2nd hand Isuzu Alterra: Is it worth buying?

**Syuryuken** · February 22nd, 2008 08:43 AM

jefsan dapat mag brand new Tucson CRDI ka na lang may 5 year warranty pa

**jefsan** · February 23rd, 2008 03:52 AM

The tucson is just a 5 seater. My family wants a 7 seater and we have looked at the Innova, carens, and Fuzion already. Even Pajero and Adventure, last was the Isuzu xti. So I've gone around na and so far the Alterra fits the criteria with matching good fuel consumption. But I'm still open to suggestions from you guys. Is it true that the alterra requires special Isuzu oil or is it ok to use rev x or castrol?

**Syuryuken** · February 23rd, 2008 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by jefsan

The tucson is just a 5 seater. My family wants a 7 seater and we have looked at the Innova, carens, and Fuzion already. Even Pajero and Adventure, last was the Isuzu xti. So I've gone around na and so far the Alterra fits the criteria with matching good fuel consumption. But I'm still open to suggestions from you guys. Is it true that the alterra requires special Isuzu oil or is it ok to use rev x or castrol?

ah ok

semi synthetic inilalagay ng casa.

**jefsan** · February 28th, 2008 09:28 PM

So guys I am throwing back d question to you: Is it worth buying a 2nd hand Alterra? Kindly give ur pros and cons. Many thanx for the info.

**Horsepower** · February 28th, 2008 10:01 PM

No.

Just use your money as down payment for a brand new 2007 Santa Fe CRDi and you will be happier. For a little bit more, you'll have a better purchase.

**archie_keenz** · April 21st, 2008 04:07 PM

im planning to buy a second hand alterra '06 model... ask ko lang mga tsong kung same pa rin yun dun sa unang labas nung '05? any differences? reasonable ba yung price 1.140M kasi ang asking price nya 24k 4x2 matic? ok lang ba yung price o mashadong mahal? d ko pa din sya nakikita kasi ngayon lang naalok sakin... ano po ba yung mga minor at major na sira naexperience ng mga kind owners natin d2 sa forum

para yun agad yung macheck ko kapag sinilip namin yung unit?

**number001** · April 21st, 2008 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by archie_keenz

im planning to buy a second hand alterra '06 model... ask ko lang mga tsong kung same pa rin yun dun sa unang labas nung '05? any differences? reasonable ba yung price 1.140M kasi ang asking price nya 24k 4x2 matic? ok lang ba yung price o mashadong mahal? d ko pa din sya nakikita kasi ngayon lang naalok sakin... ano po ba yung mga minor at major na sira naexperience ng mga kind owners natin d2 sa forum

para yun agad yung macheck ko kapag sinilip namin yung unit?

Isuzu has face-lifted the Alterra so many times since releasing it in mid 2005, that its a bit hard to keep track. They changed the headlights and front end last year (2007).

Here's a start. Reviews by motioncars on a 2005 4x2 and a 2006 4x4:

2005 2WD

2006 4WD

Btw, what color are you getting?

Here are the brand new prices of 2005-06 Alterra:

4x2 A/T
Gold -2 CH stereo (Php 1,444,000.00); 5.1 SES (Php 1,464,000.00)
Blue -2 CH stereo (Php 1,454,000.00); 5.1 SES (Php 1,474,000.00)
Gray-2 CH stereo (Php 1,454,000.00); 5.1 SES (Php 1,474,000.00)
Pearl White-2 CH stereo (Php 1,469,000.00); 5.1 SES (Php 1,489,000.00)

**Bogeyman** · April 21st, 2008 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by Horsepower

No.

Just use your money as down payment for a brand new 2007 Santa Fe CRDi and you will be happier. For a little bit more, you'll have a better purchase.

+1.

Peace of mind is a little easier to come by with a brand new unit, IMO.

**SeismicMan** · April 22nd, 2008 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by archie_keenz

im planning to buy a second hand alterra '06 model... ask ko lang mga tsong kung same pa rin yun dun sa unang labas nung '05? any differences? reasonable ba yung price 1.140M kasi ang asking price nya 24k 4x2 matic? ok lang ba yung price o mashadong mahal? d ko pa din sya nakikita kasi ngayon lang naalok sakin... ano po ba yung mga minor at major na sira naexperience ng mga kind owners natin d2 sa forum

para yun agad yung macheck ko kapag sinilip namin yung unit?

I suggest you bring a good mechanic with you to inspect the unit. If the unit is still in good condition try to negotiate at least to 1.1M then it’s a good buy. Alterra is indeed a reliable SUV for me even in tough conditions. You can use it as long as you want, punish it, use it in rough roads but it will still remain/ feels like brand new…

**betkap_cabalen** · April 23rd, 2008 02:23 AM

Sa Totoo lang buying second hand is a second hand you never know the real truth if what is the reason behind that why they are selling the unit even he's your brother(some times!!!).... ang ibig ko sabihin kung makapagtiis ka ba ng ilang panahon eh bakit hindi pa pagipunan at bago na ang bilhin mo at least masasabi mo ikaw ang naka virgin ng pedal di ba. At Sir iba po talaga ang bago, sa totoo lng kaka benta ko lng ng Land Cruiser ko 96 model VX, and I bought one Sportivo 2008 model walastig ubod ng tatag ng Land Cruiser ko pero Sir iba po talaga ang bago!!!
I hope you will have a good decission po, God bless!!!