tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19154622.post6219526249532348431..comments2024-02-18T18:12:42.316-05:00Comments on Hybrid Car Review: 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner HybridAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18153935609499338685noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19154622.post-14959876999082723122008-12-04T13:44:00.000-05:002008-12-04T13:44:00.000-05:00The 2008 version is so amazing especailly the back...The 2008 version is so amazing especailly the back seat if you know what I mean Im hoping the 2009 will be amazing cause im buying it I know cool huh!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19154622.post-45718872381178660382008-10-16T17:14:00.000-04:002008-10-16T17:14:00.000-04:00Own a 2008 FEH and love it. Average 34 mph on co...Own a 2008 FEH and love it. Average 34 mph on combined city and highway driving. Handles just fine in the Wisconsin snow and has great flexibility to carry large items. I don't tow things and I do not go offroad so this is a great SUV for the city. Its a comfortable ride and a great way to get chicks who take the environment a little to seriously.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19154622.post-22278069851187029652008-09-28T01:24:00.000-04:002008-09-28T01:24:00.000-04:00I like the improved horsepower of the 2009 Escape ...I like the improved horsepower of the 2009 Escape Hybrid. The fuel economy has been satisfactory but its a pretty big truck, really, and needs the power.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19154622.post-69185518939109681612008-09-14T15:53:00.000-04:002008-09-14T15:53:00.000-04:00The problem so far is one of cost. Until this yea...The problem so far is one of cost. Until this year, Ford was losing money on each hybrid they sold. With the addition of two new hybrid cars, the cost is supposedly going to come down enough and Ford will now begin making money off of their hybrid vehicles. <BR/><BR/>Hopefully, that will lead to more Ford hybrids available.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18153935609499338685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19154622.post-57625379850345411722008-09-14T15:12:00.000-04:002008-09-14T15:12:00.000-04:00I just don't understand why they can't make more o...I just don't understand why they can't make more of these. Ford is hurting and this should be a hot product so why not make more. It's hard to conserve and be green when we can only talk about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19154622.post-43846141455985234032008-09-13T19:46:00.000-04:002008-09-13T19:46:00.000-04:00Now if only Ford would make more of them. The For...Now if only Ford would make more of them. The Ford Escape Hybrid is still the most economical choice when it comes to hybrid SUVs, but Ford needs to make more of them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18153935609499338685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19154622.post-1303421160637317002008-09-13T14:52:00.000-04:002008-09-13T14:52:00.000-04:00I had a 2008 Mariner hybrid 4x4 which, unfortunatl...I had a 2008 Mariner hybrid 4x4 which, unfortunatly, was totaled in a collision. We just went out and bought the 2009 Mariner hybrid. After looking at all of the other models, nothing matched this car for a combination of size, comfort, fuel economy and 4-wheel drive capability. This car is solid and makes me feel safe - love itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19154622.post-18925982103388993182008-08-08T13:32:00.000-04:002008-08-08T13:32:00.000-04:00if you wan towing power get the Toyota Highlander ...if you wan towing power get the Toyota Highlander hybrid...it is 265hp, as opposed to this which isnt even 200.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19154622.post-50865185867459272312008-07-14T11:01:00.000-04:002008-07-14T11:01:00.000-04:00I think their stock will continue to suffer until ...I think their stock will continue to suffer until they get it. They need heads turning for them right now and I'm convinced they have some old school high execs that still think, "This fuel efficient stuff is just a phase. People want power!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19154622.post-22675142126110038312008-06-04T08:44:00.000-04:002008-06-04T08:44:00.000-04:00Mike nailed this one. You are looking for a SUV so...Mike nailed this one. You are looking for a SUV so obviously you have something to tow or a lot to carry. But will many people want to drop 50 on the Durango hybrid-hemi when the mpg is going to go from 14 to 18?<BR/><BR/>I would like to pull my boat a few times a year without having to get an old beater truck to do it. Not sure what the towing on this is going to be, but the 2008 was rated for 1000. That is barely going to pull a trailer and two guys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19154622.post-88786635176256720592008-05-12T10:33:00.000-04:002008-05-12T10:33:00.000-04:00All the information comes directly from Ford. It'...All the information comes directly from Ford. It's their press release, so I'm not sure I understand your question?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18153935609499338685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19154622.post-87723075405183677682008-05-09T17:26:00.000-04:002008-05-09T17:26:00.000-04:00Who said anything about the hybrid having more hor...Who said anything about the hybrid having more horsepower? The standard version of the new 2.5l has 170 hp, but no hp figures have been released for the Atkinson-ish version of the engine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19154622.post-54596177417534962242008-04-20T15:08:00.000-04:002008-04-20T15:08:00.000-04:00I've had two Escape Hybrids: A 2005 and currently ...I've had two Escape Hybrids: A 2005 and currently a 2008. The 2008 is in another world over the 2005 in terms of quality, style, and value. It is a fantastic vehicle if you don't need to tow, and fills a need that no other does that I'm aware of: The added safety of All-Wheel-Drive (up to 25 MPH) for winter driving, great visibility with its high seating position, and a comfortable interior makes long-distance travel a pleasure. I'll definitely continue to buy the Escape hybrid as long as they continue to improve upon it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19154622.post-58733333420396489922008-04-13T19:27:00.000-04:002008-04-13T19:27:00.000-04:00It's fascinating sometimes how they pair certain i...It's fascinating sometimes how they pair certain items together so that you are forced to buy both. But that's the way car companies work (dealerships, too) on getting you to pay for more of the optional items.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18153935609499338685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19154622.post-73234800002530232392008-04-13T18:18:00.000-04:002008-04-13T18:18:00.000-04:00I drove the hybrid a couple of months ago & notice...I drove the hybrid a couple of months ago & noticed the difference between the Mariner & the Prius models in acceleration & top end performance. There was a huge difference. I do WANT TO BUY AMERICAN MADE, so I am waiting for the 2009 to come out, since it has improved its' horsepower etc. I'll be buying an AMERICAN MADE HYBRID this summer. <BR/><BR/>I'm hoping this new version will have the radio channel changing on the steering wheel as well, without having to buy into the HEATED package... I live in Arizona, and the HEATED SEAT is somthing I dont really need -Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19154622.post-32087786584729556272008-02-03T10:12:00.000-05:002008-02-03T10:12:00.000-05:00Yes, there is a group of the buying public who wou...Yes, there is a group of the buying public who would pick on that basis, but if you do, then chances are you won't buy an SUV hybrid. The premium cost (for right now) doesn't seem to be worth it. <BR/><BR/>But there's a big demand for higher fuel economy. There are already SUVs out there that tow/haul for less money. Imagine an SUV that gets closer to 40 mpg. I believe there is a large untapped market for just that. People who need the larger vehicle for hauling things around (on the inside, like large families), but would love to get much improved gas mileage.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18153935609499338685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19154622.post-29243422730134519942008-02-02T19:31:00.000-05:002008-02-02T19:31:00.000-05:00People buy hybrid cars because of the fuel economy...People buy hybrid cars because of the fuel economy first. There is a very small element of environmentalist that purchase hybrids because of emissions, but there are many other options out there to meet that need.<BR/><BR/>I suspect people buy SUV's for fuel economy first, but given a preference would want more power if fuel economy was reasonable. I've hesitated from buying the Escape because it can't do what I need an SUV to do (haul, tow).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com