Mitsubishi Montero Sport vs Toyota Fortuner

by Botchi Santos 07 Oct 2009

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COMMENTS

• rybaxs says based on the Topgear Buyer's guide, Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2.5D is more than 32HP, longer wheelbase and the price is lesser than the Fortuner. I just wonder about DI-D(Direct Injection Diesel) and D-4D (Direct Injection 4 Cylinder Common Rail Diesel Engine), what's the difference with these two engines? (07 October 2009)
• daryl clark y.ybañez says good day! yes,luigi.you're right d4d engines really have a big problem with fuel supply pump.i encountered this problem with my hi-ace commuter and innova.and the price for fuel supply pump'hmm 69,925.00php ouch! even if you have the money,you'll wait at least 2 weeks before the sparepart will arrive.i'm wondering why toyota don't have a stock with commonly replaced spareparts.here's the problem lists i,ve encountered with my commuter:alternator bearing(very common),blower fans(radiator & back/inside),gear shift cable,shock absorbers,& many more i just don't know their part/s name. (07 October 2009)
• Kurt says How about comparing the Fortuner 3.0 with the Montero Sport 3.2? Also, I have asked the Casa if the Fortuner 3.0 will run on Bio Diesel and they don't know. Does anyone know? My wife and I are looking for between these 2 models. We want something that is reliable,etc.. And also, comfort is important and for it to be very roomy. Any suggestion on which would be the best? To me its a very close decision. We are also, looking to buy around Jan/Feb. Thank u for your help. (07 October 2009)
• TUNDRAG says 1.Fort is an old model compare to the recently launched Monty. 2.Diese engine- Though Toyota is known for its reliability, Mitsu 4D56 /4M41 has the advantage over the D4D for durabilty / longevity. 3. Monty has comfy ride compare to the Fort trucky ride. Better TEST DRIVE for you to decide. (07 October 2009)
• Luigi says Hi! thanks for the great advice! Because of your advice, my dad is now considering a chevy captiva or montero 2.5. I know they don't belong to the same class but the they have almost the same price. One advantage of Chevy is its fuel consumption. Moreover, the torque is 320NM while the hp is 150ps. The engine spec is greater than the 2.5DiD, which has 314NM for torque and 134ps for hp. Also, they offered 50k worth of discount. That's huge for us! However, I read from a site that it's quite slow. How come it's slow when it has greater engine specs than the montero? any comment on this. Your comment is very crucial as my family can't decide which one to choose. (08 October 2009)
• John Martin Balinghasay says hi luigi, you said you are looking for a "car" and not a truck and you only need two drive wheels and you like a car pleasing to the eyes; so IMHO i dont think you need a Montero sport, if you are looking at a korean product like the captiva, i would suggest you take a good look at the hyundai santa fe which had better reviews than the captiva. and I would not buy a car from a manufacturer who just went bankrupt and is now trying to revive itself whereas hyundai has been the ONLY manufacturer which has significantly improved over the past 10 years. . . (08 October 2009)
• jameski says First, forget about the 2.5 Fortuner. Second, you wont regret getting the 2.5 Montero Sport. Captiva is a nice choice. In fact, it has good reviews, even won in the C! magazine compact SUV award. But it's Chevy & the plastics are bad inside. And it will have a low resale value compare to the two. If I were you, just get the top of the line Mitsubishi Strada 3.2. Has better interior than the 2.5 Montero & is fuel efficient too. And it costs less. They are now selling the facelifter 2010 model which looks more attractive. (08 October 2009)
• heav says Go ahead with the CAPTIVAting SUV. It has durable VM Motori diesel than Mitsu & Toyota. The Captiva SUV, made by the American company Chevrolet, is fitted with a common rail diesel engine designed by VM Motori and produced, under license, by General Motors Daewoo Auto & Technology (GMDAT) at its plant in Gunsan, Korea. This engine has a power output of 150 CV @ 4000 rpm, and a max torque of 310 Nm @ 2000 rpm. These excellent values are achieved at low speed; perfect conditions for a Sport Utility Vehicle. Combined fuel consumption is 7.6L/100 Km. (08 October 2009)
• Luigi says Thanks! hahaha sante fe is really out of the budget :( I want the montero but I don't see the point of having a very vehicle since it's only my mom and I who'll use it. My father and other siblings are not in the country. I love the montero 3.2 but it's too expensive:( (08 October 2009)
• raphael says don't worry about the fuel supply of the fortuner. it was already corrected by toyota. the fuel supply of the fortuner today is was already changed. (08 October 2009)
• Luigi says what about the engine of captiva? It's kinda intriguing because it produces more power than the montero 2.5Di-D. (09 October 2009)
• Nestor says The Fortuner still looks good compared to the Montero.... (09 October 2009)
• evilwez says hi! i owned a 2009 fortuner.. and i can say that all the problems you all mentioned was now improved by toyota.. except for the bumpy ride..=) and for luigi, try to take a look on Honda Showrooms for CRv or for ford, the new everest.. =) (10 October 2009)
• Roland says Toyota D4D engine sucks, i had change the fuel supply pump of my hilux 3 times, all under warranty. but the time i have to wait for my unit to be used again is a torture. it really stalled even toyota people checked the fuel if it is contaminated with foreign particles, it appears that fuel i am using at the time the unit stalled were perfectly clean. for the price i paid for the unit i am totally dissatisfied. not to mention the risk of having an accident every time you overtake. (10 October 2009)
• pine says i strongly agree to j.m. balinghasay. the SANTA FE CRDI seems to be in the limelight but its sumthng you should consider. if its good looks, powerful engine you are looking for, the sta. fe is the real deal. 2.2CRDi STA.FE vs. 2.5FORTUNER vs. 2.5MONTERO. A test drive will ease ur mind. forget the captiva. (10 October 2009)
• ramon roque says I suggest that you neither take Fortuner or Montero but instead, get one of the new FORD EVEREST, spacious, durable and very quiet inside. (10 October 2009)
• ninoy says go 4 mitsu montero 3.2 gls sport edition (10 October 2009)
• evilwez says one thing na auko sa montero is their aircon.. tsktsk.. walang airon sa gitna tapos s likod nsa gilid lng.. kng pang family use xa kawawa ang mga nsa likod lalo n pag nabilad sa araw ang sasakyan.. and yeah, mukha ngang ok ang hyundai, pero totoo bng gapang ang mga hyundai especially the starex pag sa mga paakyat lalo na sa baguio..?? (10 October 2009)
• Babylyn says I second the motion with Pine, Luigi....forget about the captiva (Chevrolet, for that matter) I had my Chevy ***** sold for poor gas consumption and trust me, the original panel was replaced in less than a year coz it was reading miles and not kilometer, duh! My poor bebe stayed more in casa than in my OWN CASA.Resale value sucks! (11 October 2009)
• spike says You're doing great luigi, collect advise then sellect, if you haven't been on this site, *****.com, try to visit it, very informative, then click on ''the car chart'' (12 October 2009)
• Luigi says Hey spike! thanks for the site! I'm having fun reading their articles:D (12 October 2009)
• franky says ya man, forget the chevy its a lot of *&%*)(&%)BULL, just choose between the Hyundai and Japanese makes, value for money, efficiency. all american makes are craps... (15 October 2009)
• Nestor says Guys! How bout the Fortuner 2.5 manual tranny versus the Montero 2.5 matic? Any inputs?... (15 October 2009)
• bluelion811 says makina ng montero sport 2.5 D ay mas maganda kaysa makina ng fotuner 2.5 D.yan lang pwede ipanalo ng monte sa fortu..all in all..aircon,interior,exterior,suspension lamang ang fortuner..quality,performance at durabilty halos pareho na siguro// (05 November 2009)
• mang driver says don't go for the diesel fortuner!! take the gas one... (06 November 2009)
• Sea Bass says Guys! sa pick-up naman,maganda ba ang performance ng d-max? (07 November 2009)
• sadam says @seaBass--am not driving any of these pick-ups D-Max & Strada are known to build durable diesel engines while the Navara 2.5L has negative review at EU countries, watch out the con-rod. The Hi-lux is invincible as TG UK ads but their D4D has had so many probs. Forget the Ranger & Mazda Therefore either D-max & Strada are wise choice, but the D-max has very low hp & pricey than Strada. (07 November 2009)
• sniper says i'm considering to buy fortuner dsl, but there's a lot of comments about D4D engine problem would u advice to go for Gas VVTI, bec. fortuner looks good in and out compare to MOnti bec.the front grills look like pick-up. and no immobilizer for theft alarm. Plz Advice.... (11 November 2009)
• kalabitpahinge :=) says need some advice sa mga fortuner owner about fortuner 2009 2.5 Dsl M/T ano madalas n problems ni2? plan ko kc bumili n next month mas pinili ko fortuner ke s montero mas malaki at maluwag s loob pero no idea s mga problems ng fortuner i appreciate ur advice. (14 November 2009)
• Ariest says "evilwez says hi! i owned a 2009 fortuner.. and i can say that all the problems you all mentioned was now improved by toyota.. except for the bumpy ride..=) and for luigi, try to take a look on Honda Showrooms for CRv or for ford, the new everest.. =)" how long have you been using the fortuner 2009 model? is it dsl or gas? have you had any problem since your last post on october? i'm asking this because we're planning to buy fortuner 2.5 dsl this december. your inputs will be highly appreciated. just wanna make it sure that toyota already addressed the problem. (17 November 2009)
• evilwez says @Ariest.. wala pa namang problem, so far.. for 11 months at 24000+ mileage.. (17 November 2009)
• kalabit pahinge says @evilwez hi! ako rin plan ko rin mag buy dis december like ko sana yung 2.5 dsl m/t kaso wlang airbags and ABS kaya switch ako s 2.4 dsl a/t 1.479m w/airbags and ABS n onti nlang naman difference ng price s 2.5 dsl m/t, prepared ko sana m/t ni try ko rin silipin specs ng isuzu sportivo 2010 model like ko n sana kaso wla din airbags and ABS, may nakapag sabi kc s akin wag daw a/t mas maganda daw m/t kaso yung fortuner 2.5 dsl m/t lng m/t ng 2009 fortuner, ano madalas problems ng a/t fortuner i appreciate any advice. (18 November 2009)
• evilwez says @kalabit.. sabi nila mhe choking prob 'DAW' ang D4D.. pero sa 2006 innova ko hindi ko pa naeexperience at kahit sa fort ko.. matagtag daw ang fort, MEDYO matagtag nga siya pag magisa ka lang pero pag 3 na kayo, ok na naman siya.. at mahirap nga talaga linisin ang beige.. ngayon ko lang din nalaman na wala nga atang ABS at airbag ang m/t variant.. thanks sa info.. go for fort! =) (18 November 2009)
• mailman says guyz ano pa yung kulang sa fort m/t version kesa matic nila besides sa ABS and airbags? (18 November 2009)
• kalabit pahinge :=} says @ to all, meron pla ABS n airbags yung fortuner 2009 M/T 2mawag kc ako s toyota otis manila baka daw di n updated yung specs ng fortuner s www.toyota.com.ph so im choosing again the M/T fort. (19 November 2009)
• mailman says tnx kalabit! go,go, fort m/t! (20 November 2009)
• archie says mga bagito wag nyo tingnan yung looks ang tingnan nyo yung specs performance kung fortuner vs montero cyempre montero powerful at economical pa. (21 November 2009)
• keps says archie...compare mo ang 3.2 montero at 3.0 fort.sa 2.5 variant cguro tama ka. (23 November 2009)
• Ariest says @evilwez, thanks sa inputs. I think we'll consider fortuner 2.5 dsl a/t. Ang pangamba ko lang kc tlga yung mga previous comments ng iba na may problem ang D4D. So i think Toyota already fixed the issue. (23 November 2009)
• tengteng says fotuner is better kaso may factory defect yung unit ko kaya i sold it and bought a montero 3.2. lakas lang sa diesel 5.5liter / km city driving (28 November 2009)
• Ariest says @tengteng, bro anung year model yung Fort mo? (29 November 2009)
• tengteng says may 2008. (29 November 2009)
• tengteng says 2.7g gas 4x2 may 2008 dark gray mica. have a 4x4 montero sport se sedona red (29 November 2009)
• xtian says tagtag fortuner..pero ma appeal siya eh.. (02 December 2009)
• ninoy77 says maganda montero......dammm (04 December 2009)
• Pogi says Forget about the looks. Mas practical talaga ang Montero. Looks will fade in the long run pero yun ride comfort, power and reliabilty is all we look for really in a vehicle. (10 December 2009)
• joey says fortuner is the right car for you,i own a 07 g diesel model.Yes most of the problem was now corrected. The bumpy ride occurs during the first 10 thousand kilometers as what i have observed.the fortuner is more responsive than the 3.2 montero.the torque converter of montero needs re finement.Fort runs 11km per liter combined city and highway driving.Have been using mitsubishi for the past 18 years,Pajero,Strada all brand new it's engine easily loosen even with regular oil change evry 5,000. (10 December 2009)
• kanto teryo says go for the 3.2 montero boy! nakakasawa na ang looks ng fort not to mention the stressful bumpy ride. (10 December 2009)
• pajero-qr says hi...appreciated this column...comments and experiences...nakakatulong sa mga new buyer like me...para makakakuha ng ideas kung ano ang prefer na SUV vehicle..im OFW here in Mid-East,karamihan ng mga officemate ko had a plan to have a NEW SUV sa vacation nila,,all of us are discussing and comparing about FORT vs. Montero...though lahat kami ay may personal vehicle here with different brands and variants,ask ko lang HOW true na ang mga vehicles manufacturer ay may ibang design for Europe,Mid-East,US,ASIA,Ausralia...like an example here..yung Montero Sport dyan sa Pinas,equivalent here is Pajero Sport all are GAS engine...comment ko lang more attractive yung design ng interior/exterior but they are the same body ng Pajero Sport.....right now i had 2003 Lancer and Pajero late 2007 model 4X4 full option 3.8 Gas MIVEC engine...masasabi ko, im satisfied good performance and powerful engine even "imbudo" sa gasolina,"ayos" lang,mura naman ang gas dito...even the interior and exterior are excellent...comparing sa price ng vehicle na Pajero mas "mura" ng malaki dito..siguro mas prefer ko na ang Mitsubishi brand wala pa naman akong na-encounter na problema....just regular check up lang siguro sa company.... (11 December 2009)
• aaron says go with isuzu vehicles when it comes to diesel engines, like their isuzu crosswind sportivo 2010, the best diesel engine that will last a lifetime:) love isuzu :) (14 December 2009)
