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

[GTi]

Question po my good sirs, sa 4x4 na escape, parati po ba yun naka-4x4 or meron po switch or knob to change from 2x2 to 4x4, vice versa?

maraming salamat po

May switch yan. Normally 4x2 mode lang siya with power to the front wheels.

[frake]

May switch yan. Normally 4x2 mode lang siya with power to the front wheels.

Many thanks sa reply, sir. Bigla ko kasi naisip kasi meron ako nabasa somewhere though not sure if its for ford escape or different vehicle na parating naka 4x4 yung nabili nyang 4x4 na sasakyan.

[GTi]

Many thanks sa reply, sir. Bigla ko kasi naisip kasi meron ako nabasa somewhere though not sure if its for ford escape or different vehicle na parating naka 4x4 yung nabili nyang 4x4 na sasakyan.

Among the CUV class, the Rav4 is the only one I know of which uses a full time 4WD system.

So kumusta na car hunting mo? Which one did you choose?

[frake]

Among the CUV class, the Rav4 is the only one I know of which uses a full time 4WD system.

So kumusta na car hunting mo? Which one did you choose?

Hi Sir & to our fellow tsikoteers, at the moment tribute & escape ang ina-eye namin ni misis. With our limited budget, naka-abang pa lang kami sa escape. Tingin tingin pa po muna

[GTi]

Hi Sir & to our fellow tsikoteers, at the moment tribute & escape ang ina-eye namin ni misis. With our limited budget, naka-abang pa lang kami sa escape. Tingin tingin pa po muna

Hanggang ngayon wala ka paring nahanap? Totoo nga, mas mataas ang prices ng mga 2nd hand na Mazda Tribute kesa sa mga Escape. So far this is the cheapest 2.3L Tribute I can find: 05-series MAZDA TRIBUTE 4X2 A-T - Cars for sale NCR - AyosDito.ph don't fret, negotiable pa yan. With some prayer, you'd most likely be able to slash at least 20-30k, maybe even 50k.

Ayaw mo nung Starex with dual sunroof? Hehe~

[basti08]

Sir GTi, thank you very much po sa reply. Regarding FC, i think i could consider the 5km/L for my family..hehehe! gusto ko lang talaga pagbigyan yung prinsesa ko eventhough wala syang alam sa sasakyan and her request is just a petty since money is concern. Gusto ko lang talaga magpakitang gilas sa anak ko...hahaha!

About the 2.0L A/T variant. When you say poor performance due to underserving transmission, meaning po ba eh pumapalya ang shifting? (pasensya na po talaga at wala akong alam sa technical ng sasakyan) And, sunroof feature po ba is nasa 3L lang?

If ever i-disregard ko po ang sunroof, mas okay po ba to be settled in like the escape you have in your family na '03, 2.0XLT 4x4?

Sir, there's another option. A Mazda Tribute 2.3L, it has everything the 2.0L XLT but 4x4, 4x2 lang sya so it is lighter but has the sunroof of the 3.0L V6 Escape. The 2.3L plus FWD layout has better power to weight than the 2.0 4x4. So, in any event, i bet the Tribute 2.3L has better performance.



this is the actual interior of a 2.3L model. it has steering wheel audio controls too, not found in the Escape.

[frake]

Hanggang ngayon wala ka paring nahanap? Totoo nga, mas mataas ang prices ng mga 2nd hand na Mazda Tribute kesa sa mga Escape. So far this is the cheapest 2.3L Tribute I can find: 05-series MAZDA TRIBUTE 4X2 A-T - Cars for sale NCR - AyosDito.ph don't fret, negotiable pa yan. With some prayer, you'd most likely be able to slash at least 20-30k, maybe even 50k.

Ayaw mo nung Starex with dual sunroof? Hehe~

Hi Sir, thank you very much po sa link, pero hindi na po yata available.
Gusto rin namin ni misis yung Tribute. Actually kung ano yung makikita namin una, either Tribute or Escape, basta pasok sa budget and other things na natutunan ko po sa inyo and sa lahat ng tsikoteers natin, eh yun po ang kukunin namin.

Re: Starex, gusto ko sir yung Starex...hehehe! pero si misis ang nagdadalawang isip. Usapan kasi namin, if ever maisakatuparan namin 'tong magiging 1st vehicle namin, sa kanya ko ibibigay...bale makikigamit lang ako..hahaha!

[frake]

Sir, there's another option. A Mazda Tribute 2.3L, it has everything the 2.0L XLT but 4x4, 4x2 lang sya so it is lighter but has the sunroof of the 3.0L V6 Escape. The 2.3L plus FWD layout has better power to weight than the 2.0 4x4. So, in any event, i bet the Tribute 2.3L has better performance.



this is the actual interior of a 2.3L model. it has steering wheel audio controls too, not found in the Escape.

