2014 escape

"mike" (mpbrogandotcom) 08/06/2014 at 15:15 • Filed to: None

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GF has a strong want...... yay or nay?

$kaycog > mike 08/06/2014 at 15:20

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I have a 2013 Escape and love it! That EcoBoost is amazing.

Will with a W8 races an E30 > mike 08/06/2014 at 15:23

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meh?

mike > Will with a W8 races an E30 08/06/2014 at 15:31

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she likes sitting up higher than my e90 and it is too complex for her. shes carpooling to work and needs the backseat to be usable and the extra cab tacoma she has aint cutting it

Will with a W8 races an E30 > mike 08/06/2014 at 15:38

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Can't be convinced to go the non-crossover route? The Escape is a great car for a crossover, and IMO one of the best in the segment, its just a crossover. Focus, C-Max, Fit, Fusion, Mazda3, all seem like better options for what you described. Escape is really just an expensive focus with a lift kit, so it is a bit hard to justify for me, unless you really need mild off road ability (deep snow, live on a dirt road) or are moving around a lot of elderly who need a high seat.

Volvo 850 > mike 08/06/2014 at 15:43

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It's a good car. I've heard they drive well for a crossover.

Take a look at the Mazda CX-5 too. The CX-5 is fun to drive. It throws crossover standards right out the window and just pretends to be a Mazda 3. The CX-5 is also more fuel efficient and safer than the Escape.

sellphones2493 > mike 08/06/2014 at 15:45

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Nay. I think they're fugly, but in general it doesn't perform as well as the competition.

I'd much rather take a CX-5, or if your girl is a speed demon, a Forester XT.

Dean > Volvo 850 08/06/2014 at 15:50

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People always overlook how Mazdas hold up, though. It's also easier to get a good deal on an Escape, whereas there's not as much money on the hood of the Mazda. I don't think cranking the compression on their new engines will improve that in 5 years, either. Drive great? Sure.

In the end of the day, though, it's which one she likes more. Drive as much as possible before you can make a decision.

mike > Will with a W8 races an E30 08/06/2014 at 15:52

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she wants awd or 4wd... NOW subarus

mike > sellphones2493 08/06/2014 at 15:53

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cx5 wasnt even on the radar.....no subarus

Will with a W8 races an E30 > mike 08/06/2014 at 15:58

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Need or want? I don't have much experience with Subies as daily drivers, but I'm told they tend to have marginal interior build quality and get a lot of squeaks/rattles quickly.

If the AWD is non-debatable, then Escape, or maybe even a Highlander (NOT hybrid), or Santa Fe would be a good choice.

Will with a W8 races an E30 > Will with a W8 races an E30 08/06/2014 at 15:59

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Also, I don't know how much of this is my Ford bias coming though, but it might be worthwhile to look at an AWD fusion.

sellphones2493 > mike 08/06/2014 at 16:05

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Tiguan?

Rico > mike 08/06/2014 at 16:55

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Honda CRV or Toyota Rav4? All extremely good in this segment and have AWD when they detect wheel slippage so you get better fuel economy when it's not needed. All have decent interior, features, safety, space.

mike > sellphones2493 08/06/2014 at 19:31

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she vetoed that early

mike > Will with a W8 races an E30 08/06/2014 at 19:32

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she works in emergency services. She needs awd or 4wd. Toyota burned her so no highlanderhighlander

sellphones2493 > mike 08/06/2014 at 21:35

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CPO RDX?