• Bong T says Anybody knows what type of drive system for the respective engine valves do they use for Fort and Mont (timing belt, timing chain, timing gear). I had very bad experience in engines using timing belts it can stall you anywhere anytime with no option but to tow the car straight to the shop. It can spoil your trip or vacation. Trauma in long distance trip. (16 December 2009)
• Vetrx says For me Fortuner is just fine as long as you have the 2.7G gas rather than the 2.5G diesel which has 102Hp only & prone to Stalling . I have chances I'd get the Montero Sports 2.5 4X2 AT (18 December 2009)
• maranello_5775 says I didn't agree to mr. Botchi that the Fortuner has a better headroom than the Montero Sport since everytime I ride in my aunt's Fortuner I have adjust against the normal way I sit on a different car since if a pothole was taken too fast I will bump my head to the ceiling which is never a problem inside a montero sport (22 December 2009)
• Bong T says I have plans to buy an SUV early next year. Which is better in engine and auto transmission performance between Montero Sport 3.2 DID and Fort 3.0D4D. Boy! I saw White Hyundai Tucson 2010 model, the body design is imprrrrressive. What variants do they have and the price range? (22 December 2009)
• rvill says while most users prefer diesel engines, i'm for gas considering long term maintenance, silent engine and smoother ride. (are my perceptions correct botchi?) with these in mind, i've settled for the 2.7fortuner. what's taking me too long to get one is the buzzz about a "NEW LOOK MODEL of the FORTUNER" supposedly coming May, 2010. is that true botchi ? (27 December 2009)
• gina says happy new year:) guys. its show time!!! fortuner love it:P ok na daw makina ng fort improved na... (29 December 2009)
• rvill says # gina says happy new year:) guys. its show time!!! fortuner love it:P ok na daw makina ng fort improved na... (December 29, 2009 09:01:06 pm) OK na daw fort? do you own one or nag test drive lang or narinig mo lang ! I've been to almost all toyota dealers and no one has dared to offer a test drive for the fortuner; while, the first time i visited citimotors makati they offered a test drive of the montero sport and let that test drive do the talking. Actually nag decide na ako to get the 2.7gas fortuner, pero parang nagbabago isip ko. If brand and looks would be the basis i'll go for the fortuner and toyota seems to be taking advantage of these (being in the market for almost 5 years now) because they have not done anything about the much criticized stiff suspension and the very primitive 3rd row seat(fold them to the sides and hook them; while competitors have been modernizing their models) to name a few. However, if it is true that a NEW LOOK MODEL of the FORTUNER will be launched in may,2010, i'm willing to wait. I know toyota people will not divulge or say anything about this but there's a buzzzz (01 January 2010)
• jay301 says ang hirap pumili fortuner vs montero (04 January 2010)
• bacster says happy new year to all! got my new 3.0 V D4D 4x4 Fort last Jan. 2nd when i came back to Philippines for Christmas break and before I decided to get one, i heard the same issues (bumby ride, etc) from our driver. But after getting one and when I started driving it, so far ok naman sya. I think Toyota already corrected all those issues. I live in an rural/ sub-urban place in Pinas so I decided to get the 4x4, but if you will mainly use your truck in city, I suggest you better get the 4x2 Fort. Montero may be fine but i really dont trust Mitsubishi, especially when they close most of their plants here in Japan (why do you think few people only buy mitsubishi here???). Performance wise, I cant say anything about Montero, but I rely mainly on the web to compare both. And you can tell that overall, fort gives you the better deal. (06 January 2010)
• Pol Gomez says Nope, i dont believe that fort already corrected the problem of bumpy ride. i went to toyota yesterday and asked the dealer about any modification in terms of suspension. he said so far nothing has been changed, only the place where it came from. lately the fort was imported from indonesia already, not anymore in thailand. thats the new news about the fort. (08 January 2010)
• dicki says guys, the issue about the problem in the d4d engine of fortunner is not true, be4cause i am a sales executive from toyota cubao, thnx (13 January 2010)
• murphy_eye says I was planing to buy a fortuner but with all those negative feedbacks i think ill give montero a second look. (15 January 2010)
• mustang_ina1228 says FORTUNER, looks fascinating! Montero is just new, a year later it end up like it's brother Pajero in the rust dept. (21 January 2010)
• mustang_ina1228 says Botchi is a MITSUBISHI Ass-Kisser!!!! (21 January 2010)
• mustang_ina_mo_rin1228 says mustang_ina1228 is a TOYOTA Ass-Kisser!!! (22 January 2010)
• Oilandgas says same here, fortuner sana ang bilhin ko noon my fave pero namang malaman ko ang mga negative feedbacks lalo na yung bumpy ride, i had a second thought and ended up buying monterosport...satisfied na satisfied naman ako (28 January 2010)
• skapunkboy01 says If I were that guy, i will choose between Toyota Fortuner 2.7 G 4x2 (AT/Gas) and Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2.5 GLS 4x2 (AT). Same price range and almost the same displacement. Of course the best choice is the Fortuner here because at 2.7liter engine it has 160HP while my chosen variant of the Montero has 134HP. Fortuner really has the advantage in terms of power because Montero is 220Kg heavier. Fortuner looks better than Montero. Especially the blue Fortuner. (28 January 2010)
• joseph says go for the fortuner 2.7 G (30 January 2010)
• skapunkboy01 says Thanks for the support Joseph! Long live! (30 January 2010)
• suv says fortuner laos na puro facelift... (01 February 2010)
• Jhoweng says i owned a 4x2 montero and its awsome, performance wise terrific.... parang gasolina kung tumakbo with its new technology... and reasonable price compare to toyota fortuner... what the problem with toyota is too comercialize kaya lots of fake spare parts around kahit saan makakabili ka...so nasisira ang name compare to other brands like honda for example (01 February 2010)
• glennt.. says am planning to buy suv too.... confused wat to choose but learned so much what you have shared... anybody who can give some info about monty 2.5L m/t 4x4... its only monty with 4x4 m/t... the rest dont have. Our place have plenty of rough roads and be using the vehicle in my farm which is not concrete or aspalted... I hav a 2.5L crdi 4x4 m/t strada which is already 3 yrs old last jan 2010.. got no probs so far aside from the steering column which was replaced after 12thou kms ride..(warranty) leaf spring at present is also having its noise sound... but the rest thumbs up..... (01 February 2010)
• skapunkboy01 says @Jhoweng, Sana ngfort 2.7 ka nlng. Hina ng makina ng 4x2 mont e. gas pa so wlng problema@glennt, if you're buying 4x4 then go for the mont, d4d engine of toyota have issues e. (02 February 2010)
• suv says @skapunkboy01 halata kang Toyota *ss kisser siguro agent ka, laos na nga yang fort na binebenta mo,let people choose their own vehicle as to what their heart dictates, di yang panunulsol, kawawa naman ang magiging biktima (02 February 2010)
• skapunkboy01 says suv. nkktawa ka nmn. bobo ka siguro no? first hnd ako nghighschool sa mamahaling skwelahan pra mgng agent lng, pangalaw college student plng ako sa asia pacific college. hnd ako nanunuhuol, sinasabi ko lng kung ano mas maganda. binase ko sa performance, interior and exterior. Tska read my comment to glennt? didn't i persuade him to go for the fort? BOBO mo! mag-aral ka kasi! skwater ka kasi! boto mo nlng si erap or villar mga uto-uto! lack of education = narrow mindedness = like you suv. hahahaha! LOSER! (02 February 2010)
• skapunkboy01 says go for the mont pla. (02 February 2010)
• Jhoweng says Luigi, it is up to you which car you prefer and within the budget.Anyway car will last on how to take care and handle it.... as long you do'nt abuse it.But to reccomend wisely, Japanese car are still the trusted brand.Korean cars will boost you up with their electronics but think for the materials itself. Anyhow the right decision will be yours.... (02 February 2010)
• suv says @skapunkboy01. hehe you're dragging Asia Pacific College to shame, watch your grammar, mali mali po and you've got the nerve to namedrop, kakahiya ka tsk tsk...siguro malakas ka sa iskul na yan kaya ka nakapasok..and lastly wag mong nila-lang pagiging agent, panlalait na yan! (03 February 2010)
• skapunkboy01 says @Jhoweng, both cars he's choosing are both Japanese cars, how come you brought in Korean cars? @ SUV, poor poor SUV. first of all. do you know where my grammar went wrong? You can't even comment with whole English. second, You're the one who insulted agents. read your first comment to me. hahaha! LOSER! (03 February 2010)
• aussie says I'd go for the 2.7G fort. Stay away from all diesel engines if possible. Reason= Pinoy quality diesel fuel is substandard.I would not feed this stuff to my worst enemy! (04 February 2010)
• Eduardo Muñoz says how 'bout the all new Hyundai Tucson? >. (04 February 2010)
• Spike says Suck my balls, Toyota. I can see your stocks going down --- waaaayyyy down. (05 February 2010)
• trekker says nah i think fort is better that montero in so many2x ways, fortuner 3.0 is no joke. (05 February 2010)
• suv says i sense trekker has a fort for a midsized suv, praise your own syempre.. (06 February 2010)
• skapunkboy01 says actually 3.0 sucks. 2.7 rocks. much better than montero of any variant. i don't own a fortuner. (06 February 2010)
• suv says yeah it rocks the pocket for the high gasoline prices so as the passengers especially in the third seat for the bumpy ride... (06 February 2010)
• navigator2377 says That is absolutely correct!! a 2.7 gas gussler doen't help your pocket much to your surprice.. a 9peso++ difference in a litter with diesel does makes a lot of sense right?... and confortability can only be judged when you are driving alone, loaded, and seated at the thrid row seat.. now you be the judge... go for the all new monterosport guys..!! :-) check our website monterosportclubphil.proboards.com/ cheers!! (06 February 2010)
• bannedskapunkboy01 says gas guzzler? if you can buy it you should have no problem with the gas. unless you're the type of people who thinks they are even near being rich. (06 February 2010)
• torque88 says listen to all TOYOTA fanatics solved your problem first before y** s*cks Monty..You are one of the recall here in the Phils.because of D-4D problem..Mistsubishi Rules!!!you will see.. (06 February 2010)
• suv says really it's hard to swallow a bitter pill, time for toyota to humble themselves and move on, accept the mistakes because life is like a wheel, you've been on the top for quite long years and it's the Mitsu time at the start of the new decade, you can bounce back for sure just consider both sides of a coin - quality and profit and refrain from blasphemous ad like the fortuner did "The World is Mine". Learn from the history...John Lennon, Titanic... (06 February 2010)
• betina says well both are pick up based kaya matagtag. i am driving a captiva 4x4 dsl. bought it last october. sobra wala ko problema. share ko lang :) (07 February 2010)
• rpm says @ betina, try mo kayang idrive captiva mo tutal 4x4 kamo yan sa mabundok at rugged na track tingnan natin how do you feel, eto yung surface na designed talaga sa suv vehicles nakiuso lang yung iba for a status quo symbol na may suv sila (07 February 2010)
• suv says in fairness to montero, di naman sya matagtag kagaya ng fortuner, ok pa ang folding ng 3rd seats unlike fort na sa sides pa rin (07 February 2010)
• REX says Hi, Just needed some opinion a bit confused n what to get the FORT 4x2 gas or the Montero sport na diesel hope you can advise me I am not particular about the gas consumption I am more particular about the performance and durability I travel most of the time in the NORTH e.g. Baguio thanks & hope to hear from you guys asap (08 February 2010)
• suv says I own a montero 3.2L 4WD and it's amazing but it depends on you Rex what to choose, to be fair with Fortuner. Read between the lines, research too,contemplate and follow your heart. (08 February 2010)
• torque88 says @Rex,go for Monty 2.5 4x4 MT and you never regret..bumpy & choking issue of Fort is such a looser!!Try read some issue here about the Fort ,they trip off the power while driving at SCTEX yata un,then they try to start and no power after 15 mins they run again.OMG not coinsidenced kc this is not a 1st time happened to that bumpy car.hehehe (09 February 2010)
• bannedskapunkboy01 says bobo niyo! hindi kasama sito yung toyota issue. tska kahit mwala pa sa top ang toyota. honda pa dn ang sunod mga bobo! mitsubishi lng kaya ng pera niyo e. (09 February 2010)
• botchifan says I'm getting a new SUV soon. The Fortuner has never been one my choices. I feel it's too old. For me the real battle would be between the Everest and the Montero Sport. Well, I already placed my order on a Monty 4x4 MT =) (09 February 2010)
• suv says perfect choice botchifan, welcome to the new astigs ng daan, monty owners! (09 February 2010)
• montero says oo nga naman, it's kinda choosing a girlfriend, kukuha ka ba ng gurang na like the facelifted fortuner or yung bagong crush ng bayan which is monterosport, pangalan pa lang pangsport na (09 February 2010)
• POGI says This Two are AUV NOT SUV. TOYOTA AND MITSUBISHI OFFER TO PHILPPINE MARKET THIS URGLY, HEAVY, POOR FUEL ECONOMY TRUCK BASE SUV. I CAN NOT SEE THESE MODELS EXCEPT SOUTH EAST ASIA COUNTRIES.. STOP BUYING THEM!! (09 February 2010)
• domes says i've got a fortuner 3.0L 4x4 bought last 2005 and a Monterosport 2.5L 4x2 bought this month. So far with my experience, what i don't like with the fortuner is that you need to slow down when running at highspeeds around 100kph when the road curves. other than that, i do not have any problems with it. ok yung acceleration. as for the monterosport, ang napansin ko lng parang may delay sa hatak niya when you step all the way. ung acceleration niya happens at a higher rpm. as for the ride comparison for me, mas ok ung monterosport and fuel consumption. preferred ko ung monterosport for city driving and the fortuner for long driving sa highway... :) (09 February 2010)
• suv says @pogi di bagay ang pangalan mo sa iyo dapat ay pangit para akmang akma sa tabas ng dila mo...too bitter! (10 February 2010)
• marcnmark2 says i can say that montero is the best (10 February 2010)
• torque88 says @suv,bro,hwag ng patulan yan si Pogi..Toyotics na utak nyan sa karma nangyari sa car nyan.hahaha!!then un tongue nyan kung makasalita parang ACCELAERATTOR ng Toyota camry !!!un mouth brake problem ng Prius ayaw huminto.hahaha!!kaya ganyan tabas ng words nya.malapit na ma recall yan.looser!! (11 February 2010)
