2008 Hyundai Starex (Gen. 4)

[CVT]

Kind of wonder how come HARI still sticks to the roof mounted antenna? Or maybe intended for our local radio frequencies. May i ask owners of GS with glass mounted antenna is there any abnormality in receiving radio signals on your unit? Coz roof mount antenna is almost a thing of the past especially for expensive vehicles and I'm sure it will not cost much to change to glass mounted one unless again they intend to maximize their earnings. My opinion is not to malign the good name of HARI in fact I admire them for coming out with some reputable vehicles like the Santa Fe, Veracruz & etc.

The AM and FM radio frequencies and the spaces in between stations used in our country are generally standard (frequencies), so there is not much difference vs. the rest of the world. Personally, I do not see an advantage of that eye-sore of a 'birdie' on the roof of the Grand Starex as other forms of antenna can do the job as well if not better.

We own a Gen3 Starex, which has the glass-mounted antenna and it's not giving us any issue in as far as radio-reception is concerned.

6000:mobile:

[fast lane]

Ano'ng nasa pagitan nung driver at front passenger seat dun sa 11 seater? May parang console box ba gaya nitong sa pic:

ung 11 seater po sir eh wala nyang center console box

the console box is i guess for the highest variant of HVX together with the DVD/GPS monitor as shown in the pic price at at 1.998 sa standout, ive seen that model 2 months ago (indent order)

the console box is also where the dvd changer is located

also the aircon controls is integrated on that DVD/GPS monitor

[fast lane]

ganito sir ung 11 seater with captain seats type sa unahan no console box

[Automahn]

ung 11 seater po sir eh wala nyang center console box

the console box is i guess for the highest variant of HVX together with the DVD/GPS monitor as shown in the pic price at at 1.998 sa standout, ive seen that model 2 months ago (indent order)

the console box is also where the dvd changer is located

also the aircon controls is integrated on that DVD/GPS monitor

ganito sir ung 11 seater with captain seats type sa unahan no console box

Thanks.

Clarification lang regarding this:

2. Captain Seats. The biggest advantage of Pitstop is their 3rd row is Captain seats + the "disposable" 4th row, pwede nang pang school bus...

So ganito yung itsura nung 3rd row seat nung sa HARI (encircled sa pic)?

[makati_drift]

I think theres a big difference in buying hari and grey market gs. i was informed by my friend inside hari dealership na they wont entertain gray market units using their diagnostic computer scan. this is to warn potential buyers of gs not to buy gray market. In case na mag karon ng problem sa grey market units especially electronic problems, mahihirapan i diagnose ng not-casa repair shops. kung minsan baka hindi magawa dahil may mga serials and codes pa daw ang hari sold units na nakaregister sa computer scanner nila. Thats the time i decided to buy gs to hari dealer. Ayoko mag sisi sa huli.

God bless to all tsikoteers!!!

[MeAko]

Thanks.
So ganito yung itsura nung 3rd row seat nung sa HARI (encircled sa pic)?

Yes, the encircled row is the BENCH type found in the 4th row of Pistop and 3rd row of HARI.

Pitstop
1st row: Driver-Captain. Passenger-Captain. (Total= 2 pax)
2nd row: 2 Swiveling Captain Seats with Center jump seat (Total = 3 pax)
3rd row: 2 Captain Seats with Center jump seat (Total = 3 pax)
4th row: bench type, not reclinable, tips up and slides forward for more cargo space (Total= 4 pax)
Grand total = 12 passengers

HARI
1st row: Driver Captain. Passenger-Bench seating 2. (Total = 3 pax)
2nd row: 2 Swiveling Captain Seats with Center jump seat (Total = 3 pax)
3rd row: bench type, not reclinable, tips up and slides forward for more cargo space (Total= 4 pax)
Grand total = 10 passengers

Note that since HARI only has 3 rows, the 3rd row bench is able to slide much farther back and forward vs. the 3rd or the 4th row of Pitstop; giving you more leg or cargo room as needed. But of course, kung school bus ang dating ng GS mo, you'll certainly appreciate the additional row sacrificing cargo space of the Pitstop model. In practice however, buyers of Pitstop and StandOut end up removing either the 4th row bench or the 3rd row Captain (sayang naman) because the current config just leaves too little a room for cargo, even for groceries baka nga hindi na kumasya if you don't remove a row, so in actuality, 9 passengers ang Pitstop, 10 ang HARI.HTH

[ronw123w124]

I think theres a big difference in buying hari and grey market gs. i was informed by my friend inside hari dealership na they wont entertain gray market units using their diagnostic computer scan. this is to warn potential buyers of gs not to buy gray market. In case na mag karon ng problem sa grey market units especially electronic problems, mahihirapan i diagnose ng not-casa repair shops. kung minsan baka hindi magawa dahil may mga serials and codes pa daw ang hari sold units na nakaregister sa computer scanner nila. Thats the time i decided to buy gs to hari dealer. Ayoko mag sisi sa huli.

God bless to all tsikoteers!!!

