Father-in-law in search of new SUV

[GTi]

All trims and variants of the Ford Everest has seat belts on the third row.

For the ride, well, the Father in Law will be coming from an Adventure so the ride will be better on the Everest hands down.

Also, the Everest is more planted on the road than the Montero or the Fortuner. Thus, giving it better handling on corners.

You might wanna check the Everest out. It's really tough i must say and out of the Box the best looking among the Montero, Fortuner or Alterra straight out of the casa(slightly biased here but still, you get the point)

Yup. I remember they used to be drifting those Rangers and BT-50's, right? Then shouldn't that make the Everest similarly drift-worthy? I wonder if someone has tried that with the Everest...

[SiRbossR]

i think one of the reasons why they didn't tried on the Everest was the unavailability of a manual transmission for the 3.0TDCi

[Bogeyman]

I assure you, or we assure you that buying a grey market import especially from recommended dealers will be the best decision in car purchasing you've made. Warranty palang says it all.

You're telling me; I've been looking for a Tucson LMX20 on the road ever since I read about it here.

Just to humor you, how much would a grey market Santa Fe cost if paid for in cash?

[GTi]

You're telling me; I've been looking for a Tucson LMX20 on the road ever since I read about it here.

Just to humor you, how much would a grey market Santa Fe cost if paid for in cash?

That one you'd probably have to find out for yourself. The best grey market importer for Korean cars that I know of would be Hancars. You can check for more information at Hancars World's Best Cars or ring them up with the contact info you will find there. Now as for the LMX20 Tucson. I actually see quite a few of these from time to time, though most of the time I would be seeing LX20's. Wouldn't miss them. There aren't that many Tucson's with projector headlights on the street.

[OTEP]

The montero has headrestraints on all seating positions including 2nd row center and both third row occupants. You just have to pull them up to deploy as they fit flush with the seats to aid rear visibility and allow for the seat to fold flat.

[Bogeyman]

The montero has headrestraints on all seating positions including 2nd row center and both third row occupants. You just have to pull them up to deploy as they fit flush with the seats to aid rear visibility and allow for the seat to fold flat.

So that's why the third row seats look the way they do, thought it was just for aesthetics. Makes sense, then.

[niky]

The ride of the Everest is weird... the suspension is very soft, but the 18" wheels are very heavy, so it's both wallowy and harsh at the same time. But that's the 4x2, the 4x4 is likely better. If I actually needed an off-road capable seven seater, the 4x4 is pretty good. All you need is better tires.

The Everest isn't drifted because there's no point. It's a lot heavier than the Ranger and the rear is too top-heavy, so it's dangerous to try. The Ranger, on the other hand, is ridiculously easy to drift, even with an automatic.

[nyoobi]

To the TS, a Mitsubishi Montero is good for your Dad.

[Bogeyman]

To the TS, a Mitsubishi Montero is good for your Dad.

Dad-in-law.

And funny you should say that, because he occasionally has bouts of arthritis on his hands and feet. He takes medication for it, but sometimes it happens when he's behind the wheel, so it is imperative that the new SUV be as easy to maneuver as possible, even with cramped limbs.

[GTi]

Dad-in-law.

And funny you should say that, because he occasionally has bouts of arthritis on his hands and feet. He takes medication for it, but sometimes it happens when he's behind the wheel, so it is imperative that the new SUV be as easy to maneuver as possible, even with cramped limbs.

If so, why does he still want a manual? As for ease of driving and comfort, I'll be suggesting the Santa Fe.

[Bogeyman]

If so, why does he still want a manual?

The same reason he wants a diesel: fuel economy. And manuals are easier to maintain. His arthritis isn't THAT debilitating mind you, but my mother-in-law figures he'll have 3-4 years to enjoy his new ride before he bequeathes it to us, so if he wants to make the most out of it happily zipping around in a manual, so be it. Besides, he's used to shifting on his own, and we're talking about a guy who wants to keep himself busy after he retires in a couple of years, so I guess him still driving a stick shift is all the more apropos.

As for ease of driving and comfort, I'll be suggesting the Santa Fe.

The only chance we can own a diesel Santa Fe within the set budget would be to check out late-model cars repossessed by the banks. One benefit is that someone else already dealt with the initial depreciation, but then there's always a chance that a previous owner left some nasty hidden defects, especially out of spite if the car had been used for only a year or less.

[Titleist983k]

I would not be getting the Sta. Fe, the interior is just not very good for the price they are asking for the vehicle. It is very bland inside made with cheap materials. I would wait for the next gen Sta. Fe

[GTi]

The same reason he wants a diesel: fuel economy. And manuals are easier to maintain. His arthritis isn't THAT debilitating mind you, but my mother-in-law figures he'll have 3-4 years to enjoy his new ride before he bequeathes it to us, so if he wants to make the most out of it happily zipping around in a manual, so be it. Besides, he's used to shifting on his own, and we're talking about a guy who wants to keep himself busy after he retires in a couple of years, so I guess him still driving a stick shift is all the more apropos.



The only chance we can own a diesel Santa Fe within the set budget would be to check out late-model cars repossessed by the banks. One benefit is that someone else already dealt with the initial depreciation, but then there's always a chance that a previous owner left some nasty hidden defects, especially out of spite if the car had been used for only a year or less.

Hehe~ Our old man had been driving a manual until he reached his 70s and had four successive back surgeries. That was when we convinced him to get a matic car.

By the looks of this the MS would seem to be the best choice for him both comfort-wise and maintenance-wise although I've been hearing reports that the clutch of the MS is a tad hard. It'll be best to let him test drive each one before he makes his choice.

[OTEP]

Old folks can drive Land Rovers with super stiff clutches. Even ernest hemmingway did. The mitsu clutch is lighter. The shifter is a bit trucky with long throws. Hehe

[Bogeyman]

The mitsu clutch is lighter. The shifter is a bit trucky with long throws. Hehe

Couldn't be much worse than on the Adventure. :D

[OTEP]

Yep, that's it! hehehe.