They seem to be hard to find and are priced on the high end for the new ones because they are in demand. The used ones are cheaper but usually have around 40 to 50 K. I don't mind something used if it was taken care of but the next question on my mind is repair and maint.
Should I buy new to have the full warranty coverage or should I buy used and not worry because they are built well?
I looking to get feedback from escape hybrid owners. But if you got knowledge I'm listening. Thanks.
I'm buying to save money in the long run. I drive about 200 miles a day. I'm not totally green but it doesn't hurt to your part also.
2007-11-29 08:23:23 · 6 answers · asked by Mr. Ish 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
It is harder to find a pre-owned Hybrid Escape than it is to find a new one.... & even the new ones are hard to find!
Most of the time I would advise people to buy something "slightly used" to save a bunch of $$$.
However in this case even the used Hybrid Escapes that you might be lucky enough to come across are holding their value pretty well & are not a huge savings.
As for the reliability & durability, They have proven to be remarkable.
See:(old article so I'm sure that these 18 vehicles have MANY More miles on them now)
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/04/ford-escape-hybrid-taxis-demonstrate-durability-on-new-york-stre/
I have heard that NY city cabbies can REALLY abuse a vehicle ... These have survived the abuse!
For those reasons I would recommend a New one.
Besides, the New ones have actually come down in MSRP since their release in 2005.
The sticker price is actually only about $4000 more than a comparably equipped & *powered non-Hybrid Escape.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/escapehybrid/compare/details/?vehicles=21514|21501|21516|21504
$4000 equates to about $80 a month on a 60 month loan & you will save OVER $80 a month on fuel costs!
My experience with the Hybrid Escape ..... I DOUBLED my Miles per gallon!
If you are driving 200 miles a day.... you will appreciate THAT. LOL~!
*I say "comparably powered" (in my comparison statement above) because the combined power of the hybrid-system is equal to the power of the V6.
The warranty on all the Hybrid componants is 8 years/100,000 miles so you don't have to worry about working on them yourself. Nor will you encounter hefty repair bills.
Most Ford dealerships are certified to work on them & have no problems servicing them.
Besides all of the above reasons that I have stated, The Federal Tax incentive ($3000- for the FWD & $2200-for the 4X4) are only available to the FIRST owner.
There is one national lender (bank) that is currently offering low finance rates & a $1000 visa gift card to Hybrid Escape buyers.( I think that I cannot mention the lenders name because that might be considered 'spam' here, but it is not FMCC... but many Ford dealers know about it)
There are also some state & local incentives available.
Doing your part to be "green" is actually quite a pleasure in a Ford Hybrid Escape!
2007-11-30 08:04:57 · answer #1 · answered by Vicky 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Considering the miles you drive in a day, I'm not sure that purchasing a hybrid at all would do you any favors. Unless you are driving 200 city miles in a day. The electric engine on the hybrids only operates when you are in a stop and go kind of situation. If you are driiving highway miles then you will be getting the same mileage as a non-hybrid vehicle.
2007-11-29 17:05:50 · answer #2 · answered by soaplakegirl 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are going to buy a Hybrid remember that....
1. The dealerships are still having problems repairing them.
2. You can never work on them again as the owner so you will be married to the dealer for as long as you own it.
3. Yes buy some-type of extended warranty.
4. These benefits are hampered by the hybrid’s cost. Hybrids are expensive to construct because the manufacturer needs to develop and install two motors instead of one. Plus, the complex vehicles also contain a regeneration system that is used while the driver breaks, gathering energy generated as the vehicle is brought to a stop. These three components are intricate and costly.
5. The cost of constructing a hybrid car is reflected on the sticker price. Hybrids are considerably more expensive than traditional cars that run solely on gasoline. They are also more expensive to repair. The three systems that comprise the hybrid’s inner workings interact together. When one system fails, they all fail. Since the cars are relatively new to the market, owners can expect to pay hefty repair costs.
6. The government is trying to offset the high cost of the hybrid car by offering a tax incentive to individuals who buy the vehicles. However, the tax incentive is not enough to cover the difference between the hybrid and the traditional gasoline-run car and it is only offered on a certain number of hybrid vehicles sold by each manufacturer.
7. Don't but used if you still want one.
2007-11-29 16:47:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
The new hybrid Escapes are very nice. All glitches with the hybrids were minor and fixed. The Escape hybrid was rated best gas mileage over any small suv in the world, plus quality and reliability are excellent.
2007-11-29 19:56:59 · answer #4 · answered by ALLAMERICAN 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
two good choices considering the miles you drive daily. ( i am an auto dealership general manage) option one : buy used, and purchase a long extended warrenty. you save alot on the sales price compared with new. option two : purchase a non hybrid version for many thousands less, and apply that saving towards your fuel cost. if you save 5 k compared with a hybrids cost, that equals two years of fuel cost on the normal vehicle.
2007-11-29 16:33:00 · answer #5 · answered by steve b 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think that thats so cool that your tryin to help the environment by going green, u roc!! i would by the new one, but thats just me i wanna know that the car is new and nobody has done anything to it. plus you can always use the full warranty coverage.
2007-11-29 16:49:15 · answer #6 · answered by crzy_girl90218 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