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Poor guy I really truly do feel sorry for him I try to put myself in his place! But I do hope people do not generalize Filipino people as acting this way because there are bad people in every country and also good people ! Great video sir 👍👍👍
I thought of a mini van but decided on a small car instead. Cheapest small call I could find and liked was a Hyundai Eon, 3 cyl, manual transmission. This was in 2014. Cost was P 420 K. No major problems for 8 years. Replaced the battery and had the AC fixed for P 500. One of the best cars I every had actually. If you have the dough buy brand new and save a lot of headaches, IMO.
I also tried to get this kind of crap and apply to Rusco to loan one but they declined me. Best action that they made for me. Now I enjoy my 2019 Nissan Almera.
I just tested a few units yesterday of these surplus/junk Japanese cars. I will never ever buy it. Too many stuff to repair. The steering is a crap conversion. Save your precious PESOS.
True all.... Bought mine custom made in North suburb of Cebu city. 19 items on list when sent back. 2 weeks to make right, but build quality not as nice as some other units I had seen from same builder..... Was like pulling teeth to get them to finish.
I bought a multicab 4x4 drop side pickup from a Cebu dealer for P260K. I paid a P20K deposit and the rest when it was finished. He did a good job on the paint and interior and the running gear is good. Mine is titled as a 2022 model but it is actually a 2002 DA62T with the K6A engine which is a 660 cc 3 cylinder engine with around 40 hp. You can buy a new one, but it will cost double. If you buy one of these 20 year old multicabs you should be mechanically inclined. I had and issue with the right front caliper sticking so I put a kit in each caliper and that's OK now. The AC also stopped blowing cold air so I put my gauges on it and saw it was low on refrigerant which indicated I had a leak and it did have a leak. There was a bad o-ring on one of the hose connections so I replaced all the orings, pulled a vacuum on the system and charged it. That was 6 months ago and it has been fine since. I live on Biliran island so I had to have it shipped to Ormoc, Leyte on a ferry and then driven 2 hours to my house. I paid a guy P4K to deliver it. You are rolling the dice when you buy one of these. Your van really looks nice.
Sounds like you need to supervise the reassembly of the vehicle with clipboard in hand. Luckily Shawn had a side mechanic that was able to add the missing pieces. Lessons learned or maybe lessons realized. Good video.
not only are they cut into pieces and welded sometimes braised back together they were junk when they left Japan...never buy anything froim a mickey mouse operation , pay a little more you get more.....should have bought a used xtrail or a crv or rav4 for 350th p easy to find
multicabs are not new they're worn out and cut to pieces and then sent here. and its not just the roof cut off its the roof, the sides everything and stacked to the top of containers. they're only as good as who assembles it and more are bad at best, death traps at worst
As a Filipino i can relate to what this man experienced being scammed by my fellow filipinos who are extremely corrupt...though we can't generalize all Filipinos are corrupt but i would say we could hardly trust my fellow filipinos..I feel so sorry for your experience sir here in the Philippines..you better look for someone who could assist you with honest heart whenever you transact business whatever it may be..
Me I recommend surplus tv from Davao. He imports, reconditions, body painting, full steering conversions, and checks and tests the engine to uphill. Everything is on detail.
When the Right to Left hand drive is done. They do a real bad job on the electrical wiring. The steering boxes are junk. They put in anything they could find and including the steering linkage it can all fall apart or off. You can never give your trust to someone just because ur happy. Stay happy and good luck Ohh and besides the
There's a great Rusco on the North Road near the airport that can be trusted with these, he also imports the 3 wheeler Piaggios . A mate of mine in Talay just bought his multicab from the dealer on the Valencia Rd just past the main Talay turn-off. He's had it about 3 months and no issues so far.
Hi just a tip Check there is antifreeze in the coolant if they have just used water it will eat the head gasket, i had that problem with mine and had to change the gasket
I own a multi cab and there definitely draw backs to buying one but cars are expensive in the Philippines. I quickly realized these come in from Japan as salvaged cut up in pieces, Mine was purchased in bankul Lapu Lapu, there was a warranty with mine and they honored it. Mine has been in storage at the yard where I bought it for free since 2020 because I currently live in another country. I also lent money to place who built my car but they always paid me back. The car is there and I will pick it up next month. I held the place who sold me the car to their word, they did what they said they would do but I had to hold them to it.
I don't order anything, if I can't see it, touch it, smell it, feel it Im not buying it. All I hear is horror stories about buying something from the future.
So much for your friendly Filipinos. There are crappy people everywhere. I don't believe that there is something magical or spacial about the Filipino people like so many bloggers say.
You must come from a place where everyone is good and honest. You either live in Shangri-La or under a rock. Either way, It’s wrong to generalize a whole race and culture because of some bad people. I’m sure all white people & expats are ALL honest anywhere you go🙄 I grew up in the US and everyone there are honest🙄👍🏽If you believe that, I have a Rolex for you for $50. Get F@CK OUTTA HERE!!! Go back where you came from!!! NOT YOU GIO…
The USA is better , you could be a 82 yr old politician that can get literally hammered,or a kid in school that get massacred along with many others , or just be minding your own business and get shot while shopping for groceries😂🤣
Most filipinos don't really enjoy doing business that is mutually beneficial for both parties. They don't feel good about the deal unless the other party gets screwed. Especially when foreigners are involved
Tips on buying a used cars in Central Visayas region : 1. Look for Cebu units used cars and look for the dealer record or history of the unit 2. If possible buy Japanese brand sold or bought originally from a Cebu based car dealer and check the background if possible of the owner … 3. Bring a reliable mechanic
Filipinos start up businesses without enough cash reserves and don’t keep anything back. I stayed in Boracay and the power got cut out and the owner was waiting to get money for the rooms before going to pay for the electric bill. #itsmorefuninthephilippines I got my fingers burnt with buying an apartment off plan years ago and I won’t buy what I can’t physically see now!
