About to buy an mini-SUV, please help...

**pepengtom** · September 4th, 2004 10:13 PM

rav4 1.8 = cute siya;
para kang nag hohorse back riding;
matipid sa gas;
limited cargo space;
marami kalampag

escape 2.0 = stable sa potholes.. maganda suspension;
malakas sa gas;
mabagal dahil a/t;
quite ang cabin

**orly_andico** · September 12th, 2004 04:23 PM

no one has mentioned the ford everest?!!
mas mura pa yun sa tribute or escape, tapos turbo-diesel pa.

of course the rear suspension is leaf-spring.

**knicks1204** · September 12th, 2004 06:17 PM

IMO, either Escape or CR-V... marami nagsasabi sa akin na mataas talaga ang resale value ng honda compared sa ibang brand... i'm not saying this dahil naka-CR-V ako... nalaman ko lang sa members ng racing aura na tumatambay sa internet cafe ko po..

**Supierreman** · September 14th, 2004 03:55 AM

Originally posted by mazdamazda

but, you also said that you want a smooth ride... and the CR-V isn't excatly a smooth ride... so off with it... (the Rav4's ride too is a bit on the harsh side - bordering on firm and matagtag)

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impulzz, the present Rav4 does not have a car-based platform. it has its own unlike the CR-V which is based on the Civic.

ithink the not so smooth ride you're refering to is that of the 10 seater or 8 seater cr-v.

The CR-V with the new 5 seater and appropriate spring rates has a better ride feel (unlike that of the previous 10 seater or the current 8 seater). Although the Cr-V seat cushions are on the firm side.

Yep just like what impulz mentioned the rav4 is also considered 'car based' since it is stilll has a unibody frame.

kpdlr,
with todays soaring gas prices i'd recommend the rav41.8L. Fuel consumption is just similar to driving a regular sedan. the ride feel is a bit stiff but tolerable. interior space is a bit cramped. Only 3 can sit at the rear and the legroom is also minimal.

If you should get a cr-v the fuel mileages is similar to the Xtrail based fromt he reviews posted here around 5.5-6km/L
styling is a bit bland especially the side profile and the interior.
You might also consider the fact that the CR-V has an upcoming facelift in 2005(6)

If you want one with 4x4 i like the xtrail's system better than the rest of the carbased utes.

**kimpOy** · September 14th, 2004 09:44 AM

magkano ba budget, sorry ah mabagal ang serve ko, pero kung above 1M na, stretch it to 1.3 para kia sorento na

**mazdamazda** · September 14th, 2004 10:17 AM

mbt, yup... i was referring to the 8/10 seater CR-V.

but, as he mentioned - his budget will not enable him to purchase the 5 seater 2wd CR-V.

**Supierreman** · September 14th, 2004 01:17 PM

Originally posted by mazdamazda
mbt, yup... i was referring to the 8/10 seater CR-V.

but, as he mentioned - his budget will not enable him to purchase the 5 seater 2wd CR-V.

Actually the 8 seater is more expensive than the 5 seater

**kpdlr** · September 15th, 2004 12:36 PM

hello everyone! thank you for all the replies to my post! i was only able to read all of it now....i have finally decided that its the ford escape that i want! my boyfriend took it for a test drive and fell in love with it (yes...miss kpdlr po ako, hindi po sir! heehee...) so we finally decided to go with that... mag-iipon pa kami para makabili ng aso... hehe... thanks for the help! i was about to buy the rav4 til you guys told me that the ride wasn't so good...kaya ford escape we go!!!