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Topic: Ford Escape.......yay or nay?????
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cummins
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My aunt is looking for a little SUV and she thinks the Escape is cute. Are these cars any good? She found a 2002 with a 3.0L and its a 4x4 SLT. Just wondering if any of you have experience with them and if they are problematic or not, and what your take is on them.
[ December 13, 2007, 06:51 PM: Message edited by: cummins ]
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sureshot
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I had one as a loaner car from lexus. Cheap interior, doesn't drive as smooth and felt under powered. Rav 4 or crv might be an option?
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cummins
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Yes rav4, xtrerra and crv are the other options. What in the world is Lexus doing with an Escape as a loaner? I would think they would loan out a gs or something......
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I only had the car for 2 days, so I can't say much about reliability. From my experience with the loaner I had, I wouldn't own one to try to find out. But if she likes how it drive, then I guess it be ok.
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There is an Enterprise office located at the service center, incase Lexus ran out of their own loaner cars. I had a choice of a 4 banger 07 camry and and the 07 escape. I'm always down to experience new cars so I picked the escape. Now I know to stay away from them ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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I've heard a 50/50 review on it. Some experienced small mechanical problems, while the other half didn't experience any issues at all. But, I have not heard anyone having problems with a CRV or Rav 4 just yet. I think they are a bit more pricey compared to an Escape. The 3-4 people I know with a CRV paid over 20k for sure.
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when i was at ford talkin to one of the service guys he told me that car gets brought in the most for some reason even more then stangs lol (i asked ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif) ) idk definitly do a lot of research and tell her to check out some other cars and reviews ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Posts: 1881 | From: rescue | Registered: Dec 2005
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We used to own a 2002 Escape. We never had an issue with it. Still, if this is for your aunt and she doesn't tow anything, buy the RAV4. My parents just bought a loaded 4x4 Limited. I think they paid right around $27K (E.G. Toyota is really dealing). You can't argue with 269hp and 28 MPG's.
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Wife had 2002, POS! Tranny went at 50k, engine was going when we traded it in at 70k. Loud as F#ck on the freeway. Brakes sucked. Cheap interior and paint.
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Don't know much about the escape, but I just got a Edge SEL AWD with everything but GPS and leather. Nice car, rides smooth pretty quite, good power. Could be better on the gas but it is an AWD.
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Equinox ftw!!!!
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If she likes the Escape she should definitely try the Edge, its a little nicer inside and handles a lot better on the road...
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cummins
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ok thanks fellas. Looks like its a NAY for the escape. Its too bad because she had a good deal on it. But I don't want her to get something that's a money pit with problems.
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Your definitely jealous of my strength and brains. - 68_427_Fastback
Cummins looks like the Wendy's girl......without the pig tails. - JT
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sell her the jeep,its hella cute!
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cummins
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Fuck that its only cute if I drive it. But its even cuter if Teddy drives it!!!
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Your definitely jealous of my strength and brains. - 68_427_Fastback
Cummins looks like the Wendy's girl......without the pig tails. - JT
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hahahahahaha, you drive it..teddy on the hood...HEARTBREAKERS!
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