Fotuner: PROS and CONS

[kenny_tiu7]

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i know a bit ni but if apilun tanan. kay why not give captiva a chance? looks? for me its the best. the features pod is the best pod nindot mga features. resale valure lng jud and customer service prob ani.

[NeoXdeatH]

Just got the '09 Fortuner 2.7 VVT-i Gas @ Toyota Manila Bay so far very satisfied with it. The ride has improved over the old fortuner (we sold our old fortuner for the new '09).

Yes, the suspension could be softer. But when we add weight (for ex. 2 sacks of rice) the ride is a lot softer. Meaning, it was designed to handle heavier loads than its other compact-suv competitors.

Other things that should've came standard with the '09 fortuner:
*power seat(s)
*5-speed a/t
*spare tire lock

Also, the 2.7 Gas variant is not really a "gas guzzler" as many has speculated. You get the response/power of the vvt-i gas engine with the advantages over diesel.

Fortuner Gas vs. Diesel:
*diesel has dirtier emission
*noisier than gas (will eventually worsen as years pass)
*excessive vibrations especially when it reaches 2years old+
*high maintenance than gas
*better engine response
*warm-ups @ morning not necessary

The only advantage of the diesel (for me) is the very slightly lower consumption than the gas variant.

We also have the 3.0 4x4 Diesel Hilux so we really have an unbiased comparison between gas and d4d diesel engines.

just my opinion, i'm no automotive expert.

high maintenance than gas? care to elaborate

[predo]

gas engines consumes only 4 liters of oil every periodic maintenance and diesel engines consumes 7 liters. spare parts for diesel engines is more expensive compared to gasoline engines.

[hansoi_888]

gwapo jud ug nawng ang fortuner, sad to say lang you still have to buy after market suspension to make the ride better.. if ge taod unta na daan, then siguru dghan satisfied customers..but the new one kay ni nindot sad ug ride based sa reviews..
try to test drive lang and compare before buying.. try Fortuner, montero, Sta.Fe, everest, Sorento

[ckice168]

fortuner is very distinct from the hilux. while the montero looks like the strada from the front. the montero has better bells and whistles (features) the interior of the montero has a upper hand while the fortuner dash is ahem... a little dated.

if your looking to buy money for value, fortuner 4x2 GAS!!! Dont get a 4x2 diesel. Underpower kayo. if your buying diesel spend a little more and get the 4x4 nalang. but the 4x2 gas performs very very well. it has a VVTi engine already. its like driving a SanteFe with a gas engine. (SanteFe diesel is also variable valve) Perky rides but you just have to be a little light footed. tintal kayo yatak!

[hansoi_888]

f u wnt to buy a fortuner. Get the 4x4 kay powerful cya. Intercooler na.. D 4x2 kay dli mn.. That's why murag underpower

[kit_kat]

thank you so much guys!!!
you've been a BIG help...
im no car expert.. but, based on your discussions .. i've learned a lot..
thank you again!!

[kenny_tiu7]

so what did you get? hehe

[burn777]

yup same question?

[eeypee]

unsa ka tnuod ang ila giingn na naa dw sakit ang fortuner na mokalit lng cya kapawng? naa ko fren ka experience na cya ani sa iya fortuner dunno if sa iya lng ba kaha or sakit jud ni cya sa fortuner... jas asking