Ford Everest [Merged]

**tidus1203** · November 1st, 2008 08:32 PM

The Everest is not the same Ford as the Expedition. Its powered by a very good diesel engine (common rail) and gets respectable fuel economy for a car its size. Those guzzlers like the Expedition are powered by monster V8 gasoline engines. Gas engines + Fat body = GAS GUZZLER!

**teeyoh** · November 2nd, 2008 03:19 AM

Originally Posted by mrsschumacher

hi guys! am a newbie here... am about to replace my car (an xuv) & am down to 2:
1. the eve (4X2 AT) because of it being roomy, (with a 3rd row that)
P1.329M
* a lot higher than the tribute but am willing to shell out more if i get more convinced with its performance, esp on the fuel consumption. am really doubtful about a ford, having that image that it gulps fuel as if there's no fuel crisis!
2. mazda tribute because of the price, not bad for an suv (captiva, rav 4 which look a lot like the tribute are both more than 1M-- mazda mkti is giving it to me at 949K++ with company fleet discount).
the sales rep said that fc is 8-10km city driving... wud have to research more though from other tribe owners
hope u can help me decide. thanks guys!

as Mazda is also owned by FORD, the Tribute shared similar platform with Ford Escape but is more feminine than the Everest which is fitted with a powerful diesel engine...

**mrsschumacher** · November 2nd, 2008 11:17 AM

Thanks for sharing, guys... appreciate the info as am the type who chooses cars only on fuel consumption, size (i want an anti-flood one! so a sedan is definitely out of the list), & color! hehe... my problem actually with the eve is that it comes only in black, silver & white. blue not available anymore

how about information on Ford Manila (Otis)? Service ok?

**teeyoh** · November 2nd, 2008 03:27 PM

Color Blue yeah good color din yan... imho if you have a growing family or family extension pa, Everest is reasonable for the money... and servicewise sa Ford convenient magpaservice pwede pa nga most of the time walk-in, di tulad sa iba, haba ng pila... anyway have you considered the Santa Fe? pwede ring pang flood siya mas mahal nga lang (4x2 is almost 4x4 na ng Eve),

**santosestrella** · November 3rd, 2008 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by mrsschumacher

Thanks for sharing, guys... appreciate the info as am the type who chooses cars only on fuel consumption, size (i want an anti-flood one! so a sedan is definitely out of the list), & color! hehe... my problem actually with the eve is that it comes only in black, silver & white. blue not available anymore

how about information on Ford Manila (Otis)? Service ok?

Greetings!

The reality with Everest (2.5 diesel) is that it consumes an average of 7-8km/L (city driving). If you look at it, it is better (fuel consumption) than Pajero 2.8 diesel engine. Worse than Fortuner and Santafe. They say that Fortuner averages at 10km/L while SantaFe is at 12km/L. Of course one would argue that they different displacement but power is pretty much the same.

**JJCarEnthusiast** · November 3rd, 2008 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by mrsschumacher

hi guys! am a newbie here... am about to replace my car (an xuv) & am down to 2:
1. the eve (4X2 AT) because of it being roomy, (with a 3rd row that)
P1.329M
* a lot higher than the tribute but am willing to shell out more if i get more convinced with its performance, esp on the fuel consumption. am really doubtful about a ford, having that image that it gulps fuel as if there's no fuel crisis!
2. mazda tribute because of the price, not bad for an suv (captiva, rav 4 which look a lot like the tribute are both more than 1M-- mazda mkti is giving it to me at 949K++ with company fleet discount).
the sales rep said that fc is 8-10km city driving... wud have to research more though from other tribe owners
hope u can help me decide. thanks guys!

fyi yes mazda is owned by ford and if you're disappointed with ford's fuel consumption, then so in mazda

the tribute is just the same with the ford escape just with different grill and dashboard (its has piano black dashboard). what's your considerations po? if you have a family then everest it is. its spacious powerfull ang fuel efficient. but you might want to consider the all new montero sport?

**larshell** · November 4th, 2008 07:12 AM

Hi to all owners of Ford Everest. Is there anybody here change or modified you rear suspension to improve the bumpy ride at the back? TIA

**teeyoh** · November 4th, 2008 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by tidus1203

Sorry guys, just wanted to update na I have decided to get a Hyundai Santa Fe instead of a Everest, pero I will be test driving both next Saturday but it will be hard I think to convince me to switch my decision.

SIR Tidus congratulations sa choice mo. If money is not an issue HYUNDAI Santa Fe wins hands down. FORD Everest is for rugged type use - better for big family, bigger space for do-it-yourself enthusiasts and at the same time gives economy. Btw, the additional two hundred thousand pesos plus can be used to fuel the owner for the next 2 years!

**mrsschumacher** · November 5th, 2008 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by JJCarEnthusiast

fyi yes mazda is owned by ford and if you're disappointed with ford's fuel consumption, then so in mazda

the tribute is just the same with the ford escape just with different grill and dashboard (its has piano black dashboard). what's your considerations po? if you have a family then everest it is. its spacious powerfull ang fuel efficient. but you might want to consider the all new montero sport?

Thanks for the inputs, JJ... Yup, i have kids so i want a big car (my current is an xuv). also want an anti-baha (!) one during rainy days. we have an alterra which we use when we're with the kids so if the eve is not so impressive, ok lang din to switch to a smaller car...pang office.
The price of the eve is tempting, its a good buy at this size & caliber.
I just want to be convinced that its worth it. coz if not, i'll just get the
tribute which is also another good buy at its price (less than 1M). Even escape has a promo too, almost same price as tribute. ur right, they are more or less the same.

thanks again!

**Drave** · November 5th, 2008 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by larshell

Hi to all owners of Ford Everest. Is there anybody here change or modified you rear suspension to improve the bumpy ride at the back? TIA

I changed all my shocks, front and rear. For the front, it's Procomp ES1000, and for the rear, it's Procomp MX6 adjustables. I'm in #2 setting at the rear (2nd softest). All I can say is that the ride comfort might even beat my strada, and there's little change in body roll during cornering.

Overall cost, 17k... not bad at all