Thank you for the insight ... So ride comfort of the 2016 Honda CR-V (4th gen) is comparable to that of the 2015 Ford Explorer? ... Was thinking of getting a 2015 Ford Explorer for the ride comfort but concerned it might be too cumbersome as a daily driver ... If the 2016 Honda CR-V is just as comfortable as the 2015 Ford Explorer, will consider getting the Honda CR-V ...
Mostly just for city driving ... So no need for sporty handling ...
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November 11th, 2018 06:21 PM #43explorer will be comfier and quieter than the 4th gen crv. I had a chance riding shotgun with a friend. 5th gen crv is a diff story
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November 11th, 2018 07:28 PM #441. Explorer
Originally Posted by Walter
2. 2018 CRV
3. 2016 CRV
4. Forester
5. XV
Explorer offers more space, presence, and comfort at the expense of significantly higher maintenance and fuel costs.
The 2018 CRV has the best ride among any car you can buy under 2M. And I agree with Whistl3r that it improves significantly vs the prev gen in terms of handling while also improving ride comfort (even if the old one was already cushy).
The 2016 Forester has very good visibility and is spacious in its own right even if the new CRV is significantly roomier. NVH is noticeably inferior to the CRV though. XV is cramped.
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November 11th, 2018 10:47 PM #45What jut said. I'd just add that the Explorer is pretty wide and long, so since it's gonna be used mostly in the city, tight parking slots might be an issue.
Both CR-V's have a much more manageable footprint in the city. The last gen CR-V is short on legroom though. If both rows of seats are used all the time and everyone is 170 cm tall and up, it's gonna be a bit cramped.
The current gen CR-V is pretty generous on legroom for its size.
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November 11th, 2018 11:09 PM #46The current CRV is biggger than the previous gen. The previous gen (4th) looks small even against the 3rd gen.
The Explorer is big, not land-yacht big like the Expedition but it is bigger than the usual CUVs.
How about a Honda Pilot? It’s as big as the Explorer. At least, you won’t have to deal with the horror stories of Ford aftermarket support.
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November 11th, 2018 11:27 PM #47Pilot discontinued na.
Ford good luck sa dami at mahal ng repair. Especially yung explorer.
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November 12th, 2018 09:23 AM #48The Pilot is discontinued locally but not globally. Its engine is shared with the Accord 3.5L V6 which has been sold since 2008. Originally Posted by mda
Walter is looking for a used Explorer so a used Pilot might be worth considering. Besides owning a midsize unibody SUV requires some money to maintain, folks who own it don't expect it to be as cost-efficient like a compact car, not even a midsize car or a CUV.
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November 12th, 2018 02:17 PM #49So if you were to rate the ride comfort level of the top three with air suspension being a 10 ... 2015 Ford Explorer an 8.5? ... 2018 Honda CR-V an 8? ... 2016 Honda CR-V a 7? ... Originally Posted by jut703
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Considered the 2015 Honda Pilot but too few people bought it ... So lesser parts availability and experienced mechanics to work on it ... Reason for considering Ford Explorer is because they are cheap in the used market and lots of low mileage ones ... Plus there are several independent Ford specialist repair shops that have opened ... and of course more Ford parts shops available ... So we don't really have to depend on the dealer ... Originally Posted by mda
Thank you for the insight(s) guys ... Was initially considering a used 2012-2014 Honda Accord and a used Honda Odyssey ... But was concerned of the ground clearance (Odyssey has 4.5 inches only) considering our road conditions here ... Also didn't want to maintain too many vehicles ... So thought of getting the Ford Explorer ...
So, does the benefit of the Ford Explorer's ride comfort outweigh the cons? ... Too big to drive, parking issues, etc. ... or just be better off with the 2016 Honda CR-V? ... Noticed that there are quite a few used Ford Explorers with really low mileage (less than 20T kms) ... Is this an indication that people find it cumbersome to drive around in the city and use it as a weekend vehicle? ... Incidentally, there seems to be more Toyota Land Cruiser LC200s running around compared to the Ford Explorer ...Last edited by Walter; November 12th, 2018 at 02:20 PM.
