Isuzu Crosswind Owners Thread [continued]

**SportivoX** · May 19th, 2013 08:28 PM

to bong724,

i'm not a crosswind master but i would like to reply to your post,

second hand will always be second hand, there will always be something to fix even if the seller will tell you there is none. as a buyer specially with your budget of 800k, you will have a high expectation of the unit you will buy and that will disappoint you. so, you must inspect you prospect unit carefully. please back read my posts #s 2318 and 2322 on what to do with a second hand buy.

i made a comparison with sportivo x and xt, there are 21 differences all in favor to sportivo x justifying the the price difference of 217k. the differences are in the form of sporty look, safety, comfort and enterntainment. (for example, the sportivo x is heavier making it more stable but giving more pressure on the engine and brake system.)

If you give priority to the above differences -specially the sporty look- then go for the second hand sportivo, just look around for a good unit.

If not, then buy the xt. a brand new is a brand new. but you will spend some amount (say a fortune) to modify the xt. the necessary mods are the side step board and rear spoiler with third brake light. around 15k na mga yan.

hope this post helps

**bong724** · May 21st, 2013 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by SportivoX

to bong724,

i'm not a crosswind master but i would like to reply to your post,

second hand will always be second hand, there will always be something to fix even if the seller will tell you there is none. as a buyer specially with your budget of 800k, you will have a high expectation of the unit you will buy and that will disappoint you. so, you must inspect you prospect unit carefully. please back read my posts #s 2318 and 2322 on what to do with a second hand buy.

i made a comparison with sportivo x and xt, there are 21 differences all in favor to sportivo x justifying the the price difference of 217k. the differences are in the form of sporty look, safety, comfort and enterntainment. (for example, the sportivo x is heavier making it more stable but giving more pressure on the engine and brake system.)

If you give priority to the above differences -specially the sporty look- then go for the second hand sportivo, just look around for a good unit.

If not, then buy the xt. a brand new is a brand new. but you will spend some amount (say a fortune) to modify the xt. the necessary mods are the side step board and rear spoiler with third brake light. around 15k na mga yan.

hope this post helps

Maraming salamat SportivoX for replying my question and your advice is highly appreciated. If we could find a sportivo worth 750k and the 50k remaining for the budget well be reserved for some repair do you think that would be almost brand new condition already?

**bong724** · May 21st, 2013 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by TheMikProject

Since matititbay naman mga Crosswinds at pareho lang engine, transmission at chassis nila, just get the 2nd hand Sportivo. You'll get the same car, but with more added features. Just make sure hindi siya flooded, involved in a serious accident or anything major.

As with the suspension thing, ask other members na lang. I'm not sure about this. Pero I know may different bumper, side mouldings and wheel arches ang Sportivo as compared to the XT para maacomodate yung bigger, wider wheels. (Simply put it this way: adding bigger wheels to your XT does not simply make it look as good as your Sportivo, dahil you need to replace your bumpers and add wheel arches and side mouldings pa para hindi nakalawit yung wheels)

Thanx TheMikProject for the info . If we could find a sportivo worth 750k and the 50k remaining for the budget well be reserved for some repair do you think that would be almost brand new condition already?

**SpeedDzel** · May 21st, 2013 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by bong724

Good day to all crosswind masters here, I am new to this forum, i signed up because I found this forum upon searching information about crosswind because my father wants to buy a crosswind, our option is to buy a second hand Sportivo 2009-2011 with budget of 800k or a brand new XT, any advise or suggestions mga master? one more question pala sirs, bakit mukhang mas mataas tingnan ang sportivo kesa XT, dahil lng ba sa tires or sa config mismo ng pang ilalim ng Sportivo? considering almost same price ng 2nd hand na sportivo sa brand new na XT if piliin ba namin ang sportivo wala pa kaya kmi ma compromise like madisappoint kmi kung masira agad o magkaproblema ang Sportivo since 2nd hand na sya?

hello bong724, likewise, not a master. just a DIY guy with a 2003 XUV.
all previous replies/comments/inputs re the Sportivo & XT are on the dot. to share with you my views on the 2 models,

Sportivo is a loaded version meant for more luxurious experience (isuzu style).
XT is also good specially if you want to use it for "harabas". designed & geared more as a workhorse for business.
it all depends on what purpose your father has in mind.

Both are good but don't expect to be racing with it in the streets.
do take note that of the vehicles flooded during ONDOY, the Crosswinds were one of the first to be repaired and roaming the streets again in no time. other vehicles spent MONTHS in repair shops and casas... in general.

