Toyota Fortuner or Ford Explorer ?

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Member since 23 December 2012

nimmiboyNew member21 September 2015 08:11:48

I'm planning to buy a used SUV preferably 7 seats because of my family (3 adult and 3 child under age of 10) within range of 40-45K. May I know based on you guys preference, which SUV you guys might considered for the following for your next purchase? If possible, I would like to see the reason behind the justification of your choice according to the Saudi market in resale, spare parts and maintenance.

Most of my friends recommend me to go for Fortuner due to cheap maintenance and good resale but for the comfortable drive Explorer is far batter than Fortuner.

Need y our guidance.

Thanks.

desertlifestyle Serial expat

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desertlifestyleSerial expat21 September 2015 09:40:38

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Brother question itself is very strange ..ur doing comparison of horse n donkey .... explorer is far away better than this fortuner. ..

iaminriyadh Active member

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iaminriyadhActive member21 September 2015 10:08:49

Explorer, of course!

alpha.one Serial expat

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alpha.oneSerial expat21 September 2015 11:14:47

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If resale value, availability of cheap parts and comfort is your priority, then go for GMC Yukon. Explorer is very hard to sell.

nimmiboy New member

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nimmiboyNew member21 September 2015 11:43:32

desertlifestyle wrote:
Brother question itself is very strange ..ur doing comparison of horse n donkey .... explorer is far away better than this fortuner. ..

Is it really very hard to sell Explorer? what about the maintenance and spare parts of Explorer?

alpha.one Serial expat

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alpha.oneSerial expat21 September 2015 12:55:59

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nimmiboy wrote:
Is it really very hard to sell Explorer? what about the maintenance and spare parts of Explorer?

Resale value of Explorer is not very good in KSA. Parts are not very expensive though.

Like I suggested, GMC Yukon has much higher resale value, same level of comfort (if not better) than Explorer.

Take a trip to the vehicle auction markets and you will get an idea.

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