2012 explorer 3.5, why or why not

**rag3ph** · December 2nd, 2014 11:56 PM

Being offered a 2012 explorer for 1.5 m, ia this a good buy? Inputs please. Thank you.

**ano727** · December 3rd, 2014 12:57 AM

Originally Posted by rag3ph

Being offered a 2012 explorer for 1.5 m, ia this a good buy? Inputs please. Thank you.

Looks good. A better buy would be a 2013 CX9 I saw recently in Sulit for the same price. Japan CBU, much more reliable and same class.

**1D4LV** · December 3rd, 2014 12:08 PM

why?

- parang sulit ang presyo.
- very comfortable ride.

why not?

- gas guzzler
- high maintenance costs.
- resale value.

**foresterx** · December 3rd, 2014 12:15 PM

if you can afford the gas and maintenance cost then why not. truly the best in it's class, features, power, handling and comfort is top notch that no other car in it's price range can compete with.

**rag3ph** · December 3rd, 2014 01:57 PM

Surprised that about the low resale value.

**Egan101** · December 3rd, 2014 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by rag3ph

Surprised that about the low resale value.

Midsize sedans and midsize gas-powered SUVs usually have low resale value. They offer a good bargain though for used buyers.

**jhnkvn** · December 17th, 2014 04:44 AM

Originally Posted by foresterx

if you can afford the gas and maintenance cost then why not. truly the best in it's class, features, power, handling and comfort is top notch that no other car in it's price range can compete with.

As per my latest test drive (just earlier since I want to get a feeling of it before the next MYC Explorer comes), I still didn't like the handling. Ironic as it is, I felt like driving a shrunken down Expedition. The 2.0 EcoBoost's engine noise is also an issue for me. The comfort is excellent though - typical of American SUVs.