• torque88 says @marcnmark2,welcome to the Club!!Mitsutics kana rin,like us,JM,suv,mitsuboy,botchifan,sorry sa hindi ko nasali. (11 February 2010)
• Dodjie says I drove the Fort, Monty, Captiva, Everest and Sta. Fe, I'm no expert but if you ask me...The Montero Sport is top of the list (11 February 2010)
• JR Dimayuga says I strongly disagree w/ Evilwez, I owned a Starex Jumbo CRDI and to contradict his notion about its speed here's an example: coming from agoo, la union all the way up on marcos hi-way, I never experience a slow down kahit uphill climb pa, once in awhile pa nga I even overtake some brand new cars at hindi ko nafeel na hirap yun van parang nasa flat pavement ka lang nagddrive. Speed is not a problem for Hyundai Starex but the question is "Can the driver overtake on a sharp uphill curve?". Thats what you call "Fear Factor Driving"...a Hyundai! (11 February 2010)
• suv says The battle royale "Montero Sports vs Fortuner" has been decided on by the public, car gurus and credible award institutions. Who's been hailed the Best Midsize SUV of 2009? M O N T E R O S P O R T (12 February 2010)
• Juan Miguel Reantaso Mendoza says oo nga nmn suv wag mo na patulan. TOYOta fan yan. and he's out of his mind. the AUV of toyota is innova at sa mitsu ay adventure and fuzion. fortuner is very bumpy. last december 2009 we test drived the fortuner that's why i know. the montero has a smooth ride. the alterra is nice too but its very wiggly. and suv don't be mad at me if i'll correct you. its montero sport not montero sports ok. TY! (12 February 2010)
• Trek says guys pls check this out ...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eGC4sbXDVc (13 February 2010)
• skapunkboy01 says tigilian niyo na yn. ano ba madalas mong mkta sa kalsada? fort or mont? Yung ang panalo. Hahaha! (13 February 2010)
• Juan Miguel Reantaso Mendoza says montero. un ang sagot skapunkboy01. (13 February 2010)
• suv says I second the motion! mas marami Montero ngayon kesa Fortuner, yung nakikita sa daan mga lumang Fort yun purchased pa noong 2005 (14 February 2010)
• skapunkboy01 says ah gnun ba? ako kasi madalas ako nkkkta ng fort sa edsa e. (14 February 2010)
• southboy says dami na nga montero sa kalsada.. better pa din ang fort.. bago lang ang monty kaya mabenta.. (18 February 2010)
• erningm says For those planning to buy montero sport, I suggest that you also search the web for "2010 mitsubishi challenger review" to assure you that you made the right choice. Mitsubishi Challenger is the Australian equivalent of Montero Sport in the Philippines and Pajero Sport in Thailand. The reviews made by the Australians are very objective and based on real driving experiences(hindi sabi-sabi lang). (18 February 2010)
• suv says just read an article about Mitsubishi Challenger, it's about to rule Australia, yeah erningm you are right, the MonteroSport(PajeroSport)starting to cement a good reputation as the newest SUV sensation, MMAL has pulled a rabbit out of a hat...magical (19 February 2010)
• heeloora says hi guys! just wondering with all the toyotas being recalled around the world, don't Filipino consumers have protection against car defects/poor quality? i don't remember cars being recalled in our country. (19 February 2010)
• erningm says Choosing which of the two vehicles to buy is not so hard. Fortuner can be likened to Zsa Zsa Padilla while the Montero Sport is to Sarah Geronimo. Both actresses are beautiful and talented. However, Zsa Zsa is old while Sarah is young. At this point in time, if you were given the very rare chance of marrying one of them, who would you choose? It really depends on your preference - kung gusto mo ng bata o matanda. As for me, I will select Sarah. But if the two were of the same age, ibang usapan na yun. Similarly, if the Fortuner and the Montero Sport were released/introduced at the same time, The Fortuner might have the edge. (19 February 2010)
• suv says yes erningm, sensible (19 February 2010)
• danCoc says Alin ba talaga ang okay sa dalawa?between the Montero and Captiva. . . please HELLLLP.Out na sa akin ang fortuner. . .dami na nila masyado,d bwa? For me kasi mahirap dito sa bansa natin ang walang aircon sa likod.Gusto ko looks ng Montero (mataas at spaciuos ang likod)Ang captiva,unang akyat ko pa lang. . (MOA)untog na ulo ko sa pinto!tog!ugh!please help meeeee. . thank you. (19 February 2010)
• suv says @danCoc napakabiased ko naman pag sinabi kong Montero dahil ito ang sasakyan ko but somehow, di naman sila magkatapat, midsized SUV vs compact SUV/CUV, depende siguro sa purpose mo, kung pampamilya, its Montero kase 7 seaters at ultra seats pa ang 3rd row kaya spacious,kung single ka its Captiva at lastly, kung ano talaga ang itinitibok ng puso mo yun ang sundin mo wag padala sa sulsol, para ding pagpili ng asawa ang pagkuha ng sasakyan, dapat ala kang regrets once nakita mo na ang flaws, you have to live and bear with it and keep loving it no matter what... (20 February 2010)
• Alain says montero sport is the best because fortuner has an old body they only change the grill and has projector lamps (20 February 2010)
• danCoc says aliiiin ang good buy???? Montero 2.5 or Captiva 2.0? Naleleto na ako, , , Please HELP me. . . . po! (21 February 2010)
• fort says Go for fortuner 3.0 engine you wont regret, really!!! i just owned one. just reduce the air pressure(minimum) at rear wheel and you will happy for it. (22 February 2010)
• gam says I have my 2009 Toyota Fortuner with 2.7L engine here in Riyadh, KSA and I like it. I traveled to Al-Khobar last friday and my fortuner comfortably run at a speed of 160 to 170 kph. Riyadh to Al-Khobar is around 400km and my travel time is less than 3hrs including coffee break in the gasoline station. (22 February 2010)
• Arville says For the CONFUSED people who cannot choose which is which.. Mag test drive kyo sa both brand and compare.. Kung ano makakasatisfy sa needs nyo "go for it." but pag wala kyo nagustuhan, go for other brands. There is 'Ford' for though, 'Nissan' for the suuuper cold aircon, 'Isuzu' diesel etc2x yada2x.. Ok? (24 February 2010)
• navigator2377 says danCoc, don't be so confused bro... go and get your Monterosport 2.5L 4x2 A/T now and join our club :-) (MSCP) you'll not regret it bro.. If you still don't get what i mean.. please visit our site or go to Mitsubishi-motors phils site. :-) see you there!! (24 February 2010)
• skapunkboy01 says Fort 2.7 is the best. (24 February 2010)
• navigator says dont be confused man, try to test drive & you will love the A/T of fortuner with overdrive. (25 February 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says @navigator2377, ano ang website nyo gusto kong bisitahin eh. lagi ko kasi binibisita ang TSCP(the strada club philippines). gusto ko rin bisitahin webste nyo. im a mitsu fan. (27 February 2010)
• navigator2377 says @JMM, sir try this i hope it's okey with TG to post the MSCP site :) http://www.monterosportclubphil.proboards.com/ thanks! (27 February 2010)
• suv says thanks navigator, nagmember na rin ako sa MSCP site para updated sa mga bali-balita about monty, explore ko pa kung anu ano ang makikitang informative other than the pictures (01 March 2010)
• navigator2377 says No worries sir suv, all the time ;D but it's me you're thanking, right? and not the other? hehe... peace... Wonder what has happened to Luigi's chossen SUV now.. Which was it.. malalaman natin soon.. but any of these two i think has their own characteristics that will fit to our satisfactions anyways.. "love you car" anything can be improved on your car by just shelling out a piece of your budget little by little.. then complaints will disappear in the end!! it is just like that, you got yours, i got mine!! cheers!! :)) (02 March 2010)
• vhilly says we owned a 2009 fortuner and all i can say is...all you need in an SUV is there...before we had tje old model of MonteroSports..but then we are not comfortable on the seats..until the new fortuner and Montersosports came..we just arguing if what SUV where going to buy..if we still buy the new montero or not..and finally we decided to purchase the new Fortuner...that was incredibly nice and we are happy and contentend on what we had seen on the exterior and interior...that's all..i hope i'd help you between the 2 SUV's (05 March 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says right choice botchifsn. @suv, member ka ng monty club phil? ano web. nyo? (05 March 2010)
• bacster says im not sure where you get your sources are but montero is way way older than fortuner. (05 March 2010)
• bacster says @vhilly: agree, i also purchased mine last January and bought the 3.0 V variant. So far no issues. The thing is, if I drive a Montero and saw a Fortuner on the road, i would feel like driving a Fortuner instead (kinda like ingit and intimidated). But if I drive a fortuner and saw a montero, I would feel like "no comment at all, I am in a fortuner anyway". (05 March 2010)
• jose says Cheers for all fortuner owner, me i really love the A/T - overdrive. (06 March 2010)
• tata says Guys who want to join our Montero Gay Club. (06 March 2010)
• navigator2377 says @bacster: What "older" you say it was? just to let you know, Mitsu Montero is different from Mitsu Monterosport.. Therefore it's way way newer than the Fortuner.... Are you reading from 1999 magazine?? Wake up mate, you're in the 21st century na!! Okey, you just bought last January and you say "so far no issues"... that is just yet.. it will come soon :D don't forget to post it here mate when it comes... I hope your ride is not included in the recall.. peace :) @tata.. go to Ermita, you have your call there.. dami badingerzy doon katulad mo!! hehe peace .. have a safe driving pips!! (06 March 2010)
• fort says fortuner is the best!!! really no regret man. (06 March 2010)
• tata says @navigator2377: i think you want to join with us, dont be shy at www.monterogayclub.multiply.com (06 March 2010)
• fort27user says Hindi puedi pag komparahin ang Toyota at Misubishi dahil OVERRR HEAT---- ang Mitsubishi, kung malayo ang pupuntahan at mahirap ang daan tyak mai-iwan sa daan ang Mitsubishi, kaya Montero vs Fortuner ay Fortuner na lang binili ko. (06 March 2010)
• suv says napapasok ata ng mga bading ito, hoy tata kapal ng mukha mo, dapat sa inyo ay binubugbog (07 March 2010)
• aussie says I own a fort and all i can say to both fort & monty fans on this blog is grow up! Both cars have there good & bad aspects! I may suggest that we lock this blog because it's becoming very immature.To all the sane bloggers out their i'm sorry. (08 March 2010)
• van says TOYOTA D4D Sucks!!! (08 March 2010)
• navigator2377 says Ahh i think it's only aussie is not sane at all.. :)) Why don't you just lock youreself in the closet okey? hehe.. Man, this is open for opinions, that's why it is being asked to people.. Threads like this help people know the right to select.. And why you clicked on the comment and submit? That means you are also interested.. But don't get hurt man.. People need something to read to escape boredoms.. And yes, you are boring =) We are just bringing out the best of our rides that's all =) (09 March 2010)
• vhilly says @bacster..yeah!! great choice me too if i'am driving other SUV and i saw a fortuner on the road..i might just felt little bit insecure...haha but if i see a monteroSports...uhh no comment!! (no offense to montero fans)...ibang klase kc if ur an owner of FORTUNER!!! the best!! :)) (09 March 2010)
• bacster says @navigator2377: No, Im not reading what you read, but try to use the internet sometimes (which we have in our era) and check this site: http://wikicars.org/en/Mitsubishi_Montero_Sport "The Mitsubishi Challenger, called Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in most export markets, Mitsubishi MONTERO SPORT...The Challenger began production in Japan in 1996..." Now if that is not same MS we are talking about here, then I am not sure if you are with us here in the current generation...or probably you don't own an MS!!?? (12 March 2010)
• borikyo says Guys,you should have told us first how do you drive your SUV's. Why not support the mass transportation? (yeah right! I don't have a car...but soon I will!) (12 March 2010)
• navigator2377 says @backster: The New Mitsubishi MonteroSport today is the second generation release, of course which I currently have :) appreciate the looks and power man... And mind you, 4d and 4m Mitsubishi engines are tested superb quite long ago.. (that's why you probably been saying it's old..tsk tsk) It seems you are too interested in getting a monterosport man, i can help you with that, admit it!.. but then, you can go back to your cave while waiting for the twilight and finally saying "oh, i'm in the 21st century!" Can somebody wake this guy up!! but you can try visitng our site for you convenient! :) cheers man. Well anyway, thanks for searching! for you not to get TOO lost man, try visiting our site and it will be my pleasure!!! just enjoy your ride, but you would much enjoy riding my ride! :D ... peace!! enjoy reading!! (13 March 2010)
• suv says MonteroSport is far better than Fortuner in the powerplant department...tsaka nasasalubong mo pa lang iba na ang dating,I have one at nakakaflatter sometimes pag dumadaan ako sa isang umpukan at hinahabol ng tingin, sorry Fort owners ganun lang talaga, may nalalaos at may sumisibol na bagong star, one day, may sisipa din sa Montero sa kasikatan kagaya ng nangyari sa Fortt nyo...peace! (13 March 2010)
• bacster says @navigator2377: sorry, but I will not in my lifetime buy a mitsubishi. You know what they say, in US mitsu are tagged as "poor man's car". and here in japan, I seldom see mitsu cars on the road. well, enjoy your ride...cause i will definitely enjoy mine. peace! (15 March 2010)
• evilwez says everest is better than fort and monty.. everest is a fort monty asskicker!! (16 March 2010)
• Mechanic >> says He guys.. here are some of my observation with different japanese auto makers. Other brands were not included as they just came in the market on past few years. Mitsubishi - have a good body design, coupled with good, powered, high speed and quite engines, but in a long run engines easily loosen up even with proper maintenance (every 5K km). A timing belt driven engine which needs to replace every 60K km (recommended) & sometimes cause engine failure if overshoot due to oil leakage on upper head. Resale value after 5 yrs not too high. Toyota - some have a good body design, coupled with good, powered, high speed and quite engines. A timing belt driven engine which needs to replace every 60K km (recommended) & sometimes cause engine failure if overshoot due to oil leakage on upper head. Others are timing chain engines which is more safer compare to belt driven as no tendency to overshoot. Resale value after 5 yrs is high. Izusu - not too good in body design except for their top of the line variant, coupled with best, high torgue, medium speed and noisy engines because of its timing gear (not belt) driven engine. Durable, longer life & low maintenance engine. Resale value after 5 yrs is very high. Recommendation: The buyer has to choose first what kind of service can his vehicle offer to him & then he can choose the right vehicle for the right service for him. Cheers... (18 March 2010)