Hi Sir basti08, thank you very much po sa details ng Tribute that surely added points for consideration. Well noted po

[basti08]

Hi Sir basti08, thank you very much po sa details ng Tribute that surely added points for consideration. Well noted po

Btw, another Tribute exclusive is the puddle lamps, just on the running board (see those 2 separate lights below the doors?). They light your path as you enter and egress the vehicle. There's a small light below the side mirror that lights along with that feature. and it stays open for another 10-15 secs as you leave the car. neat. It has power antenna versus the standard fix raised antenna of the 2.0 Escape.
(Facelifted 2.3L Escape's has this though)

[GTi]

Hi Sir, thank you very much po sa link, pero hindi na po yata available.
Gusto rin namin ni misis yung Tribute. Actually kung ano yung makikita namin una, either Tribute or Escape, basta pasok sa budget and other things na natutunan ko po sa inyo and sa lahat ng tsikoteers natin, eh yun po ang kukunin namin.

Re: Starex, gusto ko sir yung Starex...hehehe! pero si misis ang nagdadalawang isip. Usapan kasi namin, if ever maisakatuparan namin 'tong magiging 1st vehicle namin, sa kanya ko ibibigay...bale makikigamit lang ako..hahaha!

Ay sayang... Wala na pala. Kung ganon bakit di pa tinanggal? Oh well. Ganun lang naman yun eh. Tribute 2.3L for fuel efficiency and added features tapos Escape V6 for V6 performance, lower price and better looks. But then in between meron ding Tribute V6 which SHOULD give somewhat better gas mileage as compared to the Escape V6 since its just 4x2. Now regarding the Starex... It is not hard to drive one since maikli naman yung hood and there are backup sensors/backup mirror para dun sa likod. Its not really that long either, being shorter than the average midsize sedan. Its tall too so you have a good view of the road. Turbo diesel engine and high ground clearance means you are not afraid of floods (even when compared to CUVs like the Escape/Tribute). Ang tanging alala ko is that kung sakaling finally napersuade mo na wife mo sa Starex, eh wala ka nang makitang dual sunroof na Starex na binebenta.

[frake]

Ay sayang... Wala na pala. Kung ganon bakit di pa tinanggal? Oh well. Ganun lang naman yun eh. Tribute 2.3L for fuel efficiency and added features tapos Escape V6 for V6 performance, lower price and better looks. But then in between meron ding Tribute V6 which SHOULD give somewhat better gas mileage as compared to the Escape V6 since its just 4x2. Now regarding the Starex... It is not hard to drive one since maikli naman yung hood and there are backup sensors/backup mirror para dun sa likod. Its not really that long either, being shorter than the average midsize sedan. Its tall too so you have a good view of the road. Turbo diesel engine and high ground clearance means you are not afraid of floods (even when compared to CUVs like the Escape/Tribute). Ang tanging alala ko is that kung sakaling finally napersuade mo na wife mo sa Starex, eh wala ka nang makitang dual sunroof na Starex na binebenta.

Hi sir, many thanks po sa reply. dami ko talaga natututunan dito. Actually bina-back read ko parati 'tong thread...hehehe!
Re: Starex, talagang Escape & Tribute and una sa listahan ni misis eh..hehe!

[GTi]

Hi sir, many thanks po sa reply. dami ko talaga natututunan dito. Actually bina-back read ko parati 'tong thread...hehehe!
Re: Starex, talagang Escape & Tribute and una sa listahan ni misis eh..hehe!

Haha~ Ang mga babae kasi eh talagang mas nagpreprefer ng CUV since it will also look odd to drive a Starex alone to work for instance. Parang napakasayang ng space. Oh well, if you can live with the gas mileage, what's to stop you from getting a V6 Escape or Tribute? Mas makaka-enjoy karin since 206hp is 206hp no matter how you put it. :devil: Basta nalang drive with a VERY light foot to save kahit konti. If you want you can do the practice of tying an egg to the bottom of the accelerator pedal to discourage yourself from pressing too much. Driving without aircon saves a lot too, as long as the windows aren't open in high speeds (which will make you consume as much fuel as you would with the aircon on). Flow through ventilation during late night/early morning drives is quite ideal.

[renzo_d10]

Or driving at night with the sunroof open/tilted is quite nice too.

[frake]

Haha~ Ang mga babae kasi eh talagang mas nagpreprefer ng CUV since it will also look odd to drive a Starex alone to work for instance. Parang napakasayang ng space. Oh well, if you can live with the gas mileage, what's to stop you from getting a V6 Escape or Tribute? Mas makaka-enjoy karin since 206hp is 206hp no matter how you put it. :devil: Basta nalang drive with a VERY light foot to save kahit konti. If you want you can do the practice of tying an egg to the bottom of the accelerator pedal to discourage yourself from pressing too much. Driving without aircon saves a lot too, as long as the windows aren't open in high speeds (which will make you consume as much fuel as you would with the aircon on). Flow through ventilation during late night/early morning drives is quite ideal.

Nagbibiruan kami sa starex ni misis na pumick up ng passengers along the way or pag napadaan sa baclaran pag pauwi pandagdag sa gas or toll gate man lang...hahaha! pero i wouldnt do that...mahirap na...hehe!