Let me put it this way, My dad has an E-class Benz which was bought thru the gray market. Its been 8 years and we have done things to the car that supposedly needed computer diagnosis from the casa but got it elsewhere. I don't think the computers of Hyundai's is as sophisticated as the ones used in a Mercedes. So its final for me, Pitstop it is.

[edsgail1230]

I think theres a big difference in buying hari and grey market gs. i was informed by my friend inside hari dealership na they wont entertain gray market units using their diagnostic computer scan. this is to warn potential buyers of gs not to buy gray market.

merun na po pitstop.. and they are claiming sila daw kaunahan nagkaroon para sa GS Gen 4..
and nauna pa mag train mechanic nila kesa taga casa...
kase standout unit sa kanila ang service..

malay ko kung nagsasabi sila totoo.. kung hindi after the warranty period at nagloko.. aruy!!

[makati_drift]

I just went to my dealership early this morning. The diagnostic tool they are using is GDS which means global diagnostic system. I was amazed coz its wireless comunication using laptop to the vehicle. astig. they explain to me the importance of after service using their GDS. may nagdala daw sa kanila ng gray market unit na may problem sa immobililizer which needed a serial code. The casa did not entertain the gray so thats why theres no immobilizer equipped sa gray. di mo magagamit ang gs pag may trouble sa immobilizer coz it wont start for anti-theft purposes. ngayon hari is releasing gs with immobilizer which is definitely a + value.

[dandang]

merun na po pitstop.. and they are claiming sila daw kaunahan nagkaroon para sa GS Gen 4..
and nauna pa mag train mechanic nila kesa taga casa...
kase standout unit sa kanila ang service..

malay ko kung nagsasabi sila totoo.. kung hindi after the warranty period at nagloko.. aruy!!

Yes I concur that Pitstop is claiming they have the scanner already at a cost of Php400,000.00. Check ko nga kung meron talaga sa first 1000km check up ko.

[MeAko]

Okay na. Enough talk. Tomorrow's D day.

Check prepared for deposit (P5,000) HARI Abad Santos c/o Lui the great!

Waiting time is 2-3 weeks. I know. Bummer.

[vctradingcubao]

Sir meAko, ano unit kukunin mo ke sir Lui? Good deal ba? share naman!

[lui]

Sir meAko, ano unit kukunin mo ke sir Lui? Good deal ba? share naman!

hehe ok nman ung samen ni boss MeAko.

[MeAko]

Okay na. Enough talk. Tomorrow's D day.

Check prepared for deposit (P5,000) HARI Abad Santos c/o Lui the great!

Waiting time is 2-3 weeks. I know. Bummer.

[MeAko]

Okay na. Enough talk. Tomorrow's D day.

Check prepared for deposit (P5,000) HARI Abad Santos c/o Lui the great!

Waiting time is 2-3 weeks. I know. Bummer.

[mikey177]

Yesterday I accompanied a friend who test-drove an A/T Grand Starex at Hyundai Dagupan.

She tried the unit out at the newly-finished Dawel Pantal Diversion Highway. I felt we were cruising along at 80 kph, when I leaned over and saw the speedometer reading --120 kph! The van is so stable that it didn't feel like we were going that fast. And the peppiness of the automatic tranny was impressive.

Too bad the dealership only has units with beige interiors --sa dami ng kids ng friend ko, isang buwan pa lang, puno na ng sneaker marks, crayon scribbles, at iba pang dumi yung van na yan kung sakali.

Pero kung yung makina lang ang pag-uusapan, mukhang maganda itong bagong offering ng Hyundai.

[MeAko]

Available colors sa HARI ng Gold Variant: Silver, White, Black, Icy Blue, Gray and Ecru (Light Gold)

(I'm just replacing my duplicate post with some information..hehehe)

[MeAko]

Sir meAko, ano unit kukunin mo ke sir Lui? Good deal ba? share naman!

Apologize for the multiple post. I just posted and left my PC and when I came back ang dami nang posted. Can I request for moderator to delete it please, nakakainis sa mata.

Unit: Gold Variant, haven't made up my mind on the color, I like black but my other car is black already, pero siguro black na lang Lui, 2nd choice Ecru.

Re: Lui of HARI Abad Santos. Let me tell you this, I have a friend who is the Sales Manager of another HARI branch and I'm buying from Lui, that should give you an indication of the abilities of Lui d' Great. Okay si Lui, has good product knowledge and is an excellent sales person, not too aggressive, not too timid, just right.

[dredd0]

kami rin sa HARI na daw kukuha hindi daw kasi accredited ng PSbank yung pitstop. ano nga ba magandang kulay? crdi po with swivel seats yung unit.

and okay lang ba yung stock sound system kapag manonood ng movie?

thanks.

[dandang]

Okay na. Enough talk. Tomorrow's D day.

Check prepared for deposit (P5,000) HARI Abad Santos c/o Lui the great!

Waiting time is 2-3 weeks. I know. Bummer.

Congrats to you and sir lui for the consumated purchase. No matter where you buy the GS, the Grand Starex will surely give you the pleasure in every trip except the trip to the gas station