Why should i consider Ford Escape (2nd hand) Please help to decide.

[ericson21]

I agree with the poor FC pero hindi naman siguro ganon ka poor... Anong variant ba yan? 3.0V6 ba? Our Escape 2.0XLT goes to Antipolo regularly, once a week (we live in QC) pero hindi naman ganon katindi... As for maintenance, I'll have to very shamefully say that the Escape is the most neglected car in our house. Basically nilalaspag yan ng primary user (my aunt). Maintenance cost is so-so, hindi siya mura pero hindi naman sobrang mahal. Pero dahil sa tibay niyan, konti palang ang ginastos namin diyan.

ewan ko sir eh, malayo kasi talaga from sa kanila to CEU manila. samin to CEU is 25kms na eh, im from angono rizal, sa kanila binangonan rizal tapos sa dulo pa sila, yung binangonan rizal is after ng angono rizal so i think ang layo nya sa CEU manila is mga 35-40kms one way. on the way madami na ding madadaanang moderate traffic sa pasig at before mandaluyong. paglagpas naman dun sobrang traffic sa sta.mesa madalas, hehe, kaya parang malakas at tama sa tingin ko yung sa gas nya. (sir kinukwento lang nya sakin eh hehe. :D) kaya ayun, minsan minsan lang talaga nya gamitin yung escape for school dahil sa ganung reason nya sa akin nung nag kwentuhan kami, hehe.

di ko din nalaman yung exact amount nung kanila sa PMS for the escape, nasabi lang nya na mahal daw. ayun. hehe.

puro ford kasi sasakyan ng friend ko na to eh. 2011 everest, 2009 focus (gas) chaka 2008 escape.

di ko lang alam variant nung escape nila sir.

[GTi]

ewan ko sir eh, malayo kasi talaga from sa kanila to CEU manila. samin to CEU is 25kms na eh, im from angono rizal, sa kanila binangonan rizal tapos sa dulo pa sila, yung binangonan rizal is after ng angono rizal so i think ang layo nya sa CEU manila is mga 35-40kms one way. on the way madami na ding madadaanang moderate traffic sa pasig at before mandaluyong. paglagpas naman dun sobrang traffic sa sta.mesa madalas, hehe, kaya parang malakas at tama sa tingin ko yung sa gas nya. (sir kinukwento lang nya sakin eh hehe. :D) kaya ayun, minsan minsan lang talaga nya gamitin yung escape for school dahil sa ganung reason nya sa akin nung nag kwentuhan kami, hehe.

di ko din nalaman yung exact amount nung kanila sa PMS for the escape, nasabi lang nya na mahal daw. ayun. hehe.

puro ford kasi sasakyan ng friend ko na to eh. 2011 everest, 2009 focus (gas) chaka 2008 escape.

di ko lang alam variant nung escape nila sir.

Kaskasero ba yung friend mo, bro? By the looks of it nasa 4-5km/L ang nakukuha nya ah based on the distance you gave at yung sinabi mo na 500 one way. Kung 2008 Escape, siguradong 2.3L at hindi V6 yan dahil wala na ang V6 nun. Pero the V6 is the only one that is supposed to drink gas that way... I've got feedback from various other Tsikoteers who have the 2.3 version at sabi naman nila na umaabot at lumalampas daw naman ng 7km/L sa pure city driving yun if driven with a light foot.

[vinj]

The space and comfort of the Escape are good, parts are available and durability is really a matter of how the previous owner used and maintained the vehicle. Its a good family car if you ask me. Chances are though, madidihado ka with the FC if that's one of your main concerns and you're used to a 1.3L to 1.6L vehicle and you drive a lot in high traffic areas, with a heavy foot.

If you want a sunroof, acceptable FC, comfort and parts/service availability which your wife may enjoy, the only other car i can think of is the Nissan Sentra Exalta (2000 to 2001 model).

[frake]

The space and comfort of the Escape are good, parts are available and durability is really a matter of how the previous owner used and maintained the vehicle. Its a good family car if you ask me. Chances are though, madidihado ka with the FC if that's one of your main concerns and you're used to a 1.3L to 1.6L vehicle and you drive a lot in high traffic areas, with a heavy foot.

If you want a sunroof, acceptable FC, comfort and parts/service availability which your wife may enjoy, the only other car i can think of is the Nissan Sentra Exalta (2000 to 2001 model).

Thank very much po sir vinj sa reply. Yes, since the start sedans po talaga ang nada-drive ko. This would the first compact SUV (correct me if i'm wrong) na ida-drive ko if ever. I really don't want to disregard the FC per im after the toughness and durability. Kasi if magkakaproblema sa Gas, pwede kami mag comute ni misis or to drive with an aircon off...hahaha!

Thank you po, sir. I will include the Exalta on my list.

[frake]

*sirs, GTi, ericson21, vinj: Thank you very much po sa replies and i really appreciate it. I think i'm gonna go with the Escape once i have the money on hand. Si misis na lang ang hinihingan ko ng approval kasi she worked with Isuzu before and basic knowledge nya sa sasakyan is Masakit sa ulo ang mga sasakyan na hindi Toyota, Honda & Isuzu...hehehe!

Last favor po, if my money could only reach 300k+ what kind of Escape should i look for and should be considered like, milage, class/type of engine (disregarding the sunroof). Same din po if i could get 400k+, what kind of Escape should i get (pero w/ sunroof).


Again, maraming maraming salamat po. And to our fellow tsikoteers.

[frake]

Additional question lang po, sa 3L lang po ba ang sunroof? or meron din sa 2L?

Thank you very much po.

[vinj]

Additional question lang po, sa 3L lang po ba ang sunroof? or meron din sa 2L?

Thank you very much po.

3L only

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[sm2by]

About the sun roof, the rubber seals tend to crack due to the hot climate here in Manila leading to leaks and the rubbers seals are very hard to find and expensive to purchase and install...
So think about it if you really want a sun roof here, and especially summer is fast approaching the heat would easily get into the car since the glass of the sunroof would just conduct the heat directly into the interior and with the lack of insulation just some vinyl/fabric cover it could compromise interior comfort.

And may I suggest you look at the MAZDA TRIBUTE, aesthetic wise I prefer this over an escape... and since this is just a escape with MAZDA badges it would fit your preference perfectly, 2004-2006 models can go below Php 400,000
2004 Mazda Tribute 3.0
http://cdn2.sulitstatic.com/images/2...95e41d8dc4.jpg

[frake]

*vinj - many thanks for your reply sir. i really appreciate it.

*sm2by - message well noted sir with many thanks. i really appreciate your inputs. Now that's 1 thing i should really consider. Siguro i-erase ko na yung sunroof. Im sure kahit 5yo pa lang baby ko she would understand . I will check the Mazada Tribute.

What are the pros and cons with the Mazda Tributes po mga sirs?

[dfa172001]

eto lang masasbi ko sa Ford Escape, comfortable- driver and passenger, very cool ang aircon, matibay, parts are readily available recto and banawe,
elegante ang dating, fuel consumption hindi naman kasi from dasmarinas to tondo manila kasama na matinding traffic sa imus at bacoor, 500 pesos lang balikan na.