Starex TDIC or CRDI

**fabilioh** · January 14th, 2010 02:45 PM

Just helping out a friend planning to get a 2nd hand Starex, preferably 2003-2004 model. Ok pa rin ba iyung TDIC version? I've heard the CRDI is a lot faster, but the TDIC is cheaperto maintain. Thanks in advance!

**s_quilicot** · January 14th, 2010 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by fabilioh

Just helping out a friend planning to get a 2nd hand Starex, preferably 2003-2004 model. Ok pa rin ba iyung TDIC version? I've heard the CRDI is a lot faster, but the TDIC is cheaperto maintain. Thanks in advance!

CRDI. period.

**niky** · January 14th, 2010 04:57 PM

The TDIC is simpler and cheaper to maintain, and it's more than enough engine for the Starex.

If this vehicle will be used as a service vehicle, that might be the better choice... heck... if you have no need for speed and plan to do no heavy hauling... it will likely do as a family vehicle, too.

**ghosthunter** · January 14th, 2010 05:06 PM

Doesn't the CRDI system have problems with the (low) quality of our local diesel fuel?

**niky** · January 14th, 2010 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

Doesn't the CRDI system have problems with the (low) quality of our local diesel fuel?

Not any more than other CRDi systems... and possibly less.

But yeah, it is a concern if you're going to keep it for more than five years or 150,000 kms, which is why I prefer the TDIC.

**ronw123w124** · January 14th, 2010 10:28 PM

I'd rather look at it based on the condition of the Starex you're looking at, ok naman both CRDI or TCI for the old Starex. Kung alin sa dalawa ang makita na maganda ang condition , yun ang bibilihin ko regardless kung TCI o CRDI yung makina.

**CVT** · January 15th, 2010 08:48 AM

If it is for family use, it will be more cost effective to maintain a TDIC (TCI) variant.... Again, power is not a concern for a Starex with TDIC (TCI) engine.

9202:toothbrush:

**fabilioh** · January 15th, 2010 09:04 AM

Thanks for the replies

It IS actually going to be a both a service and family vehicle, to transport family members to and from the office(quite a big family

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**niky** · January 15th, 2010 09:38 AM

TDIC. If you do get a CRDi, try to get one with just 30-40,000 kms on the clock... avoid those at 100,000 or over. If it's over 100,000 but has had an injector replacement, well and good. ;)

This is not to say that all Starexes require injector replacements... but it's mere prudence. It's the same reason I wouldn't buy a secondhand automatic with over 100,000 kilometers on it unless I'm intimately familiar with the condition of the car. (many people won't follow warranty after 60,000 kms... and if they've done 40,000 kms or more without changing the ATF reguarly, the tranny will be in really cruddy condition)

**fabilioh** · January 15th, 2010 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by niky

TDIC. If you do get a CRDi, try to get one with just 30-40,000 kms on the clock... avoid those at 100,000 or over. If it's over 100,000 but has had an injector replacement, well and good. ;)

This is not to say that all Starexes require injector replacements... but it's mere prudence. It's the same reason I wouldn't buy a secondhand automatic with over 100,000 kilometers on it unless I'm intimately familiar with the condition of the car. (many people won't follow warranty after 60,000 kms... and if they've done 40,000 kms or more without changing the ATF reguarly, the tranny will be in really cruddy condition)

Thanks niky

The reason why I always prefer M/T over A/T when it comes to 2nd hand cars.

What about fuel consumption? I've read also that the TDICs are somewhat on the thirsty side?