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In reply to the discussion: If you have a car, how old is it? [View all]Niagara
(11,876 posts)45. We have a 2012 Ford Escape XLT and a 2010 Ford Escape XLT.
He drives the 2012 and I drive the 2010. I don't know his mileage but mine is about 130k.
For whatever reason, I get better gas mileage on my Escape. He drives slower and has a slower acceleration than I do, although his is dirty. Mine is darn near pristine, excluding the road salt currently covering the paint.
Mine has been to the shop more frequently with normal wear and tear including brake pad replacement and a warped brake rotor, shocks and struts, and a front wheel bearing.
We purchased them used and both are paid for. If we had the room, I would like an extra pre-2012 Ford Escape.
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My first car was a Ford. It was nice but I got a Toyota and never looked back.
jimfields33
Mar 2023
#7
I would love to buy a new small truck. All I see on the lots are full-size and larger.
Midnight Writer
Mar 2023
#77
2008 Lexus ES350, 80K miles. Only tires, battery replacements. Runs like a champ
CurtEastPoint
Mar 2023
#22
We had the same model year of Encore, recently traded it in for a truck to tow a camper with--
Wingus Dingus
Mar 2023
#68
2009 Renault Modus diesel - 178,800km - just passed its biyearly inspection.
GoneOffShore
Mar 2023
#78
We are old and lease our cars. We maintain it but we just don't drive that much. We go to local
CTyankee
Mar 2023
#88