These are cut up vehicles scrapped by Japan . Maybe 3-5 years vehicles. Used but Japanese are careful owners . Most only use them on weekends rather than for work. Service maintenance are expensive compared to vehicle price so generally these type of vehicles are use and chuck them style .
Looking forward to this one. I live in Davao City. Bought 2 of them 1 year ago. It's true there are a lot of possible pit falls. I'll save my comments and feedback until I watch. Thanks for doing these vlogs
Watch the Tsunami videos from Japan. You'll see lots of these vans bobbing around in the flood waters. (Salt water fresh from the ocean). Did any of these end up in the Philippines.
l love these cars, a 4x4 is ideal for running around in the but you have to be extra careful and get one already done and inspect it properly,. Check on the welding on the roof which is super important as it is structural and needs to be strengthened with plates when it is welded back. You just can't spot weld it back on as all the metal supports have been cut through when taking the roof off for importing from Japan. If you have an impact the whole car will fold up and the roof will pop off super dangerous and your have serious injury or worse...... ☹☹
well in the first place its a surplus from japan, chop chop and reassembled in the country. its a gamble, you dont know if the parts you'll be getting is still good or not. better buy a small cheap brandnew car. suzuki have a good one
My family bought one those little vans. Other than. Some maintenance and a little front end work it's been perfect for 3 years..just made last payment this month.
Gio, thanks for the video, salvage vehicles aren't new to the world. The import taxes to bring a running vehicles into any country is huge, so people find ways around the taxes by disassembling vehicles and buy them in parts them reassemble them. The trick is finding a reputable rebuilder to reassemble it, in America they have to be sold with a salvage title. I don't know how they handle that in the Philippines. Personally, I like the idea of picking my exterior paint color and interior seat design, wheel /tires, bumpers customized to my taste. It could be win/win situation a mode of local transportation for a 3 to 5 year period under 6k USD.
When it comes to car service, sometimes even the dealership of popular brands make "mistakes", like a friend who lives in Negros Occidental, bought a brand new Nissan Navarra, after the first service was done, he was driving a few days later when he noticed a red light indicating low oil pressure, we opened the hood checked the oil and found out it was black and dirty??? indicating that the oil wasn't changed. We went back to the dealership and they swore they changed the oil at first service, it was only after my friend threatened to contact the head office in Manila then things started to happen, like complete oil change, (we saw it ourselves) they apologised and said the mechanic "forgot" to change the oil?? My friend accepted the apology, he was offered "fringe benefits" next time he serviced his vehicle. Anyway getting a multicab will always be a gamble, another headache so to speak, and you don't need that if you want to retire in Ph and enjoy the quiet life with rest and relaxation 😊
So Sean said he was throwing a bone out to the Brother of his Lady friend. Turns out he threw that guy more than the entire cow. Learn well from his mistakes. His idea about buying from a dealer with several Completed multi cabs in their inventory is spot on. Even then expect there to be some issues. I checked out the Nationwide Multicab manufacturer " Rusco " they had over 12 ready for sale. They even had 2 that had automatic transmissions. Big drawback for me was that I am 6ft 3 in tall and just could not find a model that My long legs could fit into. However they also had 3 wheelers that were very roomy . They also had 3 Mazda brand multicabs in their inventory. Everything else was Suzuki.
I bought a conversion pick up for construction use. Beat the crap out of it for 3 years. After took it back for retouch paint, replace parts on bed, add canopy and back seats. This is our 3rd vehicle for hauling stuff. Cheap maintenance.
I know a lot about it.. RHD from Japan then convert it to LHD without converting the wiper orientation and headlight beam alignment. Importers only recondition it.
Hi,Gio,Sal here,checking in from Gensan.,I do enjoy your many videos. Too bad Sean learned such a painful lesson. It's true the average Filipino will lie to your face,and tell you what they think you want to hear,just to get your business. Then when its time to deliver they make a myriad of excuses-- a family member died,another is in the hospital,, or some other unexpected excuse,.And of course,more money is needed to fnish the job. A foreigner is viewed as a "cash cow", To be fair, there are many who are trustworthy, but one still has to be cautious, careful, and everything must be written down--preferably in presence o an Attorney.
When buying a Surplus Vehicle from Japan the number 1 problem is the Steering Gear Box which they convert it from right to left. The problem is the angle when turning left or right ‘coz it’s not even. I don’t know if it’s still the same until now.
I'm considering having that one from Davao City... what I've learned from it, is you have to pay for every item u need to attach to the wagon unless it is stock. You just got the wrong person and it is not brand new. But it gives me more caution about having it and to that guy who cheated you, I wish he can sleep tight at night.
he bought it from the wrong guy, there are some whose selling this type of mini van, they road test it first for a couple of days to check everything is ok and fix the issue before giving it to the customer.
I'm in mindanao and considering buying a tuk tuk as I don't want two wheels transportation. Considered converting motorcycle and adding side car or trike conversion but no protection from rain.
You should have bought from SurplusTV. He custom builds em and makes sure theres no issues. He pays attention to details. Look him up! He’s from davao city but will deliver wherever you are in the Philippines.
