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Ford Escape?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 10:42 AM
Wondering if anyone knows anything about the Ford Escape or owns one. I found a 2004 4wd v6 xlt model. Silver with dark colored interior with power everything, 75000 miles and the guy wants $8950 for it. Any problems with them? Defects or anything I should look for or know about before buying?

Re: Ford Escape?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 11:07 AM
Not a one. From what i hear they are a pretty solid vehicle. It's most likely because the Escape is more Mazda than Ford that they're so reliable.



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Re: Ford Escape?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 11:25 AM
A guy I work with has one..its a decent vehicle...but it seems as if things are "cheap" in it. Maybe its just not my taste..but its definately not something i would buy. the xlt model might be better though...as long as you like it and runs smooth, sounds like a good deal!





Re: Ford Escape?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 11:42 AM
Solid vehicles, never hear any real bad press on them. Friend of mine has one and she loves it but the beige interior is like swimming in a sea of endless khakis, a little to monotone.
Re: Ford Escape?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 5:51 PM
that is a good price i think.

i seen 02's going for 12k. in my area.


good luck




Re: Ford Escape?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 6:52 PM
I find that they are a little loud inside, feel slow, and are a little cheap feeling. I personally don't like them at all, but my opinion aside, they are good vehicles. I'd say go for it.
Re: Ford Escape?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 8:00 PM
Jonathan wrote:I find that they are a little loud inside, feel slow, and are a little cheap feeling. I personally don't like them at all, but my opinion aside, they are good vehicles. I'd say go for it.


coming from a cavalier owner. that made me lol. if i hadn't found my wifes toyota highlander when i did, she would have ended up with on 04 escape. a decent midsize suv...



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Re: Ford Escape?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 8:32 PM
Quote:

I find that they are a little loud inside, feel slow, and are a little cheap feeling. I personally don't like them at all, but my opinion aside, they are good vehicles. I'd say go for it.


yea i worked at a detail shop and we got alot of them in and the insides are very cheap. nice truck but cheap intside. a girl i no has one and just bought a new one. she has had good luck with them.
Re: Ford Escape?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 8:55 PM
Thanks for the replies everyone. I am going to try to get this one. It is the xlt with the dark interior. I hate the tan interior colors. I am currently driving a 2000 chevy blazer and the interior on it is very cheap. Many rattles and squeaks. I drove the escape and it was overall quiet. Not near as many noises as my blazer. I am just looking for a smaller suv thats 4wd and v6 under the 10k price range.
Re: Ford Escape?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 9:09 PM
The Redneck wrote:
Jonathan wrote:I find that they are a little loud inside, feel slow, and are a little cheap feeling. I personally don't like them at all, but my opinion aside, they are good vehicles. I'd say go for it.


coming from a cavalier owner. that made me lol. if i hadn't found my wifes toyota highlander when i did, she would have ended up with on 04 escape. a decent midsize suv...


I used to work at an Acura dealership, and my used car department dealt with high end cars. I have driven just about every type of car that you would see on the street on a daily basis, from beaters to BMWs. Accordingly, I can judge the Escape against alot of other vehicles, and those were my impressions. I own a Cavalier because I am in school and I don't want a high car payment, not because I think it's a quality vehicle.
Re: Ford Escape?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 9:16 PM
I drove one up to Northern California and beat the hell out of it all the way up there.

Pretty descent on gas and comfy..




Re: Ford Escape?
Thursday, March 27, 2008 3:50 AM
My buddy got one (also has a Z24) and loves it to death! I only got quick drive in it so far, but it was solid, quiet & pretty peppy! I'm not a Ford fan by any stretch of the imagination, but it seemed pretty nice. I'm not sure of the year or trim level, but it's not that new.






Re: Ford Escape?
Thursday, March 27, 2008 1:34 PM
my future wife owns a 08 and i got to say its pretty nice....comfy interior and decent lumbar support mind you im 5'10 230weight ....... i myself not a ford fan but she loves and i got to say im pretty happy with it so far and gets half way decent gas milage


i believe its the XLT trim level 2wd






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