New owner (maybe)
#1
New owner (maybe)
Thinking of trading in my 05 Civic Hybrid for an Escape.
Anyone here think I am crazy or is it all that?
We traded an Xterra in to get the Civic and I LOVE the mpg but at 6'4" I am soooo tired of the small cramped ride.
Clif
Anyone here think I am crazy or is it all that?
We traded an Xterra in to get the Civic and I LOVE the mpg but at 6'4" I am soooo tired of the small cramped ride.
Clif
#2
Re: New owner (maybe)
I see two questions (at least) that you need to answer:
1: Can you live with getting less MPG?
2: Will the Escape fit you?
The first is a personal choice and can not be answered by anyone but you. The second can be answerd buy renting a "normal" Escape for a day. I did that and it was $45 well spent.
-R
1: Can you live with getting less MPG?
2: Will the Escape fit you?
The first is a personal choice and can not be answered by anyone but you. The second can be answerd buy renting a "normal" Escape for a day. I did that and it was $45 well spent.
-R
#3
Re: New owner (maybe)
I see two questions (at least) that you need to answer:
1: Can you live with getting less MPG?
2: Will the Escape fit you?
The first is a personal choice and can not be answered by anyone but you. The second can be answerd buy renting a "normal" Escape for a day. I did that and it was $45 well spent.
-R
1: Can you live with getting less MPG?
2: Will the Escape fit you?
The first is a personal choice and can not be answered by anyone but you. The second can be answerd buy renting a "normal" Escape for a day. I did that and it was $45 well spent.
-R
2:I am basing the trade on a friend of mine who is the same height but about 100lbs up on me and he takes long trips with no comfort problems. Obviously I wouldn't buy it without sitting in it and I think you can tell a LOT just sitting/getting in a car.
That is an idea, most dealers (around here that is) will let you take one for 24 while deciding and one has a 7 day no questions asked return policy so maybe I will see if I can borrow and ride one out.
Thanks
Clif
#4
Re: New owner (maybe)
First of all, by all means, take a test drive. If you can find a FEH on the lot, take her out for a spin.
You're going to have to weigh the (IMHO) roomier interior of the FEH against the better MPGs of tthe HCH. (I've driven both the HCH-I and II) If you have a one, you may want to consider a II, as it's roomier (again, IMHO); at least for the driver.
However, bottom line, is that it's entirely up to you. All we can offer is advice or suggestions.
You're going to have to weigh the (IMHO) roomier interior of the FEH against the better MPGs of tthe HCH. (I've driven both the HCH-I and II) If you have a one, you may want to consider a II, as it's roomier (again, IMHO); at least for the driver.
However, bottom line, is that it's entirely up to you. All we can offer is advice or suggestions.
#5
Re: New owner (maybe)
First of all, by all means, take a test drive. If you can find a FEH on the lot, take her out for a spin.
You're going to have to weigh the (IMHO) roomier interior of the FEH against the better MPGs of tthe HCH. (I've driven both the HCH-I and II) If you have a one, you may want to consider a II, as it's roomier (again, IMHO); at least for the driver.
However, bottom line, is that it's entirely up to you. All we can offer is advice or suggestions.
You're going to have to weigh the (IMHO) roomier interior of the FEH against the better MPGs of tthe HCH. (I've driven both the HCH-I and II) If you have a one, you may want to consider a II, as it's roomier (again, IMHO); at least for the driver.
However, bottom line, is that it's entirely up to you. All we can offer is advice or suggestions.
Thanks I am going to drive one tomorrow.
Clif
#6
Re: New owner (maybe)
A year before my purchase, I rented a V6 Escape for a weekend during a trip to LA - you learn a lot more than just a test drive. The FEH is a full hybrid and there should be notable differences from the mild hybrid HCHI. Even though it is an SUV, it is a small SUV and us guys over 6' still have to be careful not to bang a shin on the way in. [right shin on left lower dash panel during the step-in] [you may, or may not, have had that problem with your Xterra]
#7
Re: New owner (maybe)
2:I am basing the trade on a friend of mine who is the same height but about 100lbs up on me and he takes long trips with no comfort problems. Obviously I wouldn't buy it without sitting in it and I think you can tell a LOT just sitting/getting in a car.
That is an idea, most dealers (around here that is) will let you take one for 24 while deciding and one has a 7 day no questions asked return policy so maybe I will see if I can borrow and ride one out.
That is an idea, most dealers (around here that is) will let you take one for 24 while deciding and one has a 7 day no questions asked return policy so maybe I will see if I can borrow and ride one out.
#8
Re: New owner (maybe)
A year before my purchase, I rented a V6 Escape for a weekend during a trip to LA - you learn a lot more than just a test drive. The FEH is a full hybrid and there should be notable differences from the mild hybrid HCHI. Even though it is an SUV, it is a small SUV and us guys over 6' still have to be careful not to bang a shin on the way in. [right shin on left lower dash panel during the step-in] [you may, or may not, have had that problem with your Xterra]
What about price is Ford getting MSRP from folks because they are in "high demand" or since they are in trouble are they willing to negotiate?
Clif
#9
Re: New owner (maybe)
Nothing at Ford is in "high demand" anymore.
#10
Re: New owner (maybe)
Clif