FORD ESCAPE Hybrid
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FORD ESCAPE Hybrid
Hey all,
Anyone have one? How do you like it, how does it handle and how about the MPG's? Any suggestions on options to get/not get?
Thanks in advance!
Anyone have one? How do you like it, how does it handle and how about the MPG's? Any suggestions on options to get/not get?
Thanks in advance!
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We looked at escapes (non hybrid) before getting the RAV4 and I honestly think that the quality is pretty poor. We looked at an XLS and I know that is a basic model, but the interior and fit and finish seemed cheap, plus I feel the Escape rolls alot of the freeway when changing lanes.
Just my opinion, but I would look elsewhere for a small SUV, such as RAV4 or CRV, maybe CRD Jeep Liberty?
Just my opinion, but I would look elsewhere for a small SUV, such as RAV4 or CRV, maybe CRD Jeep Liberty?
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We looked at escapes (non hybrid) before getting the RAV4 and I honestly think that the quality is pretty poor. We looked at an XLS and I know that is a basic model, but the interior and fit and finish seemed cheap, plus I feel the Escape rolls alot of the freeway when changing lanes.
Just my opinion, but I would look elsewhere for a small SUV, such as RAV4 or CRV, maybe CRD Jeep Liberty?
Just my opinion, but I would look elsewhere for a small SUV, such as RAV4 or CRV, maybe CRD Jeep Liberty?
The escape would be for the wife, to replace the camry. A friend has an escape, XLT v6 and it is actually a really nice ride, especially up the mtns.
I didn't notice the rolling on the freeway, but maybe I didn't TEST it correctly.
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My ex wife worked for a Ford dealership and we got to drive a lot of the new cars just for the heck of it.......and the Escape was "OK" but I don't know if I'd spend that much money on one. The interior was ok....but I didn't have much fun driving it....reminded me of an Explorer. But I am pretty biased when it comes to FORD.....never been to impressed.
~Nick
~Nick
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Good luck in your search,
Nick
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When my daughter purchased her Ford Escape (non-Hybrid) last year, they were telling us about the cost of a front brake job, like $600 on a Hybrid. Check out the maintenance cost of normay things before getting one.
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