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8531 messages, Last post on Sep 25, 2009 at 4:41 PM
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Aug 17, 2009 5:47 pm) Ford up until now has not really establish a concrete lifespan for its line-up and for the most part takes too long to redesign its vehicles...probably one of the main reasons why their "car" sector starts out great and slumps badly towards the end of the life cycle (whatever it may be) of the particular model and end up in rental fleets rather then consumer's driveways (Last gen Focus, Crown Vic, Taurus/500, even Rangers). Just recently Ford has gotten the hang of lifespan remodeling in an adequate timeframe in the Focus, Fusion, and F-series. Lets hope that they adapt this in all their line up. ...and for clarification a 2004 Escape is a completely different vehicle then a 2009 in every aspect except dimensions. Is it a better vehicle? one would expect it to be, but "better vehicle" is subjective and lies on the eye of the beholder. I personally "like" our 2004 Escape Limited 4WD but I wouldn't say I "love" it. Ultimately it is my wife's vehicle and she loves it and if she is happy with it then thats all it matters no matter what I think...thats why I drive a Mazda5 |
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Replying to: vg33e power (Aug 18, 2009 7:02 am) i will say they don't share much in many areas. the doors/steering/quietness/fuel mileage are very different. and btw, i still think the escape has always had better bones than any version of the cr-v.
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Aug 18, 2009 5:57 pm) Do you mean the chassis/underpinnings? I wonder if you know if the Escape cabin is roomier than a CRV or RAV4? Thanks in advance! |
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Aug 18, 2009 5:57 pm) BTW, if you want to compare apples to apples. I would take my wife's 2004 Escape Limited 4X4 over the 2005 and newer Escapes just for the sole reason that 2004 and older Escapes had a dedicated 4X4 switch in which you can turn on the 4WD system as in a conventional shift on the fly type and when off it acted just like what Ford now calls "Intelligent 4WD" which essentally turns on when it senses slippage....hmmm guess what? that type of system was already in place since 2001 in all 4WD Escapes it just never had a name plus CR-V has only had that type of system as well. So in reality 2005 and newer Escape became more gussied up and more like CR-V's...no thanks I will keep our 2004 in which I can let the computer turn on my 4WD if need be or I have the option to turn it on constantly. So does the Escape have more bones then CR-V? maybe but not much at least not your 2009. Your 2004 and my wife's 2004 are more "offroad " capable then 2005 and newer Escapes.
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Replying to: vg33e power (Aug 19, 2009 9:47 am) as a wagon, i like the top hinged rear hatch, glass you can open seperatly. as i am over 6 ft, i can fit in the back seat, and like the recline feature. the controls are pretty straight forward, so easy to get used to, even if you only drive it occasionally. we replaced the original tires on the '04 with some goodyear tripletreads and they track really well, and never get tripped up in bad weather. i do agree with some of what you say and some things are a matter of preference. otoh, i think you have the 4wd systems all wrong. one thing i like about the AWD vs the part time 4WD, is that there is less chance for someone to damage it. we had a service dept mess up our's to get some extra work(my opinion). it was repaired under warranty, but it should not have happened in the first place. the cr-v may have a similar system now, but it didn't start out that way. |
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Aug 17, 2009 5:47 pm) we bought an 09 escape and still have our 04. a lot of it has not changed. basically, it is just a better vehicle. Let's see.... CR-V 4 cylinder vs Escape 4 cylinder CR-V wins in acceleration. CR-V wins in fuel economy CR-V wins in interior volume CR-V wins in the sales volume CR-V 4 cylinder vs. Escape 6 cylinder CR-V wins in acceleration. CR-V wins in fuel economy CR-V wins in interior volume CR-V wins in the sales volume Yup, in the upside down world Escape is the winner, but fortunately, we live in the right side up world, and here, CR-V is the winner. 
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Aug 20, 2009 11:06 am)
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Aug 20, 2009 11:06 am) Are you pulling those comments out of your behind? CR-V does not win in acceleration with its only powertrain offered...2.4L rated at 166HP. and weighs at 3389lbs Escape's 2.5L is rated at 171HP and only weighs 3299lbs and its V6 3.0L is rated at 220HP So how the heck does a less powerful much heavier vehicle win in acceleration? CR-V's combined MPG is 23 Escape's is 24MPG (2.5L) wrong again! Sales volume...I do not have exact numbers, but with Ford selling all those Escapes to goverment agencies, county deals, and consumers I highly doubt CR-V wins but since I dont have facts to back it up I will give you that one. Interior room...OK your right. So you could be 50% correct but most likely 25% only
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Replying to: vg33e power (Nov 09, 2005 5:35 am) I would really like to hear more from blueied. He apparently owns one or two Escapes and a CRV and is looking for a new CRV. 1. Is this correct blueied? 2. Have you looked at the RAV4? 3. Is the CRV that much better than the Escape? 4. How has he reliability been on your Escape(s)? I will be test driving all three in about a month, and would like your input, especially in regards to seat comfort, trip comfort, cabin room, reliability, etc. Thanks in advance! |
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Aug 20, 2009 11:06 am) that way you can more easily stack stuff in the back or take things out with oout opening the whole thing. handy for removing groceries, instead of having them fall out when tha back is opened. our new escape v6 which has 240 hp, is so far over the first 5k miles, averaging 3.5 mpg more than our '04 v6 has over it's 75k+ miles. plenty of people like cr-v's, they must just be looking for some other attributes. |
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