2011 Ford E-150 Club Wagon vs 2011 Hyundai Grand Starex HVX

**numbah5** · March 10th, 2011 09:37 AM

My dad is planning to sell his Gen. 2 Expedition due to "kumakalampag" na front shocks. The two vans are our choices. Which of the two is better in terms of:

1. Ride comfort
2. Convenience features
3. Performance
4. Maintenance costs
5. Flexibility (Can accomodate my dad's numerous surgical instruments and implants and during long trips can accommodate 9-10 passengers)
6. Safety features

Your inputs will be very much appreciated. TIA!

**junerski** · March 10th, 2011 10:22 AM

i think E-150 is in a class of its own... GMC savana siguro ang ka-match niyan...

your family currently owns an expedition so medyo ang maitenance cost niyan and halos at par with the expedition

E-150 has more capacity to accomodate your dad's equipment

comfort- nakasakay na ako both mastype ko ride nung e-150 (maybe because hindi cramped like the starex)

sa angas factor panalo E-150, standard ride yan sa mga garahe ng mga congressman... 2 kaibigan ko anak ng congressman meron sila niyan.hehe

**myk384** · March 10th, 2011 10:22 AM

Bar None: Hyundai Grand Starex HVX

Why??
- Fuel efficient (has a diesel)
- More spare parts
- Discounts aplenty
- Comfortable ride (even if its truck based)

If you're inclined on getting a Ford E-150, forget about it.

**numbah5** · March 10th, 2011 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by junerski

i think E-150 is in a class of its own... GMC savana siguro ang ka-match niyan...

your family currently owns an expedition so medyo ang maitenance cost niyan and halos at par with the expedition

E-150 has more capacity to accomodate your dad's equipment

comfort- nakasakay na ako both mastype ko ride nung e-150 (maybe because hindi cramped like the starex)

sa angas factor panalo E-150, standard ride yan sa mga garahe ng mga congressman... 2 kaibigan ko anak ng congressman meron sila niyan.hehe

Because of the maintenance cost kaya umaaray parents ko ngayon. We now spent more than 100k just for the replacement of the front shocks thrice in the past month.

**glntVR** · March 10th, 2011 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by numbah5

Because of the maintenance cost kaya umaaray parents ko ngayon. We now spent more than 100k just for the replacement of the front shocks thrice in the past month.

If that's the case then go for the Hyundai. Maintenance of the E150, not to mention the fuel costs will be very expensive. Although it will be much comfortable, the Starex isn't far behind in terms of ride comfort.

In terms of space, yes the E150 is huge but the Starex is also big inside.

**crazy_boy** · March 10th, 2011 11:29 AM

How about Hi-Ace super grandia? i think it is also a good choice.

**junerski** · March 10th, 2011 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by numbah5

Because of the maintenance cost kaya umaaray parents ko ngayon. We now spent more than 100k just for the replacement of the front shocks thrice in the past month.

starex ka na nga lang!

**oliver1013** · March 10th, 2011 01:53 PM

Was about to type na get the E 150 kaso nakito ko umaray kayo sa expedition. Pero iba talaga ang E150 kung kaya lang ang maintenance, this is the shiznit!!

Malaki at kumportable parang baby bus sa loob panalo

, di ko makalimutan dati nanundo kami sa airport, antagal namin naka parada sa tapat ng arrival, lahat ng mga auto pinaalis kami lang hindi

**jhnkvn** · March 10th, 2011 05:26 PM

Kung maintenance ng Expedition umaaray na kayo, lalo pa sa E150 in the future

Get the Grand Starex (not the Limo version... sobrang overpriced mga yun) and be done with it.

**niky** · March 10th, 2011 06:47 PM

If you've had to replace the shocks three times in one month, that's not the car... you're being swindled by your parts supplier!

I have relatives with Expeditions, Navigators and E150s... and while maintenance is not a piece of cake, not even those who drive hundreds of kilometers per trip (Manila-Tugegarao or Manila-Baguio and back) have to replace shocks that often.