• subok na lahat says ang masasabi ko lang montero ka na lang matibay na makina pwede pa kahit bio diesel saksak mo sa makina, di lang yung malakas pa makina kaysa sa fortuner, saka may talagang matibay produkto ng mitsu, may pajero kami 1999 field master ang pinapalitan pa lang namin ay shock absorber, expansion bag at fan belt yung shock absorber 10 yrs na nakailang uwi na din sa tiwi, albay(bicol) eh lubak lubak pa naman minsan daanan dun. (19 March 2010)
• southboy says @subok. pajero fieldmaster? yung nabibili lang na 2nd hand na 1M (buy1 take1) sa subic..? makina lang ang pareho sa pajero and monty, hindi quality.. smaller engine of fortuner(3.0) produces SAME horses and torque with the bigger engine(3.2) of montero, so, hindi ganun kahina ang makina ng fort tulad ng sinasabi mo.. think about it.. (20 March 2010)
• ecotrek says @southboy: I agree with you man... cheer!!! And I go now for fortuner 3.0 with 163hp at 3400 rpm, all in one. (20 March 2010)
• jalil says wait for the 2010 SORENTO 2.2L CRDI VGT i think its worth the wait.. 14.45km/liter diesel is a very low consumption for midsize SUV.. think wen they sorento 2.2 diesel arrive in the phil..most suv like fortuners,montero,sta.fe,captive and crv will have a hard time dealing with the 2010 sorento diesel variant (20 March 2010)
• southboy says @jalil.. "CRDi VGT" is very pleasant to see in a SUV but NOT "kia".. sta fe na lang.. peace! (20 March 2010)
• jalil says hehe...peace south,il settle for sorento nlang buy the looks...similar flatform same engine and technolgy.. ang draw back ko lang is the limited dealership for future service maintenance (20 March 2010)
• suv says lihis naman ang santa fe at sorrento sa montero-fortuner comparo, magkaiba sila ng suspension, forced SUV ang mga ito masabi lang na SUV, subukan nyo kayang ilusong sa swampy at rugged terrain yang mga yan, pangmacho pa rin ang montero-fortuner, pangbading naman ang sorrento-santa fe lol hehe (20 March 2010)
• Rolly says Hi, i just recently test drive a Kia Sorento 2011 4x2 gas and Montero 4x2 dsl sport SUV and found out that the Sorento delivered well after each step on the accelarator. Although I don't know how the Sorento diesel would perform (since it is not yet available here in Manila), i am considering to purchase the Sorento. I just want to get your opinion regarding the performance between the Sorento and Montero. Also, if you have an idea if Kia's after sales service is ok. Hoping for your reply. Thanks for your time in reading this. From, Doc Rolly (22 March 2010)
• southboy says kumag talaga ang mga everest sa hway.. akala mo kung sinong mabilis, tututok sa likod mo pero pag open na, hindi naman ako maunahan!! (22 March 2010)
• navigator2377 says Hellooooo mga pips..!! this is a comparo between the two brand in Mitsubishi for Monteropsort and Toyota in Fortuner..!! Wake up Kia, Hyundai, Ford or whatever.. You are totaly getting lost.. Helloooo.. Knock knock.. Why not ask Mr. Botchi so that you can create a new comparo between your intended SUVs/CARs okay guys?? And you are asking for a reply about Kia?? deym!!! PLEASE read the above topics of discussion, baka malabo lang mga eyes niyo guys.. peace!! =)) (22 March 2010)
• ronzkie73 says For any info about fortuner pls visit http://pinoyfortuner.14.forumer.com/index.php (24 March 2010)
• suv says @ronzkie73, i doubt only few are interested in Fortuner now, kahit sa *****.com blogs nilalangaw na run yung Fortuner topic kumpara sa Montero Sport more than 500 threads na (24 March 2010)
• trek says @ronzkie73: thanks man,it help me a lot,coz i plan to buy a fortuner 3.0 next month. (27 March 2010)
• navigator2377 says @trek: you gotta be kidding me???? :)) mahal yun sige ka? hehe.. peace.. it's your choice bro! Do as you are pleased so! m/ goodluck.. (27 March 2010)
• ISUZU USER says i recommend you to choose ISUZU ALTERRA it has better engine and interior design no problem with the fuel consumption .. with its 3.0 Di-turbo engine its has great power for uphill climbing .. (30 March 2010)
• j says this coming april 2010, toyota will introduce the all new 2010 toyota innova and the all new 2010 toyota vios with 1.3E AT!!! how exciting!!!! (31 March 2010)
• southboy says @isuzu. magnilay nilay ka na lang.. magrerecommend ka lang, isuzu pa! noh bang bagong entertainment system at bling bling ang alterra? peace! (31 March 2010)
• COMMENT says GUYS!! para sakin the best crdi engine. hundyai santa fe deserve to be the best compact suv right now!! agressive performance and better looks. PEACE sa lahat!! (03 April 2010)
• dubshOp says The Fortuner is still the kinG (03 April 2010)
• navigator2377 says Aba? hindi pa rin pala nakaka-get-over mga Fortuner at Santa Fe dito? heheh (07 April 2010)
• abraham ortiz says ano bang timing cam driver ang isuzu altera? belt ba o chain? (07 April 2010)
• raflex78 says TO ALL LETS FACE THE REALITY EVEN IF MARAMING ISSUE NA NASENSATIONALIZED PA NG MEDIA ALL OVER THE WORLD IN TERMS OF ASIAN CARS TOYOTA PA RIN ANG NANGUNGUNA SA PINAS FOLLOWED BY HONDA...ANG MITSUBISHI..PATATLO PA. FOR MIDSIZE SUV CATEGORY...FORTUNER PA RIN SINCE 2005 UP TO PRESENT...PEACE AND DRIVE CAREFULLY TO ALL. (08 April 2010)
• filmboy says yeah.. i think the D4D problem in most sites i've read is exaggerated.. if you are choosing between fortuner and montero sport then i suggest to test both.. and see if which one suits your needs.. but if you are still looking for a strong suggestion then i suggest to get the Montero Sport instead... (09 April 2010)
• Rizal-vtis says ok ba diesel engine kung di madalas magamit, case ko 3months abroad, 3weeks lang vacation sa Pinas? mrs ko papadrive lang, siguro once or twice a month lang bataan to manila? about timing belt,gear or chain, what is used by the Fortuner and that of the montero sport? di ba matigas edrive ang fortuner 4x4, na walang option to shift on the fly from 2-wheel to 4-wheel drive? thanks. (11 April 2010)
• Lex says I bought the 2009 3.0 4x4 Toyota Fortuner and replace the stocks tires with a 20"er. The ride is very good. Toyota corrected the problem from it's earlier model. Di na siya matagtag. Lovin my Fortuner right now... (12 April 2010)
• suv says ...so you need some wonders and cash to correct the "tagtag" ride, montero pa rin ok na yung stocks di na kelangan ng hokus pokus (12 April 2010)
• kiko sanchez says Between the Fortuner 3.0L D4D and the Montero Sport 3.2L, i will take anytime the latter.... NO QUESTION! (14 April 2010)
• suv says tama ka dyan kiko di na kelangang imemorize yan :) (16 April 2010)
• navigator2377 says Ang galing mo suv!!! hayyysss... ngayon nga one month ago until now on-going pa ang pakikipag-negotiation ng mga D4D owners sa pangunguna ni "fireblade" sa senior executive of TMP re stalling issues, supply pumps (worth 40k-50k). within the first up to three years of you unit in use or within 50k kms, duon lumalabas ang issues.. plus pa ang suspensions.. until now they are helping to finally solve the said issues.. :( .. now, you be the judge.. (16 April 2010)
• hoy says @suv & navigator2377, enough na ang mga comment niyo, nakakasawa na, let others ppl do!!! (18 April 2010)
• Miles says Hi Luigi! Here's the answer to your question. I owned a Fortuner 2.7vvti-Gas. If your in doubt of what to buy I'd like to share to you what really convinced me to buy a Fortuner. Like you, I am also in doubt of buying it before because of their common comment that it is so matagtag and underpower. That is true with the 2.5D4D model but not with the 2.7vvti. In reality diesels are really bumpy even on stop an in idle condition. If your really looking for speed,elegance and the comfort, buy the Fortuner 2.7-VVTI. Because its a gas, you have the comfort of a car and the real power of an SUV. (20 April 2010)
• Lex says @suv - Kindly read carefully before posting. Ang pinalitan ko lang yung gulong, na kahit na naka 20" padin malambot pa yung ride niya (Ayan tagalog na yan ah.). Mas maliit kasi tignan yung Montero at yung interior niya pang pick-up yung dating. Not to mention muka siyang fusion pag malayo. (21 April 2010)
• Randy Santos says i like my Montero Sport 4x4 Automatic its really the best compare to Fortuner (21 April 2010)
• randy santos says montero 4x4 is so powerfull compare to Fortuner (22 April 2010)
• Lex says Check your catalog. They're just the same, plus Montero consumes more fuel. Fortuner 3.0 = 163HP Montero 3.2 = 163HP (22 April 2010)
• ralliart says The Chassis of the Fortuner from the Toyota Hilux failed the Moose Test (youtube search: "Hilux fails moose test") which would be lethal to their owners:D since the fort doesn't have VSC or Sidecurtain Airbags. The Monty has sidecurtain airbags and VSC available on the limited 3.2 "Intense" Model which is great!!! (22 April 2010)
• Drag says @ralliart, Yung airbags ng Monty pareho lang sa Fort, dalawa. Yung Monty mas maliit na yung interior space mababa pa yung bubong add to the fact that yung dash niya ay more of pang strada (pickup) at yung side step ay looking tinipid. (23 April 2010)
• ralliart says @Drag, The fortuner dashboard came from the innova dude, the plastics of the fortuner's interior looks like it came from those beige URATEX chairs... haha. The montero's interior is a nice place to be with its euro-inspired design queus. FYI last year Mitsubishi Philippines released the limited edition 5-seater montero badged as the "INTENSE and INVITE" models from the russian market, both of these models are 4WD, have sunroofs, have stability control for safety and Sidecurtain Airbags for all passengers. Does the fort have any of that in its range models sold here? TOYOTA doesn't give a sh*t about your safety if you don't have the money to buy a LEXUS. (24 April 2010)
• Drag says @Ralliart-Re dash at least it can from an Innova. Monty from pickup. Haha. "The Fortuner does look classier inside, uses better quality plastics and has better headroom than the Montero" Yan kay Botchi Mismo yan nang galing. Body maliit compare sa Fort mukha pang FUSION, Imagine Fusion! Head clearance mababa. Side Step parang tubo na pinutol at kinabit lang. Tsk Tsk. Airbags DITO ng Monty dalawa lang. (25 April 2010)
• Robert Nuñez says Mga kaibigan maraming salamat sa mga comments and suggestions nyo, it helps me a lot to choose between Fortuner and Montero Sports, I bought my New Fortuner 3.0 Variant last month and I drove this CAR from Cavite, via Tagaytay & Batangas to Bicol then to Baguio, back to Cavite to justify and compare all of your comments guys, I tried all types of roads, from city roads, rough barrio roads, terrain driving to our hacienda in Bicol to top of mountain ranges. The result really satisfied me, engine was very powerful and... comfortability..., my kids are very amased " Dad para rin tayong nakasakay sa kotse ". One more thing I am very proud of throughout our journey majority of SUV's running on the road are Fortuner and very unfortunate to two Montero's in the highway one was towed and other was overheated in Kennon road. As I reach home I gave a gentle tap to my Fortuner and said " Di ako nagmali ng pagpili sayo " (25 April 2010)
• Hmm says sus d parin tapos to? nagkarecall nga d parin natalo..kung baga sa boxing nakadapa na ang Toyota nakuha parin manalo..funny!..Kaya wag nyo na pansin mga mitsu tora-tora boys...mga ksp at talunan lang yan...d kasi na pinapansin ang MS sa daan.. to think 2nd gen. nayan ha!..wahahaha...lol (25 April 2010)
• Lex says @Robert Nunez - Cheers! I'm very happy that a fellow 3.0 Fortuner voices out. Tama talaga pinili natin. Fortuner is BIGGER & Buffer, masculine looking. Interior is simply excellent. The 3.0 engine produces powerful 163HP, Unlike Monty's 3.2 that also produces 163HP but eats up more fuel. And for a diesel it's very quiet. Suspension is also good, our sales executive while riding beside me commented that the ride is very soft. And I replaced my stock with a 20"er. All I can say is TEST DRIVE before buying. Car indeed is a big investment 2nd only to your house. Make sure you choose the right one. I'm not saying monty sucks but compare the two Fortuner is certainly better. (25 April 2010)
• navigator2377 says Hindi naman kapanipaniwala ang mga kwento niyo Robert at Lex.. "terrain driving to our hacienda in Bicol to top mountain ranges" ayos ah, kaya mo ba talagang iakyat yan sa tuktok ng bundok ng hacienda mo? gano katirik yun? tsk tsk.. ingat ingat sa istorya.. Ihanda niyo rin Fortuners niyo at baka lumabas na yung "RECALL" orders para sa Forts.. Remember the Prado and Lexus kamakailan lang.. susunod na yang sa inyo... peace nn/ (27 April 2010)
• suv says can't wait for the Fortuner recall order hehehe (28 April 2010)
• lex says Halos lahat naman ng brand ng kotse may 1 time may recall. Check niyo history ng mitsubishi mas madami pa. Diyan ng nauso yung word na lemon car eh. (28 April 2010)
• Hmm says Way to go lex...kakatawa talaga ang mga tora-tora boys...lol (29 April 2010)
• paolo says for me,montero is better (30 April 2010)
• James says Fortuner for me! Two things, No. 1 car manufacturer on EARTH & Resale value baby! (01 May 2010)
• navigator2377 says Are you sure James?? or number one RECALL manufacturer of today...lex, we are talking about TODAY and NOT yesterday... prepare your Forts.. Tora-tora ba? kaya pala maaasahan ang makina dahil Tora-tora!!! dependable!! hekhek.. got it Hmm? (01 May 2010)
• gga says I have my Toyota fortuner model 2009, 2.7L, I bought it 7 months ago and for me, it's a very good car. Wala pa akong negative comments because it's a strong and trouble free car. Kaya ako hindi bumili ng Montero dahil ang aking Mitsubishi Gallant ay nag o OVERHEAT pag nahipan, common daw ito sa Mitsubishi. Pinakikiramdamang ko sa sasakyang ko ang mga sinasabi ng iba tungkol sa mga sticky pedal ay wala naman. (01 May 2010)
• suv says @gga ok naman talaga ang fortuner na gasoline alang question dyan kundi ang magastos na kunsumo, di naman siguro problema sa inyo ang gastos dahil suv nga ang sasakyan kaya afford din ang pambili ng fuel, ang may problema ay yung diesel engine, tagal nang issue ang choking nyan eh diesel din ang montero kaya yun ang dapat magtapat (01 May 2010)
• lex says @Suv 2009 Fort malambot na ang suspension at wala ng choking. =) Also yung Harap ng Montero parang Outlander... (02 May 2010)
