Isuzu Crosswind Owners Thread [continued]

**technowar** · November 17th, 2011 10:47 PM

Ay hindi yung side mirror. Yung side windshield, Idk if tama yung term. Hehe

**Sleepcare** · November 17th, 2011 10:55 PM

Ahh. Akala ko tuloy yung side mirror. You mean yung driver-side window? Kung iyon nga yung sinasabi mo, more or less normal lang yun. Pero try mo nalang kumuha ng 2nd opinion sa ibang CASA. Baka may makahanap din ng solution sa problem mo.

**rinogalang** · November 18th, 2011 05:12 PM

Hi to all!

We're planning to get a pre-owned Crosswind model 06-08 with A/T. Just hoping you could give me inputs on what to check on a prospective used Crosswind. Though I've been reading about the threads on 4JA1 engine and other threads as well regarding this model, I still need specific points to look at. We needed kasi a smaller car than our present 2007 Starex Van that we're selling. Bihira na kasi namin magamit yung Starex since we aquired a new H.City. We're such a small family of three that's why we don't be needing a big car (like the starex). Besides, madalas lang na kami ni misis ang sakay from home to office and back. Thanks in advance for your replies!

**Sleepcare** · November 18th, 2011 05:55 PM

Sir, dapat i-check mo muna kung flooded yung unit. Kung pasado naman (which is flood free). Look for the specifics. Like the engine itself, exterior (kung may parts of rust na), susension, interior. Pero I suggest na wait for the other experts nalang din para mas accurate.

**Gerbo** · November 18th, 2011 10:07 PM

Parang downgrade from Starex to Crosswind in terms of space, ride comfort, and power.

The only saving grace of the Crosswind (vs the Starex) is fuel consumption and relatively cheap maintenance. We have these vehicles in our garage, by the way.

If you do the math, parang talo din. Mahal and resale value ng Crosswind and mababa ang resale value ng Starex. If you dispose one to acquire the other, you might be on the losing end. Additionally, Crosswind ATs are not fond to drive.

**rinogalang** · November 19th, 2011 10:52 AM

*sleepcare, thanks for the tips sir! Well noted!
*Gerbo, your thoughts also came into my mind...I also see it somewhat as a downgrade. You're right as to the riding comfort, power and interior space of the Starex against the Crosswind. We just needed the extra cash from the sale proceeds of the starex (if ever sold) and settle for a reliable with fairly good FC 7-seater suv or AUV, (Crosswind for this matter). I'm looking at the A/T crosswind variant for the reason that my wife don't know how to drive a stick-shift(M/T). I hope you don't mind me asking what's the downside of an A/T Crosswind? Really appreciate your reply!

**shelu** · November 19th, 2011 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by Sportivo

Mga sirs patulong naman.. Balak namin ng pamilya dito sa davao na magpasko ngayong dec. Sa cebu city kasama ang sasakyan namin na isuzu sportivo, pero may mga tanong po ako:

1. Mga magkano po ba ang gagastusin ng sportivo kung isasakay namin sa superferry from cagayan de oro city to cebu city?

2. Sakaling sa dapitan city kami dadaan papuntang cebu, wala kayang problema sa security/safety ngayon sa daan especially between iligan city and mukas port kolambugan lanao del norte?

3. Dahil christmas time yung byahe namin, hindi kaya kami magkaproblema sa mga roro ports accomodation dahil doon na kami mismo sa port kukuha ng ticket para sumakay?

In advance marami pong salamat sa sagot ninyo.

brod, mapalayo ka nyan. why not take the usual route? davao to cdo, cdo to camiguin, camiguin to cebu..pinakamura at safe na byahe yan. mahal ang cdo to cebu. you can save around 50% of the cost on the route i suggested. davao to dapitan is very far. take into consideration also the ongoing road repair from davao to cdo. more than 600kms ang davao to dapitan brod. davao to balingoan via cdo is 365kms lang. check out in the net details on the schedule.

**jraf_zams2** · November 19th, 2011 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by boy ok-ok

1. Kayang kaya sir basta kondisyon ang sasakyan
2. Isuzu Hilander XTRM 2000 model lang sir Cotabato-Manila-Baguio-Ilocos VV. Ako lang ang driver, with my wife, two kids and three teen agers na pamangkin ni misis.
3. Mga 4 nights, depende yan kng mag sight seeing pa sa mga magagandang lugar along the way like Agusan Marsh, Leyte Landing at San Juanico Bridge sa Tacloban, Mayon sa Albay, Tagaytay at stop over for picture taking pag my magagandang views.
4. Magdala ka ng road map, gamot, tubig, flashlight, unan para sa mga kids,camera. I check ang sasakyan before travel. Tires, suspension, bearings, lights,oil,brakes,water/coolant sa radiator, basic tools, tire jack. Plan kung san kayo mag stay overnight and abutin yong lugar bago dumilim para makahanap ng tulugan habang maaga pa. Huwag mong kalimutan sir na mag krudo pag half tank ka na or even 3/4 pa. My mga lugar kasi na walang gas stations at yong iba mahal ang presyo umaabot ng 50pesos/liter ng diesel.
5. Documents ng sasakyan (updated CR at OR) kelangan din ito sa pagsakay sa RORO. IDs. During our travel, pati birth certificate ng mga bata nagdala kami, hehehe panigurado. Makibalita kung my typhoon sa mga lugar na madadaanan. Sa time namin, so far wala naman, ulan lang. By the way, last May this year lang kami nag travel, nakakapagod sayo as driver pero enjoy ang mga passenger. Mas maganda pag dalawa ang driver para my ka spare kung gustong mag rest ng isa.Relax lang sir sa pag drive at don't lose your temper sa other motorists. Happy motoring sir.

