Ford Endeavour 4x2

ACM · 17th November 2009, 13:51

Congrats on the Endy,

Yep the looks of the first gen was good and in a different way possibly as likable as the current and previous version.

The Interiors of the first gen was sad, and though the engine was more refined that the TCIC safari, the 2.2 dicor 140 bhp is way ahead of the 115 bhp endy gen one engine, and quite comparable to the current Endy engine - especially the 2.5 ltr version.

The new endy interiors make it much more livable,

The maintenance cost being low is where your car has shone, and from what I gather the service too has been great to that has been good for you.

The Rear seats are still still a joke limited to children and the mid row seats too are not the best for tall people, infact quite a problem.

The steering high adjust even at the max postion would not apeal to the Indian SUV Scorpio and Safari users and is quite car like.

Endy is like a car on stilts, and the ride position too feels like that inspite of the size.

The traffic makes way for the car and the quality has always been ford high level.

Ramsagar · 17th November 2009, 17:10

You've a monster. Seriously, the servicing bills are eye-openers to me apart from giving a decent mileage.

But hate the rear seat comfort. How abt adding a sofa to the rear?

ACM · 23rd November 2009, 15:39

The Endy though very large in proportions from the front, somehow seems to be small from the rear especially compared to the Fortuner and the Safari - possibly due to lower mounted wheel on the read door and short hight.

Neil.Bhujbal · 23rd November 2009, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramsagar

You've a monster. Seriously, the servicing bills are eye-openers to me apart from giving a decent mileage.

But hate the rear seat comfort. How abt adding a sofa to the rear?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACM

Congrats on the Endy,

Yep the looks of the first gen was good and in a different way possibly as likable as the current and previous version.

The Interiors of the first gen was sad, and though the engine was more refined that the TCIC safari, the 2.2 dicor 140 bhp is way ahead of the 115 bhp endy gen one engine, and quite comparable to the current Endy engine - especially the 2.5 ltr version.

The new endy interiors make it much more livable,

The maintenance cost being low is where your car has shone, and from what I gather the service too has been great to that has been good for you.

The Rear seats are still still a joke limited to children and the mid row seats too are not the best for tall people, infact quite a problem.

The steering high adjust even at the max postion would not apeal to the Indian SUV Scorpio and Safari users and is quite car like.

Endy is like a car on stilts, and the ride position too feels like that inspite of the size.

The traffic makes way for the car and the quality has always been ford high level.

Thank you guys

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACM

The Endy though very large in proportions from the front, somehow seems to be small from the rear especially compared to the Fortuner and the Safari - possibly due to lower mounted wheel on the read door and short hight.

Well i find it good from the rear side too.I actually hate the new(latest) model.The tyer cover is so huge doesn't blend with the rest of the car at all.

akaushik · 3rd December 2009, 11:33

I love this beast simply.. and planning a new one but as my running is around 150kms daily , I think it will be a hole in my pocket what would you say any suggestions ?

BTW you have tamed a very nice beast..!!

Neil.Bhujbal · 6th December 2009, 18:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by akaushik

I love this beast simply.. and planning a new one but as my running is around 150kms daily , I think it will be a hole in my pocket what would you say any suggestions ?

BTW you have tamed a very nice beast..!!

Thank you.

But 150 kms daily ?

What do you do ?

If your daily ride includes highways,rough roads etc you can go for a Endeavour.But there are other options available too.How about starting a new thread with your needs ? Our guru's will surely help you select the best.

tanwaramit · 11th December 2009, 10:50

nice thread, how about some more pictures !

The service cost seemed quite low, heck, I paid 8.5 K for my Santro (included clutch overhaul as well)

I somehow didnt like the low rung seats, especially at the middle, as the knee goes till the chest level, even the drivers seat is quite low as compared to Scorpio.

However to bully around on the roads, there is no other better option.

17th November 2009, 13:51	#16
ACM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,745 Thanked: 4,361 Times View My Garage	Congrats on the Endy, Yep the looks of the first gen was good and in a different way possibly as likable as the current and previous version. The Interiors of the first gen was sad, and though the engine was more refined that the TCIC safari, the 2.2 dicor 140 bhp is way ahead of the 115 bhp endy gen one engine, and quite comparable to the current Endy engine - especially the 2.5 ltr version. The new endy interiors make it much more livable, The maintenance cost being low is where your car has shone, and from what I gather the service too has been great to that has been good for you. The Rear seats are still still a joke limited to children and the mid row seats too are not the best for tall people, infact quite a problem. The steering high adjust even at the max postion would not apeal to the Indian SUV Scorpio and Safari users and is quite car like. Endy is like a car on stilts, and the ride position too feels like that inspite of the size. The traffic makes way for the car and the quality has always been ford high level.
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17th November 2009, 17:10	#17
Ramsagar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BLR_Nellore(AP) Posts: 1,396 Thanked: 252 Times View My Garage	You've a monster. Seriously, the servicing bills are eye-openers to me apart from giving a decent mileage. But hate the rear seat comfort. How abt adding a sofa to the rear?
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23rd November 2009, 15:39	#18
ACM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,745 Thanked: 4,361 Times View My Garage	The Endy though very large in proportions from the front, somehow seems to be small from the rear especially compared to the Fortuner and the Safari - possibly due to lower mounted wheel on the read door and short hight.
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3rd December 2009, 11:33	#20
akaushik BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 172 Thanked: 9 Times	I love this beast simply.. and planning a new one but as my running is around 150kms daily , I think it will be a hole in my pocket what would you say any suggestions ? BTW you have tamed a very nice beast..!!
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11th December 2009, 10:50	#22
tanwaramit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dilwalon ki Dilli Posts: 1,930 Thanked: 497 Times	nice thread, how about some more pictures ! The service cost seemed quite low, heck, I paid 8.5 K for my Santro (included clutch overhaul as well) I somehow didnt like the low rung seats, especially at the middle, as the knee goes till the chest level, even the drivers seat is quite low as compared to Scorpio. However to bully around on the roads, there is no other better option.
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