About the saving of gas with the aircon off, mukhang gagawin ko nga po yan...hahaha!

Siguro sir practice na lang ako without the egg...tamad ako maglinis eh and for sure mababasag...hahaha!

Maraming salamat po ulit!

[frake]

Or driving at night with the sunroof open/tilted is quite nice too.

i like that, sir..hehehe!

[GTi]

Siguro sir practice na lang ako without the egg...tamad ako maglinis eh and for sure mababasag...hahaha!

That's the point! Hinding hindi mo ididiin yung silinyador kasi alam mong mahirap maglinis ng carpet! :rofl: OK yan tumakbo ng gabi na naka flow through vent tapos naka tilt yung moonroof, as long as there is no traffic. Kung feeling kuripot ako sa gas o kaya paubos na ang ginagawa ko I try to keep a more or less constant temperature in the cabin. Kapag lumamig na ng husto yung loob ng car sinasara ko yung aircon tapos kapag medyo uminit-init na binubuksan ulit. Sometimes mas matagal pa yung oras na nakasara yung aircon kesa sa oras na nakabukas. Yung aircon ng Escape, given that it is in good condition, ay NAPAKALAMIG. Given that hindi mainit sa labas at lalo na sa gabi, the cabin would turn into a blizzard if you kept the aircon on all the time (full sa thermostat and lowest fan setting).

[frake]

That's the point! Hinding hindi mo ididiin yung silinyador kasi alam mong mahirap maglinis ng carpet! :rofl: OK yan tumakbo ng gabi na naka flow through vent tapos naka tilt yung moonroof, as long as there is no traffic. Kung feeling kuripot ako sa gas o kaya paubos na ang ginagawa ko I try to keep a more or less constant temperature in the cabin. Kapag lumamig na ng husto yung loob ng car sinasara ko yung aircon tapos kapag medyo uminit-init na binubuksan ulit. Sometimes mas matagal pa yung oras na nakasara yung aircon kesa sa oras na nakabukas. Yung aircon ng Escape, given that it is in good condition, ay NAPAKALAMIG. Given that hindi mainit sa labas at lalo na sa gabi, the cabin would turn into a blizzard if you kept the aircon on all the time (full sa thermostat and lowest fan setting).

Siguro pag natuloy kami sa escape or tribute, malamang gawin ko sir yung teknik mo aircoon..lalo sa silinyador :D

Thanks sa tip sir about a/c setting..gayahin ko din po kayo..hehehe!

[GTi]

Hahaha~ Sa Revo and Escape ko ginagawa yang trick sa aircon. Yung Accord may climate control na so constant talaga ang temperature niya, yung Trooper naman dati eh hindi gaano kalamig ang aircon kaya laging nakabukas.

Dun sa itlog... Di ko ginagawa yan. Sobrang bigatin ako sa paa eh. It was just shared to me by a relative na sumali sa isang driving seminar on how to get better gas mileage. And one of the activities the instructor did was to tie an egg below the accelerator so that you will learn to always feather the throttle.

[frake]

Hahaha~ Sa Revo and Escape ko ginagawa yang trick sa aircon. Yung Accord may climate control na so constant talaga ang temperature niya, yung Trooper naman dati eh hindi gaano kalamig ang aircon kaya laging nakabukas.

Dun sa itlog... Di ko ginagawa yan. Sobrang bigatin ako sa paa eh. It was just shared to me by a relative na sumali sa isang driving seminar on how to get better gas mileage. And one of the activities the instructor did was to tie an egg below the accelerator so that you will learn to always feather the throttle.

mabigat din paa ko, sir. Although nung nag driving lesson ako wayback, tinuro sakin pano tumapak ng pedal, ng gas or break.

[frake]

Just a little update, fellow tsikoteers..hehe! i am now on the hund and looking for Escape na 2.3L...gusto ni misis color red...hahaha! pag Tribute white color daw. I can stretch my budget to 350k...basta siguro ma-ssure lang na nasa top condition. Mas maigi sana kung mababa pa ng konte para may matirang budget for check-up sana since plano ko ipasok sa casa for check up.

Kaya gusto ko pagbigyan si misis sa request nyang color (though sa situation namin eh tyempuhan kung meron) plano ko kasi ipangalan at ibigay sa kanya yung makukuha namin. Bale manghihiram na lang muna ako...hahaha! kaya pinu-push ko sya mag driving school (though marunong na sya ng konte sa sedan)

ito po yung mga plano ko bisitahin:

http://www.**************/index.php/...Escape+XLS+4x2

http://www.**************/index.php/...Tribute+2+3L+A


Marami nagsasabi sakin to bring a mechanic for checking, kaso, wala naman ako kilalang mekaniko na malapit dito sakin. So baka ako mag-isa na lang mag check. Baka po may maibigay kayo sa'kin na tips and advices kung ano dapat ko i-check and siguraduhin na maayos.

Thank you very much po ulit