• lex says Nothing against to Mitsubishi in fact yung first car ko ay Lancer (pizza) and I have a 2004 2.8 2x4 Field Master which I sold last 2008 and replaced it with a more powerful 2009 3.0 4x4 Fortuner. Ayaw ko lang talaga style ng montero coz sa likod muka siyang Fusion pag malayo sa Harap naman mukha siyang outlander and side bars niya ay yung nga parang tubo na pinutol at kinabit lang sa gilid, Maliit pa compare sa Fort at yung Dash sabi nga ni Botchi ay mas may quality yung Fort aside from that pang pick up talaga yung dating ng dash board ng Monty at Mababa yung head clearance. 3rd row seats niya magaan. Engine naman tayo, ang 3.2 ng Monty and 3.0 ng Fort pareho lang ang output 163HP in short mas ok yung engine design ng Fort kaysa Monty. (02 May 2010)
• James says @Navigator2377 - Yes I'm sure. :) Toyota is the No.1 car manufacturer on Earth. Why? you still think it's GM? haha. And Lex if I may, regarding Navigator's comment on "we are talking about TODAY and NOT yesterday", NO we are not, we are talking between the Fort and Monty. If you want to talk about "Today and not Yesterday" then I suggest you go to another post area on a different website. (02 May 2010)
• southboy says isolated case ang choking prob.. halos lahat yan nakikisawsaw lang na kesyo sabi ng kaibigan ng kaibigan ng kabigan ng kaibigan nya.. baka poor quality o kaya maduming diesel ang kinakarga nya.. (03 May 2010)
• southboy says bakit madami na ata akong nakikita na binebentang 2nd hand na monty? kahit yung bago na may plate no. na starts with letter N.. sa sn fdo meron, sa west ave ko ata nakita yung isa.. (03 May 2010)
• edu says @southboy....kasi nga maganda ang MS kaya binebenta agad, madami kasi bibili nito at ang dating owner bibili na lng ng fortuner kasi pangit daw. (03 May 2010)
• navigator2377 says @James - kinakabahan na kayo siguro sa RECALL order ano?.. oo nga pala TODAY is the present situation where toyota has issued the sad news.. then it's all relevant.. and YESTERDAY was the sad news that came out re D4Ds.. and TODAY TMP has not come out yet on a better solution to resolve the issue being brought up headed by one of the D4D owner courtesy of sir "fireblade".. and that is TODAY.. yet again.. :) (04 May 2010)
• James says @Navigator2377-And TODAY Toyota is still No.1 and TODAY Toyota has a much higher resale value than Mitsubishis. ;) ANNND today a VERY LARGE MAJORITY of the people still don't trust Mitsubishi (Check out Motorist most "trusted brands" just below "Mitsubishi Montero Sport vs Toyota Fortuner") do I see a your car's brand? "NO". :) (04 May 2010)
• dhingy says problema kasi ng mitsubishi ay dati di ganun kaganda yung quality nila, naalala ko nga Lemon cars tawag nila sa adventure and 2001-2002 model na pajero. at yung design ng mga kotse nila hangang ngayon di maganda. tignan niyo yung galant at adventure nila, yung fusion at outlander bihira kalang makakita sa kalsada. Puros camry,innova,avansa,vios,Rav4 ang makikita mo. Lancer nila di rin masyado nag click puros corolla at honda padin, mas madami pa ngang hyundai tucson at nissan sentra na umiikotikot. Yung montero naman nila parang pinalaking fusion salikod at pinalaking outlander sa harap. Eto pala ang market share ng Toyota sa Pinas 34.1% 1/3 ng market, yung natirang 2/3 hati hati na yung mga ibang car brands. (04 May 2010)
• lex says YESTERDAY kasi mga lemon yung mga Mitsubishi kaya TODAY hindi sila Number 1. (04 May 2010)
• mic says I requested a test drive of 2.5 D4D variant of fortuner. The acceleration from starting is a little bit good. The problem is when you already pick-up speed and then you decide to press the gas pedal for more it's like nothing is happening. It's really disappointing when your overtaking. (04 May 2010)
• drag says @mic mahina talaga 2.5, 102 lang HP niya compare sa 2.7 na 160HP at 3.0 na 163HP (04 May 2010)
• southboy says @navigator. sino namang fireblade? nakadrugs ka ba? LoL! (04 May 2010)
• navigator2377 says @James: ah okay, hindi ka kase marunong mag-research at hanggang dito ka na lang.. tsk tsk tsk.. Are you in this world? open up your eyes boy.. peace!! Bakit hindi mo panoorin kung pano umiyak ang EVP ng Toyota nung mag-sorry siya.. okay.. everything will be alright.. ready ka na lang.. :)) (05 May 2010)
• James says @Navigator2377 - Umiyak,tumawa,sumayaw No.1 parin toyota and resale value niya mas mataas padin sa Mitsubishi. :D and regarding "open up your eyes boy" YOU open up your eyes, tuwing nag cocomute ka check mo mga auto sa kalsada puros TOYOTA. :) (05 May 2010)
• dhingy says etong navigator2377 na to pinapahiya sarili niya. Di ba niya alam kung may isang mitsubishi fans d2 ay may benteng toyota loyalist d2. HOY bata bago ka mamintas sa Toyota mag RESEARCH ka sa back ground ng Mitsubish, mas madami pa baho nila to the extent LEMON padin impression ng mga tao. Kaya bilang mo lang sa kamay bumibili nga Galant,Adventure,Outlander at Lancer niyo. :D (05 May 2010)
• navigator2377 says Oo nga James, dami nga palang taxi sa kalsada.. at least bago mga taxi natin! :D peace11 uyy papansin si dhingy. why are you looking behind? NOW ang usapan bata! magreview ka muna boy.. (05 May 2010)
• dhingy says @navigator2377- Sige review ako :)... pero wala din eh, di padin mabenta yung mga Galants/Adventure/Outlander/Lancer niyo... :P (05 May 2010)
• suv says comparo dito ay Montero-Fortuner, admitted na it pale in comparison sa rivals yung galant,adventure,outlander pero aminin naman nating sinipa na ng Monty ang Fort sa kangkungan, wag nang idivert sa iba...peace! (05 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says ENOUGH GUYS! THE BEST SUV IS THE MONTERO SPORT! GUYS MONTERO AND STRADA ARE TWINS NOW. ONLY DIFFERENCES ARE THE MONTY IS A SUV AND THE STRADA IS A PICKUP. FORTUNER IS NOT THAT POPULAR ALREADY! AT TAMA MATAGTAG TALAGA ANG FORTUNER ALAM NYO KUNG BKT? KASI TINEST DRIVE NG DAD KO ANG MONTY AT FORT SA LUBAK. SA FORT PARANG NAKASAKAY KA SA ISANG JEEPNEY. MUNTIKAN NA NGA GUMULONG ANG FORTUNER HABANG NASA LUBAK SA TAGTAG NYA. SAMANTALA ANG MONTY NAPAKASMOOTH HINDI MASYADONG MATAGTAG DI KATULAD NG FORTUNER!!! KAYA PLS TIGILAN NYO NA ANG AWAY. KUNG GUSTO NYO AKO IDAMAY SA MGA AWAY NYO KAMPI AKO KINA SUV AT NAVIGATOR2377! @suv and navigator 2377 pabayaan nyo na ang mga bumibili ng mga fortuner. sa huli magsisisi yang mga yan. mga fortunatics eh. tayo nmn mga montynatics. @navigator pabayaan mo na yan si james toyotics eh. @james hyundai na ang no.1 ngayon 2nd na ang toyota hnd ka ba updated? o gusto mo lng ipagtanggol ang toyota? kahit ako mitsutic, hnd ko sinasabi na no.1 ang mitsu kasi hnd pa nmn. naghihintay lng ako na maging no.1 ang mitsu pero di ko sinasabi na no.1 ang mitsu kasi di nmn totoo. @dhingy sa metro mnila ka ba based? eh ang daming adventure, lan EX at galant s.e d2 sa isa nmn bahay sa cavite. outlander ay discontinued na! gising di ka nmn yata updated! (05 May 2010)
• dhingy says @suv - nasipa kasi naka talikod si fortuner. Yung umahon na si Fort sa Kangkungan pinag tupitupi si Montero kasi masmaliit siya at may history ng pagka Lemon. Pagkatapos ay sinunog si Monty at ng naging abo na binaon na sa lupa. (05 May 2010)
• dhingy says @Mang Juan - Outlander na discountinued? siyempre walang bumibili eh. At yung mga lumang 2nd 3rd hand na mga mitsubishi yung mga bulok Oo dun sila napupunta sa sulok ng cavite, dagat dagatan, pasig din meron kasi paminsan minsan napapadaan ako sa mga lugar na yan. Yung binenta ng mayari ng palugi kasi mga Lemon nga. ATTT REGARDING HYNDAI - Toyota padin No.1 sa overall, Buti pa nga Hyundai nakaka tsamba kayong mitsubishi kayo halos lahat ng lineups niyo walang benta, palpak paano LEMON. (05 May 2010)
• drag says may tumaob na monty sa nasugbu bandang calatagan mataas kasi pero makitid yung desenyo. (05 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says @dhingy 1st of all wag na wag mo akong tatawagin na "mang" kasi 13 yrs old pa lng ako clear po? at let me remind u brand new ang mga nakikita ko hnd secon o 3rd hand. karamihan pa nga wla pang plaka. at isa pa lemon ka ng lemon toyota nmn pla ang lemon. at kaya nadiscontinued ang outlander kasi ang RVR ang papalit sa kanya. isa pa, hnd ipinapahiya ni navigator sarili nya ok. @lex napakaarte mo nmn engine cover design lang yan at pagdating sa mga SUV wla akong pake sa HP sa torque lng ako may pake. @dhingy ang mitsu parang honda lng ang mga sedan BAWAL GAWING TAXI!!! understand poh? oo aamin ako di masyadong mabenta ang outlander kaya nga papalitan ng RVR eh kasi ang space wagon dati ay mabenta. sana nga dalhin ang Delica D:5 at Delica vans d2 sa pilipinas para sa starex at hi-ace. to navigator at suv: wag nyo na papansinin 2 si dhingy guys ok. baka kung anong palabas nnmn ang ipalabas. katulad ng "nasipa kasi naka talikod si fortuner. yung umahon na si fort sa kangkungan pinag tuptupi si montero kasi masmaliit sya at may history ng pagka lemon(na di nmn totoo hehehe). pagkatapos ay sinunog si monty at naging abo na binaon sa lupa." saksakan nmn ng pangit ang storing yan! baguhin ko nga. "nasipa kasi si fortuner eh nakatalikod. tapos natakot si fortuner kay monty. tumakbo si fortuner hinabol ni monty. naabutan ni monty si fort sinipa ulit gumulong. nung tumigil na sa paggulong si fort sinunog ni monty kasi may history ng pagka-lemon si fort. si fort naging abo at ibinaon na ni monty sa lupa. the end" kaya suv at navigator wag nyo nang pansinin si dhingy. nilabanan ko na gamit ang paggawa ng story katulad nya. hehehehe. (05 May 2010)
• navigator2377 says dhingy, sour graping tsk tsk tsk.. KSP.. in short walang alam.. kakaawa ka naman.. take a hike mate!.. peace!! :) Let's go on with the comparo. (05 May 2010)
• dhingy says @Mang Juan - Puso mo... Nabaon na nga si Monty eh. loko mo naman ako. haha... Re taxi dati meron yan sumuko lang mga taxi driver kasi ng Lemon. @Navigator2377 - Yan lang? Ba't naman ako mag sour grape eh mga Lemon kayo? :) (05 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says pabayaan mo na navigator si dhingy tingnan mo di ko na pinapansin. (05 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly3iCtUbB00 (05 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza Sr. says @ Juan Miguel Mendoza...nakakatawa ka naman, ang haba pa ng comment mo pero tatay mo lang pala naman nag-test drive, akala ko ikaw. so walang kwenta pinagsasabi mo. Alam nyo ba, na ang perception sa Mitsubishi is "poor man's car". Anyway, and even in Japan, di gaanong pinapansin and mitsubishi. (06 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza Sr. says @ Juan Miguel Mendoza...oh and btw, after your dad's test drive of both monty and fortuner, bumili rin ba kayo? :D (06 May 2010)
• James says @Juan & navigator - Lemon or pangit yung design talaga impression ng mga buyers sa mitsubishi kaya nga kokonti lang bumibili ng line up ng mitsu. Ganun lang kasimple yan. Sa akin lang maganda porma ng Lancer ninyo at Pajero pero practical na mga tao ngayon iniisip naman nila yung pangalan at resale value. Aminin natin dati talaga napabayaan ng management yung mitsubishi at ngayon lang sila bumabawi. And congratulations to them sa montero yan talaga nag click. Pero kung ikukumpera mo yung toyota at mitsu ay talagang no contest yung Mitsubishi sa Toyota. (06 May 2010)
• navigator2377 says James, are you not done yet? re-sale value ang pinaglalaban mo.. E pag bumili ka ba ng Kotse (may pambili ka ba?) ibebenta mo ba agad? Are you sure kung hindi ka babalikan ng pinagbentahan mo kung sakali? :D Puwede ko naman kayong isakay sa MS ko eh.. treat ko pa kayo sa Pegasus :) Sama ka JMM! (06 May 2010)
• suv says @navigator, underage naman si JMM sa Pegasus :)Ito istorya lang, nagpaplano akong bumili ng SUV noong 2008, daming advices from friends na iconsider daw ang resale value para di raw lugi and then an Indian fellow engineer reiterated when you buy a car, you are doing so because you like it and never mind about the resale value because you're just taking it for granted...it's a cherished possession. Kaya, I favored Monty over Fort dahil dream kong magkaroon ng Pajero(a status quo symbol in the 90s-itanong mo pa kay Andrew E at sa Alabang Girls) Pajero Sport sya sa Thailand...so iyun ang reason ko dahil dream ko hinde naman dahil ibebenta ko lang at kelangang mataas ang resale value, just a one cent thought. (06 May 2010)
• suv says oopsss may correction ako sa last blog ko...dapat pala you're not just taking it for granted ang naitype ko :) dyahe sa mga naglipanang grammar watchdog dyan na toyotics hehe (06 May 2010)
• James says @navigator2377 - regarding pambili sobrang babaw mo talaga, magkano lang ba yung fort at monty? bukod sa BRAND kasama din RESALE value sa libro ko dahil every 4-5 years ko pinapalitan auto ko. siyempre gusto natin yung bago, yung all new design at sabi nga nila after 5-6 years isa isa na lumalabas sira nga auto. Dun na pumapasok yung brand at resale value, since toyota auto ko mabilis ko naibebenta AT ng mataas na halaga. Yan ang di magawa ng mitsubishi dahil yung mentality ng tao kung bibili sila ng 2nd hand car gusto nila Toyota or Honda kasi nga kung sa 1st owner palang ay lemon na yung performance ng auto eh sa kanila baka juice nalang matira. (06 May 2010)
• James says @suv - pajero as a status symbol DEPENDE kung anung year hawak mo or kung 3 doors siya o 5 doors. kung hawak mong pajero ay old model na kung binenta mo ay kasing presio o kaya mas mahal pa sa rav4 o cr-v ay huag na. Pagtatawanan kalang ng tao sa usok at kalumaan ng auto mo. (06 May 2010)
• miko says I like the fortuner especially in BLACK really intimidating looking... (06 May 2010)
• jheng says montero ok naman pero negative side lang niya para sa akin ay yung likod niya para kasing fusion at yung hugis ng tail lights niya, para kasing kuko ng babae na naka kutix na pula. opinion ko lang po. (06 May 2010)
• Lex says @Juan tamad - Kung wala kang pake sa HP eh may tawag na sa iyo! Usually pag auto ang tinitignan may factor diyan HP. tamad ka kasi alamin O AYAW MO LANG MALAMAN dahil yung 3.2 ng montero niyo magastos sa gasul! Oo nga pala mang Juan paki "hi" nga pala kay Pedro at Pepito at paki sabi nalang kay Nene na huag kalimutan pakainin yung kalabaw mo. Ala e... Hahaha... (06 May 2010)
• bheng says Napabilib ako sa fortuner dahil yun nag outing kami ng mga barkado ko swabe yung ride at hatak. (06 May 2010)
• suv says guys, i must admit mas magaling na nga ang fortuner kesa sa montero..1 time ngpnta kme ng baguio my 3 monty's ang ngover heat...so disapointed isa pa b4 i launched ang monty 5x itong ine-recall kc there is always a prob. on its engine na hnd msolusyonan ng mitsubishi according to rsearch hnd na dpat ilalabas sa market ang monty kc hnd nla mgwan ng paraan un..buti nlang bago sumapit ung dedline nla ncorrect nla lhat..unlike toyota..they are the best just admit it Navigator2377 (06 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says aba JMM sr. syempre nakasakay ako sa 2nd row seat. paano ko masasabing matagtag ang fort at ok lng ang monty kung di ako sumakay. @james hnd lng nmn resale value ang pinaglalabanan ng mitsu at toyota eh. don't worry james di ko nmn sinabi na gustuhin mo ang lahat ng vehicles ng mitsu eh. @navigator i'm just 13. d pa ako puwede ok. @suv si navigator member ng montero sport club pilipinas. masisira ang pride nya being a monty member. baka nmn di lng naalagaan ng mabuti ang mga monty's na un. kasi di lng nmn sa sasakyan dapat nakasalalay ang tibay nya, dapat nasa may ari nya din. kung iresponsable ang owner sa kanyang kotse talagang magkakaproblema ang kotse nyan. un na nga ang problema sa mitsu.......... nahawa na sa toyota. hehehe sorry na lng sa mga toyotics sa phrase kong "nahawa na sa toyota" totoo nmn hehehehe. @lex ikaw ang tamad hnd ako. little lng ang pake ko sa horsepower ng SUV pero sa mga sedan, pickup at sa mga race cars syempre. isa pa lex don't worry baka hiniintay kana nila pedro at nila pepito. hinihintay ka na di ng kalabaw mo. buti na lng wla na si dhingy. (06 May 2010)
