Toyota Fortuner 2.7L and 3.0D4-D test drive report

**Jong** · June 27th, 2005 10:34 PM

Guys,

wala pa bang 4x4 na 2.7L Gas ang Fortuner? parang di maganda ang kulay sa dash...

**aDD_L** · June 27th, 2005 11:42 PM

Wala na talaga, cornerred na ng fortuner and market nya.

pero kung ako yung mga nakapila sa reservation, mag babackout na lang ako, may lalabas na upscaled version ng fortuner by next year....

teka, hanggang next year na nga pala yung pila , kailangan makapila na, at by that time, nanjan na yung upscaled version nya

Now who wants to buy a 2003 crosswind xtrm with accesories plus DVD system?

**Jong** · June 29th, 2005 05:13 PM

Guys,

ask lang ako ng favor. if ever i will trade-in my RAV4 4x4 which i bought last Dec2004 how much would it cost now? considering the mileage is stil 8k km? what is the present depreciation interest rate in the market nowadays?

thanks a lot guys...

**number001** · June 29th, 2005 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by Jong

Guys,

ask lang ako ng favor. if ever i will trade-in my RAV4 4x4 which i bought last Dec2004 how much would it cost now? considering the mileage is stil 8k km? what is the present depreciation interest rate in the market nowadays?

thanks a lot guys...

Best tip: Do not trade it in dahil malulugi ka lang. The dealer will pay a very low price which is definitely NOT commensurate of the condition and mileage of your vehicle. Try selling it directly.

**docSUVfan** · June 30th, 2005 11:16 AM

If you need 7-seating capacity or extra luggage/cargo capacity, then get the Fortuner, however, the RAV4s (2000 and 2004)we own have been very reliable and quite low-maintenance, agile with excellent handling, proven flood-resistant (up to engine hood). The fuel economy is between 6.5 - 7.5 km/li. Parking is very easy.

**andre** · June 30th, 2005 12:44 PM

Dont trade in your RAV4, if you dont need to seat 7 persons. You might regret the ride. Fortuner is bouncy. Difficult to park compared to RAV. Difficult to squeeze into tight traffic or corners. Anyway your RAV is still very new.

**111prez** · June 30th, 2005 02:04 PM

tama silang lahat, huwag mo i-trade in. the dealer will give you a ridiculously low price and then resell it for a high price.

if you really want to sell your RAV 4, better to friends who can give you a fair price

however, i understand your predicament. if the fuel mileage of the 2.7L fortuner and rav 4 is the same, then the 2.7L fortuner definitely has a lot of advantages.

its just a pity that toyota was not upfront with its customers who bought their RAV 4s less than a year ago.

i heard that toyota already knew that it would bring in the fortuner by november last year. there were even reservations made as early as february 2005

**Jong** · June 30th, 2005 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by number001

Best tip: Do not trade it in dahil malulugi ka lang. The dealer will pay a very low price which is definitely NOT commensurate of the condition and mileage of your vehicle. Try selling it directly.

even if i'll trade my car to the showroom where i bought it? approximately, how much would it sell?

thanks bro

**111prez** · June 30th, 2005 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by Jong

even if i'll trade my car to the showroom where i bought it? approximately, how much would it sell?

thanks bro

bro -- from what i know, mababa pa rin ang trade in value.

however, if you have a good relationship with your dealer, you might get a better trade in value

**Jong** · June 30th, 2005 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by docSUVfan

If you need 7-seating capacity or extra luggage/cargo capacity, then get the Fortuner, however, the RAV4s (2000 and 2004)we own have been very reliable and quite low-maintenance, agile with excellent handling, proven flood-resistant (up to engine hood). The fuel economy is between 6.5 - 7.5 km/li. Parking is very easy.

Thanks guys.... i really appreciate your kind words. i guess, i have to think it thru.