I think your friend here is being kind in his verbiage. Not “attention to detail” how about total misrepresentation of everything on that sale. Yeah so much for throwing his friend a bone. SOMETIMES when their help you out, they have a dog in the fight somewhere…. Live and learn…
The Multicabs are cut up old cars from Japan , get stitched back together then you're on your own, but they are easy to fix , but not safe accident wise. Anything used in the Philippines is" buyer beware", you could flooded car , as you can from the States , or anywhere in the World, but mechanics are cheap in the Philippines , not sure you can find one that charges less than $10/ hour in the USA , in Canada the Dealer mechanic rate is over $90/ hr.
I bought my Suzuki multicab, 4x4 and the registration says it’s 2019 model and use digital gadget to check the issue if any. The price was 145,000.00 !
What you mean don’t buy you know it’s surplus used in Japan. That doesn’t mean you have been fool or deceived wherever you bought it not all who sell Suzuki are the same. You should know that better like there legit and good reputation who sell Suzuki like surplus tv and J&i.
Wow - very interesting video and quite an eye-opener - thanks for info. Super-happy to see Sean so relaxed and happy despite his multicab woes. We don't see Gracie anymore so I guess they've found a way to be happy together out of the YT limelight - very happy for them both.
@@GiointhePhilippines yes - YT doesn't appear to help couples' relationships 😁 My own broke up too after traveling together last winter but not really anything to do with YT. It's all about communicating and being on the same page.
buy from a reputable dealer if you want one of these mini vans. but, if you just need something for around town and don't really need to haul anything in the back then just get a pre-owned japanese compact sedan like a toyota vios.
Hey Gio my dear friend, Damn!! What an ordeal this gentleman fad to go through. Iwas actually thinking about buying a multi-cab. Now, I will be extremely careful, if I decide to purchase one. Thank you Gio my dear friend for sharing this awesome video. Please stay safe and healthy, and God bless you, Maya, and her beautiful daughter.🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
Thanks for the video Gio. What about an electric trike / tricycle? Would this be a good compromise - am considering getting one myself but don't know anyone who has bought one, any feedback welcome :)
I got a Kamsun trike had it for five years at its been brilliant very reliable no problems apart from the base of the seat started to part company with the frame which i got welded on more strongly. Also the frame for the roof i got stiffened up by welding more frame to it. Mechanically its very good, its taken a lot of abuse going along bumpy roads and down pot holes, through deep water. The range on the flat is about 20km -25km with two people on it, but that will go down as the batteries get older. If you use it nearly every day the batteries will last just over a year. Replacement batteries are about 8000 Peso. Its the best thing to come out of China!
Very soon you will see that the LTO will be forcing a Nationwide registration for E-trikes and All E- bikes. Personally I owned the biggest version you can get. You can forget that Promise of 35km to 50 km per charge. Your lucky if you get 20 km per charge and top speed is like 20 -25 kph. You would be better getting a 125 cc to 175 cc motorcycle and converting it to a cargo tricycle. ( 125 cc is underpowered better to go with a Kawasaki Barako 2 ( 175 cc) as your base motorcycle or better yet Rusi has a 250 cc with oil cooler for under 90K PHP.
Originally, I thought the interview would be more on the business side. Not sure if this would be considered a taxi. Heard ample cautions about taxi drivers in the Philippines. I thought he would expand upon some of those stories from the viewpoint of the driver.
* AS FAR AS I KNOW ... THE MULTICABS , ALWAYS BREAK DOWN ..AGAIN & AGAIN ...OMG + ! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Why did you pay them without seeing that thing? Scammers are everywhere, you can watch RUclips if you want to do something or buy, many information there and asked. So sad to hear that sir.
Great video Gio. Sorry to hear what he had and has to deal with. I'm planning on buying a multi cab in the future so this really will help me when it's my time. Thanks again my friend
I almost buy one myself, later I settled for a slightly used Toyota Avanza . . . I have been using it for almost 10 years, and have no major problem after the transmission was fixed by Toyota on my 2nd year of ownership.
Sorry to hear that but I have to agree on the lies and lack of attention to details , I get it all the time when I service my ride, I’m present the whole time during a service schedule. Idiot mechanic has 20 years under his belt yet still manages to fill the wrong oil type and overfill. I never leave my vehicle unattended , many times I DIY Some basic services .
Sir you should find trusted auto mechanic cuz that's normal here in the Philippines some people wants to rob your money even the problem is manageable..Even me I experienced it too
My GF wants me to support her brothers business of used vehicles. I refuse to do it. Davao Toyota has certified used vehicles. And I know for sure BDO has good repossessed vehicles for sale. As well as other banks. This is the way I am going to go. You never know if a vehicle has been in a flood or abused. A little thing I learned many years ago is have dealer start a vehicle and keep it running as you look at other vehicles. You can find out a lot when you go back and look under the chassis.
