Innova V variant

**holdenme** · February 9th, 2018 02:30 PM

hi guys, I will be buying a V variant pero 2012 model. Is it ok to buy a top of the line model 2nd hand innova? thanks!

**GTi** · February 9th, 2018 09:27 PM

I personally find it impractical. The Innova is a utility vehicle. If I wanted a car with the additional luxury features it offers, I'd rather spring for a Starex instead.

Nothing wrong with the car though. Just that I'd only be looking at E or G variants if I were you.

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**dr. d** · February 9th, 2018 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by holdenme

hi guys, I will be buying a V variant pero 2012 model. Is it ok to buy a top of the line model 2nd hand innova? thanks!

if it won't drive you to the poorhouse, i suppose it's ok.
i would. "that way, there won't be no talk of the 'what-ifs' ".

just be aware that the second row is made up of two captain seats, with space in between for getting into the 3rd row.

**dr. d** · February 10th, 2018 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by GTi

I personally find it impractical. The Innova is a utility vehicle. If I wanted a car with the additional luxury features it offers, I'd rather spring for a Starex instead.

Nothing wrong with the car though. Just that I'd only be looking at E or G variants if I were you.

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alas, the starex ownership experience is not as reliable as an innova's.
my colleague swears by this.... has since purchased the toyota, and has been smiling ever since.

**Walter** · February 10th, 2018 02:52 PM

You might want to check out the VW Caddy Maxi ...

**zechs** · February 10th, 2018 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by holdenme

hi guys, I will be buying a V variant pero 2012 model. Is it ok to buy a top of the line model 2nd hand innova? thanks!

Tama sila. I personally would go for the G variant also because of the sole reason that the V variant has captain seats.

**LancerA174A** · February 10th, 2018 03:24 PM

Ako naman if I were to get an Innova I'd go for the V, 4 lang kami sa family and rare lang naman mapuno so I think ok lang na captain seats.

I guess it will depend on your usage, if you'll be carrying more than 4 passengers most of the time then pick the G variant.

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**CVT** · February 10th, 2018 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by dr. d

alas, the starex ownership experience is not as reliable as an innova's.
my colleague swears by this.... has since purchased the toyota, and has been smiling ever since.

I have both doc, practically the same vintage and mileage, about 50kkm each.

No issue for both so far...

Innova - changed 4 tyres, rear shocks, front brake pads, will change front shocks next PMS

Grand Starex - changed 2 tyres, front brake pads, half moon valve seal, together with engine cover seal

**dr. d** · February 10th, 2018 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by CVT

I have both doc, practically the same vintage and mileage, about 50kkm each.

No issue for both so far...

Innova - changed 4 tyres, rear shocks, front brake pads, will change front shocks next PMS

Grand Starex - changed 2 tyres, front brake pads, half moon valve seal, together with engine cover seal

good for you!

errr... you have your shocks changed at the casa?

**holdenme** · February 14th, 2018 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by GTi

I personally find it impractical. The Innova is a utility vehicle. If I wanted a car with the additional luxury features it offers, I'd rather spring for a Starex instead.

Nothing wrong with the car though. Just that I'd only be looking at E or G variants if I were you.

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Thanks for the reply. Actually, we are only a family of 5. so 5/7 seater MUV is not bad and definitely will not be under powered! I'm a weekend user only by the way. Usual travel to mall, grocery, school and occasional out of town. Namurahan kc ako sa asking nya at negotiable p! from 550 to 490k! / 52 mileage only! BTW, it has a gas engine and a/t.