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CR-V vs Escape

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#8206 of 8533 Re: CR-V vs Escape [thegraduate] by stevedebi

Mar 26, 2007 (3:12 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (Mar 26, 2007 1:10 pm)
"Ya just had to use the word "brainwash" didn't you? Don't you know all Honda owners are brainwashed in the first place?"
 
Oh, my goodness. I had a 2003 CR-V (and like Honda), and now I have a 2006 Ford Freestyle. This must mean my brain is double-washed.
 
I actually test drove the 2006 Escape Hybrid, but compared to the CR-V, I found it a bit tippy (feeling) - and this at about 15 MPH! So I didn't purchase the Escape...

#8207 of 8533 Re: CR-V vs Escape [stevedebi] by thegraduate

Mar 26, 2007 (4:09 pm)

Replying to: stevedebi (Mar 26, 2007 3:12 pm)
Oh, my goodness. I had a 2003 CR-V (and like Honda), and now I have a 2006 Ford Freestyle. This must mean my brain is double-washed.
 
Geez, buddy. You've got some serious issues!

#8208 of 8533 Re: CR-V vs Escape [thegraduate] by tidester

Mar 26, 2007 (9:19 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (Mar 26, 2007 4:09 pm)
You've got some serious issues!
 
Nah! It's just fastidious and thorough spring cleaning!
 
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper

#8209 of 8533 Re: CR-V vs Escape [stevedebi] by blueiedgod

Mar 27, 2007 (6:30 am)

Replying to: stevedebi (Mar 26, 2007 3:12 pm)
I actually test drove the 2006 Escape Hybrid, but compared to the CR-V, I found it a bit tippy (feeling) - and this at about 15 MPH!
 
Escape is indeed tippier. It leans a lot more in corners, which does not inspire confidence. It also leans forward a lot when braking.

#8210 of 8533 Re: CR-V vs Escape [blueiedgod] by stevedebi

Mar 27, 2007 (12:28 pm)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Mar 27, 2007 6:30 am)
"Escape is indeed tippier. It leans a lot more in corners, which does not inspire confidence. It also leans forward a lot when braking."
 
I think that VSC is standard on the 2008 model?

#8211 of 8533 Re: CR-V vs Escape [stevedebi] by thegraduate

Mar 27, 2007 (6:15 pm)

Replying to: stevedebi (Mar 27, 2007 12:28 pm)
Not sure what VSC will do for body roll and handling prowess other than hit the brakes in an emergency-type situation. 15 MPH isn't exactly emergency speed

#8212 of 8533 Re: CR-V vs Escape [thegraduate] by stevedebi

Mar 28, 2007 (12:43 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (Mar 27, 2007 6:15 pm)
"Not sure what VSC will do for body roll and handling prowess other than hit the brakes in an emergency-type situation. "
 
VSC keeps the car from rolling over or otherwise losing control. Even if the body rolls a bit, I would have confidence it won't go out of control.
 
I would have gotten the 2006 Escape Hybrid if VSC was available.

#8213 of 8533 Re: CR-V vs Escape [stevedebi] by explorerx4

Mar 28, 2007 (7:09 pm)

Replying to: stevedebi (Mar 27, 2007 12:28 pm)
i find our old '04 escape has perfectly normal overall handling/braking feel.
i guess it 'depends' on what you are used to.

#8214 of 8533 Consumer Reports/ Escape /Tribute by richk6

Mar 28, 2007 (7:32 pm)

CR mentions the 08 Ford/Mazda Escape/Tribute will have standard stability control, but does not recommend the 07 versions because they tipped up in government rollover tests.

#8215 of 8533 Re: CR-V vs Escape [stevedebi] by blueiedgod

Mar 29, 2007 (11:45 am)

Replying to: stevedebi (Mar 28, 2007 12:43 pm)

VSC keeps the car from rolling over or otherwise losing control. Even if the body rolls a bit, I would have confidence it won't go out of control.
  
I would have gotten the 2006 Escape Hybrid if VSC was available.
 
Body roll is not an indicative of the vehicle's tendency to roll over. A Freightliner/Mack truck does not lean much, but you take it around a corner at speed and it will roll over.
 
Roll over is a function of the wheel width, speed and cornering angle. Body roll is just not very comfortable thing. It may limit the traction you get at the opposing end of the vehicle (turck leans to the right front, lower traction at left rear). But don't confuse the two.
 
VSC may or may not help with roll over. Someone doing 90 mph, driving with one hand on the phone and the other holding a coffee cup, while tweaking the radio is not going to benefit from VSC when they jerk the wheel.

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