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Replying to: KarenS (Jun 20, 2005 10:48 am) Tblask, here in Marin County; just moved up from San Francisco - in the FEH, 'natch. The warmer weather and flatter terrain are much appreciated by my '05 Escape, and by me as well. With 6,000 miles logged since delivery in December I'm at the point where I'll have the first service done very soon. All that city driving, with those wicked hills, certainly qualifies as 'severe service' by any standard - but, really, the crankcase oil isn't very dirty at all; however, we all know there's a pile of metal bits of all kinds just floating and flying around in there. Good riddance, right? Just popped in a cabin air filter, Motorcraft FP-49, which by the way fits ALL Escapes, and which we all know is NOT supplied by Bill Ford & Company. Enyhoo, Big Hello to all you kool cats and Hybirds out there! O & BTW, the Escape Hybrid is a true delight to own and drive by my lights (well, in the daytime, too). Toodles ~ Tblask <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> |
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Today, I will be purchasing the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The reason for the purchase is obvious--gas prices. I currently enjoy driving my Toyota Highlander AWD (20 mpg), but to spend nearly $400/month in gas is down right ridiculous. My daily commute is from Grand Haven to Grand Rapids, a brisk 100 mile daily trip . Three months ago I put an order into Ford for my 2006 model. To my dismay, last week the dealer called me and told me my SUV would not be ready until early 2006 due to the lack of cell batteries (I believe I would loose the '04-05' $1,000 tax break if purchased in '06). I got lucky. A dealer in Grand Haven was trying to sell on Ebay the exact same vehicle I ordered from the Grand Rapids dealership, except it was an '06. The Ebay deal fell through and the car is mine today, just like I ordered. How did the much smaller Grand Haven dealer get their hands on an '06? My hope is that I will be able to cut my gas use by 20-25%. Can anyone comment on highway mileage?
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Replying to: cfox1 (Aug 17, 2005 4:23 am)  70mph.
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Replying to: cfox1 (Aug 17, 2005 4:23 am) Have cut my consumptiuon by 33% versus my Volvo XC70 and have realized a relative savings of 12% by being able to use a less premium gas = SIGNIFICANT! |
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| I'm a new '06 Escape Hybrid owner and really enjoying the SUV. | |
Purchased 2006 Escape Hybrid in Dallas TX on 8/27/2005. After 3 tanks of gas the instruments tell me that I'm getting approx 33 mpg (haven't calcuated true mpg yet). Much better mileage than I got from my previous vehicle (Land Rover Discovery). I also hope the Escape proves to be more reliable than the Discovery.
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| Is any one signed up for the Escape Hybrid sessions in Dearborn, MI Oct. 8 or Oct. 9 ? Much to my dismay, I received the mailing and called only to find out it is full already. Just wondering, if anyone may be going that could report back in this forum what was covered and any helpful hints they offer. In May, I got my 2006 Escape Hybrid and so far I really enjoy driving it ! | |
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I was INCREDIBLY lucky about 10 days ago to have picked up a USED 2006 Escape Hybrid. Some guy in Santa Fe, NM with a lot of money to throw around didn't like the seat and decided to trade his '06 in after only 2 months of service for an Explorer. Ultimately it meant a price tag for me of 3000 under MSRP for a practically brand new car. He did manage to put 5000 miles on the car though, but they must have been mostly highway miles, which to me is a huge plus. Right place at the right time I guess. So far I love it. My only concern is the amount of technology. It seems like one giant computer chip with the navigation system, electronically controlled 4 wheel drive and of course the hybrid computers. Looking under the hood and listening to all the servos and valves opening and closing, I have to wonder just how much time I'll have before it is in the shop for repairs. The warranty on the Hybrid components is nice, but it only covers very specific items. Anyone have any experience yet with failing components? Mileage in hilly/mountainous NM so far has been hovering around 29.5 (4wd). |
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Replying to: puravida (Sep 15, 2005 5:50 am)  later, courtney |
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I bought my Escape in June from Muzi Motors, Norwood, MA. I traded in a 2004 Chevrolet escape for the Escape. I commute 12 miles to work along busy Rte 9 west of Boston. The Blazer got 12mpg; the Escape in getting approx 33-35. The other car [wife's car] in the family is a Toyota Corolla. It gets 28 mpg, so my Escape is getting better mpg. I sometimes see one other Escape on Rte 9. Funny thing, usually I am driving the Corolla when I see the other Escape. Someday I hope to wave to the guy in the other Escape from my Escape. My father told me about these boards. He posts at the Camry forum. If you're reading here---"Hi Dad". Pleased to be here. Thanks.
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