collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: Explorer vs Highlander advice?  (Read 5690 times)

Offline JWEBB

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2014
  • Posts: 1385
  • Location: Camas
  • Waiting for October
Re: Explorer vs Highlander advice?
« Reply #15 on: April 30, 2018, 10:10:05 PM »
Highlander all the way hands down!
Improvise, Adapt, Overcome

Offline Timberstalker

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+3)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Apr 2008
  • Posts: 9163
  • Location: Tri-Cities
  • Just one more ridge
Re: Explorer vs Highlander advice?
« Reply #16 on: May 01, 2018, 05:00:44 AM »
Highlander all the way hands down!

Hard to beat a Toyota!
Although I have heard great things about the Explorers.
If you aint hunting, you aint livin'

Offline Skyvalhunter

  • Washington For Wildlife
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Oct 2007
  • Posts: 15706
  • Location: Sky valley/Methow
Re: Explorer vs Highlander advice?
« Reply #17 on: May 01, 2018, 05:11:42 AM »
Just remember 2018 Toyota is going to all these sensors on all there vehicles. This is something to consider when thinking about lifting them
The only man who never makes a mistake, is the man who never does anything!!
The further one goes into the wilderness, the greater the attraction of its lonely freedom.

Offline thinkingman

  • Trade Count: (+10)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2008
  • Posts: 2364
Re: Explorer vs Highlander advice?
« Reply #18 on: May 01, 2018, 07:30:38 AM »
Toyota/Lexus are the most overrrated vehicles on the road.
Only buy the Highlander for the styling.  The quality/design is mediocre at best.
Explorers have great drivetrains and the interior quality and design really stands up over time.
“The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser men so full of doubts.”
― Bertrand Russell

Offline jackelope

  • Administrator
  • Trade Count: (+27)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 49017
  • Location: Duvall, WA
  • Groups: jackelope
Re: Explorer vs Highlander advice?
« Reply #19 on: May 01, 2018, 08:14:28 AM »
Can I ask why you perfer 4wd vs awd?

I guess just because her last car ate tires so bad. Thanks for all the replies everybody, sounds like both are good for the most part

Tire rotations every 5k miles might help that if you weren't doing it. AWD is usually just a front wheel drive until they slip, then the transfer of power happens to the back wheels. So unless the front wheels are spinning without traction, you're pretty much driving a front wheel drive car.

Have you driven the 2 vehicles to compare?
 
:fire.:

" In today's instant gratification society, more and more pressure revolves around success and the measurement of one's prowess as a hunter by inches on a score chart or field photos produced on social media. Don't fall into the trap. Hunting is-and always will be- about the hunt, the adventure, the views, and time spent with close friends and family. " Ryan Hatfield

My posts, opinions and statements do not represent those of this forum

Offline Alchase

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Apr 2007
  • Posts: 19873
  • Location: Tinker AFB, OK
Re: Explorer vs Highlander advice?
« Reply #20 on: May 01, 2018, 11:20:25 AM »
Highlander is considered a mid-sized SUV while the Explorer is considered a large SUV.

Here is a pretty decent comparison of both for 2018:

https://www.asburyauto.com/compare/2018-toyota-highlander-vs-2018-ford-explorer/149374

Only 2 defining forces sacrificed themselves for you:
The American Soldier and Jesus Christ. One died for your freedom, the other for your soul.

My rock,
He trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle.
Psalm 144.1

Offline Alchase

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Apr 2007
  • Posts: 19873
  • Location: Tinker AFB, OK
Re: Explorer vs Highlander advice?
« Reply #21 on: May 01, 2018, 11:21:35 AM »
I have to admit, I like the look of the Explorer better, as far as that goes.
Only 2 defining forces sacrificed themselves for you:
The American Soldier and Jesus Christ. One died for your freedom, the other for your soul.

My rock,
He trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle.
Psalm 144.1

Offline jackelope

  • Administrator
  • Trade Count: (+27)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 49017
  • Location: Duvall, WA
  • Groups: jackelope
Re: Explorer vs Highlander advice?
« Reply #22 on: May 01, 2018, 11:37:45 AM »
 :chuckle:
The Explorer base headlights definitely suck. The upgraded lights they come with are pretty amazing though. I swapped out the bulbs in ours to an aftermarket bulb and made a notable improvement for ~$50.