• suv says sorry po mukhang pekeng suv yang huling nagblog di naman ako pumupunta ng baguio dahil tagasouth ako...ala naman sanang ganyanan halatang gawagawa lang ang istorya ng isang talunang fortuner fanatic, montero po ang ride ko kaya bakit ko naman sisiraan ang sariling akin... (06 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says oh suv sorry rin sa mga nasabi ko sau sa last blog ko. last last week galing lng akong baguio pero taga south ako. mga siguro 10pm kami umalis dumating kmi ng baguio mga 9am. baka isa lng ang nanggagaya sa atin. (06 May 2010)
• southboy says hit talaga tong fort vs monty! @JMM.. kahit hindi masyadong alaga ng owner yun, c'mon! monty is only 2y/o old.. yung innova ko, 2008 @ 54K mileage, aminado akong hindi din masyadong alaga (because of my fort), pero hindi pa nagkakaroon ng prob.. @ suv. really? i think dahil na naman yun sa poor quality material ng radiator nila, pareho ng sa mga 90's lancer and gallant.. (06 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says Well SB alagaan mo na baka masira pa. May kasabihan nga "its better to prevent than to cure". (06 May 2010)
• zenny says fortuner for me. really dependable yung nag ondoy last time yung baha sa Q.C. 2+feet yung lalim may tumirik na montero linampasan lang ng fortuner namin. (06 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says @zenny naku tito ko taga dyan binaha ang montero nya pero hnd tumirik. nakaandar pa ang monty nya. sbi nga ng tito ko marami daw tumirik na toyota fort doon. sbi pa nga nya may outlander daw doon nakaandar pa daw di tumirik sbi. (06 May 2010)
• ian says hi friends deciding between fortuner, montero & kia sorento all these are 7 seaters kaya ok siya pang family. Can you help me out? this will be my first SUV so excited ako. THX ng madami. (06 May 2010)
• antares says @ian if your going to pick the fortuner just choose between the 3.0 D4d and the 2.7 vvti variant..wag ung 2.5 D4d kasi wala ung intercooler unlike ung sa monty, that's why it has only a 102 hp and 260 nm of torque..if your budget is at around 1.4 to 1.5m just choose between the 2.7 vvti fort and the 2.5 D-id monty..kung diesel ang gusto mu magmonty ka na..if you have a higher budget choose between the the 3.0 D4d fort and the 3.2 D-id moonty..kia sorento is way to pricey..and also consumes more fuel than the 2.7 vvti of fort eventhough its engine is just 2.4 liters..for me the fortuner and the montero sport are both good cars..i have a 3 years old 2.7 vvti fort and a 1 year old 3.0 D4d hilux and i'm really satisfied with their performance..i hope nakatulong ako..Good Luck! (07 May 2010)
• James says @Juan - Buti nakuha mo di lang resale value kaso pati design karamihan ng mitubishi ay di rin sellable. (07 May 2010)
• navigator2377 says Nako sobra na ata itong pagtatanggol natin sa Japanese cars mga utoy ah.. Baka naman pwedeng tumangkilik na lang tayo ng sariling atin.. (kelan kaya?) JMM, anak ng teteng 13 ka lang?? :D buti ako 26 na.. Sabi ko na nga ba yun "suv" na antipatiko eh hindi si tunay na "suv" eh hehe.. Just to be proud of our rides, ipinaglalaban talaga natin ang quality nito.. but mind you guys, it's our money and sweat that makes us get what we want.. So enough of BS about re-sale value or torque power or whatever. Be proud of your ride.. Let's hope na lang na ma-resolve na ng TMP ang issue ng D4D at ng iba pang RECALL cars :D @ ian, madami ka na sigurong nabasa sa simula pa lang ng Comparo na ito.. back read mo na lang and that would help yourself in choosing.. Monty para sa akin siyempre :D JMM, Huwag kang mag-alala kase wala naman akong aaminin eh, it's too obvious that MS is more trusted than Fort if diesel.. kung 2.7 vvti okey lang kase gasoline yun eh. Bisita na lang kayo both sites ng MSCP at Fortuner. tingnan niyo yung upgrades na ginagawa ng both SUVs. Sa Fort shocks and springs upgrade agad at supply pump about php50k (now think how much you have to shell out).. :D peace.. (07 May 2010)
• suv says madali namang malaman kung may nanggagaya para manira, anyhow tama si navigator2377, just enjoy your rides, choice mo yan eh para ka ring nagaasawa nyan na tatanggapin ang maganda at di magandang qualities and kahit Fort at Monty pa yan, we are really fortunate to have one, pasalamat na lang tayo sa blessings. Para kay Ian, weigh things between the two, read the specs, car reviews from credible sites like TG,Motioncar(i like this one unbiased sila) etc etc at wag kang padadala sa sulsol, tandaan mo ikaw ang magdadrive at hinde naman yung ibang tao so good luck! (07 May 2010)
• Lex says @ian - Yes check mo lahat ng angolo bago ka bumili remember kung nakabili ka na you have to wait for 5 years bago mo ibenta at bumili ulit. For me mag test drive ka like me. Depende naman sa iyo yan eh at kung ano yung preference/priority mo sa auto. like look, ride, size, HP, torque, engine/fuel efficiency, brand name, resale value etc. But one thing I would like to share is yung 2009 na 3.0 4x4 ko na Fortuner mas spacious mas efficient yung makina (take note 3.2 ng Monty 161HP lang compare mo sa 163HP ng Fort eh 3.0 lang yun AT Torque nila pareho lang 343Nm). Also tinama na ng Toyota ride ng Fort malambot na. At pag sa Toyota wala silang history ng pag ka Lemon (kaya nga konti lang bumibili ng mga Mitsubish, check mo mga kotse sa kalsada natin puros toyota). Enjoy. (07 May 2010)
• Lex says Botchi nga Toyota gamit niya... :) (07 May 2010)
• patt says FORTUNER for me coz it's Toyota, Reliable sa service and other things. (07 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says @Lex hnd dahil mitsu fanboy ako(katulad ni botchi) may paborito rin ako sa toyota. ang paborito ko sa toyota ay ang twins. AE86 Trueno and Levin. cute nila eh hehehe. isa pa Lex may toyota nga si botchi pero syempre di sya mawawalan ng mitsu. meron syang Lan Evo X red. ung nasa march issue sa Lan EX Ralliart review ung red na Lan Evo X yata doon sa kanya yata eh. pero meron tlga syang red Lan Evo X. isa pa ulit Lex saan kalsada ba yan? kalsada ng toyota ba syempre toyota makikita mo sa toyota eh. nacheck mo na ba sa mga probinsya tulad ng benguet, cavite at baguio? well tuwing nauwi kami ng cavite mas marami pang hyundai at mitsu sa daan konti lng ang toyota. usually marami pero mga corolla taxi at vios taxi. sa baguio noong pumunta kmi last april marami akong nakikitang mga montero at strada usually mga wla pang plaka. @ Ian hnd na kita pipilitin sa monty. bahala ka na. kung gusto mo, itest drivemo lht. pero opinion ko lng para sa'yo, Montero sport. pero kung nagalit ka na sa mga pag-aaway nmn d2 tungkol sa monty at fort, Sorento ka na. maganda nmn din ang sorento eh.@lex fort lng toyota ni botchi. @ suv may naninira pa nga sa akin sa may ford ph president post. ginagaya ako tapos sinasabing bakla ako! i'm already pissed off. @james syempre makukuha ko. ang Fuzion lng nmn ang panira sa mitsu ngayon eh. soon mitsu ph will release the Lancer EX Sportback and Sportback Ralliart. malapit na din ilabas ang RVR maganda din. ano bang kotse ang pangit sa paningin mo james? binago na nga konti ang L300. (07 May 2010)
• redd says guys ok naman both fortuner and montero pero sa akin medyo angat fortuner sa akin kasi mas malaki siyang tignan. mali ng Mitsubishi di niya linakihan yung kaha at look alike niya outlander sa harap at ... sa likod. (07 May 2010)
• James says Mas madami pangang mazda3 at Nissan Sentra na bago kaysa lancer. Yung design ng pajero ngayon maganda di katulad ng nauna parang bigat ng puwet. Same goes for Lancer. Yung monty lang nga may look alike (outlander at fusion)and maliit. Kung wala lang ok din ang monty lalo na kung pinalaki nila yung kaha. (07 May 2010)
• palada says i agree i share the same sentiments with james. gusto ko din yung intimidating tignan pang laban sa mga jeep at delivery trucks b*wist. (07 May 2010)
• dhingy says Hi tuloy papala tayo! maganda yan! nanlalasik na mga mata ko! Hahaha! back where we left off. Siyempre toyota padin! pangdagdag lang ha yung L300 at grandis nila wala nadin. THE PEOPLE HAS CHOSEN! (07 May 2010)
• monaks says fortuner has more appleal to me. But both vehicles are good. especailly the high end variants. (07 May 2010)
• ralliart says go for the montero sport... more power, better looks and better value for money... (07 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says @Ralliart tama ka dyan! (07 May 2010)
• southboy says @ralliart.. baka same power but with BIGGER engine, has looks but NOT BETTER, and 20K cheaper.. well anyway, its YOUR PERSONAL opinion.. peace! (07 May 2010)
• dhingy says well well well, to all people i would like to say that toyota s*cks. hyundai and mitsu is the best! @southboy maganda talaga ang montero wla ka na magagawa pa. @luigi ayaw mo ba ng santa fe? kung ayaw mo, monty ka na! i'm very sorry to navigator2377, suv at JMM. navigator sorry na. sana tuloy pa ang magandang buhay nyo dyan sa MSCP. suv alagaan mo monty mo. @JMM mag-aral ka lng ng mabuti malay mo paglaki mo yung garahe mo puno ng mitsu hehehe. sorry guys ha. (07 May 2010)
• Lex says @Juan tamad - oo nga pala muntik na makalusot ah. Juan, Pedro, Pepito at Nene O di ba bagay? NASAAN na pala yung kalabaw mo? @Ralliart - MORE POWER? Bumili ka ng Top Gear magazine check mo HP at torque nila. masmalakas pa yung FORTUNER kahit 3.0 lang siya. BETTER LOOKS? eh kinopya lang sa fusion at outlander yung likot at harap. BETTER VALUE FOR MONEY? SIYEMPRE MAS MALIIT ANG KAHA EH, MAS TIPID SA MATIRIALES. Bago ka mag salita siguraduhin mo muna pinagsasabi mo para hindi mo pinapahiya sarili mo! (07 May 2010)
• dhingy says @Lex kht nmn toyota ginagaya style ng ibang mga kotse nila eh. toyota ka ng toyota dyan. @ralliart pabayaan mo na si Lex okie. (07 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says Sorry po nag kamali ako! Fortuner talaga maganda at Maayos! Ano ba ang Mitsubishi compera sa Toyota! Eh LEMON KAMI LEMON! (07 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says Sa Sobrang pagka LEMON ng Mitsubishi namin ay walang bumibili. Yung LANCER namin bagsak mas madami pang bumubili ng CHERRY QQ! LEMON KAMI! LEMON! nasa huli na talaga pag sisisi! (07 May 2010)
• JMM says wla nang maniniwala sa manggagaya ko kasi iba na gamit ko eh hehehe! (07 May 2010)
• JMM says OO tama partner kasi iba na gamit natin hehehe! (07 May 2010)
• ian says Thanks guys for the comments and advices. I will test drive Montero tomorrow and Fortuner wala pang schedule. will check all specs and angles. Thank you again. (08 May 2010)
• mdggapo says Hi Luigi, hope you have now decided on what car to buy, in comparing the two , Montero and Fortuner, I would say, go for the Fort. 3.0V, have just got one last month, performance is superb, on the 4th day just have a chance to test the speed in SCTEX with the Monterosport GLS with still Diamond cars dealer plate, we are cruising at speeed @ 130kph then 150 as we are only two in the highway, nobody wants to be left alone, when I put more pressure in the pedal and reach 175KPH, the Montero already left behind. (08 May 2010)
• thetet says Hi ian piliin mo lang yung high end variant ng fortuner at montero. Di ka magsisisi when you need power you'll have it very good especially when overtaking. If you want musculine image with power go for the fort. (08 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says @mdggapo bale yan sa driver kung gusto nyang bilisan o hindi. isa pa mas macho ang monty kesa sa fort. kaso lng sa laki ng katawan ng monty sa labas, ang loob nmn di na masyadong kalakihan. nasobrahan ang mitsu sa pagpapamacho sa monty. @sa manggagaya ko di mo na ako masusundan kasi mag-iiba na ako. hehehehe! (08 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says Ay sorry mali na type ko mas macho pala Fortuner sa Monty. Monty payat tignan. Sorry ulit. Isa pa pala huag na huag kayong bibili ng Lancer mukha kasing vaccum cleaner yung harp. Tignan niyo wala nga bumibili. (08 May 2010)
• Amazing says Yes go for fortuner 3.0 bro, last tym we go out with the family of 10 going mountain resort, woot i amaze coz we can go all inside the fortuner, 4 in the back & middle and 2 in front, ang galing ng fort & i think pwedi rin sa monty sa roofing ang iba,hehehe... peace! (08 May 2010)
• John Michael Mendoza says i even don't know why other people stick to the *gly fortuner. yeah the 3.0 iis fast but the 2.5L is slow. i still prefer the Mitsu MS. its really sporty. @juan miguel palitan mo na name mo d2 ok para di ka siraan ng impostor mo wla lng yan magawa sa buhay. @dhingy thanks for liking te monty and hating the fort. (08 May 2010)
• JMM says Dami nanaman nagmimic sakin dito sheeet! basta mitsu is the best!! My dad and I agreed that fotuner is a piece of crap! Ala nga nyan sa state sabi ng aunt rosselle ko. Kahit sa japan sabi ng ninang ko number dun ang mitsu. Sorry toyotics! Hehehe! (08 May 2010)
• aunt rosselle says hoy juanito miguelito! huwag mo nga akong dinadamay sa kalokohang sinasabi mo! toyota ang no.1 dito sa states! at anong fortuner is a piece of crap? e di ba, yun ang nirerequest nyo sa aking mag ama kaya hinihingan niyo ako ng pambili? jejeje (08 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says kaming mga KASAMAHAN ng mga BAKLA sa MARIKINA or KBM ay nag sosoporta sa Toyota Fortuner dahil macho ang dating niya. At ako si Juan Miguel Mendoza ang PRESIDENTE ng KBM ay naguudyok sa mga BADING na katulad ko mag test drive muna bago bumili. (08 May 2010)
• mike says Fortuner for me... Bigger body and aggressive design, beautiful interiour. (08 May 2010)
• John Michael Mendoza says kawawa nmn pinsan kong si juan miguel, may nanggagaya sa kanya. halata nmn hnd sya ang nagcomment na "KBM" kasi taga bacoor cavite sya ang nagaya sa kanya taga marikina. jejejejeje! isa pa mitsu fanboy at toyota hater pinsan ko e e2ng nanggagaya sa kanya toyotics. never nagustuhan ni juan mig ang fortuner, like me. tapos may nanggaya pa sa tita nya sa mother's side. kawawa nmn nananahimik ang tita nya dinadamay at ginagaya pa. tsk tsk tsk! jejejejeje! (08 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says Hi pinsan John Michael, kamusta na? Kung kaya ko tumiwalag at naging babae ay mas madali ang pagtiwalag ko galing montero papuntang fortuner. PINSAN! sarap maging babae! sali na! Muah! PINSAN! sinasakyan na ako!! :D (08 May 2010)
