Which SUV to get?

**FoundOnRoadDead** · June 11th, 2011 08:25 PM

Audi A5 bro..less mo na nakikita sa road..saka medyo gamit na kasi ng politicians and LC's at Prado.

**Ry_Tower** · June 12th, 2011 12:42 AM

Originally Posted by sm2by

How about a Toyota FJ Cruiser?

Pros:
Exclusive, not that many on the road
Unique and Rugged SUV
Easy to Maneuver, shorter than an LC
Fuel Efficient V6 with Dual VVt-i and 5 Speed ECT-i Automatic Transmission
Cheaper than LC/Prado, and fits your budget perfectly
Cons:
Only 5 Seats
Oversized Subwoofer( if you're an audiophile never mind)
and Suicide Doors...

Hirap sa piyesa yan at kung hindi mo i-pang-o-offroad, sayang pera kasi doon yan designed eh. Hindi pang-city porma eh. LC na lang.

**jhnkvn** · June 12th, 2011 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by snail

Budget is around 3-4m.

So far, we're still choosing among the ff:

Toyota Landcruiser
Toyota Prado
Dodge Durango
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Audi Q5

Out na ang Expedition, Suburban, Pajero, Veracruz, Mohave, Patrol, Tribeca and Jeep Commander. We're also not considering the X1, RX, GLK and XC60 just so we're clear on this

Criteria (in no particular order):

Exclusivity is a plus, but not the be-all and end-all
Reasonably fuel-efficient
Easy to maneuver
Lots of bells & whistles

Pros and Cons?

I'm not getting the "easy to maneuver" criteria. For example, our Expedition, even though it's damn big, has lighter handling compared to my own Sonata. Just tipping the steering a bit and it'll follow.

Anyway,

Out of all the vehicles. I'll narrow it down to just two:
#1 Audi Q5
#2 Toyota Land Cruiser

There are lesser Audi Q5 than Toyota LCs out on the road. So exclusivity-wise, Audi wins this hands-down. Based on any non-gearhead point-of-view, both of them would be equally expensive. They see the Land Cruiser as something expensive due to its size (bigger = more expensive ;) ) and because most politicians sport them. And as most people, we equate politicians with power and power into moolah. More "educated" drivers would appreciate the 3 rings. However, do note that the Q5 is significantly smaller versus the Land Cruiser. So take that into account before purchase.

The Q5 would be obviously win this. Diesel + 2.0L engine = fuel miser. If you aren't the type who likes to see 5,000php gas bills every other week (on our Expedition, we're getting the fuel bill every week. But that's due to our poor FC 2-4km/L

), Q5 would be your priority.

Lots of bells and whistles. The Q5 starts very near the 4m mark. With the Premium being 500k more and you get more goodies (bigger rims 18-> 19", auto-dimming side view mirror, panoramic sunroof, and a Bang and Olufsen [yeah, the sound company that sells their CD changer at 40k php prices in Greenbelt 5] speaker system). The Land Cruiser on the otherhand starts at 4.5m. The ball's on your side on how much are you willing to dish out.

**foresterx** · June 12th, 2011 02:00 AM

Originally Posted by Ry_Tower

Hirap sa piyesa yan at kung hindi mo i-pang-o-offroad, sayang pera kasi doon yan designed eh. Hindi pang-city porma eh. LC na lang.

i agree with this, the fj cruiser is meant to be driven off road not in the city. so if you don't go off road it's a waste of money. ang dami ko nga nakikita sa rockwell na driver driven fj cruiser tapos yung amo nasa likod eh sobra sikip ng likod non.

**sachiel** · June 14th, 2011 01:18 PM

Q5 or LC lang rin choice for me. If most of the time your father will drive, get the Q5. If not, then LC.

**shadow3616931** · June 14th, 2011 03:34 PM

For me LC or prado for wiser choice, re FJ di ko talaga type yan parang classic dating IMO

**_Qwerty_** · June 14th, 2011 05:17 PM

masyado pating bare ang loob nyang FJ.. for its price.. not worth it..

**Ry_Tower** · June 14th, 2011 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by foresterx

i agree with this, the fj cruiser is meant to be driven off road not in the city. so if you don't go off road it's a waste of money. ang dami ko nga nakikita sa rockwell na driver driven fj cruiser tapos yung amo nasa likod eh sobra sikip ng likod non.

Meron din dito sa amin na ganyan kaso lagi sa Toyota Dealership. Parang gusto ko nga puntahan (tapat lang namin eh) but somehow I feel shy.

It's bad ass looking even in stock form! Black pa.