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  1. marjom915
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    December 2nd, 2006 01:22 AM #1
    Hi, we' re planning to buy a family van, my family and household help = 8 people. We can't decide which one to buy among the three- Yung GL Grandia doesn't have too much space for the luggage and the seats are not too comfortable daw lalo na kung long drive ? The New starex naman may problem daw sa suspension? The Super Grandia has captain seats but does it really make any difference sa bench seats sa GL Grandia? . We wanted a van na malamig a/c , comfortable seats and di malakas sa gas.Any input/ opinion will be appreciated. Thanks
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    December 2nd, 2006 08:18 AM #2
    Test drive them all. See the one that suits you the best.

    Ano kaya problema ng Starex sa suspension? hehehe. Baka naman kalampag or ingay lang, madali naman gawin iyon and covered ng 3year warranty.

    Kung uncomfortable yung seats, hindi mo ata pwede i-warranty iyan.

    The Super Grandia is nice but seems overpriced.

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    December 2nd, 2006 09:01 AM #3
    hiace kna lang astig pa
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    December 2nd, 2006 12:09 PM #4
    D-4D yung Hi-ace and Grandia, not sure kung may gas nun. Baka ma magka- D4D choking problem ka.
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    December 2nd, 2006 08:21 PM #5
    My 2006 M/T Starex CRDI gets 10 km/liter (mostly highway driving). I don't know the mileage figures for a Hiace though. Okay pa naman suspension ng Starex, pero 5 months pa lang naman yung sasakyan. It can take the terrible condition of McArthur Highway between Urdaneta and Tarlac in stride, although as other Starex owners have noted, the ride of the Starex is a bit "bouncy" or "boaty."

    As Otep suggested, test drive all of them to get a better idea of their handling characteristics.
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    December 2nd, 2006 08:40 PM #6
    The GL Grandia and Super Grandia are really humongous beasts. I think the Commuter will be sufficient for carrying 8 passengers even with cargo. I think places like SeatMate can convert the Commuter's bland interiors and bench seats into individual captain chairs and other upgrades. One thing to watch out for is its D4-D engine which may have engine problems, on a case to case basis.
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