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#27 of 70 Re: 09 Escape I4 [jkinzel] by baraboodad Aug 12, 2008 (7:36 pm)
Replying to: jkinzel (Aug 10, 2008 8:33 am) 93 Explorer - WOW   That's what I call durability. We have a 2003 Explorer, too. Best truck I've ever owned. (Used to get Dodges back when I worked on the family ranch summers).   Hopefully, Escapes will be similarly tough and loved......
#28 of 70 09 Escape brakes by baraboodad Aug 13, 2008 (7:13 pm)
Replying to: baraboodad (Aug 09, 2008 5:33 pm) during my test drives, they were very good. Way better than the '97 Subaru I'm driving now. I think both braking and acceleration were better than the 09 Subaru Forester that I also test drove the same day, with a similar roughly 171 HP 4cyl motor.   Can't wait till the Escape we ordered comes in. (The one I thought I had bought at another dealer's lot sold the same night to someone on-site).
#29 of 70 What features were you looking for specifically? by mschmal Aug 15, 2008 (3:44 am)
Dealers are trying to figure out how to order these cars.   Ford is also having problems meeting I4 demand. The only Escapes I've been able to order for the last three weeks have been 3.0L FWD!   I have an 09 I4 on the lot and an 09 V6. I actually found that both drive very similar for every day driving situations. All the new ponies in the 3.0 appear to live north of 4,000 RPMs I assume this is where the VVT kicks in.   3.0 I'm sure will be better with more peeps and gear in the car. Most people will probably find the I4 adequate for everyday driving. It looks like the V6 will be purchased only by premium buyers.   Mark Replies to this message: explorerx4 (Aug 15, 2008 2:44 pm)
#30 of 70 Re: What features were you looking for specifically? [mschmal] by explorerx4 Aug 15, 2008 (2:44 pm)
Replying to: mschmal (Aug 15, 2008 3:44 am) considering the incentives on the 08 v6 models, it should be a pretty simple decision.
#31 of 70 2009 Escape by lkrk Sep 16, 2008 (10:35 am)
Those of you whom have bought an 09 keep the posts coming, espically any mod updates. I have my 09 V6, 4x4 limited on the boat heading over here to germany as we speak. I am hoping for it to arrive here any day....
#32 of 70 Power by lkrk Sep 16, 2008 (10:37 am)
Hopefully the power will come sooner than 4400 rpm. I will be needing it sooner than than driving on the autobahn. If anything maybe it will save me some gas.
#33 of 70 2009 V6 Limited by bdyment Sep 23, 2008 (4:05 am)
We took delivery on 20 Sept. of a Limited V6 AWD, sterling grey metallic. A brief time behind the wheel shows a few big plus items compared to our 2007 V6 Limited. Better safety-- stability control with roll over mitigation and side air bags. These items are the main reason we traded. A lot smoother ride and the interior is much quieter than the 2007. More upscale interior. The engine definitely has more power. Six speed automatic. I like the easy fuel fill system so far. No gas cap   However, like any vehicle there are some minus points compared to our 07. Instruments are a lot harder to read in certain lighting conditions, 07 had black on white. Auto gear shift quadrant does not show on the dash as in the 07 Six speed auto only has D and L. Why no 2nd or 3rd gear pick up? Minor point. Glove box has no lock.   Will keep updates coming. Only 135kms. so far.
#34 of 70 2009 V6 Limited by lkrk Sep 25, 2008 (9:50 am)
bdyment, sounds like you have a wealth of information from behind the wheel. Glad to hear the pluses, considering i have not seen an 09 nor have i even driven an escape before. This is the first purchase of a new vehicle which i have not driven before hand. The not having a 2 or 3 gear so far does not bother me...not yet. i have been driving manuals for so long now it will be interesting to drive an automatic. How does that over drive off switch work to get some of that down hill engine braking working. I am really interested in that, with so many hills and mountains over here i am hoping to relieve the brakes some. Just looked on Autozone.com they already are listing a K&N air filter and i think a cabin air filter for the 09. I wonder if this is correct! Replies to this message: bdyment (Sep 25, 2008 10:45 am)
#35 of 70 Re: 2009 V6 Limited [lkrk] by bdyment Sep 25, 2008 (10:45 am)
Replying to: lkrk (Sep 25, 2008 9:50 am) i have only used the overdrive off switch twice, but it seems to work as advertised. Really holds the Escape back when going down a hill.
#36 of 70 Nice Company Car by johnnyvegas Sep 28, 2008 (1:47 pm)
I have never owned a Ford, heck never owned an american car (Honda/Bmw/Toyota/Lexus) but have driven several as I get a new company car every two years. I just ordered and received the 2009 Ford Escape XLT 4WD with V6 and 6 speed trans. It is charcoal gray (They call it black pearl) and has the dark charcoal interior. A co-worker has a 2006 and it was loud, bouncy and gutless. Even witht he V6. This new one is MUCH BETTER. Much more impressive. It has nice shifting, smooth power and the suspension seems much improved. I expect it will soften and get crappy as I rack up the miles, but for now, it's nice. I would never own a Ford or Chevy mainly because of the resale value and maintenance costs, compared to imports is sooooo bad, but if you like these, for now it seems a good choice, bad investment. MSRP 28950??? No way. My company paid $19850 delivered. We ordered it direct from Ford in June and it arrived 9/12. They closed the plant for 3 weeks from the 4th of July holiday. I have 1020 miles on it in 9 days of driving.

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