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#53 of 332 2003 Tribute LX by kevria Jan 22, 2004 (11:57 am)
I just picked up a 2003 Tribute LX with 4WD, ABS, Premium Audio, and Tow as a leftover for $21,500. Its MSRP is $25,050. There was a $2500 rebate involved too.
#55 of 332 2005 versus 2004 Escape by mattk1 Feb 24, 2004 (9:35 pm)
Any feelings about whether the 2005 Ford Escape is a worthwhile choice as compared to the 2004 Ford Escape? Other than a red color choice, any other differences? Is the limited finished better than the XLT? Is the AWD choice different/better/worse than the 4WD? Thanks!
#56 of 332 mattk1 by audia8q Feb 25, 2004 (12:17 pm)
I can't speak for the Escape...but the Tribute is getting a new 4wd system that is improved and more reactive. Also the shifter has been moved from the steering wheel to a a floor shifter. Also, the Tribute has a much better warranty than the Escape. 4 yr/50K vs 3yr/36K.....The mazda version will also be out before the Escape version. Also, Mercury is getting a version that will be called the Mariner which is due this fall and will be the most upscale of all three versions.
#57 of 332 Out by arizonajoe Feb 25, 2004 (9:28 pm)
The 2005 Escape is already out - I just saw an XLS model on Saturday while getting service at the dealer.   I went to the Mazda dealer who said he had received some 2005 Tributes, and when I arrived no one could find them. They even drove me to an auxiliary lot and they weren't there. Their inventory data showed them as having arrived, but they could not find them - or their computer was counting vehicles before their actual arrival. It was very annoying.
#58 of 332 Escape 2004 xlt fwd price paid by phuckenet Feb 28, 2004 (7:40 am)
New 2004 Escape XLT frt/whl/dr sticker 25,250, everything but leather, paid 22,750. Nice price for the car, got 2000 rebate + $500 for the auto show rebate + $200 scratch off bonus from the Chicago auto show ($2700). 20,050 final price+ tax&fees. Dealer would not accept bank check check from eloan or peoplefirst(capuital one).
#59 of 332 RE: Escape 2004 xlt fwd price paid by smsuvundecided Mar 03, 2004 (9:42 pm)
phuckenet   Help me please, where did you purchase yours? I live in Lake County and I'm seriously considering an Escape. The dealer is still willing to give me the Auto Show rebate, but that price ...dang $20K, Seesler quoted me a 2004 Ford Escape XLT for $22K.   I'm guessing your's isn't a 4 wheel drive and that is the difference.
#60 of 332 by kirstie_h HOST Mar 04, 2004 (2:56 pm)
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#61 of 332 2005 Escape vs. 2004 by carguydc Mar 06, 2004 (7:58 am)
Mattk1 - I have a 2004 Escape Limited that I really like. Having said that, I've read about and seen the new 2005 Escape and I think it's a great improvement. The exterior styling updates are great (really like the new front lights and foglamps), the floor shifter is a HUGE improvement, it now has a safety canopy, and a new 4WD system. (Although mine is a FWD, so I haven't paid too much attention to the 4WD system). There are other forums on the web where people discuss Escapes - including some that have already bought the 2005 - may be worth checking out. Also, the Ford website is up with the 2005 Escape info. Hope this helps.
#62 of 332 Will 2005 tribute/escape be safer than 2004 by 03lxv6 Mar 08, 2004 (2:18 pm)
Looking over the features of 2005 Escape, I noticed that the side air bag is replaced with safety canopy.   The problem is old side air bag is large and with head protection. It also protects the upper body. The new safety canopy only protects the head during a side collision or rollover.   So will 2005 be safer than 2004? I don't know.

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