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1583 messages, Last post on Sep 26, 2009 at 4:59 PM
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Replying to: mecheng1 (Jun 11, 2007 10:23 am) Right now I'm probably getting in the mid-20's with my PT Cruiser on the long highway trips. The problem is I'm spoiled. I drove V8 pickup trucks for years, then switched to a turbo Cruiser, so I'm used to having a lot of power when I hit the gas. I love the Cruiser but the ground clearance is terrible for some of the roads I drive on at the country place. Oh, and let's not forget the deep, deep snow! I loved my Dodge Ram, but couldn't afford the gas anymore. I need something in between, and the FEH 4WD sound like the way to go. I'll be test-driving this afternoon. We'll see how it goes. |
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Replying to: ladyblue (Jun 11, 2007 10:42 am)
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Replying to: cmuniz (Jun 12, 2007 4:02 am) I have driven a real, locking hub 4x4 for years and I have been pleasantly surprised by the performance of the FEH in snow and loose footing.  I think some folks miss the overall experience and the 24/7 advantages of the hybrid....when they focus on the one feature that "they must have".
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Replying to: mecheng1 (Jun 12, 2007 5:29 am) Thanks for the advice on the Forester. It happens to be on my list, along with the Jeep Patriot. As a one-time former host of SUV's here at Edmunds, it's nice to see that there are still lots of helpful people on this site. |
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Replying to: ladyblue (Jun 11, 2007 10:42 am) |
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I have just entered the market for a new vehicle and the 2008 Escape hybrid is really appealing to me. I especially like the full tax credit, and I am hoping it stays around for another month or so. My question concerns the battery life in the hybrids. I have read around and found some contradicting information on the battery life, cost to repair, etc. Basically I heard the battery needs to be completely replaced every 3-5 years, at a cost of about $3000. Any thoughts? I figured this would be a good place to get some honest feedback on possible battery problems with the hybrid.
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Replying to: ucbrendan (Jun 12, 2007 4:59 pm) |
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Replying to: ucbrendan (Jun 12, 2007 4:59 pm)  Be careful not to spend the tax credit before you get it. As with all credits, the tax code will only let you take the credits until they reduce your tax bill to what you would pay if you were paying the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) - even if you are not in the AMT range. Some of us buyers who are not paying AMT only received between 1/2 and 3/4 of the credit when we actually computed our taxes. 
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Just wanted to thank those who offered advice. I am the soon-to-be proud owner of an Escape XLT - but not the hybrid. My driving habits just don't warrant it. I do think the hybrid is a sweet vehicle and I wish all you lucky owners the best. Ladyblue
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Standard Federal Emissions. 8 years 100,000 miles full replacement cost. If the window sticker or sticker under the hood says "california emissions" and you buy the car in a california emissions or "cross-border" state, you get: 8 years 100,000 miles warranty on the hybrid components PLUS 10 years or 150,000 miles full replacement cost on the hybrid high voltage battery. Mark. |
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