2.D toyota vs2.d galant vs 2D sportage

[nabeelshk]

I have read in these forms guys comparing the engines of these three above mentioned cars
2.d toyota is simply out of question as engine is not every thing in car its comfort technology and stuff like that
and then there was one other fellow comparing 2.d galant with 2.d sportage
i aggree that both have intercooler turbo charged engines
but there is one more thing called as the GEAR BOX
which is the main the that creates the difference and
SPORTAGE engine is NOT made for fast running
it is designed for offroading
Where as Galant has a totaly different gear box its a saloon luxury car and its not offroader
SO COMPARING ALL THREE CARS IS NOT RIGHT
as all are totaly different and cant be matched with each other in any way
and please dont compare 2.d corolla to 2D galant.
becasue here in UK galant is like always a saloon car so its like disgrace to galant compraing it with toyota avensis and toyota corolla

[aridsoul]

THANK GOD !!

Finally someone who understands the class of a Galant.
Galant is not to be compared with a Corolla.....atleast a Camry...and as we dont have that then....Cressida...Corona

[Luke_mani]

"offroading".. heellooo, a sportage is an SUV, its like a car fer ppl who like to think dey're driving jeeps in da city wid lotsa room. sportage sux, looks da same as da old 1, sucky interior tho price wise, its pretty good but again no resale value. ill take a 3 door pajero over a sportage ne day of the week. u cud get a pretty good 96-98 in bout 15-18 lakhs (depends on which city ur at) or a toyota surf, i guess its in da same range!

[nabeelshk]

Zdraova(hi)

Luke mani my friend actually i think if u read the top again carefully
i didnt say sportage is meant for offroading
my point is towards engine and gearbox
Interior and value for money wise its a big flop
who wants to get a car for 16 lack which is not an offroader
and its like a wanabee SUV
it does not fit the definiton of SUV
and about toyota surf
please dont disgrace by comparing it to sportage
cheerz

[faheem12]

Thats right when u buy a sportage for 16 lakh; it is a big flop. It has nothing xpt space. If u have 16lakh, it will be better if u go for 2d saloon, vti oriel, etc.

[2_blue]

ok so what do you do when you need space? Do u still buy a SE Saloon? or an Oriel? fine it works for you but not for someone who needs space.

2. a three-door Pajero or a Surf. So u'd pay 1.6 million rupees for a 8 year old car that has been REALLY used on the roads of Pakistan. Yeh almost ever road (except for the motorway and few others) is like offroading. On the other hand you get a Brand new 2004 modle Kia Sportage.

3. Loosing money. Well ... I'd agree on that one ... but if u'r planning to keep the vehicle for a good amout of years then who cares about the depreciation? Enjoy the vehicle for now and worry about the depreciation value later. I'm sure by that time u'r surf or Pajero would be rady to goto the junk yard.

Finally ... I'm not here to pick on anyone ... I'm just looking at it from a different angle. I personally might never buy a Sportage, but people do buy it for ... and they might have their reasons for buying it.

[2_blue]

forgive the typos in my post

[nabeelshk]

2blue my friend there are somethings that i do aggree with u upon
that when u need space u cant buy VTi
BUT
its 1.8 million mate its a big amount and why do u want to spend it on a car which is not even worth half
and people who buy sportage
they have ususally one thing in mind and that is definition of SUV
sportage body is not designed for a 2.o intercooler
it has space and lookes a bit offroader in white color it looks sometimes good
but when u spend this much money u want power u want comfort u want value for money
look at the interior of sportage no offence
does it look like a car worth 1.8 million

Think my frinds u spendin 18 lack on sportage why not spend some more and get real taste of luxury of mitsubishi
luxuxy of mitsubishi is known to world

i can bet ya drive latest vTi and SE and then drive 97 galant
u 'll know what u getting in
cheers
please post as good discussions are always welcomed

[2_blue]

Ofcourse I would NEVER consider Sportage as an offroader. Its not even close. But there does exist a class of vehicles that Sportage fits into. Subaru Outback? Honda CRV? Ford Escape? non of these are offroaders and non of them are "cars" ... they'r like somthing in between ... All Wheel Drive, sits higher than a car, looks kinda like SUV but actually isn't.

Anyways, what I was saying was that its not supposed to be a luxary vehicle, nor is it supposed to compete against Mitsu Pajero or Toyota Surf ... cuz you can't do that. It won't come even close.

BUT ... n heres the point that I wanted to make ... It gives you better space and utility than a Corolla or a Civic. For the price of an 8 year old ... used and abused "proper" SUV ... u'r getting a Brand new 2004 vehicle with warrenty. Atlest you can be sure that there won't be anything seriouly wrong with the vehicle and even if there is you can get it fixed. You won't be buying it "as-is". So you can feel satisfied and can drive it around without any fear of breaking down since its gonna be a brand new vehicle.

So I'm not saying that Surf or Pajero are bad and Sportage is better than them. I know there is day/night difference between them. I'm sure Civic and Corolla are better built than the Sportage, but when you look at the value, space, flexibility, and satisfaction, I think sportage is a great vehicle.

[faheem12]

thats right that u r getting some space. but u r losing the luxury and class even if u pay 4 lakhs extra than price of a 2dsaloon/vti oriel.. if u just need space. i have a god idea .. y not buy a new 4*2 toyota hilux which is worth 9-10 lakh and more powerful too. u may place a local made roof at the back. it will also add to ur style..