EXPLORER 2.3L Ecoboost 4X2 vs CX9 2.5 SkyActiv AWD

**Wh1stl3r** · February 27th, 2019 10:52 AM

With all the gear and people you have to haul, you need a lot of space. The big crossovers will still be a tight fit. The practical choice would be a van like the Toyota GL Grandia or GL Grandia Tourer. Take it to the guys who make custom seats if you don't like the stock ones.

It won't command the same presence as a CX-9 or Explorer though. Maybe a V class is a better fit. Quite a bit more expensive at over 4M.

**Sleepcare** · February 27th, 2019 11:38 AM

OT: Vans would be great but it would not fit in the Benilde parking kasi masyadong matangkad.

I had a classmate who brought his Hiace SG and sumabit sa pipes.

BTT: I'd suggest the CX9 based on the criteria and would fit the ramp going to/coming from the SDA parking just fine.

Particular ako sa width kasi naka-scrape na ako ng kanto going up THAT parking ramp.

**amriluxe** · February 27th, 2019 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Sleepcare

OT: Vans would be great but it would not fit in the Benilde parking kasi masyadong matangkad.

I had a classmate who brought his Hiace SG and sumabit sa pipes.

BTT: I'd suggest the CX9 based on the criteria and would fit the ramp going to/coming from the SDA parking just fine.

Particular ako sa width kasi naka-scrape na ako ng kanto going up THAT parking ramp.

HAHA!! Benildean ka?

I cannot do vans, because on days when my driver is off, i drive myself and I cannot imagine driving a van, it's just too big! lol.

**minicarph** · February 27th, 2019 02:08 PM

Parang hinde naman kakasya yun mannequin sa explorer , unless napapaupo yun

**monty_GTV** · February 27th, 2019 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by amriluxe

HAHA!! Benildean ka?

I cannot do vans, because on days when my driver is off, i drive myself and I cannot imagine driving a van, it's just too big! lol.

i have both the SG and Explorer. some may disagree but honestly for me, i find it more cumbersome to drive the Explorer that the SG.

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**Sleepcare** · February 27th, 2019 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by amriluxe

HAHA!! Benildean ka?

I cannot do vans, because on days when my driver is off, i drive myself and I cannot imagine driving a van, it's just too big! lol.

Yes. ID 111

Actually challenging mag-drive ng vans but eventually you'll get the hang of it.

Honestly, between the 2 choices gipit ka na agad sa cargo space. Mas magiging priority nalang yung ownership/driving experience and what brings you joy kapag nakita mo sa parking space mo yung car. Either is ok but will still prefer the CX-9.

**Wh1stl3r** · February 27th, 2019 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by Sleepcare

OT: Vans would be great but it would not fit in the Benilde parking kasi masyadong matangkad.

I had a classmate who brought his Hiace SG and sumabit sa pipes.

BTT: I'd suggest the CX9 based on the criteria and would fit the ramp going to/coming from the SDA parking just fine.

Particular ako sa width kasi naka-scrape na ako ng kanto going up THAT parking ramp.

Grabe naman sa inyo. The SG isn't even that tall hehe.

Originally Posted by monty_GTV

i have both the SG and Explorer. some may disagree but honestly for me, i find it more cumbersome to drive the Explorer that the SG.

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Why bro? Is it the driver seat height?

**Sleepcare** · February 27th, 2019 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by Wh1stl3r

Grabe naman sa inyo. The SG isn't even that tall hehe.

Actually yung height, kaya naman sa kaya. But once you find a slot, doon na magkakaproblema because the pipes and yung pipe cover naka-protrude na. Kaya malaki ang chance na sasabit talaga. Hindi ata na-foresee ng school na may mga students na magdadala ng van. Hehe

**Wh1stl3r** · February 27th, 2019 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by Sleepcare

Actually yung height, kaya naman sa kaya. But once you find a slot, doon na magkakaproblema because the pipes and yung pipe cover naka-protrude na. Kaya malaki ang chance na sasabit talaga. Hindi ata na-foresee ng school na may mga students na magdadala ng van. Hehe

Sabihin ko sana sa UP or Ateneo na lang si TS magturo, open parking kaya maluwag

Kaso ayaw pala ng van so the point is moot.

*TS
May point si OB, malaking bagay kung nauupo yung mannequin. That would make the big crossovers a lot more useful in terms of cargo space. Or are the ones you use the bust only type that detaches from the stand?

**monty_GTV** · February 27th, 2019 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by Wh1stl3r

Why bro? Is it the driver seat height?

yes bro. with all the many seat adjustments, i can't seem to find a sitting posture that give a good vantage point of the front. pero kung ample cabin space ang kailangan ni TS, good choice ang explorer

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