First family car suggestion?CRV 98-2000 or VITARA 98-2000

[nubie_yahero]

Kamusta mga tsikoters (moderators/members/advertisers).
I am open for suggestions for a 2nd hand 4x4 family car.
I will use it mainly for city driving, frequent travel to laguna and monthly travel to Bicol. I am planning a 5 door vehicle so our dogs won't be sitting with our little girl. With one child, we often times travel with lots of stuff. My wife will be the one driving it in times when I am not in the country or when I am heavily intoxicated.

MY two choices are between CRV 4x4 or vitara 4x4 ( both A/T para hindi manibago misis).
Here are the things I am considering:
1.Fuel efficiency
2. SAFETY features ( ABS,AIRBAGS,SIDE IMPACT BEAMS, etc )
3.Parts availabilty
4.driving comfort
5.Price range ( 200k - 320k)

I have read some forumns regarding VITARA and is willing to enhance its suspension.A little lift ng konti saka snorkel, Pang lusong na sa baha.Looking at the older models, most of them does not come with an airbag so it raises a concern .
With CRV, I always liked its "car feel" interior. Saka mukhang ok na kahit stock.
I also considered a HILUX SURF pero mukhang masyado na malaki ang makina.

Please feel free to give your 2 cents.

Thanks.

[imperialv]

CRV for me if we're talking about city driving. But for OFF-ROAD better get the vitara because the 4x4 system is better than the CRV...

How about the X-trail?

[vinj]

The Vit is out of the equation since its interior space is very limited and FC isnt too good with the a/t model. Id consider this mainly if you are after off-road capability and suspension mods.

As for the 1st gen CR-V, fuel efficiency is okay (better than the 2nd gen), comfort is good due to larger interior space and sedan-tuned suspension, and it looks are already classic.

[ghosthunter]

Honda CRV 4x4 or Nissan X-TRAIL 4x4 would be good choices for both interior space and riding comfort.

[voltscastillo]

1st gen crv is an excellent car. luwag sa loob, reasonable power, reasonable petrol consumption. can't go wrong here... pili ka lang ng fresh kasi medyo luma na nga.

once you get it, baba lahat ng fluids, change brake pads, clean a/c, change timing belt, engine thermostat and electric fan switch.

pick a unit that still has the original green coolant in the reserve. or, roadtest mo ng medyo matagal maybe 20 mins to see if it overheats.

[mda_]

mas maganda talaga yung 1st gen CRV. i actually like this better than the gen 2, mas classic at di naluluma yung style. don't get the vitara, parang ang luma nang dating compared to the CRV. it's also cramped and slower.

1st gen crv is an excellent car. luwag sa loob, reasonable power, reasonable petrol consumption. can't go wrong here... pili ka lang ng fresh kasi medyo luma na nga.

once you get it, baba lahat ng fluids, change brake pads, clean a/c, change timing belt, engine thermostat and electric fan switch.

pick a unit that still has the original green coolant in the reserve. or, roadtest mo ng medyo matagal maybe 20 mins to see if it overheats.

[renzo_d10]

Plus the Gen 1 CRV ironically gets better fuel consumption & gives better passenger comfort compared to its older brother the Gen 2 CRV

[dr. d]

my vote goes to the crv or the xtrail. the vitara is simply too small.
but if driving comfort is the premium, i'd go for the 4 door sedans like the civic, corolla, or sentra.
and my dark horse is the revo, adventure or hilander.

[myk384]

Why not add the Ford Escape (4cyl) or the Mazda Tribute to your choices??
Otherwise, the Xtrail is a better proposition because you can get a newer car for a low price

[renzo_d10]

Why not add the Ford Escape (4cyl) or the Mazda Tribute to your choices??
Otherwise, the Xtrail is a better proposition because you can get a newer car for a low price

Would the TS be able to afford those 3 said cars ( X-trail, Tribute & Escape ) with his max budget of 320k ?

[myk384]

Would the TS be able to afford those 3 said cars ( X-trail, Tribute & Escape ) with his max budget of 320k ?

Oops!! Why not nalang add the First gen RAV4 on the choices (5 door variant)

[renzo_d10]

Oops!! Why not nalang add the First gen RAV4 on the choices (5 door variant)

To clarify things, the TS can only afford the late-90's 5-door RAV who also came out with a 3-door model.



But he cannot afford the next batch of refreshed ( i guess, facelifted ) units .



With this, that particular Toyota model might fall as my 2nd choice as the CR-V still looks way better than that RAV4 who on the other hand looks better somehow than the Vitara.

1. Honda CR-V
2. Toyota RAV4 1998
3. Suzuki Vitara

;)

[nubie_yahero]

Maraming salamat sa mga nagbigay ng input.
From the looks of it, vitara is already out of the options having a not so comfortable interior.
The ford escape, xtrail and mazda are also out of my budget.

Thanks for pointing out RAV4.Being a Toyota, mas readily available ba ang parts compared sa CRV?
Search na muna ako specs ng RAV 4 para mapag aralan.May Airbags na din at ABS ang mga 98 model?

So it will be a between CRV and RAV4.
At first "hunt", saw some RAV4 slightly higher than my budget.But if ever I go a little higher than my budget, I believe CRV is a better choice. Right?