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November 12th, 2018 02:25 PM #50my wife have the 2014 Explorer 3.5L provided as company service. she likes the ride comfort, spacious and the ford nsync infotainment. she enjoyed driving it for quite some time at first until umayaw since mahirap daw i-park at matakaw sa gasolina Originally Posted by Walter
she's still using it as service pero with driver na. its a type of car that you enjoy riding better as a passenger, lalo na kapag traffic at long trips. i drove it on few occassions, smooth acceleration, very stable, big and roomy cabin.
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November 12th, 2018 02:36 PM #51^^^ If you just need a comfortable 5-seater daily driver, then the 9th gen Accord (2013-2017, still current model locally) would be better than the CRV or Explorer. You get a decent interior and it will not consume gas like an Explorer. The CRV and Accord will be most likely similar in fuel expense. However, the fear of its low ground clearance turns a lot of people off.
If opting for a family-oriented vehicle, then the Odyssey is a sound choice. The model with the captain's seats would surely be a welcome thing for a family of 7.
Maybe the reasons that used Explorers have low mileage are that it consumes more gas and it is primarily used as a weekend vehicle. I see a lot of Explorers within the south metro area (Paranaque, Alabang, Las Pinas) and most of them have chauffeurs.
Even though the LC200 is twice as expensive as the Explorer, it has a lot more following. I find it the preferred choice among full-size SUV buyers. You can see more LC200s on the road compared to Expeditions or Suburbans or Patrols. Just ask EQ how he loves his two LC200s.
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November 12th, 2018 02:59 PM #52Have driven and ridden the 9th gen Accord. Mas ok ride ng CRV. Which is why we went for a CRV rather than a bargain Accord V6. Originally Posted by Egan101
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November 12th, 2018 03:00 PM #53Both the CRV and Explorer are current models. You can schedule a test drive with the dealerships to have first hand experience on the ride quality. Originally Posted by Walter
Personally, would get the Explorer as long as you don't mind the maintenance and fuel costs as well as the heft.
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November 12th, 2018 05:16 PM #54 Originally Posted by Egan101
One of the reasons the Ford Explorer is being considered is because there is little difference between the size of the Honda Accord and the Ford Explorer when driving it ... Figured that if one were to get a Honda Accord AND a Honda Odyssey, might as well consider the Ford Explorer ... Both vehicles will not be used simultaneously ... Also the issue with the Honda Odyssey is the 4.5 inches of ground clearance ...
Forgot to mention, this is a 2nd extra vehicle ... which may or may not be used daily ... The other vehicle is a 2015 Subaru Forester ...
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November 12th, 2018 05:22 PM #55^^^ If budget allows it, get the Explorer Sport 3.5L V6 Ecoboost. If you're going to spend for gas, you might as well get the most capable one.
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November 12th, 2018 05:23 PM #56 Originally Posted by jut703
As always, your opinion is highly valued ... Want to get the 2015 Ford Explorer and was previously leaning towards the 2016 Honda CR-V for it's reliability ... Just concerned if the Ford Explorer is viable as a daily driver ...
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November 12th, 2018 06:14 PM #57Have two colleagues who have Ford Explorers: one is already selling it at less than 20k mileage (2014 model) while the other one (2017) laments the 4k PhP a week gas expense (go figure). Originally Posted by Walter
So FE as a viable daily driver depends on what your daily drive consists of and (probably more importantly) your gas money.
Personally as a second car I'll just use an FE for bank or business/marketing/client meeting errands where I can use its "I have arrived" appeal.
Otherwise, my choice for a comfy, thrifty, daily driver is a pre-owned Santa Fe although its cons are another thread of its own.
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November 12th, 2018 06:59 PM #58Oh and another thing ... How is the handling and braking of the 2015 Ford Explorer compared to the 2017 Ford Everest, 2016 Honda CR-V and 2015 Subaru Forester? ... Would you consider the handling nimble or at the very least nimbler than that of the Ford Everest? ...
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November 13th, 2018 12:27 AM #59Mas Efficient pa ang Explorer 2.3 eco boost sa Crv.... Full tank kaming dalawa, baguio back and Fort... I consumed less pa... 15% more efficient pa explorer...
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November 13th, 2018 09:56 AM #60How many liters did you consume, and how many liters did he consume? Originally Posted by glenn manikis
Or did you just base kung ilan ang nabawas sa fuel tank (i.e. half tank sayo, 3/4 tank sa kanya)? Because the Explorer has a 71L fuel tank while the CRV only has a 55L fuel tank so it's not an apples to apples comparison.
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