1998 to 2002 VITARA GOOD or BAD

**dongbadz** · October 10th, 2006 10:48 PM

Hey Guys,

Im planning to acquire a 2nd hand Vitara ( 1998-2002 model)

Presently I have my 98 Honda City and a 2000 GLX Lancer..

Im Planning to replace it to a vitara because I need a bigger but powerful car.. Medyo mabigat kasi lagi sakay ko and mahirap isakay lagi sa kotse,

Is it worth ba to replaced my car to Vitara?
Please advise for the maintenance and fuel efficiency of Vitara...

Wat series of Vitara is much Better? eg.JLX...

Thanks a lot

**OTEP** · October 10th, 2006 11:02 PM

Alin pong generation? GEN I:

or GEN II:

GEN I is available in JLX trim. For the model year you mentioned, meron na ding Vitara Plus available that time. It has a center meter (parang Pajero), fender flares, wide mags, European rear bumper, towbar, etc.

GEN II is available in 2.0 and V6 trim levels. JayCrew of Tsikot.com/4x4ph.com recently got one to replace his Strada. Php450k niya yata nakuha. Naka-Old Man Emu suspension na.

I can't speak for the GEN II since I only have experience with the GEN I (use search function to check other Vitara threads or just see similar threads at bottom of page).

www.4x4ph.com is a great resource since that is where the Vitara Club peeps hang out.

Btw, this Vitara is for sale (nakita ko lang sa FOR SALE section ng 4x4ph):

240,000 asking price
Acquired November 2005

OME Struts (less than a year old)
OME Rear Shocks/Springs (less than a year old)
1" Aluminum Spacers Front and Rear
Mud Tires (235/75/R15)

New Timing Belt (OEM)
New Water Pump (GMB)
New Cooling Coil
Air Con: Newly Serviced at Gen-Aire (Morato)

Mileage: 96,000 Kms

I'm sad to say that this has never been trailed. (Sagabal ang trabaho)

Note: Unit is no longer two-toned. Bumper and fenders are now dark green as well.

Please text me at 0917-5381675 for faster transactions.

**alwayz_yummy** · October 10th, 2006 11:14 PM

ok yan sir tep,a!me likes...

**OTEP** · October 10th, 2006 11:18 PM

Ako nga din inuuntog ko ulo ko sa pader. Sana hindi muna namin nakuha yung pula (it was acquired August 2005). hehehe.

Mas mura pa itong nasa ad and mas loaded (stock lang yung pula). Automatic pa! Manual lang yung red.

Siguro consuelo na lang na walang issues yung pula even up to now (lower mileage din nakuha, ~80,000kms).

Yung brake master lang ang sira which was easily changed by afrasay's cousin.

**alwayz_yummy** · October 10th, 2006 11:21 PM

swerte na din yan...hay...sayang wala din me, liteace at isang owner lang pwede ko mapalit,e.......

**dongbadz** · October 11th, 2006 09:36 AM

will try to contact that sir.

sir magastos ba sa maintenance ang VITARA? compare sa mga sedan car? how about sa gas consumption nya? AT/MT?

What can you recommend? a gen1, or gen 2?

Tnx po

**jovenz27** · February 12th, 2017 02:00 PM

Mabagal,malakas sa gas,matagtag,mahal pyesa

Originally Posted by dongbadz

Hey Guys,

Im planning to acquire a 2nd hand Vitara ( 1998-2002 model)

Presently I have my 98 Honda City and a 2000 GLX Lancer..

Im Planning to replace it to a vitara because I need a bigger but powerful car.. Medyo mabigat kasi lagi sakay ko and mahirap isakay lagi sa kotse,

Is it worth ba to replaced my car to Vitara?
Please advise for the maintenance and fuel efficiency of Vitara...

Wat series of Vitara is much Better? eg.JLX...

Thanks a lot