If possible do not buy Multicab’s since they are junked or used cars from Japan right hand drive. If you plan to buy used cars go to Cebu and look for vehicle that are originally bought from brand new car dealers based in CebuCity..For sedans buy a Toyota 1.3 L engine for fuel economy and low maintenance
Common complaint same with building my addition to my home There’s absolutely no attention to detail I have to do serious oversight on just about every task😢very sad
It doen't exceed to 300k php..but its really affordable for common people..used ones probably can get as much 60kphp...the only thing is yeah, transaction with some people...as long as you have the proper and factual information,there won't be a problem, vague transaction?just simply walk away and find another retailers that gives the right flavor.👍
I live in Cebu City and plan to buy a Suzuki Multicab in the near future that is customized. I believe they build it to specifications (order), and they also have some completed for sale, a company in Davao. They call it the "Every Wagon." Apparently they sell many of these vehicles on Surplus TV. I saw them customizing the vehicles, replacing batteries and engine parts and other wiring as needed, installing backup cameras and remote door openers, 15-inch tires, new bumpers and door handles, new seat covers, A/C, automatic trans, Turbo, etc. Any idea about that place? Who should I not buy a multi-cab from?
The guy from Surplus TV is a legit seller and rebuilder for those Every Wagon mini vans. I recommend buying from him since he definitely knows what he is doing.
I've lived in the Philippines for 7 years so far and have a home in Dipolog. I've been looking at van and multi cab builders. I was glad to catch this video. I will take the advice here but I was wondering did this happen in dumaguete or cebu? I want to avoid the builder
They're Japan Surplus... So what can you expect? For a very cheap price, most of them really breaks easily. Some units were got their engines replaced just to make them running again.... Lucky for you if you can use it 2 years without experiencing any major damage. His unit is actually a minivan type. But they really overcharged him Knowing he's a foreigner.... they knew he could afford. For 350k peso, he could buy a good car from a bank repo. That thing is only 180k peso in the market. They charged him almost double the price
New?? There is confusion about new means in the philllipines. New van means used from Japan where they have to discard them after 40000kl. In reality it means covertly imported used from suadi with 200000kl.but resprayed but it's still unwittingly considered new.
It is better to purchase a Minivan or Multicab at a display lot that is already set up for sale. You can bring a dependable technician/mechanic with you to make sure everything is in working order and shows no symptoms of rust, especially underneath the chassis, and of course the engine. Simply pay cash, no hassle, no BS. The majority of Filipinos, at least in my experience, are kind, and fun-loving people. Of course, there are good and terrible Filipinos, just like any other nationality.
Wagons are not brand new when they are sent here to the Philippines. Those are surplus vehicles coming from Japan that already has mileage clocked in the odo and people modify and convert it from right hand drive to left hand drive. I felt sorry for the guy since he got a mini van that wasnt converted or refurbished correctly. There are some reliable mechanics that refurbish this mini vans correctly. You should have gotten your car from Surplus TV in Davao instead in Cebu.
Philippines in my opinion has horrible attention to detail I bought a supposedly good as new condo and when it was ready it had giant hole in back door 2 cracked windows and light fixture hanging down they said most buyers don't worry about that stuff it took them another week to fix that stuff and to replace 3 broken tiles
Thanks for this video Gio. I was looking at these as an option if I decide to move there one day and I was looking for a good review. This is a different perspective but still a great review and video. Keep up the great content.
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I guess he learned Rule #1 in Philippines. "Never Buy Anything that you Can Not See". That applies to EVERYTHING, Vehicles, Condos, Homes, Ect.
agreed💯
🤔If you can’t see it or touch it…consider it non existent and move on !!
Poor guy I really truly do feel sorry for him I try to put myself in his place! But I do hope people do not generalize Filipino people as acting this way because there are bad people in every country and also good people ! Great video sir 👍👍👍
Agree, but I think more bad than good
Gio he reminds me of cousin Eddie from Christmas vacation just cracks me up one thing after another….
gas money give out in Gurney.
I thought of a mini van but decided on a small car instead. Cheapest small call I could find and liked was a Hyundai Eon, 3 cyl, manual transmission. This was in 2014. Cost was P 420 K. No major problems for 8 years. Replaced the battery and had the AC fixed for P 500. One of the best cars I every had actually. If you have the dough buy brand new and save a lot of headaches, IMO.
Smart decision friend
I also tried to get this kind of crap and apply to Rusco to loan one but they declined me. Best action that they made for me. Now I enjoy my 2019 Nissan Almera.
I just tested a few units yesterday of these surplus/junk Japanese cars. I will never ever buy it. Too many stuff to repair. The steering is a crap conversion. Save your precious PESOS.
True all....
Bought mine custom made in North suburb of Cebu city.
19 items on list when sent back.
2 weeks to make right, but build quality not as nice as some other units I had seen from same builder.....
Was like pulling teeth to get them to finish.
Sorry to hear that
I bought a multicab 4x4 drop side pickup from a Cebu dealer for P260K. I paid a P20K deposit and the rest when it was finished. He did a good job on the paint and interior and the running gear is good. Mine is titled as a 2022 model but it is actually a 2002 DA62T with the K6A engine which is a 660 cc 3 cylinder engine with around 40 hp. You can buy a new one, but it will cost double. If you buy one of these 20 year old multicabs you should be mechanically inclined. I had and issue with the right front caliper sticking so I put a kit in each caliper and that's OK now. The AC also stopped blowing cold air so I put my gauges on it and saw it was low on refrigerant which indicated I had a leak and it did have a leak. There was a bad o-ring on one of the hose connections so I replaced all the orings, pulled a vacuum on the system and charged it. That was 6 months ago and it has been fine since. I live on Biliran island so I had to have it shipped to Ormoc, Leyte on a ferry and then driven 2 hours to my house. I paid a guy P4K to deliver it. You are rolling the dice when you buy one of these. Your van really looks nice.