:fire.:

" In today's instant gratification society, more and more pressure revolves around success and the measurement of one's prowess as a hunter by inches on a score chart or field photos produced on social media. Don't fall into the trap. Hunting is-and always will be- about the hunt, the adventure, the views, and time spent with close friends and family. " Ryan Hatfield

My posts, opinions and statements do not represent those of this forum

Offline Mtnwalker

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Aug 2015
  • Posts: 1880
  • Location: Selah
Re: Explorer vs Highlander advice?
« Reply #23 on: May 01, 2018, 12:38:40 PM »
Can I ask why you perfer 4wd vs awd?

I guess just because her last car ate tires so bad. Thanks for all the replies everybody, sounds like both are good for the most part

Tire rotations every 5k miles might help that if you weren't doing it. AWD is usually just a front wheel drive until they slip, then the transfer of power happens to the back wheels. So unless the front wheels are spinning without traction, you're pretty much driving a front wheel drive car.

Have you driven the 2 vehicles to compare?

We rotated very regularly. I think part of it had to do with the camber of her old rig. But yes we drove both and really like both. We like the styling of the explorer better but also know that toyotas are great rigs. They both drive very nice, but this is sort of an emergency purchase because her car threw a rod so it's pretty much toast so we are dealing with a budget of under 20k

Offline luckyman

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Nov 2011
  • Posts: 471
  • Location: mount vernon
Re: Explorer vs Highlander advice?
« Reply #24 on: May 01, 2018, 04:47:05 PM »
Does either one sit on a frame?
I'm not sure.

Offline jackelope

  • Administrator
  • Trade Count: (+27)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 49017
  • Location: Duvall, WA
  • Groups: jackelope
Re: Explorer vs Highlander advice?
« Reply #25 on: May 01, 2018, 04:50:51 PM »
Does either one sit on a frame?

No
The Explorer is a sub frame front and rear. I bet the Toyota is similar.
:fire.:

" In today's instant gratification society, more and more pressure revolves around success and the measurement of one's prowess as a hunter by inches on a score chart or field photos produced on social media. Don't fall into the trap. Hunting is-and always will be- about the hunt, the adventure, the views, and time spent with close friends and family. " Ryan Hatfield

My posts, opinions and statements do not represent those of this forum

Offline Old Man Yager

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2012
  • Posts: 2046
  • Location: Puyallup, WA. USA
  • Groups: NRA, PRHAA
Re: Explorer vs Highlander advice?
« Reply #26 on: May 01, 2018, 04:57:15 PM »
Own older Toyotas, and they just won't die!!
My Dad always said, " Get a bigger hammer "

Offline b23

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+7)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jan 2010
  • Posts: 3171
  • Location: Spokane Wa.
Re: Explorer vs Highlander advice?
« Reply #27 on: May 01, 2018, 05:47:31 PM »
The Highlander is a "Crossover" the Explorer is an SUV.  Like I said before, one is more car like than it is SUV and the other is more SUV and less car like.

IMO, if it is nearly always going to be used as a grocery getter and the most you'll use it for is hauling the kids to soccer games and such, the Highlander will likely be the perfect fit, but if you are looking for something that you'll use for things slightly more rugged, the Explorer will probably be a better fit for you.

Offline JWEBB

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2014
  • Posts: 1385
  • Location: Camas
  • Waiting for October
Re: Explorer vs Highlander advice?
« Reply #28 on: May 01, 2018, 11:31:45 PM »
Toyota/Lexus are the most overrrated vehicles on the road.
Only buy the Highlander for the styling.  The quality/design is mediocre at best.
Explorers have great drivetrains and the interior quality and design really stands up over time.

Really? The styling? The highlander will outwork and outlast the explorer with out a doubt. I have owned both in the last couple years and the Ford can’t even compete with the Toyota. I drive an f350 diesel daily, but trust me in the suv department Toyota is the only option.
Improvise, Adapt, Overcome

Offline greenhead_killer

  • Trade Count: (+4)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2010
  • Posts: 2037
  • Location: the burg
  • Groups: wsf life member, wsta, mdf, sci, sscf
Re: Explorer vs Highlander advice?
« Reply #29 on: May 01, 2018, 11:43:54 PM »
I’ve always had great fortune with Toyota’s and will always go that route if I can. We currently own three and have always had great results. My wife has a sequoia now and when it’s time to sell will probably go Highlander. Remember Lexus IS just the fancy Toyota brand

 


* Advertisement

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2024, SimplePortal