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    #11
    the most reliable, is the one you religiously maintain. whatever the brand.
    so there!

    but seriously, when it comes to reliability, some believe the japanese are ahead of everybody else on this planet. some say the "L" brand is arguably the best...

    btw, be aware (beware!) that casa maintenance is premised on "replace as scheduled" and "replace on demand", rather than "replace as needed"...

    The Rolls might argue that theirs is the most reliable, but they have certainly priced themselves out of our (and some countries') budgets..

    so what's my experience on reliability? my 9 year old diesel innova has had no major breakdowns.. only wear and tear.

    have fun.
    Last edited by dr. d; August 1st, 2014 at 01:17 AM.

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    #12
    Suwerte suwerte din, tiempohan kahit anong brand at model di maiwasan may
    lumabas na lemon car. Di mo naman pwedeng testingin bago mo bilhin.

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    #13
    it could be hard to generalize imho..... depende talaga sa gumagamit yan eh. and durability in terms of what? engine? suspension? airconditioning system?

    some say that the Isuzu engines are like tanks.... virtually indestructible, pero have not have the experience of having one. suspension? the most durable unit that I've used suspension-wise is my Sentra.... Did not gave me headaches compared to my Mitsubishis and my current Hyundai Getz.

    pero if we are to talk really durable, it should be the old VW beetle. I used to own one....

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    #14
    Consider these things first. 1) Driver 2) Your daily routine and lifestyle. 3) Low maintenance cost = Japanese cars. You can always buy parts outside CASA. 4) All brands are reliable as long as the owner is religious on its maintenance. 5) If you have money go for european cars.

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    #16
    My family's vehicles:

    2005 Toyota Vios (daily drive) - 160km mileage - repairs: 3x compressor change, 2x shock absorber change, 4x axle boot repair, regular pms (every 2 months) sa speedyfix using RP oil.

    2005 Isuzu Alterra (coding and weekend car) - 70km mileage - repairs: 1x SCV change, regular pms (every 6 months) sa shell.

    2007 Ford Everest - 40km mileage - repairs: 1x SCV change, transmission repair, yearly pms sa casa.

    2010 Hyundai Starex - 40k mileage - repairs: major engine breakdown, very unreliable, naka-parada lang sa bahay, regular pms sa shell.

    2012 Mitsubishi Monterosport - 20k mileage - repairs: acceleration issues, already replaced electronic throttle system. transmission issues, differential problems.

    2013 Toyota Fortuner (not ours, sa pinsan ko) - 15k mileage - repairs: replaced shocks, sliding clutch fixed, replaced brake system


    so which is the most reliable?
    Isuzu Alterra 2005 IMHO.

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    #17
    Quote Originally Posted by mykpogi View Post
    2010 Hyundai Starex - 40k mileage - repairs: major engine breakdown, very unreliable, naka-parada lang sa bahay, regular pms sa shell.
    same as my Hyundai Getz 2007.... Major engine breakdown last year.... Only recourse is to have an engine change.

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    #18
    hindi ba Dyip at Jeepney ang reliable sa Philippines? since 1950 pa still running...

    san ka ba mag base ng reliability? pwede kasi na kaya hindi nasisira kasi bihira gamitin. pwede naman na madalas masira kasi bugbog naman sa gamit?

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    #19
    RAV4 (Gen2) ko mag 10years na sa Dec.

    ung mga 3 door at Gen1 hanga ngayon madami pa ako nakikita sa road.

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    #20
    Quote Originally Posted by yapoy86 View Post
    hindi ba Dyip at Jeepney ang reliable sa Philippines? since 1950 pa still running...

    san ka ba mag base ng reliability? pwede kasi na kaya hindi nasisira kasi bihira gamitin. pwede naman na madalas masira kasi bugbog naman sa gamit?
    ang jeepney naman ang nagtatagal ay kaha, ung engine at pang ilalim pinapalitan since allowed naman ng LTO ung repairs. kaya hindi nakakapagtaka na meron pa din jeep na matanda na sa papel.

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