The isuzu engine, if cared for properly, will give you decades (pun intended) of service. kahit mabulok na ang body, aarya pa rin ang makina at maaasahan.

**SpeedDzel** · May 22nd, 2013 05:06 AM

Originally Posted by tagas

Gud day mga sir, newbie lng po dto...

Im planning to buy 2003 xuv crosswind with 72000 km, tpos according to seller every 5K ang change oil nya, ano-ano po dpt check ko just to make sure ok n ok ang engine condition, under, etc and mostly ung pinaka importante...need ur inputs mga masters...despirate to ur advise...

Tnx po

hello tagas,

try to find a PMS checklist (Periodic Maintenance Service Checklist). you can start with one found on this link:
Periodic Maintenance Service - Isuzu Philippines
then you will have to research further on this matter as you go along. encompassing all aspects of your vehicle's maintenance.

each individual driver (or owner, if you prefer riding in the back seat rather than driving) have different preferences, views & tolerance when it comes to maintenance.

there are those who say "basta umaandar at makarating sa paroroonan, ok na yan..." have a lower concern for maintenance.
whereas there are those who say "madumi yung carpet at engine room! huwag nyo muna gamitin yung sasakyan.." are sticklers and have waaay too much concern naman.

it will all depend on your choice, habits & preferences.

**SportivoX** · May 22nd, 2013 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by bong724

Maraming salamat SportivoX for replying my question and your advice is highly appreciated. If we could find a sportivo worth 750k and the 50k remaining for the budget well be reserved for some repair do you think that would be almost brand new condition already?

There's no guarantee that you will get a brand-new like second hand unit. but with your budget you can get a "best-buy"deal, just carefully inspect what are not seen fromt he outside. good luck.

**SportivoX** · May 22nd, 2013 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by tagas

Gud day mga sir, newbie lng po dto...

Im planning to buy 2003 xuv crosswind with 72000 km, tpos according to seller every 5K ang change oil nya, ano-ano po dpt check ko just to make sure ok n ok ang engine condition, under, etc and mostly ung pinaka importante...need ur inputs mga masters...despirate to ur advise...

Tnx po

That's a 10-year old unit. The maintenance program alone will not assure a good engine condition after 10 years. I suggest you bring along a mechanic friend to appraise you of the engine condition.

**bong724** · May 22nd, 2013 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by SpeedDzel

hello bong724, likewise, not a master. just a DIY guy with a 2003 XUV.
all previous replies/comments/inputs re the Sportivo & XT are on the dot. to share with you my views on the 2 models,

Sportivo is a loaded version meant for more luxurious experience (isuzu style).
XT is also good specially if you want to use it for "harabas". designed & geared more as a workhorse for business.
it all depends on what purpose your father has in mind.

Both are good but don't expect to be racing with it in the streets.
do take note that of the vehicles flooded during ONDOY, the Crosswinds were one of the first to be repaired and roaming the streets again in no time. other vehicles spent MONTHS in repair shops and casas... in general.

The isuzu engine, if cared for properly, will give you decades (pun intended) of service. kahit mabulok na ang body, aarya pa rin ang makina at maaasahan.

Thank you for your advise, our main purpose for buying a crosswind is for family use and daily use and d ko nabanggit may 5km pala na rough road sa amin na mdadaanan in everyday use ng sasakyan. speed is no big deal for us mka 80-100 kph lng ok na since wala naman expressway dun sa province. most important to us is the reliability of the vehicle, maintenance cost and fuel consumption. comfort issue d cguro masyado ksi nga napagtyagaan nga yung otj namin na d power steering at dalawang bomba pa ng brake bago kumagat

**tolits777** · May 23rd, 2013 04:24 PM

Hi Angelo! that is the question also in my mind last march and I decided to go to crosswind XT. So far don't have any regret in choosing crosswind because of engine durability, comfortability and fuel efficiency. My crosswind won the 1st prize in fuel efficient challenge at Izusu QA Family Day held last May 18, 2013 by getting 24.18 KM/LTR. Can't believe before but its true

**nelany** · May 23rd, 2013 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by tolits777

Hi Angelo! that is the question also in my mind last march and I decided to go to crosswind XT. So far don't have any regret in choosing crosswind because of engine durability, comfortability and fuel efficiency. My crosswind won the 1st prize in fuel efficient challenge at Izusu QA Family Day held last May 18, 2013 by getting 24.18 KM/LTR. Can't believe before but its true

This 24.18km/liter ay applicable lang sa manual transmission. Try using A/T and you will see the big difference in consumption. Baka akala ng lahat na pareho ang manual at A/T sa kunsumo. MALAKING PAGKAKA IBA!