Surely better to lease a new car from Toyota ? Then get them to fix it under warranty if it doesn’t go well
Sounds like you need to supervise the reassembly of the vehicle with clipboard in hand. Luckily Shawn had a side mechanic that was able to add the missing pieces. Lessons learned or maybe lessons realized. Good video.
You should mention where you bought the minivan so buyers would be able to know where they shouldn't buy. It's a shame.
Don't overload and don't drive it up to Baguio. There is aways a family at the side of the road wondering why the engine has blown up. 👍
not only are they cut into pieces and welded sometimes braised back together they were junk when they left Japan...never buy anything froim a mickey mouse operation , pay a little more you get more.....should have bought a used xtrail or a crv or rav4 for 350th p easy to find
multicabs are not new they're worn out and cut to pieces and then sent here. and its not just the roof cut off its the roof, the sides everything and stacked to the top of containers. they're only as good as who assembles it and more are bad at best, death traps at worst
As a Filipino i can relate to what this man experienced being scammed by my fellow filipinos who are extremely corrupt...though we can't generalize all Filipinos are corrupt but i would say we could hardly trust my fellow filipinos..I feel so sorry for your experience sir here in the Philippines..you better look for someone who could assist you with honest heart whenever you transact business whatever it may be..
How can the engine be solid if it’s got black oil? Is that a brand new engine and transmission? Do you know Geo?
It's not new, it's a recycled end of life Japanese vehicle that has been bought as scrap and rebuilt.
Me I recommend surplus tv from Davao. He imports, reconditions, body painting, full steering conversions, and checks and tests the engine to uphill. Everything is on detail.
When the Right to Left hand drive is done.
They do a real bad job on the electrical wiring.
The steering boxes are junk. They put in anything they could find and including the steering linkage it can all fall apart or off.
You can never give your trust to someone just because ur happy. Stay happy and good luck
Ohh and besides the
There's a great Rusco on the North Road near the airport that can be trusted with these, he also imports the 3 wheeler Piaggios . A mate of mine in Talay just bought his multicab from the dealer on the Valencia Rd just past the main Talay turn-off. He's had it about 3 months and no issues so far.
I was a bit weary of that brand, but you have had good luck with it?
Not personally, but a German friend said it was a relatively seamless experience which was above his expectation.
Rusco is better
Do not buy converted vehicles! It just sucks I lost a steering before with one of those!! Almost died!
Hi just a tip Check there is antifreeze in the coolant if they have just used water it will eat the head gasket, i had that problem with mine and had to change the gasket
Buy a Vios. Multicabs are fine for people that know how to fix their own cars so they don't get ripped off. Anyone else is buying a pig in a poke.
It honestly sounds like the new usa we live in. Complete lack of quality control in brand new or remanufactured
I own a multi cab and there definitely draw backs to buying one but cars are expensive in the Philippines. I quickly realized these come in from Japan as salvaged cut up in pieces, Mine was purchased in bankul Lapu Lapu, there was a warranty with mine and they honored it. Mine has been in storage at the yard where I bought it for free since 2020 because I currently live in another country. I also lent money to place who built my car but they always paid me back. The car is there and I will pick it up next month. I held the place who sold me the car to their word, they did what they said they would do but I had to hold them to it.
Good info, thanks Bill.
They are not "brand new" they are rebuilt used vehicles newly registered in the Philippines.
I don't order anything, if I can't see it, touch it, smell it, feel it Im not buying it. All I hear is horror stories about buying something from the future.
So much for your friendly Filipinos. There are crappy people everywhere. I don't believe that there is something magical or spacial about the Filipino people like so many bloggers say.
They are friendly but there are untrustworthy people everywhere including the Philippines.
compared to your people
You must come from a place where everyone is good and honest. You either live in Shangri-La or under a rock.
Either way, It’s wrong to generalize a whole race and culture because of some bad people. I’m sure all white people & expats are ALL honest anywhere you go🙄
I grew up in the US and everyone there are honest🙄👍🏽If you believe that, I have a Rolex for you for $50.
Get F@CK OUTTA HERE!!! Go back where you came from!!!
NOT YOU GIO…
The USA is better , you could be a 82 yr old politician that can get literally hammered,or a kid in school that get massacred along with many others , or just be minding your own business and get shot while shopping for groceries😂🤣
Most filipinos don't really enjoy doing business that is mutually beneficial for both parties. They don't feel good about the deal unless the other party gets screwed. Especially when foreigners are involved
Yep true what he says find a honest dealer if your lucky .
Tips on buying a used cars in Central Visayas region :
1. Look for Cebu units used cars and look for the dealer record or history of the unit
2. If possible buy Japanese brand sold or bought originally from a Cebu based car dealer and check the background if possible of the owner …
3. Bring a reliable mechanic
Filipinos start up businesses without enough cash reserves and don’t keep anything back. I stayed in Boracay and the power got cut out and the owner was waiting to get money for the rooms before going to pay for the electric bill. #itsmorefuninthephilippines
I got my fingers burnt with buying an apartment off plan years ago and I won’t buy what I can’t physically see now!
These are cut up vehicles scrapped by Japan . Maybe 3-5 years vehicles. Used but Japanese are careful owners . Most only use them on weekends rather than for work. Service maintenance are expensive compared to vehicle price so generally these type of vehicles are use and chuck them style .
Looking forward to this one. I live in Davao City. Bought 2 of them 1 year ago. It's true there are a lot of possible pit falls. I'll save my comments and feedback until I watch. Thanks for doing these vlogs
I will be very interested in your experience with Multicabs.
