Sell/swap my 2005 Altis 1.6E A/T for a 1994-1997 Nissan Safari?

[KinKyHOOTER]

Hi guys! Need your honest opinion, pros and cons, postivie and negative comments on my day dreaming plan to sell/swap my 2005 Altis 1.6E A/T for a 1994-1997 Nissan Safari.

I understand its like comparing apples to coconuts, maintenance costs are different....and it really is up to me to decide. I just want to hear and get your advise and comments.

I already took my Altis to a 3 day, 950kms + road trip from Paranaque to Subic, Zambales, Clark, Tarlac, Manaoag, Alaminos, Bolinao Pangasinan trip and back....sarap kasi Matic eh. Naka ON lang always ang ECT Power for back-up boost if needed. There were 5 of us in the Altis.

My dad had a Safari before but he sold it to his brother. I like its rugged feel and no holds-barred, no arte ride. As in sugod lang ng sugod. Sarap pang outdoor road trip. TANK nga!

Initial plans of swapping my Altis for my dad's 2002 Pajero Fieldmaster 4x2 got scrapped. He sold it instead.
What ever choice I consider, it will be my daily ride na.....if not, will hold on with the Altis and save-up for a 2nd hand Safari in the near future.

Thanks guys!

[renzo_d10]

I`d rather SAVE UP if I were you. It would still feel different driving a 6 year old sedan on a daily basis rather than driving a 16 year old bumpy SUV. Yes, the Safari may be a can-go-anywhere-suv but you should already be aware on what to expect on a rigid 16 year old car. Suspension components might have been already affected during the long span of usage and those things will be costly to maintain & replace. Not to mention those expensive tires ( about 7k each )

[mda]

Keep the Altis.

You'll think of swapping the Altis for an offroad capable vehicle whenever you need to load up lots and go out of town, but you'll think of swapping it back everytime you come back to the city.

[niky]

I'd rather not. The maintenance cost, running costs (those old trucks may be diesel... but they're thirsty) and comfort are nothing compared to an Altis.

Better to keep your car and save up, then pounce on your dream off-roader when you have enough.

[KinKyHOOTER]

* renzo / mds / niky

Thanks for the straight forward advise guys. True that the feel will really be different driving either 2 in the city and out of town. The age diff and cost issues are really a huge factor. Iba nga naman talaga ang comfort and ease of ride and maintenance of the Altis for city and relaxed out-of-town trips.

Will just save-up and just continue on my review and planning on my go-anywhere 4x4. Kung budget mode lang, siguro Nissan Safari parin and just improve the specs for off-roading.

[renzo_d10]

If your sole purpose is to have an offroader, I'd suggest the Suzuki Samurai