• JMM says Haaay... Ganda pala ng fortuner sayang nakabili na ako ng montero. :`( Kaya ingat na kayo sa Lancer. Buti bilang lang sa kamay bumibili. Mukha kasing VACCUM cleaner yung harap. Mag Honda nalang tayo. (08 May 2010)
• dhingy says Tama ka diyan JMM buti nag 180 ka. Obvious naman kasi na mas superior yung Fortuner. (08 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says hay sana alam ng iba dyan na hnd ako yang JMM na yan. (09 May 2010)
• John Michael Mendoza says the last Juan Miguel is my cousin. the other Juan Miguel after my last blog is not real. its obvious me and my cousin met yesterday. he told me also not to listen to the imposter. my cousin is not a gay and definetly not a girl. he is a boy. that imposter was from marikina for sure he just said it in his other non-sense blog. kaya sya naninira sa cousin ko kasi nabahaan sya kaya wla syang magawa sa buhay nya kaya gusto nya manira. and to remind dhingy fortuner s*cks! and to the imposter don't continue ur freaking ideas of ruining with my cousin. period! (09 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says Pinsan mas masaya na ako ngayon dahil isa na akong bulaklak at magandang paruparo. At Bilang presidende ng KASAMAHAN ng mga BAKLA sa MARIKINA O KBM and mensahe ko lang ay sana bukas maayos at maganda ang ating election. Salamat po! Muah! :D (09 May 2010)
• John Michael Mendoza says sorry po, naku ano iniisip ko. Montero s*ucks pala. Nabigla kasi ako dahil dun sa pinsan ko naging girl na. (09 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says ngayon nmn si John na ang ginagaya ng imposter. ay naku npakawlang utak nmn nitong imposter. ginaya pa ako. hehehehe KBM? suck a st*p*d idea. John, wag na ng tayo magcomment d2. naninira lagi eh (09 May 2010)
• John Michael Mendoza says sige couz wag na tayo mag-comment d2. huli na nmng comment e2 d2. kung may nakita pa d2 John Michael o Juan Miguel Mendoza di na kmi un. (09 May 2010)
• suv says JMM hayaan mo lang utoy yang mga impostor pati nga ako nabiktima rin di ba, ipakita natin sa mga toyotics na tayong mitsutics ay cool headed alam rin yan ng ibang mitsu fans kung peke yung gumagamit ng names natin, magsasawa din yang mga yan (09 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says At mag mahalan tayong lahat! Buti nalang tinangap na ako na pamilya ko kahit tumiwalag ako. Sarap kaya maging sirena. muah! (09 May 2010)
• navigator2377 says Wow, this is becoming silly and ridiculous.. I just hope TGP have to do something about posting rule that members can only post and should be logged-in before he/she can post.. What a shame on this people who couldn't do anything good about right mannerism and proper expressions.. I just consider you people as such ignorant and un-educated.. Again, express your thoughts about the subject matter and your knowledge about the rides you are aware of and not your abundance ignorance and unprincipled ideas.. JMM cousins, Let yourself not be a part of conspiracy.. you're doing a good job :D Back to Comparo guys.. Good-luck to people buying your chosen Ride!! MSCP Rocks!!!! (09 May 2010)
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• JMM says right on Juan Miguel Mendoza montero sux coz it's a mitsubishi. we all know the history of mitsubishi... LEMON CARS and closed/strike dealerships. btw, don't buy Lancers they look like vacuum cleaners. better Toyota and hondas. (10 May 2010)
• aussie says Re:navigator2377, What was i saying back in March about this thread??? Anyway, both the Fort & Monty are good rides. Just look at how many of each are on the road.And what a great sight to behold indeed.But i do wish they would release a V6 petrol (Gasoline) version of either in the phils.That would spice things up a bit. (10 May 2010)
• paulo says hi guys i'm looking for a new SUV. my choices are the Montero sport 3.2 and the alterra 3.0. i don't want a fortuner because toyota is not my type and i just finished test driving the fort and its like riding a jeepney. the monty has cool looks and the alterra. but the alterra has only a 3.0L engine. the montero sprt has the advantage of being my new SUV. i just bought a Mitsubishi Strada 3.2 GLS Sport. as i said, toyota is not my type so i just picked the toughest rival of the hilux, the strada. @navigator and Juan Miguel(the original one not the bakla) i need ur opinions. one more thing, sa mga nangagaya kay suv at Juan i'm not gonna mind their opinion. oh ya i forgot to suv, navigator and Juan, i need ur opinion again because i'm planning to buy a Lancer EX sportback Ralliart or a Impreza WRX. i'm prepared to wait for the EX Sportback. i already saw the WRX and i have researched already the EX Sportback. in austrailia, the EX sportback has a 1.5L, 1.8L and a 2.0L(Ralliart) engine for gasoline and 2.0L engine for the diesel. in the looks and specs, the EX sportback has a advantage again. even in the engine. and to remind again i don't need the opinions of the "mangagayas" and of the toyota fanatics because i never want to purchase a toyota. (10 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says well Paulo since u insist actually i said di na ako magcocomment pero natingin pa rin aq d2. what a guy dosen't like the fort(like me hehehe) well i go for te monty, of corse. and one more thing paulo, sabi-sabi na nasa 3rd intrntinl motor show ang EX sportback. pumunta ka na lng. august 19-22, 2010. but nice choice. w8 4 d opinios of navigator and suv k. at halatang hnd ako un may nakalagay na "kay jamby" kasi hnd nmn kmi jamby madrigal eh hehehe. kay ***** ****** ako eh hehehehe! di ko sasabihin gagayahin lng ako. (10 May 2010)
• JMM says yeah you're right paulo montero really sux because they have to make their engine 3.2 just to equall fortuner's 3.0 engine. @Juan Miguel Mendoza - kaya tayo nag kaka sundo! JAMBY dini ako. I don't care na bading kana ngayon at nag papalda basta pro toyota tayo. DAMI KAYA NATIN tong mitsubishi nato bilang mo lang sa kamay. Buti nalang di BADUY karamihan ng tao sa pinas kundi dami na ng Lancer/Galant/Outlander AT IBA ngayon. (10 May 2010)
• steph says Kadalasan yung mga baduy yan yung wala o kokonti lang mga kaibigan. Yan din yung mga may konting luwag sa pagiisip, kala nila normal sila pero pag nakausap mo na at nakilala malalaman mo na iba talaga. (10 May 2010)
• suv says haynaku kawawa ka naman jmrm dami nag mimic sayo... Hayaan nalang natin sila..basta ako ang magiging gabay mo sa iyong pagdadalaga sister...ay sori madam president pala..ayaw namin ng fortuner pang macho kc yan kaya MS kami "Masarap Sumupsop"..yummy!mwa! (10 May 2010)
• expert says Iisa lang tong mga montero fans. kinakausap niya yung sarili niya! si paulo, Juan, iisa lang sila pati mga mendoza relatives AT madami pa. na check ko yung IP address nila iisa lang. HAHAHAHA!BUKO!!!! DESPERADO! HAHAHA! (11 May 2010)
• navigator2377 says Akala kase ng mga posters dito hindi malalaman ang location nila.. tsk tsk tsk.. mga amatures.. Yung mga walang alam, alam ko kung taga saan kayo at anong exact location ng computer na ginagamit niyo.. tsk tsk.. IP address you should be aware of.. mag-ingat na lang kayo baka mamaya nasa likod niyo na inaaway niyo.. Let's be sensible people.. Go back to the topic.. (11 May 2010)
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• ian says test driven the MONTERO last week and the ride was good. Don't like the design of the dash though. overall MONTERO is very nice. Going to schedule a test drive with toyota this week end. Salamat PO ulit sa mga tulong niyo. (11 May 2010)
• suv says natawa naman ako dun sa suv manggagaya hehe :) sino kaya yun paano ba macheck yang IP address, help naman IT experts... (11 May 2010)
• JMM says ian kung ako sa iyo huag mo nang sayangin oras at effort mo. mag Fort na na lang bro. yung monty 8 na bading kasya parehas ng monty pero ang sikip grabe sakit kakainis. (11 May 2010)
• suv says Ang MS laging tumitirik yan kc mga gay ang may ari pag sumupsop na tyak tirik ang mata..yummy! Right madam president jmm..mwah! (12 May 2010)
• navigator2377 says @suv: correct ka diyan! (12 May 2010)
• Lani says Para sa akin Fortuner. I like the interior color, nakakasuka na yung GRAY. (13 May 2010)
• suv says Toyota uses melted down Beige Uratex chairs to make the interior of the Fortuner.... Cheap plastic, easily scratched, and stains a lot in the long run.... (13 May 2010)
• Lani says And montero uses discarted GRAY plastic trash cans to make their dashboard. (14 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says @suv - Oh Talaga!? nandun ka? ikaw ba yung tagatunaw? Sabi nga ni Botchi mas maganda quality ng interior ng Fort kaysa Monty. Monty pang pickup yung design niya. Liit pa. tawag nga namin sa monty ay pinalaking fusion at outlander. (14 May 2010)
• suv says madam president jmm u'r still closeted? d naman ako adun...madili lang talaga mamantsyahan alam mo na pag kasama si fafa... tas bumabaon ang mga kamay nya sa interior kaya madali din ma scratched (i cratched him he scratched me)...i'm ok with my monty atleast d makakapalag si fafa sa sikit ng monty..yummy..mwah! (14 May 2010)
• Kenji says guys ur opinions please i'm choosing between a montero sport and a fortuner. Tnx! (14 May 2010)
• neutral says looks hanap mo sa fort mas astig tignan pero bumpy daw ang fort mas maganda sakyan ung monty.. pero overall pi piliin ko ung monty .. other brands hyundai santa fe maganda nga toh kaso maliit lang pero mas mabilis to.. (14 May 2010)
• James says @Kenji - testdrive, research and compare specs between the two. Our opinion matters little. The question is what is your preference on your SUV? eto lang baka ma over look mo yung HP and torque ng Fort & Monty pareho lang even though Monty is a 3.2 and Fort is 3.0. In short mas efficient engine ng Fort. (14 May 2010)
• torko says @Kenji-2009 fort ok nayung suspension niya. kasama ko nga isa sa close friend ko tanung niya "ba't di matagtag?" Pag bibili ka naman ng 2nd hand na fort which means matagtag ganun nalang isipin mo, suspension napapalitan laki ng kaha pag maliit(montero) di na. (14 May 2010)
• ivan_cars says montero & fortuner parehas maganda and also sta.fe,captiva,crv & the new mazda cx-7.. pipiliin mo lang kung ano talaga gusto mo.. at kung saan ka maGEENJOY.. =) (15 May 2010)
• JMM says Engot naman nitong si Ivan_cars baka pilot at cx-9 ang gusto mong isama dahil midsize suv po yan.. suv miss kita tuloy Si later sa parlor.. (15 May 2010)
• bokyo56 says Haha tong si ivan_cars di muna nag babasa, sabi nga ni kenji "choosing between montero sport and a fortuner" kung ano anong modelo na ng sasakyan prinesinta. (15 May 2010)
• mardeeiloveyou says Ford Everest is a very Bumpy ride especially when your seating at the back for me Montero is better aside from the higher Horsepower it gives and there is no worries for the engine too.. (15 May 2010)
• Lex says I agree compare with EVEREST I'll go for MONTERO. But you really can't compare since Everest's level is with CRV and RAV4. Best is the 2009 Fort 3.0. If you have a Top Gear magazine you can compare the specs. (15 May 2010)
• trax says fortuner for me - love the intimidation factor. Yes the 2009 fort has been improved no more the bumpy ride. (17 May 2010)
• Matthew says Love the fortuner 3.0, especially the A/T with 3rd-overdrive and about bumpy ride I just put the tire pressure in minimum then problem solve... Cheers!!! to all fort owner. (17 May 2010)
• ivan_cars says hahaha..jmm&bokyo56 sorry.. my bad (17 May 2010)
• Francis Paul Tumalad Daileg says With the Montero, I find there's something odd/wrong with how the tail lights look. (17 May 2010)
• James says @francis Paul - yes meron nag post para daw kuko ng babae na naka red na kutix. (17 May 2010)
• cri$tan says @ kenji - go for montero - we bought an SUV last month and we actually tried montero, fortuner, captiva and everest and i would say the montero tops them all, spec for spec, driving experience and price!although my new family did not end up buying the montero because we got the new kia sorento which is an absolutely great suv! i would actually recommend it but i was reluctant because you prefer either monty or fort. so go buy the montero!God bless! (17 May 2010)
• Top says @kenji: Go for fortuner 3.0 man, no regret for having it. Just try make a test drive and you will see the strenght & the speed. (17 May 2010)
• drills says 2009 Fortuner 2.7 or 3.0! you can't go wrong!!!! (18 May 2010)
• Toti says Oo para sa akin Fortuner the best! (18 May 2010)
• Kenji says guys i already bought a Mitsu Montero Sport it was great thanks for your comments guys but the montero sport has what i want. (18 May 2010)
• bob says my friend of mine bought a toyota fortuner mid 2008, thrice I saw him not driving his Fort and I ask him where it is, sadly replied " Pre laging nasa casa ". He said his Fort is always stalling even after repair has been done. Last week I met him in our yearly community gathering in the province and surprisingly not driving his Fort again, When he saw me Nakakamot sa ulo and say's "nasa casa". Its so pity na kung kailan kailangan kailangan mo ang sasakyan ay di mo magagamit, nakakaawa naman kaibigan ko milyon ang halaga ng sasakyan tapos di napapakinabangan. Any explanation and action from toyota about this? (18 May 2010)
• toyofacts says @bob---pretty sure that FORT has the D4Dead engine but the gas variant 2.7L or the 4.0L V6 (middle east model) is good. however this FORT is considered unsafe with respect to its body-on frame from Hi-lux. ROLL-OVER ang aabutin mo kung wala kang driving discipline. (19 May 2010)
• JMM says @bob & toyofacts kwentong barbero naman kayo eh...bob ikaw ba si bob the builder yes we can! galing nyong mag imbento...toyofacts me pa ROLL-OVER ka pang nalalaman anu yan ASO? fyi it's the same thing with monty or even worse...umayos nga kayo...pagtsutsupain ko kayo jaan makita nyo... (19 May 2010)
• JMM says @kenji daw...lol..dati kanang member ng samahang MS mother...wag mo ng pinag loloko mga readers dito please...suv see u at the parlor... (19 May 2010)
• suv says a tragic incident involving Toyota Fortuner gas engine in Skyway this week, so toyofacts may be right in his assumptions...so just be careful whether you are driving any car of any brand (19 May 2010)
• Kenji says @JMM di ako naging member ng MS club. maraming Kenji sa mundo po. karaniwan japanese, pero pilipino ako ha. i bought a 3.2L GLS SE montero sport its the top-of-the-line. its fast. i test drived the fortuner 3.0 and 2.5. the 2.5L is not that fast. i didn,t like it. the 3.0 did well. when i test drived the 2.5L of the montero sport it was faster than the fortuner 2.5L. but i want the 3.2L so i bought the GLS SE. Peace! good day! (19 May 2010)
