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

**DeathRow** · September 13th, 2014 07:01 PM

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** · September 13th, 2014 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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

**DeathRow** · September 13th, 2014 08:17 PM

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

**crosswind** · September 13th, 2014 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by DeathRow

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** · September 13th, 2014 09:00 PM

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** · September 14th, 2014 12:48 AM

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** · September 15th, 2014 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by 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!

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** · September 15th, 2014 10:40 AM

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.

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

**Egan101** · September 15th, 2014 11:51 AM

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** · September 15th, 2014 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by crosswind

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?