Isuzu Dmax Owners [continued]

[domski]

Ako bro ung ginagawa ko e I still buy the filters sa casa. Then i use shell engine oil tapos sa trusted mechanic ko na pinapagawa. I always spent siguro for about 5k siguro. Kasi synthetic oil ginagamit ko. Pero lately lang tinawagan ako ng SA ko, they're offering me regular discounts on parts and labor for PMS. Kasi nakita nila sa records ko na ganun nga ginagawa ko,nabili lang parts sakanila tapos sa labas pinapagawa.

sir, mas mura ang 5k na pms kc halos check up ang engine change oil lan gagawain.. free nmaan dina ng labor nyan... kung meron ka time.. mag pa quote ka sa different dealers.. sayang din ang waranty...

Thanks for the replies sirs. Actually okay lang naman sakin yung ~5thou pesos per PMS problema lang kasi every 5k km ang PMS (my previous cars were every 10k lang) kaya mas magastos. Mga 3-4 months lang yung 5k km sakin kasi.

Also one more question, I'm planning on buying 18 inch rims with 265/65r18. Kulang pa ba 60k para dito? I don't plan on trading my stock wheels. Thanks in advance.

[teekoy]

Just got home from the MIAS sa world trade center..

I pity the Isuzu booth coz nobody seems to (care) notice that it is there. Dinadaan-daanan lang.. tsk. tsk. tsk..

The engine is okay but maybe it is high time for IPC to consider changing the exterior design and make a major improvement on the cheap-looking plasticky interior.. considering that Isuzu vehicles are not cheap compared to its competitors

[Sleepcare]

OT lang.
*teekoy-Sir, ano ba display ng isuzu sa MIAS?

[Benzmizer]

OT lang.
*teekoy-Sir, ano ba display ng isuzu sa MIAS?

I believe showroom units lang. Dealer lang ata nag-display kasi.

OT: I have heard that there will be a Truck Show to be initiated by ISUZU plant. All ISUZU lang display. WTC, April 16-17 (Sat-Sun). 23 ISUZU vehicles daw display.

[hinDMaxsiado]

Just got home from the MIAS sa world trade center..

I pity the Isuzu booth coz nobody seems to (care) notice that it is there. Dinadaan-daanan lang.. tsk. tsk. tsk..

The engine is okay but maybe it is high time for IPC to consider changing the exterior design and make a major improvement on the cheap-looking plasticky interior.. considering that Isuzu vehicles are not cheap compared to its competitors

Chief teekoy, no matter how trivial your observation can be, it's just fair enough hehe ---- Pinoys returning the same treatment that Isuzu does to us Filipinos by not giving us the same best offerings that the company is providing to other countries....

In your case, it's wiser to hold-onto your hard-earned money IN THE MEANTIME before realising it upon owning one Philippine-issue DMax or Alterra that NEITHER one SIZEABLY received any major updates through the years apart from blings/ cosmetics, gizmos and front-grills ....The very basic upgrade isn't there ---- the VGS-equipped engine that has been in existent since 2006, while all its competitors (Toyota Hilux/ Fortuner, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi Strada/ Montysport, Ford/ Mazda Ranger and BT-50, and we may arguably include Hyundai Santa Fe) unselfishly have done so and continues to do so FOR THE SAME PRICE, give or take, as the DMax and Alterra (PhP1.743M, Alterra Urban Cruiser "Pearl" 4x4 auto-transmission WOW )....

[teekoy]

OT lang.
*teekoy-Sir, ano ba display ng isuzu sa MIAS?

* Sleepcare - 3 lang.. Alterra Urban Cruiser, Dmax Boondock and Crosswind

[teekoy]

I believe showroom units lang. Dealer lang ata nag-display kasi.

OT: I have heard that there will be a Truck Show to be initiated by ISUZU plant. All ISUZU lang display. WTC, April 16-17 (Sat-Sun). 23 ISUZU vehicles daw display.

Yup. Dealer lang.. Isuzu Gencars P.Tamo Makati ang exhibitor na nandun.

Sir Benzmizer, good to hear about the upcoming Truck Show. Thanks for the heads up..

[hinDMaxsiado]

....good to hear about the upcoming Truck Show. Thanks for the heads up....

Don't get your hopes too high chief Teekoy; rest assure, there won't be any substantial/ sizeable upgrades on those DMax's....

What you'll be seeing under the hood (DON'T FORGET to ask them to open them up and see for yourself ) is still this 7 year-old obsolete engine hehe....






Certainly NOT this one:




And none of this DMax iTEQ VGS Turbo quite similar to our neighbouring ASEAN co-member Thailand will be presented in the upcoming truck show....
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfMpsLWS210"]YouTube - D-Max Hi-Lander[/ame]


NONETHELESS, i'm still hoping that i'm 120% wrong about this giving us the indication that FINALLY, the VGS Turbo engine is here to be offered....

