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I am thinking of buying a Ford Escape and I have a total budget of $15k. Which one would you buy?

05 Escape, 85kms, $11k
1 (14.3%)
08 Escape, 65kms, $15k
6 (85.7%)

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Offline tytusmk

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Advice on a Ford Escape
« on: July 29, 2011, 02:19:33 pm »
Hello

I have a choice to make. I am thinking of buying a Ford Escape and I have a total budget of $15k. Here are the 2 options:
2005 Escape, $11k, 85k kms
2008 escape, $15k, 65k kms

Which one would you buy?

Thanks for any suggestions/reasons
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Re: Advice on a Ford Escape
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2011, 03:04:01 pm »
based on carcomplaints.com those seem the 2 most troubled years... things improve after 08.. go newer if you can

http://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Escape/


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Re: Advice on a Ford Escape
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2011, 10:09:36 am »
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Re: Advice on a Ford Escape
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2011, 12:40:46 pm »
WOW!!!!! $2500 for shock and strut replacement....I couldnt imagine paying that much for something you can do in your garage in a day for about $500. Looks like 2009 and up is your best bet.
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Re: Advice on a Ford Escape
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2011, 01:23:10 pm »
I wouldn't buy either. It's an outgoing model with outdated equipment. New Kia Sportage or a larger Sorento would be my first consideration in the segment. Both currently have 0% financing for 4-5 years and the warranty coverage is great. IIRC only Mitsu offers longer warranties now.

p.s. 15k down and the rest financed at 0% = driving a new car with no repair headaches.
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Re: Advice on a Ford Escape
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2011, 04:21:44 pm »
Quote from: EV Dan on December 30, 2011, 01:23:10 pm
I wouldn't buy either. It's an outgoing model with outdated equipment. New Kia Sportage or a larger Sorento would be my first consideration in the segment. Both currently have 0% financing for 4-5 years and the warranty coverage is great. IIRC only Mitsu offers longer warranties now.

p.s. 15k down and the rest financed at 0% = driving a new car with no repair headaches.

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Re: Advice on a Ford Escape
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2011, 04:30:35 pm »
2005 Escape, $11k, 85k kms
2008 escape, $15k, 65k kms

Which one would you buy?

Which "models" trim  ???.  Which motors  ::)

 :bang:


I would not buy either one.

Ford is blowing out their Escapes currently @ 0%/60. You've got a few hours left.  ;D
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