Posted by Phillip/TX on 11/5/07 4:15pm
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OT Question - Ford Escape Hybrid

Does anyone have one, or know of anyone that has one? I am thinking of getting a vehicle just for my notary business. I want it to be a Hybrid, but I dont care for the small match box type cars, as I am to tall. Don't really want to spend the money on a Lexus either, but have not heard much about the Escape.

Any information would be appreciated.

Reply by MaggieMae_CA on 11/5/07 4:31pm
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You may want to visit www.Epinions.com. It's a site where you can find reviews of various products and/or services. I was a contributor to that site several years ago. It has everything you can imagine on it. This site has nothing to do with notary work and I don't get anything by telling people about it. It's one of the places I go to research products online and figured I'd pass on the info.

Reply by Phillip/TX on 11/5/07 4:33pm
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Thank you Maggie Mae n/m

Reply by LarryTN on 11/5/07 4:49pm
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I've just bought a Saturn VUE Hybrid and I really like it! I'm a big person too, and it's easier to get in and out of and you sit higher when driving...It's kinda a size between the large SUV's and the Ford Escape Hybrid..I get excellent gas mileage!

Reply by Phillip/TX on 11/5/07 4:53pm
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Thanks Larry, I have seen the Saturn, but not actually stopped at a dealer and looked at one.

Reply by jba/fl on 11/5/07 5:02pm
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I have a Prius, formerly Nissan King Cab truck. I thought I was going to have a hard time giving up truck and all the space for hauling things around, but the Prius does let back seats fold flat thereby increasing cargo space. Not a truck, but can always borrow or rent for day if really necessary.

Love the Prius - about 46-52 mpg. Great pick up and go, good crash ratings and so on. I have not regretted my decision at all.

Good luck in your quest for great vehicle.

Reply by Calnotary on 11/5/07 5:11pm
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Go with the world leader in hybrid tech. Toyota. But remember you will be saving some green, but not the ones in your checkbook.

Reply by Linda Juenger on 11/5/07 6:22pm
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Not that I want another van after having an SUV now but

Chrysler has a minivan that the 2 bucket seats turn to face the back seat and a table can pop up between them. I saw this and thought I could close a loan in my vehicle. I think its an excellent idea. Could come in handy. My husband is making me look for something else. I have an extended Trailblazer, which I have loved. I'm putting so many miles on it that he wants to get rid of it while it still has some trade in value.

Reply by John_NorCal on 11/6/07 9:33am
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To add to this post. The Escape Hybrid is using old Toyota technology that Toyota leased to Ford. From what I've heard, the gas economy is only gained if you drive a lot of long trips, city driving won't get you the economy that you are looking for.

Reply by Phillip/TX on 11/6/07 10:09am
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Thank you all for the comments...

I am in the research mode at this point, have not made any decisions, I may just keep the 2 fuel hogs I have.

I am not a fan of small cars, never owned one in my life, but with the cost of fuel these days I am thinking I should have something smaller than what I have now.

Thank you all again for your input.