innova j dsl or avanza 1.5

[cripple_rooster]

After driving diesel it's hard to go back to gas.

workaround ideas to discuss among friends: Diesel engines: some taboos still around it

One of the taboos about diesels is related to the maintenance: it's actually not so harder as most people think. Due to the absence of an electric ignition system, they're even simpler to work on. And currently with all that electronic engine management systems all-around, their fuel injection hardwares are getting closer to the a gasoline/E85/CNG/LPG setup, easing the first contacts for mechanics unexperienced on the diesel field.

As far as PMS goes, nowadays it's actually easier than it is in a comparable gasser. Also, the interval between oil changes and other PMS procedures is extended in comparison with a gasser...

[CVT]

With all due respect to any Avanza owner out there, the Innova J is just sooooo much better than the Avanza in every way. If you have the budget go for the Innova and you will not regret it.

PS: I inspected a showroom display of an 2012 Avanza.

Agree here,- whether it is a gas or a diesel variant.....

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[aimphilippines]

If the car is newly launched, usually walang test drive unit.

I'd get the Innova hands down just as well.

Sa Toyota Pasong Tamo meron sila unit na pang test drive.. Automatic Transmission lang ang test drive unit. Doon ako nakapag test drive at doon din ako kukuha ng unit.

Test unit is 1.5E Toyota Avanza.

[amir1223]

tpre, baka 1.3E ibig mong sabihin..alang 1.5E na aavanza, 1.5G lang.

[aimphilippines]

tpre, baka 1.3E ibig mong sabihin..alang 1.5E na aavanza, 1.5G lang.

Sorry... oo nga 1.3e lang yung na test drive ko... naalala ko walang nga pala fog lamp sa ibaba yung test drive unit... so hindi yun G.
Yung 1.5g nila Dark Steel Mica yun nga pala ang nasa loob ng showroom... ganda ganda ng kulay :-)

[aimphilippines]

Quote Originally Posted by number001 View Post
With all due respect to any Avanza owner out there, the Innova J is just sooooo much better than the Avanza in every way. If you have the budget go for the Innova and you will not regret it.

PS: I inspected a showroom display of an 2012 Avanza.

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Depende pa rin sa gagamit... Kung isang tao lang ang sasakay pang araw-araw parang napaka laki naman ng Innova...Actually. pinag isipan ko rin yan kung innova or avanza ang bibilhin ko para sa anak ko for her college daily drive this coming school year....

Sabi ko sa anak ko innova na lang para mahiram ko o magamit ng family pa minsan ninsan... katuwiran niya sa akin... ayaw daw niya mag dala ng ganoong kalaking sasakyan at siya lang naman daw sasakay dun palagi... mahirap pa daw mag park dahil malaki..

For family use... I agree best go for innova ... pero kung dalaga at binata gagamit o single user go for avanza....

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[amir1223]

Quote Originally Posted by number001 View Post
With all due respect to any Avanza owner out there, the Innova J is just sooooo much better than the Avanza in every way. If you have the budget go for the Innova and you will not regret it.

PS: I inspected a showroom display of an 2012 Avanza.

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Depende pa rin sa gagamit... Kung isang tao lang ang sasakay pang araw-araw parang napaka laki naman ng Innova...Actually. pinag isipan ko rin yan kung innova or avanza ang bibilhin ko para sa anak ko for her college daily drive this coming school year....

Sabi ko sa anak ko innova na lang para mahiram ko o magamit ng family pa minsan ninsan... katuwiran niya sa akin... ayaw daw niya mag dala ng ganoong kalaking sasakyan at siya lang naman daw sasakay dun palagi... mahirap pa daw mag park dahil malaki..

For family use... I agree best go for innova ... pero kung dalaga at binata gagamit o single user go for avanza....

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sir, bat di ka pa mag-Altis or Honda City kung madalas e ikaw lang ang sakay pala?e yung mga yun mas matipid at mas mura except for the altis na same price lang ng Innova J.kasi if pangpamilya hanap mo, mag AUV/SUV type of vehicle ka pero kung ikaw lang naman pala madalas op anak mo, kotse ka na lang.