Why comment before watching the video only to say you will comment after watching the video lol.
Watch the Tsunami videos from Japan. You'll see lots of these vans bobbing around in the flood waters. (Salt water fresh from the ocean). Did any of these end up in the Philippines.
l love these cars, a 4x4 is ideal for running around in the but you have to be extra careful and get one already done and inspect it properly,. Check on the welding on the roof which is super important as it is structural and needs to be strengthened with plates when it is welded back. You just can't spot weld it back on as all the metal supports have been cut through when taking the roof off for importing from Japan. If you have an impact the whole car will fold up and the roof will pop off super dangerous and your have serious injury or worse...... ☹☹
well in the first place its a surplus from japan, chop chop and reassembled in the country. its a gamble, you dont know if the parts you'll be getting is still good or not. better buy a small cheap brandnew car. suzuki have a good one
My family bought one those little vans. Other than. Some maintenance and a little front end work it's been perfect for 3 years..just made last payment this month.
Rusco actually gave me my money back when I changed my mind after 2 weeks. Great dealer over here. I opted for a new Wigo...
Gio, thanks for the video, salvage vehicles aren't new to the world. The import taxes to bring a running vehicles into any country is huge, so people find ways around the taxes by disassembling vehicles and buy them in parts them reassemble them. The trick is finding a reputable rebuilder to reassemble it, in America they have to be sold with a salvage title. I don't know how they handle that in the Philippines. Personally, I like the idea of picking my exterior paint color and interior seat design, wheel /tires, bumpers customized to my taste. It could be win/win situation a mode of local transportation for a 3 to 5 year period under 6k USD.
You get what you pay for always remember!
Very happy to see this video Gio, I am considering buying onof those cars, now I'll do more research.
When it comes to car service, sometimes even the dealership of popular brands make "mistakes", like a friend who lives in Negros Occidental, bought a brand new Nissan Navarra, after the first service was done, he was driving a few days later when he noticed a red light indicating low oil pressure, we opened the hood checked the oil and found out it was black and dirty??? indicating that the oil wasn't changed. We went back to the dealership and they swore they changed the oil at first service, it was only after my friend threatened to contact the head office in Manila then things started to happen, like complete oil change, (we saw it ourselves) they apologised and said the mechanic "forgot" to change the oil?? My friend accepted the apology, he was offered "fringe benefits" next time he serviced his vehicle. Anyway getting a multicab will always be a gamble, another headache so to speak, and you don't need that if you want to retire in Ph and enjoy the quiet life with rest and relaxation 😊
I tested several of it. Waste of money and will be a big headache down d line.
So Sean said he was throwing a bone out to the Brother of his Lady friend. Turns out he threw that guy more than the entire cow. Learn well from his mistakes. His idea about buying from a dealer with several Completed multi cabs in their inventory is spot on. Even then expect there to be some issues. I checked out the Nationwide Multicab manufacturer " Rusco " they had over 12 ready for sale. They even had 2 that had automatic transmissions. Big drawback for me was that I am 6ft 3 in tall and just could not find a model that My long legs could fit into. However they also had 3 wheelers that were very roomy . They also had 3 Mazda brand multicabs in their inventory. Everything else was Suzuki.
I bought a conversion pick up for construction use. Beat the crap out of it for 3 years. After took it back for retouch paint, replace parts on bed, add canopy and back seats. This is our 3rd vehicle for hauling stuff. Cheap maintenance.
I know a lot about it..
RHD from Japan then convert it to LHD without converting the wiper orientation and headlight beam alignment. Importers only recondition it.
Hi,Gio,Sal here,checking in from Gensan.,I do enjoy your many videos. Too bad Sean learned such a painful lesson. It's true the average Filipino will lie to your face,and tell you what they think you want to hear,just to get your business. Then when its time to deliver they make a myriad of excuses-- a family member died,another is in the hospital,, or some other unexpected excuse,.And of course,more money is needed to fnish the job. A foreigner is viewed as a "cash cow", To be fair, there are many who are trustworthy, but one still has to be cautious, careful, and everything must be written down--preferably in presence o an Attorney.
I'm confused about the name _multicab_ . What does it mean ?
Are vehicle salesman in the Philippines, as bad as in the states?
Most of the seller are Pakistani
worse, don't even believe them when they ask you a question
If you hire the right people here things go well. If you hire the wrong people you pay twice. To build it and then rebuild or repair it.
there are no right people there dude!
When buying a Surplus Vehicle from Japan the number 1 problem is the Steering Gear Box which they convert it from right to left. The problem is the angle when turning left or right ‘coz it’s not even. I don’t know if it’s still the same until now.
Hi Gio
Thanks for the good video.
How is the weather in Cebu?
Cheers mike
It's good
Live and learn they say . I think I just go buy a new truck instead this classic example of lawyers and contracts
Then whos dealer sir? I have a plan to buy next month.
Thanks for the informative video Gio. Just came to Gensan in September and I'm looking at options for transportation.
Good luck!
I'm considering having that one from Davao City... what I've learned from it, is you have to pay for every item u need to attach to the wagon unless it is stock. You just got the wrong person and it is not brand new. But it gives me more caution about having it and to that guy who cheated you, I wish he can sleep tight at night.
he bought it from the wrong guy, there are some whose selling this type of mini van, they road test it first for a couple of days to check everything is ok and fix the issue before giving it to the customer.
thanks for providing this. im planning to get one. and i do not really trust the guys from that area who is selling those mini vans.