[javee]

Thanks for the replies sirs. Actually okay lang naman sakin yung ~5thou pesos per PMS problema lang kasi every 5k km ang PMS (my previous cars were every 10k lang) kaya mas magastos. Mga 3-4 months lang yung 5k km sakin kasi.

Also one more question, I'm planning on buying 18 inch rims with 265/65r18. Kulang pa ba 60k para dito? I don't plan on trading my stock wheels. Thanks in advance.

kahapon nagcanvass ako ng rims with tires na 18inch na Volk TE37 e abutin daw mga 80k to 85k..Im not that familiar pa kasi sa pricing nun kaya nagcacanvass lang muna ako. nagtanong din ako ng 20inch na TE37, abutin din ng 90k to 95k.

[teekoy]

Don't get your hopes too high chief Teekoy; rest assure, there won't be any substantial/ sizeable upgrades on those DMax's....

What you'll be seeing under the hood (DON'T FORGET to ask them to open them up and see for yourself ) is still this 7 year-old obsolete engine hehe....






Certainly NOT this one:




And none of this DMax iTEQ VGS Turbo quite similar to our neighbouring ASEAN co-member Thailand will be presented in the upcoming truck show....
YouTube - D-Max Hi-Lander


NONETHELESS, i'm still hoping that i'm 120% wrong about this giving us the indication that FINALLY, the VGS Turbo engine is here to be offered....

Thanks sir hinDMAXsiado.. kkapag-laway ang VGS Turbo version

[domski]

kahapon nagcanvass ako ng rims with tires na 18inch na Volk TE37 e abutin daw mga 80k to 85k..Im not that familiar pa kasi sa pricing nun kaya nagcacanvass lang muna ako. nagtanong din ako ng 20inch na TE37, abutin din ng 90k to 95k.

Bitin pa pala 60k ko hehe. Mahal din kasi ng goma. Konting ipon pa :D

[Benzmizer]

Bitin pa pala 60k ko hehe. Mahal din kasi ng goma. Konting ipon pa :D

Actually, yung gulong ang mahal. A set of 18" tires would easily cost 10k EACH

[hinDMaxsiado]

Thanks sir hinDMAXsiado.. kkapag-laway ang VGS Turbo version

Also chief teekoy, PLEASE DO NOT BELIEVE when somebody tells you at the truck show or in this very forum that the iTEQ VGS Turbo is similar to the Super-Commonrail engine BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT.

One is a 2004 CRDi-only 4JJ1-TC engine (dubbed thru the years as "iTEQ Commonrail" or "Super-Commonrail")

The other is a 2006 CRDi-VGT 4JJ1-TCX engine (dubbed as iTEQ VGS Turbo)

[Sleepcare]

*teekoy-Thanks.
*Benzmizer-I see. Sayang nga eh. Kung nandito lang uncle ko sa manila, i'm sure pupunta yun sa Isuzu Truck Show. Hehe.

[ARB]

your 60k will fit if you trade in your OEM mags and tires.

[badwine]

Ang sariling sasakyan ay parang isang anak ng pamilya. Sa pamilya, ang anak ay maganda sa paningin ng bawat magulang. Kung meron man magulang na hindi makatangap sa isang anak dahil itoy pangit, may sira ang kaisipan nang magulang na yun. Lalong may sira ang kaisipan ng isang tao kung sasabihin niya sa isang magulang na pangit ang anak niya.

[domski]

your 60k will fit if you trade in your OEM mags and tires.

I want to keep the stock rims and tires, sayang eh might need to use it parin sometime. I'll try to canvas in west ave or banawe one of these days pag may time.

[locoroco777]

Try checking out blumentritt or evangelista din....you might land a better deal over there...

[javee]

Guys, Im one of the participants of the Isuzu Family Challenge Economy Run held last Saturday, organized by Isuzu Alabang and Cavite for Dmax, Crosswind and Alterra.haha Ang saya! It was my first time kaya sobrang excited ako that time. Muntik na ko d makasali dahil nagkaron ng conflict right before ako pumunta dun Isuzu. We started the eco run from isuzu cavite then travel going to Tagaytay straight to Nasugbu Batangas and took a U-turn at the rotonda at caltex batangas then stop over at Chateau Royale batangas for lunch and head back to Tagaytay and straight to Sta. Rosa and head to Nuvali and Eton City then took the SLEX to head to Caltex beside Honda and Isuzu Alabang. All in all in took we traveled 160kms. There are 26 participants for the event, including Dmax, Alterra and Crosswind. It was a very nice experience for me. haha!

[mykee13]

guys pede po ba tanong wat grille this is? TIA