Farewell
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Farewell
With having to commute much farther for my new job, I traded in my F150 for a much more fuel efficient 2008 Escape. I hated to let my truck go, but I just couldn't afford the gas cost with the amount of traveling that I will be doing. Maybe when I sell my house and find a new one closer, I'll think about getting another F150 (when the new/updated models come out).
I'll still be around to see all the mods you are all doing, so I won't be completely gone.
I'll still be around to see all the mods you are all doing, so I won't be completely gone.
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Originally Posted by FX4life
Gotta do what you gotta do, right? at least you are still in a ford, and not some crappy Taco!! 
Good luck with the new job, hope it all works out for you!
Good luck with the new job, hope it all works out for you!
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Originally Posted by speedwolf
I'll always keep it Ford and NO IMPORTS!
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Originally Posted by speedwolf
With having to commute much farther for my new job, I traded in my F150 for a much more fuel efficient 2008 Escape. I hated to let my truck go, but I just couldn't afford the gas cost with the amount of traveling that I will be doing. Maybe when I sell my house and find a new one closer, I'll think about getting another F150 (when the new/updated models come out).
I'll still be around to see all the mods you are all doing, so I won't be completely gone.
I'll still be around to see all the mods you are all doing, so I won't be completely gone.
I had one that was VERY unreliable. The transmission will last like 50k max. I'd recommend doing a transflush like every 15k.... even then, out of the blue it could just die.
Also the fuel efficiency of the Escape isn't really all that it's cracked up to be, unless you get the Hybrid...
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We have the 08 escape hybrid 4x4. It claims 30 mpg avg(hwy). So far we have averaged 29 mpg in it(both city AND hwy combined). Excellent vehicle, you should be fine for commuting. Good luck, and stick around.
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But I was just getting here! I posted a similar "good-bye" thread in a Dakota forum I frequented. While not all responses were unfavorable, they weren't as nice as the ones here. Point? Ford drivers are apparently much more civil than Dodge owners!
Seriously, good luck with the Escape..
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Seriously, good luck with the Escape..
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Last edited by Justi; Dec 27, 2007 at 09:17 AM.
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congrats on the new ride.
I know a few people with Escapes and they just love them. They can't say a bad thing about them.
My Bro-in-law commutes with his 100 miles each way and is pleased with the mileage. I honestly don't know what he gets but he is quite happy with it.
I know a few people with Escapes and they just love them. They can't say a bad thing about them.
My Bro-in-law commutes with his 100 miles each way and is pleased with the mileage. I honestly don't know what he gets but he is quite happy with it.
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Congrats on the new Ford. My wife's Explorer goes into the shop today for a blinking Check Engine Light and I am just sure it will be the transmission. She is thinking about maybe trading for a new Edge. Better fuel mileage seems to be the flavor of the week!
