Ford Escape Hybrid Review
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Favorite feature: |
fuel economy |
Least favorite feature: |
arm distance to steering wheel. |
Advice to buyer: |
buy it before the Fedl tax deduction expires so the hybrid expense will pay itself off in 2 yrs. |
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After 9 full months of driving, I am averaging 32.4 mpg. I live in suburban NJ, where 50% of my miles are below 50 mph, and 30% are around 65 mph. My only complaint is the distance to the steering wheel. I am 5'8', and when i sit a comfortable distance back (face about 16' back from the steering wheel), my arms are almost completely stretched out when at the classic 10-2 position. I have a comfortable bend in them only when my hands are at the 8-4 position.
Other than than, I am very happy with it, and have had no problems. Cold weather (below 40 degrees) and hot weather (above 90 degrees) will lower your gas economy because the battery is iess efficient in cold, and requires cooling in extreme heat. I would think californians would get the best mileage, which may explain why Ford did their trials there. |
Also considered: |
2005 Mazda Tribute
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| About This Reviewer... |
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Jan W |
Location: |
Bedminster, New Jersey |
Other vehicles owned: |
None
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Review submitted: |
August 24, 2005 |
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