1st gen, 2nd gen and 3rd gen Starex. What is difference among the three

[larshell]

Guys, Can you please enlighten me what year was 1st gen , 2nd gen and 3rd gen came out in PHDM? Also what is the existing price for 2nd hand? What is the difference between the 3? Thanks!

[bratski]

gen 1: came out between 1997-1998,called the svx, engine is turbo diesel only, not yet intercooled, power is a measly 88hp, no hood scoop and fenders are prone to rust. in 1999 they introduced the turbo intercooled version or tci, nothing has changed except for the hood scoop for the intercooler. power is now improved to 100hp

gen2: also called the millenium starex, came out in year 2000,cosmetic changes include dual crystal headlights,corner lights and crystal rear lamps, chrome tooth grill, engine remains the same as the 1999 model.

gen3: came out in 2004-2007,called the grx, nose was facelifted as well as change to new design 15" rims. grill was enlarged as well as the headlghts,rear bumpers are squared off, a crdi engine with 145hp was offered for this variant although the tci engine is still available, instrument cluster was also changed for this model

[larshell]

bratski, Thanks a lot. The latest one now Gen4?

I'm thinking of getting a 2000 model up to where my budget will allow me.
Coil spring susp na ba yun rear ng 2000 model? TIA

[lui]

coil na po ung sa rear ng starex basta ung swb. 2000mdl po maganda na ung headlight.

[bratski]

Originally Posted by larshell

bratski, Thanks a lot. The latest one now Gen4?

I'm thinking of getting a 2000 model up to where my budget will allow me.
Coil spring susp na ba yun rear ng 2000 model? TIA

yup, the big one you see on the roads today (big in size and price hehe)is the latest gen4, it also has the crdi engine with variable geometry turbo so power moved up to 170hp, but the tci engine with 100hp is also available.

all starexes from 1997 up to the present has the rear coil spring suspension. except for the long wheel base version called "jumbo" which has the leaf springs. best bet is to buy the 2003 model as it is the last of the gen2 or millenium series. price differences for the gen2 starex (2000-2003)would be very minimal. getting the 2000 model would already be a big gamble on your part as the van is already 9 years old and it probably has more wear and tear than the 2003 model. goodluck on your hunt, im also currently hunting for an 06-07 grx crdi a/t and finding one in good condition can be very tricky.

[renzo_d10]

I like the current generation. Because it's bigger compared to the previous starex's. I think the 1st gen up to the previous gen has the same body, Hyundai is just modifying some parts to transform in to a newer gen. I am so happy with hyundai because they changed the starex's body.

[yebo]

Originally Posted by bratski

im also currently hunting for an 06-07 grx crdi a/t and finding one in good condition can be very tricky.

my august '07 starex grx has only 12T+ km on the odo, wanna try to pry it from me

hey 2 weeks ago meron ako nakita grx dun sa 2 used car dealers sa proj 7 saka dun sa tapat sa bago bantay. why not try there.

[bratski]

yebo, pm naman ng contact number mo, you'll bet ill try to pry it away from you if the price is right hehehe

[yebo]

haha! di pa nga bayad e!

[larshell]

Thanks a lot guys! Any problem you about CRDi of Starex? Tulad D4d, Stalling or hard starting?

[yebo]

Originally Posted by larshell

Thanks a lot guys! Any problem you about CRDi of Starex? Tulad D4d, Stalling or hard starting?

none whatsoever. i've been using all diesels from seaoil, unioil, jetti, shell, petron, caltex. never had a case of hardstarting even when it's cold and without waiting for the heater plugs to heat up either. lakas ng hatak, the engine does not care if there is just the driver on board or 9 people with luggage basta pumalo ng 2000 rpm kahit paakyat pwede ka umovertake.

i have only 1 complaint on the starex grx. the black undercoating looks more like paint and not rubberized undercoat. it has started to peel already from the wheel wells, so i will need to have it undercoated when i get home this may.

[larshell]

Yebo, That is good to know. Mukhang D4d lang ang may problem sa Diesel natin dito sa Pilipinas. What is ODO your reading? Thanks!

[bratski]

got my gen3 crdi a few weeks ago, ang lakas talaga ng hatak. walang sinabi yung everest ko and expedition dati. yung crdi engine pala ng starex mas hindi prone sa pagbara,unlike the d4d ng toyota. but still dapat ingat parin sa pagkarga sa gas stations na hindi kilala.

[cabanerofr]

Nakabili ako last Dec 2008 ng Starex GRX M/T model 2007. Tama ang sabi ni yebo, kahit punong-puno ng pasahero at luggages yung unit ... hatak pa rin siya na tila walang mabigat na karga. Nasubukan ko kasi last week, doon sa zigzag sa Sta. Fe, Nueva Viscaya ... marami akong sakay pero mabilis kong nalalampasan yung mga mababagal na bus at big trucks paakyat ng bundok. Ang galing ng performance niya sa akyatan... pagkagat ng turbo... hala... hahataw talaga. Takot ako sa mga overtaking, pero with this kind of engine, confident ako lusutan sila.

[batista69]

hi all...ask ko lang po ano difference ng starex club at starex svx? mas mahal ba talaga ang club? what's the market price of 99 starex club?