2005 Ford Explorer XLT or 04-05 Kia Sorento

wulf · #1 02-25-2009, 09:18 AM

been eyeing a sorento for my 'upgrade' but the other day i saw a relatively 'cheap' 05 explorer xlt (800+) and got tempted. what are your thoughts between the two? i'm not taking it off-road or anything, nor do i need a really big car. i'm just upgrading from my current sedan coz its the same coding day as my other car and i definitely need some extra space. family of four w/ occasional lola or tita riding on occasional out-of-town trips. TIA for your advice

tidus1203 · #2 02-25-2009, 10:04 AM

The practical me says the Sorento CRDi. The Explorer is a gas guzzler and you might regret that...

s_quilicot · #3 02-25-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by wulf

been eyeing a sorento for my 'upgrade' but the other day i saw a relatively 'cheap' 05 explorer xlt (800+) and got tempted. what are your thoughts between the two? i'm not taking it off-road or anything, nor do i need a really big car. i'm just upgrading from my current sedan coz its the same coding day as my other car and i definitely need some extra space. family of four w/ occasional lola or tita riding on occasional out-of-town trips. TIA for your advice

dude, get the explorer. di naman yan ganon ka lakas sa gas.

before we hesitate to own a v8 powered ford because of the saying its "gas-guzzler" pero when we own one, hindi naman pala ganon. its how you drive, not what you drive.

explorer is more luxurious and elegant IMO.

get the ford.

testament11 · #4 02-25-2009, 10:54 AM

sorento CRDI, diesel prices going down, imho lang pare...

1D4LV · #5 02-25-2009, 03:13 PM

Sorrento....the XLT consumes an average of 3-4 kpl.
Tumataas pa gas ngayon. and it will not go lower. Maglalaro lang yan to at most 30 pesos/liter.

**Memphis Raines** · #6 02-25-2009, 04:02 PM

Is there an 04-05 Sorento?

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wulf · #7 02-25-2009, 05:37 PM

thanks for the opinions peeps! i really prefer the sorento crdi sana, na tempt lang ako 'coz of the explorer's price...

1d4lv, is the 3-4 from experience? i was hoping for 5-6 w/ non-heavy foot driving....

@memphis, yup, the sorento models were introduced here 04 yata, gas version. 05 was the start of the crdi version if i'm not mistaken

Horsepower · #8 02-25-2009, 06:29 PM

Sorento CRDI.

Diesel power & economy.
Plenty of parts (and cheap too).

Ford parts are expensive and rare. However, fellow tsikoteers might be able to help you to source those.

Try getting stuck in traffic driving an Explorer and see if you can get more than 2km/L.

With Diesel however, that usually doesn't change. Its economy exponentially improves on long drives. With a petrol engine that big however, good luck.

Overall, better ownership with the Sorento.

1D4LV · #9 02-25-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wulf

thanks for the opinions peeps! i really prefer the sorento crdi sana, na tempt lang ako 'coz of the explorer's price...

1d4lv, is the 3-4 from experience? i was hoping for 5-6 w/ non-heavy foot driving....

@memphis, yup, the sorento models were introduced here 04 yata, gas version. 05 was the start of the crdi version if i'm not mistaken

yes, but of a friend's XLT who owned one. in fact, one time, from QC going to tagaytay, nakaubos kami ng full tank. kasama na traffic dun. tama si horsepower, pag traffic, kitang kita mo bumababa yung fuel gauge, i think it really consumes around 2 kpl during heavy traffic.

tidus1203 · #10 02-25-2009, 07:41 PM

And that also explains why the 2nd hand price of an Explorer is right around that of a Sorento even though the Sorento is cheaper brand new...

s_quilicot · #11 02-25-2009, 09:02 PM

vlday,

tagayaty ubos full tank?

our e150 powered by a 4.6 v8 (mabigat sobra kaha ng e150 averages 5+ on city.

how come ganun yung explorer?

baka heavy footed.

Gerbo · #12 02-25-2009, 11:21 PM

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thanks for the opinions peeps! i really prefer the sorento crdi sana, na tempt lang ako 'coz of the explorer's price...

Just a food for thought...

Just because a thing is on sale (or relatively cheap to buy) you have to buy it. I mean, is there a really compelling reason to buy it?

Since you already prefer the Sorento, things that might help you discourage to own the Ford is ownership cost---fuel, parts, etc.

Perhaps, the only thing I, for one, will consider buying, is when I will NOT be using this in MM horrendous traffic situation. Sa probinsya, siguradong may dating yan!

Pangharabas? Sorento for me.

1D4LV · #13 02-26-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by s_quilicot

vlday,

tagayaty ubos full tank?

our e150 powered by a 4.6 v8 (mabigat sobra kaha ng e150 averages 5+ on city.

how come ganun yung explorer?

baka heavy footed.

di naman ubos, siguro may natira na below 1/4.. hehehe.
i was the one driving, medjo may pagka heavy foot nga dahil naaliw ako sa power and comfort while driving.

pero on my lancer, a heavy foot is around 8.5 kpl compared to my econo driving which is around 10 kpl. laki pa rin difference....

s_quilicot · #14 02-26-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 1D4LV

di naman ubos, siguro may natira na below 1/4.. hehehe.
i was the one driving, medjo may pagka heavy foot nga dahil naaliw ako sa power and comfort while driving.

pero on my lancer, a heavy foot is around 8.5 kpl compared to my econo driving which is around 10 kpl. laki pa rin difference....

tempting noh? one time nga i didnt notice naka 140KPH na pala ako sa commonwealth one time, scary expirience pero masarap.

To ts: i would get the explorer. FC lang naman downside na nakikita ko eh, parts marami may makukunan na mas cheaper sa banawe.

Gen. Miting · #15 02-27-2009, 05:48 AM

check the vin id of the explorer xlt, kung puwede sya e85, you have a future. our ford explorer is e85-ready. kaya hindi namin binebenta kahit hindi ganu ginagamit. at 17Tkm mileage, kahit ngaun hindi ako nanghinayang hiramin kasi mura naman e10.