2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara...your thoughts? [merged]

[maop99]

Hi guys, Okay ba ang Grand Vitara? How does it compare with the other Mini SUVs? Escape, X-trail, CRV, RAV4 etc. Taking all things into consideration except price and popularity, performance lang. Thanks!

[glntVR]

kung offroad performance, lamang na lamang ito. pero kung overall, i'd rather pick the other suv's

[maop99]

talaga glntVR? why? ano bang problema with the G. Vitara? may mga negative feedback ka ba? please share I am looking for an SUV kasi eh...Thanks....

[yebo]

lamang siya sa ibang mini-suv kasi ladder-on-frame ang chassis so mas stable siya off road. it is a real off-roader, unlike the others that are only good on sand and gravel.

pero kung kaya mo bumili ng grand vitara, konti na lang need mo add sa budget mo for a grand vitara xl_7. full 7 seater suv na yan.

check mo sa www.motioncars.com for comparisson of specs with others and for pricing.

[squala]

Like they said, the Grand Vitara works much better off-road since it's a real SUV with a ladder-on-frame chassis. Get this if you will use it quite often on bad terrain. Otherwise, you can have more performance and fun in car-based 4x4s like the RAV.

[maop99]

Di naman ako off-roader eh, I'm going to use it mostly sa city lang and family use, and the occasional outings kaya mukang attractive ang XL-7 ah.

Yebo, di ba siya pilit na 7 seater? parang yung musso, na-try ko di ako kasya sa likod grabe pang kids lang, mababali ata leeg ko! hahahaha

[squala]

It will be a bit cramped at the 3rd row of an XL7. But since you said you only plan to use it around the city, why not take a look at AUVs? The Everest, if you don't mind its design, seems practical, with the same 7-seater layout but with a way more efficient diesel engine. You can also opt to wait for the next Revo, which looks much like an old 4Runner. If I'm not mistaken, it's also built around its chassis, but for sure, there is a 4WD option.

[jojo_mouth2]

Di naman ako off-roader eh, I'm going to use it mostly sa city lang and family use, and the occasional outings kaya mukang attractive ang XL-7 ah.

Yebo, di ba siya pilit na 7 seater? parang yung musso, na-try ko di ako kasya sa likod grabe pang kids lang, mababali ata leeg ko! hahahaha

vitar is best in of-road as compared to its competitor. but as what you mention na pang city driving, i suggest you go for CRV -comfort and power.

[maop99]

Okay, Thanks guys, mukang maraming padating na mga bagong modelo ah, I think I will just wait a little bit more. kung kaya ko pang magantay hehehehe parang kating kati na ako kumuha ng SUV....

[C24]

Masarap idrive yung manual transmission na Grand Vitara V6, very torquey. ok naman ang ride. Try to arrange for a test drive, you'll be surprised! Mababa lang nga ang resale value and limited ang accessories at sa Pilhino lang usually may parts, mas mahal ng konti sa GM dealers.

[ebbfolls]

Sa porma at kargada, angat sa iba yung XL-7(yung previous model, hindi yung latest dahil sa pangit na pinalalaking headlights), maliban siguro sa Kia Sorrento (na kamukha nung RX300 na Lexus). Pero sa offroad, lamang naman ang Kia Sorrento, although unibody ito kumpara sa 'body-on-frame' ng XL-7.

Kung offroad, may katwirang makalamang ang body-on-frame kesa unibody, pero pag stock lang silang dalawa, hindi yan masisiguro.

Pero kung bibili ka man lang ng suv I para sa urban driving, you should check out Toyota's Highlander (share's platform with Lexus RX300). Ganda rin itsura at unibody pa--mas nakaka-economiya sa gaso.

[maop99]

ebbfolls, nakita ko na rin ang higlander ng toyota on the road, got me interested din, pero di ba imported yun? how much is it? i never asked toyota kasi feeling ko super mahal and wala sa budget ko, do they have it locally na ba? Thanks

[ebbfolls]

Hindi ko pa nakita yun dito sa atin, pero I've noticed a trend that kung makikita mo sa mga car mags, 3 to 6 months later, lalabas na sa mga peryodiko, just like the Vitara, Grand Vitara, F-150, Suburban, etc.

[mikaztro]

Test drive all the above mentioned vehicles. We just usually give our opinions based on our experience and vehicle writeups. For me, it all depends on your overall use.
If its for trailing and off-road use--get a Vitara or Grand Vitara
Comfort ride and on-road performance: CRV, Xtrail, RAV4 etc.

There are no right vehicles, to say the least, it all depends on your taste, comfort, usage and performance.

[wulf]

ei guys. thinking of going big again from my current ride (00 exalta).i initially just wanted to go back to a 98-99 RAV or maybe a CRV,then i saw an ad for a 490k a/t Suzuki grand vitara,38t km on the odo...what do u guys think of this car?sulit ba?parts & maintenance?me banawe na ba to? fuel consumption? sorry,not much reviews online,besides,dehins tropical setting...would appreciate ur help. thanks!

[OTEP]

I like the GV. Especially that generation. More refined than the first but still more truck-like than the latest. Not as common as other Japanese SUV's. CBU Japan pa.

I think there is a thread about it here somewhere. It's my first choice for a used compact SUV.

[caloyski5]

i second otep

i like the 01 grand vitara. feels very sturdy and well built

[wulf]

how bout the maintenance & parts availability?

[arvic]

mga sir ask lng po... eto na po ba yung model na bgo mag new face lift na GV?

[KG21]

correct sir arvic! tulad ng sbi ni sir otep it's more truck like nga...