Ford escape - Page 2

tommymac · 08-18-2010, 07:41 AM

She/we currently have a santa fe, its slightly bigger than the tuscon. I dont care for it that much. Very underpowered and the brakes suck, but it has done well lugging one or 2 bikes all over the east coast for track duty. She paid for that one on her own and she didnt have much for money so I am thinking we upgrade a bit in hoping that i can afford something a little better now.

caveman · 08-18-2010, 08:15 AM

My wife has the Dodge Journey. I like it but on get the RT model. I know RT minivan crossover, seems like an oxymoron. but its get a better engine and way better interior options than the other models. has lots of great room and is pretty damn good on gas. plus the rt model comes with a kick ass stereo with navigation

Particle Man · 08-18-2010, 08:39 AM

Drove one both as a rental and test drove one when I was looking at SUVs... never. No freakin' way. Rides like a truck but has the capability of a car. Loud, hard seats, weird bits poking out consoles at funny angles... I too will take the KIA over the Escape.

Flexin · 08-18-2010, 11:20 AM

I would test drive it yourself. And not a rental. Most a base models. Take a day and go test drive that and any other that catches your eye.

As far as the drives like a truck. Its an suv. I don't think mine frives all that bad. But I also like trucks. If you want something that drives like a car you buy a car.

James

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Drove one both as a rental and test drove one when I was looking at SUVs... never. No freakin' way. Rides like a truck but has the capability of a car. Loud, hard seats, weird bits poking out consoles at funny angles... I too will take the KIA over the Escape.

Which Kia?

James

pauldun170 · 08-18-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

She/we currently have a santa fe, its slightly bigger than the tuscon. I dont care for it that much. Very underpowered and the brakes suck, but it has done well lugging one or 2 bikes all over the east coast for track duty. She paid for that one on her own and she didnt have much for money so I am thinking we upgrade a bit in hoping that i can afford something a little better now.

Ford Taurus, AWD or 2wd
3.0 or 3.5
Cheap, huge and under appreciated.

When little feet are kicking at the back of you chair as you drive, you'll appreciate the room the Taurus has. Trunk is huge.

It will be a hell of a lot better than driving in an Escape.

t-homo · 08-18-2010, 12:46 PM

nissan murano. We just took one out to Boston and back. 1400 miles each way. With 3 people, we were more than comfortable, the ride is smooth, and the engine has plenty of power. And they look better than most SUVs, imo.

Evadd · 08-18-2010, 02:52 PM

i also vote no on the Escape. i rented one this year, and it was not impressive. the interior was cheap and the engine was cheaper. granted, as Flexin said, it was probably a very basic model, but i can't see how upgrading a few options would make it tolerable.

Particle Man · 08-18-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Flexin

Which Kia?

James

Sorento is probably going to be my next vehicle when my Optima dies (though depending on how long my Optima lasts I may just replace it with another)

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

When little feet are kicking at the back of you chair as you drive, you'll appreciate the room the Taurus has. Trunk is huge.

just what are you implying?

pauldun170 · 08-18-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Sorento is probably going to be my next vehicle when my Optima dies (though depending on how long my Optima lasts I may just replace it with another)

just what are you implying?

zlicius · 08-19-2010, 06:59 AM

might as well get a minivan, you're gonna have more then 1................kekeke

make sure a baby seat will fit in there backwards w/ you and her in your driving position.

08-18-2010, 08:15 AM	#12
caveman mmmm, Beeeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South of the D Michigan Moto: 08 HD Ultra Posts: 582	My wife has the Dodge Journey. I like it but on get the RT model. I know RT minivan crossover, seems like an oxymoron. but its get a better engine and way better interior options than the other models. has lots of great room and is pretty damn good on gas. plus the rt model comes with a kick ass stereo with navigation __________________ Heres my 10¢, my 2¢ are free. Caveman

08-18-2010, 08:39 AM	#13
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Drove one both as a rental and test drove one when I was looking at SUVs... never. No freakin' way. Rides like a truck but has the capability of a car. Loud, hard seats, weird bits poking out consoles at funny angles... I too will take the KIA over the Escape. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

08-18-2010, 07:41 AM	#11
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	She/we currently have a santa fe, its slightly bigger than the tuscon. I dont care for it that much. Very underpowered and the brakes suck, but it has done well lugging one or 2 bikes all over the east coast for track duty. She paid for that one on her own and she didnt have much for money so I am thinking we upgrade a bit in hoping that i can afford something a little better now.

08-18-2010, 12:46 PM	#16
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	nissan murano. We just took one out to Boston and back. 1400 miles each way. With 3 people, we were more than comfortable, the ride is smooth, and the engine has plenty of power. And they look better than most SUVs, imo.

08-18-2010, 02:52 PM	#17
Evadd formerly known as tdah Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Moto: 06 R1, 01 600R Posts: 110	i also vote no on the Escape. i rented one this year, and it was not impressive. the interior was cheap and the engine was cheaper. granted, as Flexin said, it was probably a very basic model, but i can't see how upgrading a few options would make it tolerable.

08-19-2010, 06:59 AM	#20
zlicius Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston Moto: Gladius Posts: 179	might as well get a minivan, you're gonna have more then 1................kekeke make sure a baby seat will fit in there backwards w/ you and her in your driving position.