I'm in mindanao and considering buying a tuk tuk as I don't want two wheels transportation. Considered converting motorcycle and adding side car or trike conversion but no protection from rain.
Thanks for sharing!!
Eye opening to be cautious.
You should have bought from SurplusTV. He custom builds em and makes sure theres no issues. He pays attention to details. Look him up! He’s from davao city but will deliver wherever you are in the Philippines.
I think your friend here is being kind in his verbiage. Not “attention to detail” how about total misrepresentation of everything on that sale. Yeah so much for throwing his friend a bone. SOMETIMES when their help you out, they have a dog in the fight somewhere…. Live and learn…
Dapat bumili nalang sya Ng auto kisa multicab..
The Multicabs are cut up old cars from Japan , get stitched back together then you're on your own, but they are easy to fix , but not safe accident wise. Anything used in the Philippines is" buyer beware", you could flooded car , as you can from the States , or anywhere in the World, but mechanics are cheap in the Philippines , not sure you can find one that charges less than $10/ hour in the USA , in Canada the Dealer mechanic rate is over $90/ hr.
Base on my friend from japan this are the multi cab that did not pass the quality and some are used cars.
What brand is that?? Suzuki got many of those that are good..
I bought my Suzuki multicab, 4x4 and the registration says it’s 2019 model and use digital gadget to check the issue if any. The price was 145,000.00 !
Great price!
Good to see Sean again. I miss Sean and Grace vlogs.
More to come!
What you mean don’t buy you know it’s surplus used in Japan. That doesn’t mean you have been fool or deceived wherever you bought it not all who sell Suzuki are the same. You should know that better like there legit and good reputation who sell Suzuki like surplus tv and J&i.
No way I would buy rubbish like that. Better off just buying a base model MG.
As a matter of fact MG was made in chaina.
Wow - very interesting video and quite an eye-opener - thanks for info. Super-happy to see Sean so relaxed and happy despite his multicab woes. We don't see Gracie anymore so I guess they've found a way to be happy together out of the YT limelight - very happy for them both.
They decided to leave the YT world 😉
@@GiointhePhilippines yes - YT doesn't appear to help couples' relationships 😁
My own broke up too after traveling together last winter but not really anything to do with YT. It's all about communicating and being on the same page.
@@BrokerBasil Hi Broker good to see you're still around.
buy from a reputable dealer if you want one of these mini vans. but, if you just need something for around town and don't really need to haul anything in the back then just get a pre-owned japanese compact sedan like a toyota vios.
Hey Gio my dear friend, Damn!! What an ordeal this gentleman fad to go through. Iwas actually thinking about buying a multi-cab. Now, I will be extremely careful, if I decide to purchase one. Thank you Gio my dear friend for sharing this awesome video. Please stay safe and healthy, and God bless you, Maya, and her beautiful daughter.🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
If you want to buy look for a liable source mate...like SurplusTv, J and I...but be careful on guys like middle e
My 1st vehicle it was multicar that was 14 yrs ago it works perfectly for us for 10yrs.
Thanks for the video Gio. What about an electric trike / tricycle? Would this be a good compromise - am considering getting one myself but don't know anyone who has bought one, any feedback welcome :)
I don't know anyone who has purchased one of those.
I got a Kamsun trike had it for five years at its been brilliant very reliable no problems apart from the base of the seat started to part company with the frame which i got welded on more strongly. Also the frame for the roof i got stiffened up by welding more frame to it. Mechanically its very good, its taken a lot of abuse going along bumpy roads and down pot holes, through deep water. The range on the flat is about 20km -25km with two people on it, but that will go down as the batteries get older. If you use it nearly every day the batteries will last just over a year. Replacement batteries are about 8000 Peso. Its the best thing to come out of China!
Very soon you will see that the LTO will be forcing a Nationwide registration for E-trikes and All E- bikes. Personally I owned the biggest version you can get. You can forget that Promise of 35km to 50 km per charge. Your lucky if you get 20 km per charge and top speed is like 20 -25 kph. You would be better getting a 125 cc to 175 cc motorcycle and converting it to a cargo tricycle. ( 125 cc is underpowered better to go with a Kawasaki Barako 2 ( 175 cc) as your base motorcycle or better yet Rusi has a 250 cc with oil cooler for under 90K PHP.
@@paulharwood6864 Thank you for the reply, very informative 👍 How long does it take to recharge?
@@LibertyLover5103 Thank you for your reply, again very informative 👍
Planning to buy one can u pls tell me where he bought his unit to avoid being victimized thank you
Originally, I thought the interview would be more on the business side. Not sure if this would be considered a taxi. Heard ample cautions about taxi drivers in the Philippines. I thought he would expand upon some of those stories from the viewpoint of the driver.
* AS FAR AS I KNOW ... THE MULTICABS , ALWAYS BREAK DOWN ..AGAIN & AGAIN ...OMG + ! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Looks like a fun ride, especially if it were 4X4. Go to a showroom with a finished multicab & buy it off the floor (after careful exam).
Why did you pay them without seeing that thing? Scammers are everywhere, you can watch RUclips if you want to do something or buy, many information there and asked. So sad to hear that sir.
Sorry for you you should try "surplus tv dodong laagan"he is the best on that kind of van very specialist
Great video Gio. Sorry to hear what he had and has to deal with. I'm planning on buying a multi cab in the future so this really will help me when it's my time. Thanks again my friend
I almost buy one myself, later I settled for a slightly used Toyota Avanza . . . I have been using it for almost 10 years, and have no major problem after the transmission was fixed by Toyota on my 2nd year of ownership.
