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davidjsmith, 07/19/2004
2005 Ford Escape Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This 2005 Ford Escape Limited is the first SUV Ive Bought. I dont think you could find an SUV that is this quiet. There is no tire or wind noise. Interior is awsome, with premium leather seats, heated of coarse.Lots of pep with the 3.0 V6, and the gauges and controls are very nice.
Great vehicle
J D, 08/06/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Read Edmunds.com reviews prior to purchase and previous comments were on target in regard to benefits and limitations. My choice was between the full size Explorer and the Escape. Feel I got a better value (considering my needs and affordability)buying the XLT Excape versus an XLS Explorer. Lots of zip with the V-6, feels sporty and more car-like. Console shifter a plus. Love the cargo space and the fact that the rear seats fold flat. It fits my two needs-- haul a few passengers comfortably or haul some gear efficiently. Looking forward to driving this vehicle on an upcoming road vacation.
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My great Escape
Ginny, 01/06/2005
2005 Ford Escape XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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The Ford dealer and the great vehicle make this the best vehicle I have ever purchased. The Escape does everything a big SUV does. I looked at the CR-V and a RAV4 and they just did not match up to the Escape.
Hybrid for the highway driver
CJS, 05/30/2005
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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I thought I was going to buy a Toyota Highlander, but after comparing the two wound up with the Escape. This is my first American vehicle and I've been surprisingly happy with it considering how much I've hated some US-made rental cars. The interior controls are comfortingly similar to the Mazda I gave up (probably due to the fact that Escape was originally a joint Ford-Mazda project). The shift between gas and electric is imperceptible unless you're looking at the tach. The CVT and regenerative brakes give the car a slightly different feel than other cars, but not in a bad way. I do a lot of highway driving (24,000 miles a year) and have 6,000 miles in 3 months.
This is my second one!
EscapeeInMI, 08/09/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I have been driving an Escape since 2001 and love them! They are quiet, comfortable and quite fuel efficient. The changes to the interior in the 2005 models are great - the storage compartment and gear selector on the floor should have been there all along. I can carry all the things necessary for a family vacation since the cargo area is nicely sized. But it still looks like a grown up car when it is date night on Saturday. I feel safe in the car and never worry when one of the kids borrow it
2005 - A True Winner
Jensterd, 08/11/2004
2005 Ford Escape Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I am a life-long GM owner. I recently took a chance and bought the 2005 Ford Escape. It is by far the most enjoyable vehicle I have ever owned! The only drawback is the fuel economy - around 14/15 mph. The 2005 Ford Escape - a true Winner!!
Very Satisfied
H. Mayo, 06/01/2005
2005 Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I recently traded in my Jeep Cherokee which I loved but had a lot of maintenance problems with it. I decided on the Ford Escape and it went through its first winter with no problems. I love the cargo space which is more than the Ford Explorer 2004 has in it. Enjoy. Definitely a great buy.
A great compact SUV
LILG410, 08/14/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLT Sport Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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It is the perfect size-- compact enough for the petite driver yet roomy enough for the average male.
great little suv
anthony pisciotta, 08/14/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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drives great, very comfortable, and looks great, we traded in our sedan in and don't regret it.
The Great Escape
lkgfnp, 01/06/2005
2005 Ford Escape Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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A classy, efficient vehicle. Was amazed at the fuel economy when compared with my 2001 Escape. I like it very much!