1st Gen Tucson Owners

**jak55** · February 15th, 2012 03:16 PM

I really like 2007 Tucson CRDi car and I did not find any trouble while driving. Thanks.

**reactor** · February 16th, 2012 03:27 PM

bros, ask ko lang kung meron na sa inyo naka bili ng strut bar, kung meron man po, saan nyo nabili at magkano? baka po may number kayo ng shop, many thanks.

**ronaldstacruz77** · March 12th, 2012 12:13 PM

hi everyone im also a fan of first gen tucson. im planning to buy one.. ok po ba ang tucson is there is there any problem regarding sa over all performace??? help me out guys kse i really want one but my brother discourages me kse daw madaling masira and mababa ang resale value.. is it true guys???

**weisshorn** · March 12th, 2012 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by ronaldstacruz77

hi everyone im also a fan of first gen tucson. im planning to buy one.. ok po ba ang tucson is there is there any problem regarding sa over all performace??? help me out guys kse i really want one but my brother discourages me kse daw madaling masira and mababa ang resale value.. is it true guys???

Assumed ko na 2nd hand tucson crdi na ang mabili mo. Ang gas model ay hindi masyadon ok ang FC. Siguraduhin mo lang na hindi flood victim. Performance of my about 5 yr old crdi ay maganda pa rin. Alaga lang ng change oil, oil filter & fuel filter ay peace of mind na. Yung maingay na brake pad ay natural lang sa OEM pero pwede palitan ng ibang brand na tahimik. Ang aircon kadalasan problema when still new ay "Icing" ng evaporator coil pag rektahan ang takbo,failure ng temperature sensor ang dahilan, after replacement 2yrs ago till now ay ok pa rin ang lamig ( minsan kailangan minimum temp setting pag giniginaw ang kasama). Linisin lang lagi ang aircon air filter. Wala pa ako naging problema sa pang ilalim except sa nagpalit ng 4 tyres. Walang pa rin problema sa makina. Over all performance?? Several times I smoked monteros in SLEX (mine is chipped though), Handling is very stable with the 235 wide rubber, I'm very satisfied. About low resale value? well you can check the selling price, its looking good as you can see in sulit and other car selling website, it's up to you how you look at it. If you see a well maintained 1st gen tucson with price ok for your wallet then go ahead, buy & enjoy the power of crdi tucson. HTH

**ronaldstacruz77** · March 12th, 2012 09:45 PM

thank you very much sir for the well said advise it changes my perception about hyundai tucson. compared to its rival like the honda crv, toyota RAV 4, KIA SPORTAGE. ETC. I thought tucson is the most economical and yet stylish and comfortable, am I right sir? kse before i was more on japanese car, I owned a mitsubishi estrada and I want compact SUV naman for a change. How about the availability of spare parts?? can i buy parts to any auto supply like in Banawe etc..

Thank you again sir for the advise I hope I can have another small advise from you

**reactor** · March 12th, 2012 10:05 PM

i dont have any issue with my 3y/o gen 1 CRDI except for the 4 tires i changed this month. cool AC, handling, speed, classic looks, what more can i say...as for the parts, you can buy at goodgear in pasay rotonda or at seiring along araneta ave or fronte banawe, all orig parts and price are comparable but slightly cheaper than other known brand.

**ronaldstacruz77** · March 12th, 2012 10:31 PM

thanks guys I think i already made up my mind. I will buy tucson 2009 model.. you know anyone selling ?? im looking for a black or dark gray color> CRDI only matic

**harold13** · March 24th, 2012 01:19 AM

Originally Posted by ronaldstacruz77

thanks guys I think i already made up my mind. I will buy tucson 2009 model.. you know anyone selling ?? im looking for a black or dark gray color> CRDI only matic

Nakapaglinis na kayo ng EGR? Parang throttle body ba yun?

**weisshorn** · March 24th, 2012 06:38 AM

Originally Posted by harold13

Nakapaglinis na kayo ng EGR? Parang throttle body ba yun?

Yes. Don't look like a throttle body but a by-pass valve with water-cooled cooler. Madali lang linisin. Just unbolt the whole assy, clean/wash with water or carb cleaner. Reinstall.

**harold13** · March 24th, 2012 07:27 AM

Originally Posted by weisshorn

Yes. Don't look like a throttle body but a by-pass valve with water-cooled cooler. Madali lang linisin. Just unbolt the whole assy, clean/wash with water or carb cleaner. Reinstall.

Thank you sir. Hindi ako masyadong familiar dun sir e. try ko hanapin sa manual. But casa clean this as part of their standard procedure during a PMS? Every ilang KM kaya?