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#60 of 125 2008 Is a DIFFERENT World by lv031170 Mar 14, 2007 (8:13 pm)
I test drove a 2007 FEH back in January and my wife and I decided to wait for the 2008 model to see the changes. WOW! What changes. The most immediate change I noticed was the significantly quieter ride, wind noise and overall road noise. Ford stated they put more insulation in and I could sure tell.   Next, is the new and improved instrument cluster and center stack. It took seven years but they finally put in a separate button for the A/C. Yes, you can actually pick what direction you want the A/C to blow! The new "Ice Blue" instrument lighting is a nice new touch. The sound system is definitely better, too.   Overall, I am very impressed. We are getting towards the end of the first tank and it looks like we'll come in around 470 or so miles. I have a 2001 Escape and it has been a great little SUV. I'm hoping for many happy years with the new Hybrid.
#61 of 125 My bid for Neatest new feature. by mschmal Mar 15, 2007 (1:50 pm)
the direct tune radio. buttons 1 through 0 allow you to punch in the exact spot on the dial you want to turn to!   NEAT!   Mark
#62 of 125 Re: 2008 Escape Hybrid---What an improvement over the 2007!!!! [malibusky] by curly5 Mar 30, 2007 (12:53 pm)
Replying to: malibusky (Mar 13, 2007 5:40 am) Additional thing I want to add is that you will get more tax credit than for 07 model...
#63 of 125 2008 is wonderful, so far by kpick4 Apr 02, 2007 (11:55 am)
This is my first SUV and my first hybrid. I use the instantaneous mileage graph to pinpoint when my heavy foot hurts the mileage. I am manging to stay in the 35 mpg range in the city. I avoided the whole battery replacement issue by leasing. The NAV system needs help. The maps have far too little detail resulting in a voice error message about lack of detail and an announcement that you are on your own. I paid far too much money for this level of functionality. Ford should ask Garmin how to do it. Replies to this message: ekiehn (Apr 03, 2007 4:57 am) damianinpa (Apr 04, 2007 5:07 am) wvujeb (Apr 10, 2007 7:18 am)
#64 of 125 Re: 2008 is wonderful, so far [kpick4] by ekiehn Apr 03, 2007 (4:57 am)
Replying to: kpick4 (Apr 02, 2007 11:55 am) I'm hearing a lot of people really love the 2008 model. I have a 2006 that I got in April of 2005 and I love it. Mileage seems, for me , to have stabilized at around 31 to 32 MPG and this is measured by gas receipts (thought the instant mileage graph is very close). I use the nav system mostly when I am in Georgia (home base is Florida)and it seems to work fine but it is 3 year old technology. On the batteries Ford made what I consider a brilliant piece of engineering work. I went to one of the Escape Hybrid Road Shows in 2004 and saw that the batteries are just row after row of approximatly D cell sized batteries. Brilliant in that is a cell or cells go bad all they have to do is pull out the bad cells and replace with new. With the 100,000 miles and 8 year coverage that I got on the batteries I should never have to worry about the batteries.   To date I have spent on service of my Escape around $75, this was for 2 regularly scheduled 10000 mile oil changes. I'm due for my next service soon and I believe I will have an air filter to replace this time as well.   Good luck with your EHB I hope you enjoy the vehicle as much as I enjoy mine (especially when you pull up to the pump)
#65 of 125 Re: 2008 is wonderful, so far [kpick4] by damianinpa Apr 04, 2007 (5:07 am)
Replying to: kpick4 (Apr 02, 2007 11:55 am) Quick question..I was too thiking of leasing an 08 later this year when my Freestyle lease is up. Can you tell me what kind of payment you got with years/Mileage/down payment? Also, do you get the tax credit then..I heard you get part of the tax credit, but, wasn't sure if that was true. Thansk, Damian Replies to this message: wvujeb (Apr 10, 2007 7:18 am)
#66 of 125 Re: 2008 is wonderful, so far [damianinpa] by wvujeb Apr 10, 2007 (7:18 am)
Replying to: damianinpa (Apr 04, 2007 5:07 am) You cannot get the tax credit if you lease. The leasing company would be able to take the credit. If you decide to purchase, the tax credit is subject to the AMT. As with other credits, you must owe more than the credit (If you only had to pay $1500 in taxes, you are only eligible for $1500 of the credit).
#67 of 125 2008 is really excellent by hippsyc Apr 10, 2007 (5:40 pm)
Just drove my new 08 escape from Illinois to Colorado and back a total of 1900 miles and averaged 29 miles per gal going 71mph. This is really a great suv. Handles good, rides good. not noisy at all. It beats my F-150 by 3 times. This is the sleeper vehicle that nobody knows about and it is really good!!! Replies to this message: ekiehn (Apr 11, 2007 2:24 pm) karls (Apr 13, 2007 9:24 pm)
#68 of 125 Re: 2008 is really excellent [hippsyc] by ekiehn Apr 11, 2007 (2:24 pm)
Replying to: hippsyc (Apr 10, 2007 5:40 pm) You've got the sleeper vehicle right. I was just watching our local news the other night talking about how Hybrid sales are going through the roof with the higher gas prices. What did the anchor say, Toyota and Honda are the best selling Hybrids right now, Ford and GM will be offering there own Hybrids by next year!   Just wanted to scream at the TV since I've had my EH since April of '05. On the other hand, if Ford would market the Escape Hybrid more (so what if you can't meet production), the buzz created about the the Ford EH being in such demand that they can't keep it on the lot would be worth it. Toyota wasn't shy about marketing the Prius when they couldn't meet production, why is Ford?   Anyway, I just came from a 1400 mile round trip from flat Florida to cold (32-45) Mountains in Georgia and averaged 29.8 MPG (per the gas receipts) and am loving it... Replies to this message: karls (Apr 13, 2007 9:24 pm)
#69 of 125 Re: Sleeper vehicle by karls Apr 13, 2007 (9:24 pm)
Replying to: ekiehn (Apr 11, 2007 2:24 pm) We've had our new '07 since early last December, and we love it. I was very disappointed at the DC Auto Show in late January, because Ford had its usual big displays, but it put just two '08 FEH's in the very back corner with no signage other than the Hybrid badge already on the vehicle. Ford spent all its money promoting its Mustangs and Expedition XLs and F150s. The only people that even noticed the FEHs were the people who leaned on them while they watched the dolly with the Mustang on the rotating raised platform.

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