David R. Busse
Well-known member
Thomas--I am told the great unknown cost with Hybrids is the battery replacement somewhere down the road. Most say that batteries will probably be cheaper when the time comes, but nobody can really tell me what that means in hard cash.
My wife leases the Toyota Highlander hybrid--a very stellar performer on the road--and I have considered the Ford Escape Hybrid as a posibility for my personal use sometime in the future.
A friend in Canada owns two Escapes (not Hybrid) and swears by them. I think you are making a wise choice for a small-market news vehicle...just give some careful thought to how you "package" the gear in the back.
BTW--are you buying these vehicles thru your local dealer under the Ford "X" plan (media discount)? That could save you a few more bucks.
I still have a box of stuff in my unit that I want to drop off at your office the next time I'm in the neighborhood...
My wife leases the Toyota Highlander hybrid--a very stellar performer on the road--and I have considered the Ford Escape Hybrid as a posibility for my personal use sometime in the future.
A friend in Canada owns two Escapes (not Hybrid) and swears by them. I think you are making a wise choice for a small-market news vehicle...just give some careful thought to how you "package" the gear in the back.
BTW--are you buying these vehicles thru your local dealer under the Ford "X" plan (media discount)? That could save you a few more bucks.
I still have a box of stuff in my unit that I want to drop off at your office the next time I'm in the neighborhood...