[aimphilippines]

sir, bat di ka pa mag-Altis or Honda City kung madalas e ikaw lang ang sakay pala?e yung mga yun mas matipid at mas mura except for the altis na same price lang ng Innova J.kasi if pangpamilya hanap mo, mag AUV/SUV type of vehicle ka pero kung ikaw lang naman pala madalas op anak mo, kotse ka na lang.

Actually isa yan sa suggestion ng brother ko... Get the Altis or the Innova... instead of the Avanza. Hindi na kasi ako at anak ko sanay mag drive ng mga sedan.. Current ride is Crosswinds XUV... kapag naka sedan kasi feeling namin para kaming naka lubog at mahirap makipag gitgitan sa trapik... :-) Kung Innova naman masyadong malaki...

The avanza was just right for our needs.... compact for 1 person driving then convertible yung space that can load yung buong drums set ng anak ko and lagyan ng cage sa likod for my dogs.

Talagang kanya-kanya needs ng tao... kaya nung nag usap kami ng anak ko medyo magkaiba kami ng opinion on what to get for his ride... sa porma kasi sabi ng anka ko mas gusto niya sedan... pero sabi ko you need space for your drum set and space if ever may mga group project kayo... you can accomodate your classmates... also sabi ko ... kapag kumuha ako example ng toyota fortuner papayag ako na makipag palit palit ng ride sa iyo kasi fit din sa need ko yung avanza.

[vinj]

thanks for answering..

isa pa uli mga boss. automatic na ba na may rustproof ang mga bagong kotse? di ba kasi nilalagay nilang free yun? how can i be sure na na rustproof talaga? or from the factory/plant, e rust proofed na ang kotse?

also, is undercoat a separate thing? thanks!

These are already rustproofed coming out of the factory. No need to apply additional; just keep you car clean and get an underwash once or twice a year.

[Hidaco]

+1 tipid sa gas at lakas pa humatak .. friend ko pumunta nang baguio 1.5G avanza 7 pasahero hindi nakaakyat..

Saan ba dumaan friend mo papuntang Baguio dala ng 7 pasahero sa 1.5G na Avanza? Sa gubat sa side ng mountain slopes o sa highway? Kung sa gubat ay oo hindi talaga kaya. Tanke ang kailangan yata doon. Pero kung sa highway such as Kennon Rd, Marcos Highway, o Naguillian Rd then I beg to disagree. Yun Suzuki Alto K10 ko na 1.0 cc. gasoline engine lang umaakayat mga once every mga 2 mos. to Baguio dala ng 5 na overweight na tao via Kennon Road. Ang lakas pa ng hatak niya.

Anyway now I need to buy a bigger vehicle kase I have one more passenger. Ayaw daw niya sa bubong ng Alto ko kaya ito din ang choices ko for my second vehicle: either the diesel Innova 2.5J or the Avanza 1.5G. Limited ang budget ko (although I can just barely afford the Innova J) and limited din parking space sa loob ng bahay ko for two cars. The Avanza fits perfectly sa extra parking space but the Innova just barely makes it. Most of the time ako at ang gf ko lang nagpapasyal sa mga malls so I'm more decided with the 1.5G Avanza due to easier city driving such as faster acceleration when needed to overtake those jeepneys, clearer all around view, and cheaper spare parts. If I had a bigger budget, bigger parking space, a bigger crowd of regular passengers, and lived in the province I'd choose the Innova. As to fuel prices I still don't know and very much interested that is why I'm posting in this forum.

Before my vote goes to the Avanza. Now that I have both, this is my outlook. If you will drive by yourself and want comfort, I prefer the Avanza since its AT. I dont like driving MT. Easier to drive and more ammenities like power windows, power side mirrors, power locks and AT. If you are after FC, Innova wins hands down. Same route, my Avanza uses 1 full tank a week. Now that were uasing the Innova, 1 full tank of diesel last 11/2 weeks plus fuel is cheaper.

Sitting capacity is almost the same but the Innova is a bit bigger. Cargo capacity, Innova also wins. Noise, the Avanza is better, I hate the diesel clatter of the Innova. Overall, if I can only choose 1, I'll go ith the Innova.

If this is true with regards to the fuel consumption then I'm interested in the Innova but parang ang laki kung dalawa lang kami most of the time. But such a low fuel price usage is very attractive if true. I'm interested to hear more such comments.