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What is this discussion about? Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, Car Safety, Fuel Efficiency (MPG), SUV

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#8223 of 8533 Re: VSC [stevedebi] by baggs32

Mar 30, 2007 (7:26 pm)

Replying to: stevedebi (Mar 30, 2007 12:36 pm)
OK, but this discussion started when I stated that the 2006 Escape Hybrid I was considering seemed tippy, and that year did not have any stability control.

 
I'm not sure what your point is because I wasn't responding to anything you typed. Also, a 2006 Escape would not fall into the category of a "new" Ford. Only 2007 and 2008 models fit that bill now. The "new" model Escape is the 2008 and it does have AT with RSC. Besides, I always felt our 2005 Escape was too tippy and I noted that in a previous conversation with blueidgod.
 
Are you considering trading your Freestyle in for a Taurus X which will have AT with RSC among other things?

#8224 of 8533 Re: Consumer Reports/ Escape /Tribute [explorerx4] by richk6

Mar 30, 2007 (7:58 pm)

Replying to: explorerx4 (Mar 30, 2007 3:34 pm)
It may seem vague to you, but not vague enough to CR. That's why they do not recommend any of the tipped up vehicles in the rollover test.
 
Vehicles don't need "high speed" to rollover in an emergency maneuver. Especially higher profile vehicles such as suvs.
 
You state "it actually didn't roll over, either. it just felt like it."
 
I rather drive an suv that has a lower risk of rollover. One that doesn't even "feel" like it will.

#8225 of 8533 Re: Consumer Reports/ Escape /Tribute [richk6] by baggs32

Mar 31, 2007 (8:04 am)

Replying to: richk6 (Mar 30, 2007 7:58 pm)
I rather drive an suv that has a lower risk of rollover. One that doesn't even "feel" like it will.

 
A vehicle can be more likely to tip but never "feel" like it will. I'd put our Explorer into that group. It never feels tippy yet it has a higher likelihood of tipping than the Escape IIRC. I could be wrong about that particular example but I'd wager there are others to prove my point.
 
I can say that we do "feel" much safer in the Explorer than we did in the Escape though. All the safety nannies and the sheer size of the thing greatly influence that.

#8226 of 8533 Re: Consumer Reports/ Escape /Tribute [richk6] by explorerx4

Mar 31, 2007 (2:28 pm)

Replying to: richk6 (Mar 30, 2007 7:58 pm)
i understand that there are people out there that take everything that CR writes as gospel.
other than that test, both the escape and cr-v have been around for a while and they have not been associated with being rollover risks.
risk tolerance does play into it. some are ok with driving on 2 wheels all the time(motorcyclists).

#8227 of 8533 Best Honda Ever by blueiedgod

Apr 01, 2007 (4:36 pm)

Best Honda Ever
 
I first encountedred this Honda in Japan in 2001, at Honda headquarters in Aoyama. It is even more amazing in person.
 
I think we all know which company invests more into future proofing itself, and it is NOT FORD
 
Markets currently covered by Honda:
Automotive
Motorcycle
Marine
Power equipment
Robotics
Air planes

#8228 of 8533 Re: Best Honda Ever [blueiedgod] by baggs32

Apr 01, 2007 (7:07 pm)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Apr 01, 2007 4:36 pm)
Wow! I need to rush out and buy a CR-V TOMORROW after seeing that.

#8229 of 8533 Just traded by thegraduate

Apr 01, 2007 (7:17 pm)

I just traded my Accord for a Ford Escape. After being a Honda devotee for years, Ford finally roped me in, even without much of a discount!
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Oh yeah, April Fools!

#8230 of 8533 Re: Best Honda Ever [baggs32] by blueiedgod

Apr 02, 2007 (8:06 am)

Replying to: baggs32 (Apr 01, 2007 7:07 pm)
Wow! I need to rush out and buy a CR-V TOMORROW after seeing that.
 
Maybe you should give your money to the company that invests in the future, and will be there to back you up with parts when you need them.
 
I have no problem getting parts from Honda dealer for my 1983 Honda Bike. I do remember having hard time getting Ford parts in 1999 for girlfriend's 1988 Ford Taurus. I had to go aftermarket, since the dealer said Ford did not supply those parts anymore.
 
Can you say with 100% confidence that Ford will be around in 20 years when you need parts for your Ford product? Of course, there is a big chance that by that time current Ford vehicle will not be running anyway, so why bother making parts for it.
 
And no, Scape2, 75,000 miles is not long distance enough to judge vehicle's reliability.

#8231 of 8533 Re: Best Honda Ever [blueiedgod] by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Apr 02, 2007 (8:31 am)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Apr 02, 2007 8:06 am)
75,000 miles is not long distance enough to judge vehicle's reliability.
 
That's plenty long enough if it keeps breaking down.
 
I figured my van earned the reliable tag after getting to 100k without any significant issues. Age does in my cars more than the miles but I'm hard pressed to think of any ride I want to pay more than $3 or $4k for once it passes 100k. If it's a higher end car that maybe justifies a premium price at high miles, the potential maintenance costs kills my enthusiasm.

#8232 of 8533 Re: Best Honda Ever [blueiedgod] by baggs32

Apr 02, 2007 (2:06 pm)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Apr 02, 2007 8:06 am)
Maybe you should give your money to the company that invests in the future, and will be there to back you up with parts when you need them.
 
I'll give my money to the company that makes vehicles that I or my wife like. I will not throw it all at one company because they built a robot and an airplane.
 
Can you say with 100% confidence that Ford will be around in 20 years when you need parts for your Ford product?
 
If I kept a vehicle for more than 3 years I might worry about that.

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