buying 2nd hand suv

**GTi** · October 31st, 2012 06:24 PM

The X-Trail has a bigger cargo space than the Escape/Tribute. The hard plastic surface is a boon if you bring wet and dirty stuff a lot.

The Tribute has many novelty features normally not seen in its class as standard equipment like puddle lamps, steering wheel mounted audio controls and power moonroof. The Escape has no such features but I like the exterior look much better. It is worthy of note that the A/C is very cold, even at the lowest setting.

Downsides of the Rav4 are the cramped interior a compared to these two, and the full time 4x4 which means it guzzles unnecessary gas.

**patricio_1025** · November 1st, 2012 03:08 AM

Mga sirs salamat po sa mga info. Madami po ko nalaman. 1st time ko din po kc bibili ng sasakyan. Now im torn between xtrail and escape. But mas matimbang saken ang escape kc un tlga 1st choice ko before bcoz of its astig look. Ang concern ko lang before is ung fc nya but now i came to know ok nman pla ung 2.3L variant nya. Kung san nalang po ako makakahanap ng good deal un ang pipiliin ko. Thanks again guys

**reactor** · November 1st, 2012 08:51 AM

You can't go wrong with escape 2.3l...speed, handling, looks, space, power, etc...I'm a happy owner of 05 escape FC for long drive (Manila - Bicol) is 10-14km/L at 100-140 kph. City driving with moderate traffic 6-8km/L. madami at mura ang parts sa banawe.

**rac98** · November 1st, 2012 12:28 PM

Escape is also the most comfortable among the choices. Just make sure that you get the 2.3 engine. Newer model rin piliin mo para mas sulit kung pasok sa budget. Good luck sa paghanap!

**patricio_1025** · November 1st, 2012 06:49 PM

Mga sirs, maraming salamat sa mga info at comments. It is very helpful for a newbie like me. So im decided now to get a ford escape 2.3l. A/t. Can u help me guys to find a good deal with my budget of 300k++. If u know somebody who is selling their escape just let me know. Ill be coming to phils nxt month.

One more thing. Where is the best place or site to look for a good deal? Is it ok to look on buy and sell sites? Bcoz most of it u need to deal with the agents so mas mahal na sha kasi may patong na. Ok sana kung sa direct owner.

Last na po. Wala kasi akong kilalang mekaniko to check the car. What are the major items na dapat ko pong icheck besides test driving it. Salamat po ulit

**rogerkabungkal** · November 1st, 2012 07:55 PM

vitara ser... totoong 4x4 sa tibay sana kinonsider nyo din

**patricio_1025** · November 1st, 2012 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by rogerkabungkal

vitara ser... totoong 4x4 sa tibay sana kinonsider nyo din

Sir salamat sa suggestion. But 4x2 is fine with me. Diko gusto ung porma ng mga older model of vitara. Ok ung 2007 but out of my budget sir. Thanks anyway