Sorry to hear that but I have to agree on the lies and lack of attention to details , I get it all the time when I service my ride, I’m present the whole time during a service schedule. Idiot mechanic has 20 years under his belt yet still manages to fill the wrong oil type and overfill. I never leave my vehicle unattended , many times I DIY Some basic services .
Sir you should find trusted auto mechanic cuz that's normal here in the Philippines some people wants to rob your money even the problem is manageable..Even me I experienced it too
When you check their star rating, make sure that the reviews are not fake.
good point!
My GF wants me to support her brothers business of used vehicles. I refuse to do it. Davao Toyota has certified used vehicles. And I know for sure BDO has good repossessed vehicles for sale. As well as other banks. This is the way I am going to go. You never know if a vehicle has been in a flood or abused. A little thing I learned many years ago is have dealer start a vehicle and keep it running as you look at other vehicles. You can find out a lot when you go back and look under the chassis.
Absolutely, bring a mechanic.
If possible do not buy Multicab’s since they are junked or used cars from Japan right hand drive. If you plan to buy used cars go to Cebu and look for vehicle that are originally bought from brand new car dealers based in CebuCity..For sedans buy a Toyota 1.3 L engine for fuel economy and low maintenance
Is this the Rusco dealership your talking about?
No
Common complaint same with building my addition to my home
There’s absolutely no attention to detail I have to do serious oversight on just about every task😢very sad
Can you recommend somewhere near Valencia, Bukidnon? Thank you.
For what? a multicab? I have been to that area a few times but was never looking for a multicab.
@@GiointhePhilippines Yes a Suzuki Every Van. I enjoy your channel, thank you.
There's no saving face while ripping off people of money here.
To make the story short you where totally scammed not only with the price because your a foreigner.
I purchased one in cdo
Had much the same problems
But they hanjin in transmission are good fixed air condition in twice replaced all the tires
Good advice, get that from a wrll established importer. Or get a second hand Wigo or something.
Is a Multicab the same as the Everywagon? I'm looking to buy the Everywagon.
It doen't exceed to 300k php..but its really affordable for common people..used ones probably can get as much 60kphp...the only thing is yeah, transaction with some people...as long as you have the proper and factual information,there won't be a problem, vague transaction?just simply walk away and find another retailers that gives the right flavor.👍
Good advice.
I live in Cebu City and plan to buy a Suzuki Multicab in the near future that is customized. I believe they build it to specifications (order), and they also have some completed for sale, a company in Davao. They call it the "Every Wagon." Apparently they sell many of these vehicles on Surplus TV. I saw them customizing the vehicles, replacing batteries and engine parts and other wiring as needed, installing backup cameras and remote door openers, 15-inch tires, new bumpers and door handles, new seat covers, A/C, automatic trans, Turbo, etc. Any idea about that place? Who should I not buy a multi-cab from?
The guy from Surplus TV is a legit seller and rebuilder for those Every Wagon mini vans. I recommend buying from him since he definitely knows what he is doing.
don't waste your money on those junk
I'm watching surplus tv,they customized it very well and a legit seller
I've lived in the Philippines for 7 years so far and have a home in Dipolog. I've been looking at van and multi cab builders. I was glad to catch this video. I will take the advice here but I was wondering did this happen in dumaguete or cebu? I want to avoid the builder
I bought a brand new toyota innova G.The dealer was great no scams or BS.Great car I love it
They're Japan Surplus...
So what can you expect?
For a very cheap price, most of them really breaks easily. Some units were got their engines replaced just to make them running again....
Lucky for you if you can use it 2 years without experiencing any major damage.
His unit is actually a minivan type.
But they really overcharged him
Knowing he's a foreigner.... they knew he could afford.
For 350k peso, he could buy a good car from a bank repo.
That thing is only 180k peso in the market. They charged him almost double the price
Informative!
New?? There is confusion about new means in the philllipines. New van means used from Japan where they have to discard them after 40000kl.
In reality it means covertly imported used from suadi with 200000kl.but resprayed but it's still unwittingly considered new.
It is better to purchase a Minivan or Multicab at a display lot that is already set up for sale. You can bring a dependable technician/mechanic with you to make sure everything is in working order and shows no symptoms of rust, especially underneath the chassis, and of course the engine. Simply pay cash, no hassle, no BS. The majority of Filipinos, at least in my experience, are kind, and fun-loving people. Of course, there are good and terrible Filipinos, just like any other nationality.
Wagons are not brand new when they are sent here to the Philippines. Those are surplus vehicles coming from Japan that already has mileage clocked in the odo and people modify and convert it from right hand drive to left hand drive. I felt sorry for the guy since he got a mini van that wasnt converted or refurbished correctly. There are some reliable mechanics that refurbish this mini vans correctly. You should have gotten your car from Surplus TV in Davao instead in Cebu.
Have to be careful for sure. So much can go wrong.
Don't deal with small backyard shops,go to big auto dealers
Philippines in my opinion has horrible attention to detail I bought a supposedly good as new condo and when it was ready it had giant hole in back door 2 cracked windows and light fixture hanging down they said most buyers don't worry about that stuff it took them another week to fix that stuff and to replace 3 broken tiles
Unfortunately, it seems to be the norm.
Im what realty sir ..
Thanks for this video Gio. I was looking at these as an option if I decide to move there one day and I was looking for a good review. This is a different perspective but still a great review and video. Keep up the great content.
No problem 👍