Originally Posted by Sportivo

Hi sir Benz / all tsikooters,

I am planning to have a tour by land travel with my family (wife and 2 sons) from Davao to Manila this coming December using my 2011 Sportivo Xmax automatic.

Pero marami po akong tanong:
1. Kakayanin ba ng sportivo ko ang ganito kalayong byahe?
2. May mga nakasubok na bang magbyahi ng sportivo o crosswind from davao-manila vv? ano bang experiences ninyo sa sasakyan natin? thanks
3. Any tips po sa mga may experience na byahe sa ganitong layo in terms of road safety, security, etc.?
4. Gaano kaya katagal ang byahe ng manila to davao assuming sa araw lang lahat ang byahe namin?
5. Ano po kaya ang "must-bring" na mga gamit at documents sa byahi?

Salamat po in advance sa mga sagot nyo.

Isang reminder lang siguro sa mga documents, in case na yon sasakyan mo is hindi pa fully paid or naka-loan pa.. kelangan mo humingi ng authority to travel.. medyo mahigpit kasi dyan sa bandang samar.. meron check point dyan na anytime paparahin yon sasakyan..

**jraf_zams2** · November 19th, 2011 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by boy ok-ok

1. Kayang kaya sir basta kondisyon ang sasakyan
2. Isuzu Hilander XTRM 2000 model lang sir Cotabato-Manila-Baguio-Ilocos VV. Ako lang ang driver, with my wife, two kids and three teen agers na pamangkin ni misis.
3. Mga 4 nights, depende yan kng mag sight seeing pa sa mga magagandang lugar along the way like Agusan Marsh, Leyte Landing at San Juanico Bridge sa Tacloban, Mayon sa Albay, Tagaytay at stop over for picture taking pag my magagandang views.
4. Magdala ka ng road map, gamot, tubig, flashlight, unan para sa mga kids,camera. I check ang sasakyan before travel. Tires, suspension, bearings, lights,oil,brakes,water/coolant sa radiator, basic tools, tire jack. Plan kung san kayo mag stay overnight and abutin yong lugar bago dumilim para makahanap ng tulugan habang maaga pa. Huwag mong kalimutan sir na mag krudo pag half tank ka na or even 3/4 pa. My mga lugar kasi na walang gas stations at yong iba mahal ang presyo umaabot ng 50pesos/liter ng diesel.
5. Documents ng sasakyan (updated CR at OR) kelangan din ito sa pagsakay sa RORO. IDs. During our travel, pati birth certificate ng mga bata nagdala kami, hehehe panigurado. Makibalita kung my typhoon sa mga lugar na madadaanan. Sa time namin, so far wala naman, ulan lang. By the way, last May this year lang kami nag travel, nakakapagod sayo as driver pero enjoy ang mga passenger. Mas maganda pag dalawa ang driver para my ka spare kung gustong mag rest ng isa.Relax lang sir sa pag drive at don't lose your temper sa other motorists. Happy motoring sir.

Originally Posted by shelu

brod, mapalayo ka nyan. why not take the usual route? davao to cdo, cdo to camiguin, camiguin to cebu..pinakamura at safe na byahe yan. mahal ang cdo to cebu. you can save around 50% of the cost on the route i suggested. davao to dapitan is very far. take into consideration also the ongoing road repair from davao to cdo. more than 600kms ang davao to dapitan brod. davao to balingoan via cdo is 365kms lang. check out in the net details on the schedule.

Isang option pa pala incase lang.. pwede mo rin baybayin tong route ng DAVAO - SURIGAO - LILOAN - BAYBAY/ORMOC - CEBU.. Medyo malayo lang din..

Pero pinaka the best na route yong DAVAO - CDO - CEBU.. medyo mahal lang talaga ang barko it cost around 12k-15k..

Yon sa DAVAO - CDO - DAPITAN - DUMAGUETE - TAMPI - BATO - CEBU.. long drive siya pero sa cost ng barko around 5k lang.. pagod lang kalaban mo..

**cnxpr08** · November 19th, 2011 08:09 PM

hello mga master.
newbie here just wanted to ask about the engine of sportivo 2010 xmax if its compatible with the race chips or kahit anong chips na dapat ilagay para bumilis naman yung tranny na sportivo namin.
i usually drive our dmax,kaya pag yung sportivo na naninibago palagi ako kasi ang hina humatak lalo na pag loaded at mag oovertake... grrrr/wga chips at installment dito?