• traxx says Ay nako sabihin niyo na sabihin alam naman natin puros iisa kayo diyan. But the fact stays No.1 padin toyota. Yung mga nasisira diyan isolated cases lang yan, wala namang perfect na auto ay siyempre chances are Toyota coz halos ng auto Toyota naman nasa daan ngayon. Mga anti Toyota is just exaggerating kasi LEMON at papangit design ng mga auto nila. Tignan mo yung Galant nila, yung Fusion, Lancer, Adventure, Outlander at L300 lahat taob. (19 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says @Kenji - ay naloko ka. (19 May 2010)
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• Juan Miguel Mendoza says ginagaya pa din aq? grabe nmn 2ng nanggagaya. sino kaya 2? may atraso ba aq sau? alam ko lng na taong di ko kasundo ay si aldrin tupaz. di nmn mahilig sa kotse ung tabatsuy na un. sino kaya ang nanggagaya sa akin? suwerte lng tong manggagayang 2 wla akong nakitang clue kung sino sya. (19 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says baka siguro yan yung mga tao na binastos at inaway mo dito sa comments dati. hindi ka naman gaganunin kung di ka nauna. @Kenji - Oo nga ulitin ko na loko ka. (20 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says steve? southboy? pinapahula mo aq? isip muna aq ok. (20 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says sige magisip ka ng mag isip. hahaha... Bwahahaha! Kuya! huag poooo! (20 May 2010)
• suv says may round 2, it's time to close this thread and MonteroSport wins (20 May 2010)
• TOP says Fortuner 2.7 or 3.0 win, all in all package, for family outing, 10 ppl can go inside, A/T with 3d-overdrive and good looking suv with strength & speed... cheers for all fortuner owners. (20 May 2010)
• Elmer says @Suv- in your dreams. brand palang no.2 lang kayo with a big difference. Bodywise-maliit montero, interior-like botchi pointed out mas may class fort. engine naman - yung 3.2 mg montero is 3.0 lang ng fort. style naman(tinipid) - saan ka nakakita harap mukhang outlander likod mukhang fusion. At yung side bar parang tubo lang na pinutol at dinikit sa tabi. kaya in your dreams... haha... (21 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says @suv - tumahimik kana. Montero pangit talaga sobra yung tail lights parang kuko ng babae. (21 May 2010)
• JMM says @suv- di dun ka magkoment..duh! kahit kelan di maganda ang MS...why botchi keep recomending the fortuner kahit sabi na ng letter sender ayaw nya ng foturner?...THINK!!! I forgot engot ka nga pala...sorry mudra...antayin mo nalang 2nd gen. ng fortuner malamang sa kangkungan na pupulutin ang 2nd gen. ng MS...ahihihi..loser (21 May 2010)
• Han says I think this rounds based on the overwhelming comments and facts that Fortuner is the winner. (21 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says elmer in ur DREAMS DIN! oo maliit nga ang monty, mas malaksa sa gas kaunti doon sa 3.2L, eh naisip mo pa ang fort skyway accident? pumunta ka sa isa pang post na 2 ung "round 2: mitsubishi montero sport vs toyota fortuner may kinuwento si feeter at si peter griffin basahin mo na lng sa comments at mas mabilis ang 2.5L ng monty kesa 2.5L ng fort. tumahimik ka din imposter. (21 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says siyempre mabilis maliit kaha eh. re sa accident wala namang brand na auto na ligtas sa accident. ay t*ng* ko pala, kaya Juan pangalan ko eh taga bundok ako. (21 May 2010)
• JMM says Sensya na sadyang t*ng* lang ako binabase ko ang safety failure sa iisang aksidente na d ko man lang inaalam ang tunay na dahilan...kahit anong sasakyan posibleng mang yari yun...kaya advice to all drivers not to break when u'r tire explode-again "tire"-"gulong" ang sumabog..and when u applied sudden break at a highspeed -u get the picture! Finally tagalang pangit ang Monty...me tubo ahihi yan ang gusto namin linisin tubo..yummy (22 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says Tama po kayo taga bundok ho ako at limitado lang kaalaman ko dahil mga nakakausap kapwa ka tribo ko katulad ni pepito, pedro, nene at kung wala sila ay kausap ko naman si lakas yung kalabaw namin. (23 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says at lumaki akong BASTOS at walang pakialam sa mga opinion ng ibang tao lalo na sa forum dito sa topgear kaya dami ang bumabastos sa akin ngayon. Sa dami ng pressure naging sirena tuloy ako. (23 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says manira ka ng manira kasi wla nang babalik d2. (23 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says Oo di na ako babalik sa pagka lalaki ko! hihihi... SARAP KAYA MAGING BARBIE lalo na SIRENA sarap kaya sumisid sa mga lalake! kaya kids matuto tayong maging mabait lalo na sa mga opinion ng iba kundi ganun mangyayari sa inyo. Kanya kanyang tao kasi may kanyang kanyang opinion na pag binastos mo ay babastusin ka din. (23 May 2010)
• hehehe says how bout a kia sorento,the new models the koreans are showing are really good valued i think.. (23 May 2010)
• GOOD says fortuner 2.7 & 3.0 win, i will not recommend the 2.5 (23 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says I don't like the sound "Kia" para siyang sissy pakingan. (23 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says Bakit ba balik ako ng balik dito to check on my impostors... (24 May 2010)
• cong. B says First things first, I'm a Civic owner and when it comes to sedans, hands down, it's gotta be Honda. I'm planning to buy an SUV for my out of town trips to the farm and was browsing through sites to check on the reviews between the Montero Sport and the Fortuner. The things that I look for in the SUV segment are: engine's reliability, fuel efficiency, ride comfort and last but not the least is the value for money. All of these were met by the Mitsu's M.S. Why I didn't side with the Fortuner? Simple, would you gamble your million and a half bucks on the Fortuner's D4-D engine reliability after knowing what problems it may run into? After all, engine reliability is the most important thing when you're buying a vehicle. Toyota's reputation has been tarnished not only internationally but also here locally. Early this year, Toyota announced that they will be recalling more than 2.5 million cars around the world. Although Toyota has had a past of reliable cars, their recent problems have cost their reputation to slip. As Ivan Vanko would say "If you could make God bleed, people will cease to believe in him. Then there will be blood in the water and the sharks will come." FYI: Here is the link of the vehicles involved in the recent recalls. http://www.toyota.com/recall/ (24 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says Dami naman false propets dito...mga kwentong barbero...me pa Cong. pang nalalaman umayos ka nga kayo mga mitsupathetic...parang alang defect ang ms nyo...just to remind u-don't use the name of the lord invain.. (24 May 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says Haba haba ng sinulat ng KingCong.B na to eto lang katapat niyan: Toyota padin No.1, at ngayon kung nag no.1 nadin kayo ay tsaka na kayo sumapsap. tapos... (24 May 2010)
• quazi says Nice ang Fortuner for me in my book. I really the interior design and color. (25 May 2010)
• YAP says @quazi: ya its definitely amazing SUV especially the fortuner 3.0, i love it. @TangCong.B: fortuner 3.0 is a reliable engine that beats the MS 3.2 category with the same Horsepower.FYI... (25 May 2010)
• tony says yes na check ko nga 3.0 ng fort = 3.2 ng monty. lakas uminom ng gas with the same result. (25 May 2010)
• YAP says for fortuner 3.0, I tested and it takes 9-11km/liter. (25 May 2010)
• chris says Hi fellow suv lovers, for me only fortuner mas malaki at di masikip yung 2nd row seats niya. yes na check ko nga yung HP and torque ng montero at fortuner same lang nga sila with fortuner winning fuel efficiency. thanks! (26 May 2010)
• mimickey says di parin pala tapos itong thread na to...lets CONTINUE!lol (26 May 2010)
• suv says dito lang naman nagaaway ang monty at fort fans katunayan may joint EB ang members ng montero club at fortuner club...magkaalaman kaya kung sinu-sino ang members na nagboblog dito (26 May 2010)
• jelly says Hi folks! bought this 2009 2.7cc Fortuner, nice body, interior and excellent smooth ride. (26 May 2010)
• navigator2377 says Come and join the fun at subzero bar and resto for the joint EB of FCP and MSCP brothers sponsored by Speedlab on the 29th of May 2010.. So, enough of this epic bragging! :D MSCP Rocks..!! (27 May 2010)
• suv says @navigator2377 can i bring my new fortuner? just traded my ms lagi kasing nag ooverheat..but rest assured na mitsu fan me for life. yup mscp rock! (27 May 2010)
• Win says Toyota Fortuner 3.0 Wins. (28 May 2010)
• suv says @Win...in your dreams (28 May 2010)
• doods says oo Fortuner wins coz it's Toyota not a LEMON Mitsubishi. Let me remind you yung mga bulok na line ups niyo like galant, L300, outlander, adventure, lancer na wala o kakaunti lang bumibili. (28 May 2010)
• Dominic says hi! me and my family are getting a Toyota Hilux 2.5 e. we use my aunt's car plan on the company that she works for. we have no choice kasi laking hassle pa to fix papers etc. i'm really worried about the d4d engine problem of toyota. does the problem still exist? did toyota solve this problem? i've been reading in the internet the problems of toyota d4d engines. please advice if we should still buy the toyota hilux. if ever i could change my choice. i would go for isuzu d-max. thank Dominic (28 May 2010)
• Part says @dominic: I think they already fixed that problem as toyota mechanic says, but for me for sure try to get 3.0 engine. That really amazing engine that Mitsubishi cant beat that efficiency moreover the fuel consumption of 3.0 is like to have a mitsubishi 2.5 engine, fyi. (29 May 2010)
• enya says Dad bought our first SUV last month and I can say my family is very satisfied with the interior space and fuel efficiency. (29 May 2010)
• Duesenberg35 says Who is number on sales again this coming 2nd qrtr? Hahaha...lol (31 May 2010)
• tonton says Hi guys fortuner for me! love everything about it especially the interior and the size. (01 June 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says @doods yang comment mo may nakakitang mitsufan, AKO! TOYOTA ANG LEMON OK!!! (04 June 2010)
• Duesenderg 35 says Alin ba mas madami sa kalsada ms or fortuner? (05 June 2010)
• gulo nyo says we have both.. 2009 fortuner 3.0v at 2009 montero 3.2. my cousin has the 2.5 a/t fortuner and my bestfriend got the 2.5 montero. considered acceleration,handling, NVH (impt. factor, Ride, Features, Price, etc...... OVERALL? Para sa tropa at sa aming lahat..... Fortuner 3.0v WON!! then 2.5 monty, montero 3.2 then 2.5 fortuner. salamat.. kung me tanung sa pikap merun din lahat ang tropa maliban sa ranger 3.0 OVERALL winner. NAVARA 4x4. (06 June 2010)
• Cheer says so Fortuner 3.0 win & the king of SUV... (06 June 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says @gulo nyo gulo mo rin eh. (06 June 2010)
• Adorenais says lahat kayo winners...... depende sa magdadala at alaga sa sasakyan.... (07 June 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says @adorenais tama ka rin. (07 June 2010)
• Juan Miguel Mendoza says i'll do this to set a TG record of WCRC online: Mitsubishi Montero Sport vs. Toyota fortuner of 400 comments! (08 June 2010)
• duesenberg35 says sino ulit number one on sales?lol (08 June 2010)
• James says siyempre Toyota padin... yung no.2 layo pa hahabulin halos kalahati pa... (10 June 2010)
• josh10 says ano ba kayo ang fortuner latest is 2007. and the montero sport as old as year 1998 matanda na ang montero sport remodel na yung yang sina sabi nyong bago (12 June 2010)
• draxx says HAHA! Montero may Recall! (17 June 2010)
• southboy says @mitsucr*ps: may bago ah? ..recall sa monty nyo.. naalala ko lang, sino ba yung may pa TODAY TODAY pa sa comment nya?? LoL! (19 June 2010)
• B00GIECAT says Mitsubishi - LEMON car. Di pa nga nawawala yung bad reputation nila sa pagka LEMON eto nanaman ulit! Once a Lemon is always a LEMON! (21 June 2010)
• SUV says so quits na montero at fortuner parehong may recalls hehe :) (22 June 2010)
• southboy says fortuner don't have recall. MONTY LANG YAN. pauso na naman ng issue.. tsktsk.. (26 June 2010)
• Kyoichi Sudo says @southboy anong "MONTY LANG YAN" w8 lng ha eh FORTUNER LNG YAN MAS SIKAT NA NGAYON ANG MONTERO SPRT! wla nang recall ang fortuner pero dati ang nilabas na recall ay sa D4-D problem at isang TOTAL RECALL ang sa Strada at Monty INSPECTION RECALL LNG! check lng ng mitsu ang Strada at Monty para maagapan ang TOTAL RECALL. at wlang nangyaring recall sa mitsu in year 2000. @Boogiecat hnd naging lemon ang Mitsu ok. (26 June 2010)
• Ulritch says @Kyoichi Sudo - as long as mas madami pro Toyota kaysa Mitsubishi di mo puwedeng sabihin mas sikat na Mitsubishi Montero, lalo na may reputation Mitsubishi na lemon. Sa kalsada masmadami padin Fortuner and to the fact that yung Montero ay several generations na at naagaw ng Fort yung pagka popularity ng 1st gen na fortuner ay very commendable sa Fort yan. Yung galant niyo di nga nag click dito yan, yung outlander na discontinued na yung adventure naman yung mga luma nalang natitira, Lancer kaunti din bumibili puros old model na yung nasa kalsada. Hi-Ace wala nadin... etc. (28 June 2010)
• southboy says @kyoichi.. pano mo malalaman na kelangang magrecall ang isang sasakyan?? either may nangyaring masama/nagkaproblema na OR sa umpisa pa lang alam na nilang mahina na ang pagkakagawa, db?? pinagaan lang ng mitsu yung recall nila kaya nilagyan ng inspection.. (28 June 2010)
• Ulritch says Fort for me - Montero sa harap mukhang na discontinued na outlander likod naman parang fusion. La pang aircon sa 2nd row seats. Makitid pa, yung montero kasing laki lang ng Everest. Lastly Monty have to create a 3.2cc engine just to match the fort's 3.0 engine, in short lakas lumaklak ng fuel. (20 July 2010)
• Ulritch says @montero-problema yung bagong girlfriend mas pangit sa isa. Point out ko lang yung harap ng montero ay kamukha ng na DISCONTINUED na outlander yung likod naman hawig ng fusion. At the best is 3.2cc ng monty at 3.0cc ng fort ay pareho lang yung torque at HP! so ang makina ng monty di kasing ganda ng makina ng fort. Pangit na, Magastos pa na bagong girlfriend! maganda lang yung pangalan may SPORT. Kitid na pang 2nd row at 3rd row seats at la pang aircon sa 2nd row. (24 July 2010)
• TwinTurbo says Fortuner na, Montero sikip sa likod dahil makitid, wala pang aircon sa 2nd row seats add to that 3.2 engine ng montero parehas lang ng HP at torque sa 3.0 ng fortuner, in short di efficient at di maganda pagka design ng makina ng monty. 3rd row seats in monty feels flimsy(manipis kasi) at side step is so narrow and tucked almost under the chassy that is hard to get in or off from a monty. (13 August 2010)
• merc_shift says how about toyota land cruiser or nissan patrol royale (20 August 2010)
• merc_shift says * vs (20 August 2010)