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Re: Where are the damn Hybrid Escapes [mickeyrom] by mecheng1
Aug 17, 2007 (6:28 am)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Aug 16, 2007 9:22 am)

Remember, the Escape, the Mariner, and the Tribute have all been assembled at the same plant in Kansas City and they have always shared lots of common parts. All three share identical hybrid components. Sheet metal and other items make them different.
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Ordered my 2008 FEH by rmcleod
Aug 19, 2007 (10:38 am)
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I am in Connecticut, ordered my FEH 7/9/2007 from Colonial Ford of Danbury was told that it would be a 3 month waiting period before it would be close to being ready. Received a call one week later stating that my specifications will fit (FEH Optioned OuT) a order ready for production also gave me the Vin # Said to look for it by late August or early September. Is this possible ???
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CA Rebate by gil369
Aug 19, 2007 (8:49 pm)
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Any opinions on what I should do with this?
 
In CA, Ford advertises on TV using yourcaliforniaford.com for all their promotions. So, I've been looking at that site for rebate info on the 08 FEH and last week it showed that they were offering an $8500 rebate. Surprising? Of course...but, I called the dealer to check it out and he said there was no promo like that running. He said it was a mistake on the website and that they couldn't offer it. I have printouts of the offer, etc. but they still won't honor it.
 
The website was "mysteriously" updated the next day to reflect the correct $500 rebate, but I still have proof that the $8500 rebate was listed on the site (and I had "Clicked here to request this offer"). What is the legality behind this? Isn't there some sort of rule that says they have to honor an advertised price or something? Thoughts?
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Re: CA Rebate [gil369] by mickeyrom
Aug 20, 2007 (6:39 am)
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Replying to: gil369 (Aug 19, 2007 8:49 pm)

My daughter cancelled her order for a Mariner(Merc)hybrid and bought a Toyota Highlander hybrid.They just got tired of the game playing by the Ford Motor Company.
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Re: CA Rebate [mickeyrom] by mecheng1
Aug 27, 2007 (5:26 am)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Aug 20, 2007 6:39 am)

Too bad. The Highlander gets about 20% - 25% less gas mileage....25mpg vs. 30mpg (on average as reported by owners.) At 25mpg she could have gone with a Subaru or other models that get close to that. Unless of course she needs the seating and space that comes with a HiHy...then she made a good choice.
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Re: CA Rebate [mecheng1] by mickeyrom
Aug 27, 2007 (5:42 am)
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Replying to: mecheng1 (Aug 27, 2007 5:26 am)

She didnt ask me for advice.Not only is the mileage not as good as the Mariner,the Highlander cost approx $10 K more.The loaded versions of both are about that much apart.They just got tired of waiting,and they managed to buy the last hybrid SUV in the state.
My son in law said that they were averaging something like 30MPG,but maybe thats only on the trip computer.It does definitely ride better than the Escape though.Otherwise the Ford product is a much better value.
BTW I dont believe the 4WD Escape will average 30MPG,but the 2WD will.
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Re: CA Rebate [mickeyrom] by dhuang2
Aug 27, 2007 (9:05 am)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Aug 27, 2007 5:42 am)

I think Ford should increase the output rate to not to push petential customers away. I believe the Hilander Hybrid is also a nice car, but I incline to 2008 Escape's new styling and better mpg. According to Real Hybrid Mileage Database (http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/) the 2WD and 4WD Escape (2007 and 2008) gets to 32 mpg and 29 mpg respectively. I believe the mpg should be higher (1~2 mpg) for pure 2008 model.
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Re: CA Rebate [mickeyrom] by mecheng1
Aug 27, 2007 (9:38 am)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Aug 27, 2007 5:42 am)

The online database, as reported tank-by-tank by real drivers shows:
 
2wd HiHy (52 participants) 26.3 mpg average
2wd FEH (163 participants) 31.8 mpg average
 
(I quoted 25 and 30 to account for 4wd) Anyway, its a 5mpg difference when comparing apples to apples.
 
The HiHy is a great vehicle, it's just not as much of an environmentally friendly alternative - unless it is replacing a Tahoe, a Yukon, Expedition, etc. on the road. Happy motoring.
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Re: CA Rebate [mecheng1] by mickeyrom
Aug 27, 2007 (9:54 am)
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Replying to: mecheng1 (Aug 27, 2007 9:38 am)

I visit the same site for my MPG information.
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Found One FEH by nightfly1
Aug 29, 2007 (9:23 pm)
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It just came in and I was lucky enough to pick it up for 32500C$ plus taxes (which the rebates should more or less offset). It is a FWD with leather, so far over 550kms and still on the first tank...should easily hit 700km. This is with city driving and a trip up to whistler for the weekend (from Vancouver).

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