The Foton Ambulance - Would you trust it?

[webmiester]

Hi guys,

Foton has announced their ambulance model costing P950,000.00

It looks like a Hi-Ace Clone.

My question is:

Without any reliability background as of the moment, would you trust it to take you to the hospital during an emergency?

A brand new Mitsubishi L300 Ambulance is cheaper for only P700k... I know its based on an old model, but at least it's been known to be reliable. I think the Hyundai Starex and Nissan Urvan Ambulance Models are also priced closely to the Foton.

[niky]

That's kinda expensive for Foton... especially since their trucks are so cheap.

If it's an original Isuzu engine... it might be okay,, but the price is just way too much, unless it comes from the manufacturer fully equipped with emergency equipment.

[niky]

That's kinda expensive for Foton... especially since their trucks are so cheap.

If it's an original Isuzu engine... it might be okay,, but the price is just way too much, unless it comes from the manufacturer fully equipped with emergency equipment.

[Memphis Raines]

If it were the one to respond immediately of course I would.

The van is only half of the equation. The life saving equipment inside is more important, they have to be complete especially for trauma cases and cardiovascular emergencies. Even 'branded' ambulances can conk-out if the maintenance intervals are also not met properly.

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[alainroyce]

why not if its emergency.. today most of public transport buses are made in china .. see all brand new bus of victory liner.. and many roaming around metro buses.. (king long)

[ghosthunter]

I would rather have the Nissan Urvan Ambulance although it is priced at P1.14M

[CaMoTe!!!]

any pics of this ambulance?

[d4nt3]

This actually got me thinking ...

• Off hand I'd say it depends on the maintenance. Even if its a multi-million peso Mercedes Benz van, but if its poorly maintained then its useless.
• The equipment inside the van coupled with a well trained and experienced paramedic riding in the ambulance. We have a lot of good paramedics, unfortunately, most of them are already working abroad. Those still here are either simply gaining experience or waiting for their visas.
• Most of the big hospitals use their ambulances as glorified limousine service. So what's the point?

[ianmitsulancer]

why not if its emergency.. today most of public transport buses are made in china .. see all brand new bus of victory liner.. and many roaming around metro buses.. (king long)

^^^ +1 this i agree. also, lets see how they will last in the long run...

[sirokul]

Personal experience using their foton ambulance ilang months lang sira na alternator pinalitan namas mataas na amp gumastos ospital. Palpak pa yang san fernando na casa 3/4 and diesel pag dinala sa kanila pag kukunin ubos na tinest drive yata pa batangas eh sa dami ng naubos ang dumi pa pag balik. sira lagi aircon yung isa nasunog compressor palitan mga 30k daw. lagi sira electricals. minsan ayaw pa mamatay ng makina ang solution nila mag lagay ng push button para mamatay makina hehe ayos kasa ah remedyo remedyo parang banawe. 3 ambulances namin pare pareho sakit at ang kupad pa hindi pang ambulance takbo hirap mag 100kph!!!! Grrrr