need advice on purchase of isuzu sportivo

**theonlyone** · August 12th, 2010 09:16 AM

hi, guys. i'm a new member. i'm planning to buy a sportivo and i saw one model 2006 at P710K. the vehicle is manual transmission and has a top carrier. mileage is around 57K. i had it checked by a mechanic who said it was okay, most probably well maintained. my question is, is the price for the sportivo just right? i really need your feedback, guys. thanks.

**Benzmizer** · August 12th, 2010 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by theonlyone

hi, guys. i'm a new member. i'm planning to buy a sportivo and i saw one model 2006 at P710K. the vehicle is manual transmission and has a top carrier. mileage is around 57K. i had it checked by a mechanic who said it was okay, most probably well maintained. my question is, is the price for the sportivo just right? i really need your feedback, guys. thanks.

If complete CASA maintenance and in fresh condition, price seem ok na. Pero better if you could squeeze it a little lower pa sana..... around 650k?

**theonlyone** · August 12th, 2010 02:05 PM

thanks, Benzmizer. i'll try to. any more comments, guys?

**CarRacer** · August 12th, 2010 03:02 PM

Hi,

Start the engine and test drive it in order for you to get the feel of riding a sportivo, with that kind of mileage at 57k, that kind of model and accessories in it 650k to 690k will do depending on your negotiations.

Buying a Sportivo is not bad since the resale value of an isuzu doesn't go down that much compared to other diesel type engines and imagine fuel consumption nowadays are fluctuating especially for the gasoline types, best way is to get a diesel type vehicle.

Others have said that isuzus are bumpy rides not sure if it's just the suspension but it's really worth it. And ask your mechanic if that vehicle has been stormed by Ondoy check for the traces of rust under the hood if there's any including bottom of the vehicle and hear the sound of the engine if it's too noisy compared with other diesel type engine.

And yes it would be nice if you can lower it down to 650k or meet in between 700k, ask for casa records (to make sure if it has been well maintained by the previous owner) so if you have other extra budget you can place it in your newly acquired sportivo.

**grandprix** · August 12th, 2010 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by theonlyone

hi, guys. i'm a new member. i'm planning to buy a sportivo and i saw one model 2006 at P710K. the vehicle is manual transmission and has a top carrier. mileage is around 57K. i had it checked by a mechanic who said it was okay, most probably well maintained. my question is, is the price for the sportivo just right? i really need your feedback, guys. thanks.

pwede na rin yang price na yan dahil talagang subok naman ang isuzu engine. Baka gusto mo ng automatic ibebenta ko ang akin sportivo 2005 model. 38K ang mileage, casa maintained and with close garage. isasama ko na rin ang carryboy na carrier kung gusto mo.

**theonlyone** · August 12th, 2010 03:21 PM

sorry, grandprix. i was looking for M/T. thanks for the offer and the advice.

**theonlyone** · August 12th, 2010 03:29 PM

the seller doesn't want to go below P710k. he says he will take care of the ownership transfer.

**theonlyone** · August 12th, 2010 03:34 PM

by the way, the sportivo unit's remote lock and alarm is not working. is this minor?

**Benzmizer** · August 12th, 2010 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by theonlyone

by the way, the sportivo unit's remote lock and alarm is not working. is this minor?

Yup, should be simple but may require replacement. Added cost of around 5k. Transfer should not cost more than 5k. At the most, get it for 700k-less.

**TholitzReloaded** · August 12th, 2010 03:59 PM

I know someone who has 2005 Sportivo with little over 25k mileage and willing to sell it under 700k. He and his family is already in New Zealand, no one is using the car in their home in Laguna That's why he is thinking of selling it. If you're interested I may contact him.