Hello Tsikoters - I am new to this forum. I have been browsing this forum and found the threads very informative. Need to seek your advice.

I am in the market for a mid-size SUV with a budget in the range of 1M-1.3M. Will use it for daily commute and occasional out-of-town trips. 4x4 will be a nice to have. I have sort of narrowed my choice (after reading thru your discussions in the Fortuner threads) and go for a brand new Fortuner VVT G variant (despite its shortcomings I still view it as the best value for my money). However I browsed thru the Sunday Manila Bulletin ads and came across quite a fewl 2nd hand SUVs at competetive prices. My choices therefore expanded to include (in order of priority):

#1 2006 Toyota Fortuner VVT Gas P1.353M
#2 2003 Mitsubishi Gen3 Pajero Diesel P1.5M
#3 2002 Nissan Patrol 3.0 TDI Diesel P975K
#4 2003 Isuzu Trooper Skyroof Diesel P950K

The Gen3 Pajero is my dream SUV but I just find the price too high for a pre-owned. The Patrol is a full size SUV and price is attractive but I do not know much about Nissan quality and reliability. The Trooper too is nicely priced and engine performance is great but the looks and body design is very much outdated.

If you were in my shoes which SUV will you go for ?

I would very much appreciate your views. I need to hear a different perspective so I can have a more informed/balanced decision.

Hope you can help me out.