First choice ko din ang CRV. Looks and function.Well, sana makahanap ng well maintained na CRV na pasok sa budget ko or a little lower/higher.

For those who have driven the 2 (CRV and RAV4), which is better to drive?
Ano ba ang mas fuel efficient between the 2?
Which of the two will be a better vehicle if I plan to use them for the next 3-5 years?

Thanks.

[nubie_yahero]

Thanks sa tips . Will do all of these once nakakuha na ng maayos na unit. (",)

[imperialv]

Maraming salamat sa mga nagbigay ng input.
From the looks of it, vitara is already out of the options having a not so comfortable interior.
The ford escape, xtrail and mazda are also out of my budget.

Thanks for pointing out RAV4.Being a Toyota, mas readily available ba ang parts compared sa CRV?
Search na muna ako specs ng RAV 4 para mapag aralan.May Airbags na din at ABS ang mga 98 model?

So it will be a between CRV and RAV4.
At first "hunt", saw some RAV4 slightly higher than my budget.But if ever I go a little higher than my budget, I believe CRV is a better choice. Right?

First choice ko din ang CRV. Looks and function.Well, sana makahanap ng well maintained na CRV na pasok sa budget ko or a little lower/higher.

For those who have driven the 2 (CRV and RAV4), which is better to drive?
Ano ba ang mas fuel efficient between the 2?
Which of the two will be a better vehicle if I plan to use them for the next 3-5 years?

Thanks.

Crv for me.. Feeling ko ang liit ng RAV4.. and mas magandang pormanhan din...

[2slow]

1st gen CRV. it has More interior space and better suspension than the 1st gen rav4.

[renzo_d10]

Maraming salamat sa mga nagbigay ng input.
From the looks of it, vitara is already out of the options having a not so comfortable interior.
The ford escape, xtrail and mazda are also out of my budget.

Thanks for pointing out RAV4.Being a Toyota, mas readily available ba ang parts compared sa CRV?
Search na muna ako specs ng RAV 4 para mapag aralan.May Airbags na din at ABS ang mga 98 model?

So it will be a between CRV and RAV4.
At first "hunt", saw some RAV4 slightly higher than my budget.But if ever I go a little higher than my budget, I believe CRV is a better choice. Right?

First choice ko din ang CRV. Looks and function.Well, sana makahanap ng well maintained na CRV na pasok sa budget ko or a little lower/higher.

For those who have driven the 2 (CRV and RAV4), which is better to drive?
Ano ba ang mas fuel efficient between the 2?
Which of the two will be a better vehicle if I plan to use them for the next 3-5 years?

Thanks.

CR-V pa rin ako. Looks are better than the RAV which is quite dull looking and parts wont be a problem since it's also readily available. Baka nga mas marami pang parts yung CRV vs. RAV kasi medyo " rare " yung 1st gen rav4's nowadays compared to the CRV.

Pampagana lang ...







compare mo naman yan dito ...



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[shadow3616931]

I vote for RAV mas matibay and mas ridgid kesa CRV, pero mahirap maghanap ng RAV na 5 doors kung meron man mahal then A/T pa hanap mo good luck. Sa CRV dami ka choices...

As for Vitara, nagkaroon ako nyan... malakas nga sa gas M/T pa sakin ah... pero matibay almost maintenance free pang ilalim at maganda pang off road. Naging problema ko lang dyan door trim yung upholsthery na bibiyak parang nag si- shrink pag katagalan and dashboard maingay parang may kumakalog pag malalim na lubak pero madali lang naman ayusin yun.

[GTi]

The Vitara is very old, cramped, thirsty and slow. Its not worth it for me. Though its offroading capabilities are truly superb as its mainly rear wheel driven, has a ladder frame chassis and low range 4x4 transfer case (tama ba?). But the Suzuki Grand Vitara would be more worth considering. I'm sure there are units that will fit the TS's budget (or if he is willing to add a bit more). The Grand Vitara has a stronger 2.0 inline 4 or 2.5V6 engine, the offroad capabilities of the Vitara and rather good looks too (subjective). And I'm sure it will last longer than the CRV or the Rav4. Other than that, I'd take the CRV. It seats 6 people, has a good performing (but thirsty) engine and interior space is fine unlike in the Rav4.

Here are some: http://www.ayosdito.ph/2002+suzuki+g...x4-1806083.htm
http://pasay.olx.com.ph/suzuki-grand...-iid-162387232

[nubie_yahero]

Thanks sa lahat. Medyo natagalan sa pag reply. Anyway,I increased my budget and obtained a fresh 03 CRV .
I liked the roomy interior and power.Normal ba na medyo matigas ang suspension?
Nag manual na ako dahil sa lakas ng consumption ng 2nd gen lalo na kung automatic pa. Pinag driving school ko na lang wife para masanay sa manual shift. Sana makuha agad ni misis yung efficient driving style.

I have a question para sa lahat ng may 03 model. I drive 20km everyday, back and forth,
( 5 kms dun, city driving )
Mas nakaka tipid ba ako sa petrol kung in between 1100-1500 rpm ang odometer ko while cruising 5th gear o dapat mag downshift ako para maintained sa 2000 rpm. Medyo winding road kaya hindi ko din gaano binibilisan.

Thanks sa lahat ng mag rereply.