Used - 07-08 Ford Explorer vs 07-08 Ford Everest vs 10-11 Mazda CX-7 vs 08 Fortuner v

[DeathRow]

Replacing our pickup truck for more space, the choices are:

* 07-08 Ford Explorer
* 07-08 Ford Everest
* 10-11 Mazda CX-7
* 08 Fortuner

I know the basics of each but perhaps there are owners of these who would have first-hand accounts of issues, maintenance costs and reliability.

All of these fall into my tight budget of 600k and will only be used for city driving.

[crosswind]

Replacing our pickup truck for more space, the choices are:

* 07-08 Ford Explorer
* 07-08 Ford Everest
* 10-11 Mazda CX-7
* 08 Fortuner

I know the basics of each but perhaps there are owners of these who would have first-hand accounts of issues, maintenance costs and reliability.

All of these fall into my tight budget of 600k and will only be used for city driving.

Are you considering other choices
and do you care about the cars FC??

[DeathRow]

Feel free to suggest other vehicles. FC isn't a big deal, but it's all taken into accout

[crosswind]

Feel free to suggest other vehicles. FC isn't a big deal, but it's all taken into accout

what will be the purpose of the car?? Family,hauling or coding car??

Explorer spacious with 4.0 v8 engine a little underpowered
but enough to overtake vehicles refusing to be overtaken
may dating macho
true american SUV

Ford everest
Feels like an AUV handbrake is pull-type
3rd row dosen/t have headrest
just get The crosswind/sportivo instead of this

Cx-7 not as big as your other choices
it's a CUV but good for city driving and can wade city floods
Fortuner
its macho
ride comfort is average
innova is more spacious in the inside

My suggestions are the Isuzu Alterra, Toyota Innova

[viper888]

Explorer if you really dont care about fuel costs and love the space
You will find an Innova too boring if you ever considered an explorer
Ever considered a previous gen Nissan Patrol?

[DeathRow]

Thanks crosswind and viper888.

Going to view two explorers tomorrow.

I'm currently getting 7km/l with my pickup and i hear an explorer is half of that but its something I'm willing to put up with and trade off with quality and space.

Speaking of space, I'm a "the bigger the better" kinda guy which is why I chucked in the ford everest, fortuner and alterra in there. The CX-7 was and is a wild card!

Thing is with a 600k fort, alterra or everest is do you think i can get a decent one or would they all be "laspag" by now? Actually same with the explorer, are they too old and prone to repairs at this time?

Thanks in advanced!

[crosswind]

Thanks crosswind and viper888.

Going to view two explorers tomorrow.

I'm currently getting 7km/l with my pickup and i hear an explorer is half of that but its something I'm willing to put up with and trade off with quality and space.

Speaking of space, I'm a "the bigger the better" kinda guy which is why I chucked in the ford everest, fortuner and alterra in there. The CX-7 was and is a wild card!

Thing is with a 600k fort, alterra or everest is do you think i can get a decent one or would they all be "laspag" by now? Actually same with the explorer, are they too old and prone to repairs at this time?

Thanks in advanced!

Hindi laspag yan actually there are a lot of sellers selling there cars
in perfect condition just hope you meet them
If your looking for a Isuzu Alterra
check out Isuzu Makati
Where are you located??

[GTi]

Cars with big gasoline engines have very poor resale value in this country. If you're fine with the FC, you may be able to get a very nice deal involving a low mileage car that is very well maintained. I wouldn't go for an Explorer though. 4.0V6 has only 210hp. Perhaps you'd like to check out the late model Trailblazer or Tahoe. Parts and maintenance for these cars are not cheap though.

For a diesel, I'd go for a Santa Fe VGT. More comfortable than the leaf sprung Everest and notoriously bumpy 1st gen Fortuner. Can smoke both too, and still give better gas mileage.

