long time no post!

Hi,

current owner of FE for 3 years now.

What i like about the Everest
* in terms of power, hindi ito nangungulelat, it is nice to know you have the pulling power when you need it (to overtake or to smoke someone)

* in terms of reliability, wala ito issue sa fuel system (D4D Toyota), i think its the only unit na may waterproof ECU which is good sa floods. Up to now, wala pa ko pinapalitan na nasirang parts (aside from the alt/fan belt na pinalitan ko due to preventive maint purposes) be it sa suspension o sa makina.

* in terms of maintenance, you can go to Mazford, readily available ang parts nila lalo na mga madalas na kelangan for PMS like oil/air/fuel filter, brake pads and belts, even Motorcraft oils (required for ATFs) at hindi naman ito mahal tulad ng inaakala mo. Outside the Casa na maintenance ko kahit under warranty pa ang unit ko, mas matipid, hindi naman rocket science kelangan para gawin ang maintenance like change oil etc, reputable shops like Goodyear Autocare, Bosch o kahit sa suking Gas station lang pwede (wag lang Rapide) Papayag din ang MAzford ipa LBC ang parts na need mo basta suki ka na.

in terms of looks, I find the looks of the FE to be more commanding than, say Montero (for me), subjective naman ang aspect na to. pero having 18's wheels as standard di ba ang bangis? hehe.

in terms of comfort, yes much better ang competition (MS, Fort, Alterra, TB), wala kang aasahang ginhawa pag dumaan ka sa lubak (had my shocks upgraded to Pro-Comp), pero masasanay ka din, ang plus lang dito kahit waldasin mo ang FE sa lubak/potholes alam mong walang masisira sa pang ilalim mo (tried and tested), wala naman sigurong tao na magpapatakbo ng mabilis habang lumalampas sa humps at potholes, sure it may be bone jarring but i believe the FE can handle it. magiging okay na naman ang ride pag may sakay ka ng 4 na tao. Sanayan lang naman. Also, i think FE has the better interior space (forget the 3rd row, Trailblazer lang panalo dito).

in terms of handling, hands down walang problema sa mga twisties, you can thank the rear sway bar for that.

sa cons,
i hate the position of the spare tire, get used to it dahil kahit may backup sensor ka you will still think twice sa distance when backing up specially sa parking.

turning radius, FE has the worst.

hth