Cluboxed 1st Gear May 12, 2013 Share May 12, 2013 for Alphard/Vellfire owners, will you guys switch over to conti? eg. VW multivan or similar.. will you guys consider customisable options as well? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmOm 5th Gear May 12, 2013 Share May 12, 2013 The first generation Elgrand looks very boxy so I ruled it out quite early even though I found its swivel rear seats very handy (which were discontinued in the second generation Elgrand). The second generation Elgrand surprisingly has a smaller cabin compared to the Alphards/Vellfires so that was crossed out of my list too. The Vellfires that were available then were all seven-seaters so they were not suitable (I needed eight-seaters). Most of the Alphards that were on the market then were also seven-seaters. I happened to come across a fairly new eight-seater that was in great condition, low mileage and the dealer was open to taking my Presage in for a fair price. I'm guessing you have 5 kids? I'm actually lamenting the fact that the presage has been discontinued. Wondering what I will be replacing it with come 2018. What made you opt for the Alphard instead of the Vellfire or Elgrand? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmOm 5th Gear May 12, 2013 Share May 12, 2013 Wow, I was there for a staycation too a few weeks back and chanced upon the same fleet at Festive Hotel. Saw a RWS' fleet of Alphards/ VF when I did a staycation some weeks back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmOm 5th Gear May 12, 2013 Share May 12, 2013 For me, having eight seats is essential so there aren't many suitable continental MPV models. The only conti-MPV that has eight seats is MB Viano but dropped it because of its uncanny resemblance to the commercial Vito (same platform). for Alphard/Vellfire owners, will you guys switch over to conti? eg. VW multivan or similar.. will you guys consider customisable options as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VellfireS 4th Gear May 12, 2013 Author Share May 12, 2013 for Alphard/Vellfire owners, will you guys switch over to conti? eg. VW multivan or similar.. will you guys consider customisable options as well? I went to view Sharan , Galaxy. And Viano. Nah.. none gave me the appeal like the Vellfire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VellfireS 4th Gear May 12, 2013 Author Share May 12, 2013 Saw a RWS' fleet of Alphards/ VF when I did a staycation some weeks back. Yupps. All white ones. Hahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabian Turbocharged May 12, 2013 Share May 12, 2013 Elgrand really no power so many ppl choose not to buy elgrand due to no power. Tested drive the car feel very sluggish and hard to accelerate. Alphard 2.4 has more power and 3.5 will be superb. No wonder I don't see that many Elgrands on the road. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabian Turbocharged May 12, 2013 Share May 12, 2013 The first generation Elgrand looks very boxy so I ruled it out quite early even though I found its swivel rear seats very handy (which were discontinued in the second generation Elgrand). The second generation Elgrand surprisingly has a smaller cabin compared to the Alphards/Vellfires so that was crossed out of my list too. The Vellfires that were available then were all seven-seaters so they were not suitable (I needed eight-seaters). Most of the Alphards that were on the market then were also seven-seaters. I happened to come across a fairly new eight-seater that was in great condition, low mileage and the dealer was open to taking my Presage in for a fair price. I see. I guess I will turn to the estima or Alphard then as the presage is out of production and Elgrand cabin is small. Do you know if the estima comes with only 2 airbags? I check sgcarmart and it listed 2 airbags but Borneo's previa has multiple airbags. Surprising since Borneo's Wish also has multiple airbags. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelphua 1st Gear May 12, 2013 Share May 12, 2013 I drive a 06 Alphard n is enjoying my ride very much. Never ever tot of replacing with a conti MPV. Not reliable!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cluboxed 1st Gear May 12, 2013 Share May 12, 2013 I went to view Sharan , Galaxy. And Viano. Nah.. none gave me the appeal like the Vellfire yes, true. that is also why the asian MPVs like Previa, Estima, Alphard, Vellfire are all so successful in this region. The conti ones are way too similar to commercial vehicles.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cluboxed 1st Gear May 12, 2013 Share May 12, 2013 but just to add-on...in terms of practicality and functionality, i would think that conti MPVs might have an edge here.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VellfireS 4th Gear May 12, 2013 Author Share May 12, 2013 I drive a 06 Alphard n is enjoying my ride very much. Never ever tot of replacing with a conti MPV. Not reliable!!! Lai lai lai. Join the Alphard owners club on the official forum. Looking at doing a meet up pretty soon.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VellfireS 4th Gear May 12, 2013 Author Share May 12, 2013 yes, true. that is also why the asian MPVs like Previa, Estima, Alphard, Vellfire are all so successful in this region. The conti ones are way too similar to commercial vehicles.. Hahahaah. Agreed. Except. The biggest conti MPV I know of and driven.. is the R Class.. the rest. The Transporter , Viano.. all too van like.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VellfireS 4th Gear May 12, 2013 Author Share May 12, 2013 I see. I guess I will turn to the estima or Alphard then as the presage is out of production and Elgrand cabin is small. Do you know if the estima comes with only 2 airbags? I check sgcarmart and it listed 2 airbags but Borneo's previa has multiple airbags. Surprising since Borneo's Wish also has multiple airbags. You want more stable ride.. Estima. You want more comfort.. and a atas look.. Alphard. You are a young playboy. With many chicks.. then Vellfire. Oops.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FedEx Clutched May 12, 2013 Share May 12, 2013 Alphard owner reporting :p Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VellfireS 4th Gear May 17, 2013 Author Share May 17, 2013 Alphard owner reporting :p bro.. your nick very familiar.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FedEx Clutched May 17, 2013 Share May 17, 2013 Aoc bro same nick :p Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FedEx Clutched May 17, 2013 Share May 17, 2013 AOC same nick bah heheheh :) ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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