks RENZO, btw, i like this "Save water. Shower with your girlfriend ... // Putukan na !! Happy new year, boys."

[renzo_d10]

thanks RENZO, btw, i like this "Save water. Shower with your girlfriend ... // Putukan na !! Happy new year, boys."

Hehehe. Thanks sir ...

[projector]

if concern ang fuel consumption = innova

[digitalron]

How about the Nissan Grand Livina Elite? It's Php 858,000, seats seven, is quite comfy, and quite strong with a 1.8L engine. Downside is that it's a gasoline engine, and for some, isn't "maporma" or at least makes one look older (I myself disagree... but then I belong to the slightly older set, *lol*)

[raynardfl]

*projector so mas okay FC ng Innova? panu ko ba explain ke dad yun.

*[SIZE=5]digitalron[/SIZE] , yeah i also dont think Gl looks bad at all.

[fullmetal]

innova nalang sir. super fuel efficient niyan

[weisshorn]

innova nalang sir. super fuel efficient niyan

What is the average fuel consumption in city (normal stop and go traffic, Highway 90 -120 kph average speed, combined 60/40 % city highway driving with average 4 pax)?

[fullmetal]

di ko lang alam sir, kasi kabarkada ko yung naka-innova. pero yung 500 niyang diesel umaabot na ng pampanga-bataan back and forth tapos marami pang sobra yun kahit mag-manila pa pwede pa

tsaka matulin din yung innova sir


edit: tinanong ko yung kaibigan ko, 300 daw pala niya pampanga to bataan back and forth tapos may sobra pa!

[Starex_Gold]

OT: Based on experience. Mabilis ang D4D kapag walang kasabay na CRDi VGT/ CRDi R-eVGT na Hyundai.

Innova E VVT-i. Sakto lang.

[tidus1203]

Side comment lang, for the first time naka drive ako ng Innova today (sa pinsan ko). Ang bigat ng steering wheel nya for me. I am not even comparing it to cars like the Fiesta cause those are super light but even against the Santa Fe parang mahina power steering ng Innova...

[myk384]

Side comment lang, for the first time naka drive ako ng Innova today (sa pinsan ko). Ang bigat ng steering wheel nya for me. I am not even comparing it to cars like the Fiesta cause those are super light but even against the Santa Fe parang mahina power steering ng Innova...

My Mom can attest to it. One time, she and my dad went to the Toyota Caravan once and test drove the Fortuner (significantly more heavier and bulky than our Innova) and told me that the steering is more lighter and it's easier to drive than our Innova.

[mazingerZ]

Adventure na lang, or di kaya isuzu crosswind xti

[Dudee]

I drove both innova (before) and avanza (now)...

Mas matipid ang avanza sa FC... though the innova is definitely bigger and can haul more people than avanza....

I like the ride of innova, more steady... umatras lang ako sa GAS kaya sold it then got the avanza.

My 2008 avanza is now with 15T mileage, sold my 2007 innova w/ 6T mileage.. hehehe

[_Qwerty_]

try mo 3rd row seats.. mas komportable ang 3rd row nang avanza kesa sa innova.. medyo mas maluwag pa nga sya..