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[Egan101]

Since you're considering the Explorer, you might as well include the CX-9 in your choices. Better and more powerful V6 engine compared to the previous gen Explorer. Not sure though if the price is about the same as your options.

If you're looking for a diesel one, I'd go with a Santa Fe VGT or Sorento CRDi (2010).

[DeathRow]

Hindi laspag yan actually there are a lot of sellers selling there cars
in perfect condition just hope you meet them
If your looking for a Isuzu Alterra
check out Isuzu Makati
Where are you located??

Las Pinas but dont mind travelling around to find the best deal.

I'm thinking of a 06-07 Fort - what should I look out for? What are the km/l of these mostly gas models?

[crosswind]

Las Pinas but dont mind travelling around to find the best deal.

I'm thinking of a 06-07 Fort - what should I look out for? What are the km/l of these mostly gas models?

Fort gases have around 6-8km/l mostly its a gas guzzler
06-07 have the matagtag suspension on the rear
I will recommend just get the diesel one
how's the 2 EXPLORER you inspected

don/t get korean suv it's a pain in the ass

[tweetybird69]

How bout using echopatch itube for the v6 explorer. Do anyone using or tried this echopatch itube for v6 and v8 trucks thanks.

[GTi]

I have a friend who drives a Fortuner gas. On a route of Taguig to Manila and back during rush hours, he complains that he spends 5k a week on gas if he drives it on a daily basis. If I were to get something that consumes this much, I might as well get something that has more power than a mere 160 horses.

I honestly have nothing against Korean SUVs. We have a 2011 SF R e-VGT and it's ran 54tkms already. Needless to say, still going strong. If you are OK with the Fort gas consumption and are into gas SUVs, I suggest you get the 2.7V6 Santa Fe instead.

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[leodawesome]

CX-7 is a headturner. Kaso kulang talaga ang looks ng CUV kapag walang roof rail. Just like the others said, have you considered the CX9? If you're willing to spend heavy on gas with the cx7, why not do it on an overall better drive with the v6 cx9?

[oliver1013]

Sa Explorer if you are not turned off by the fuel consumption, maybe the price of spare parts and availability will..tsaka parang sirain..my sister has an E150,03 model parang suki ng talyer at madalas tumatawag dahil natirikan sila sa daan kailangan ng resbak, tapos iba iba daw yung nasisira at parang mahina trenta mil sa kada pagawa. Then may 2012 explorer sila yung new body na, last week nasa casa isang linggo,may naririnig daw na kalampag..

Pero kahit asarin ko na palitan nila, talagang di daw maikakaila na basta maayos lang kasarap daw kasi ng ride at space, pag nakatikim ka daw ng ford lahat ng auto parang masikip at maliit na daw..

[ano727]

don/t get korean suv it's a pain in the ass

Can you pls share more what do u mean with that? Thanks.

[GTi]

600k ang budget ni TS, di siguro kakasya dun ang CX9. Other V6 CUVs like the Grand Vitara 3.2 and Outlander 3.0 would though.

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[leodawesome]

^ Aws may budget pala. Kahit yata cx7 di kasya 600k. Yan lang yata ang gas model ng mazda na hindi mababa ang resale value.

[DeathRow]

Yes sirs 600k budget.

Explorers are lovely, afterall they are 2.2M brand new but yes I am more concerned about high maintenance costs rather than gas. As much as I want to push for an Explorer, my brain is saying no and to go for one of the others.

I'm now shifting to a 2006 Fortuner and 2007-08 Everest - what do you all think? Maintenance costs? Not concerned about the ride because I've been driving a pickup for the past 5 years and the ride wasn't great lol.

About the fort and everest I mentioned, any issues down the line with them?

Thanks by the way for all the replies, everything taken constructively!

[oliver1013]

Baka may tsamba ka sa 06-07 fieldmaster sa budget mo...kung may mahanap kang low mileage at all original, labanan mo na, ganda ng ride nun may soft medium hard setting yung suspension. Matibay pa at maraming piyesa