Here's what Edmunds.com has to say about the Ford Escape: "Winner in its category for three consecutive years, the Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute duo is still an enduring favorite. The right combination of performance and feature content make these compact SUVs a bargain."

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The Escape is Ford's first SUV built on a car platform. The result is an SUV with good maneuverability, easy car-like driving and decent gas mileage (18 - 23 city and 23 - 28 highway depending on the engine).

The Escape is actually a result of Ford's controlling interest in Mazda which produces the Escape's cousin, the Tribute, a slightly sportier version of the same vehicle. We've had a number of both of them here over the years and have always been impressed, particularly when comparing prices of SUVs.

My first exposure to the Escape was in 2003 when I rented one on a vacation in Maine and eastern Canada. It was a 4-wheel drive V6 and a lot of our driving was up and down mountains and through many back roads. It was a challenge to say the least. Needless to say, I became a big fan and we've been carrying them ever since. I was just really impressed with the ease of driving while still having lots of power. We were also comfortable and had plenty of space.

Expert reviews of the Escape tend to agree, commonly noting its easy maneuverability, V6 performance, interior space, fuel efficency and good crash test scores.

So, no surprise here, we think Escapes make an excellent choice as a used SUV purchase. And we can make two suggestions to help you save when buying one.

ONE: We're always on the lookout for the nicest used Escapes for sale at the wholesale Dealer-Only auctions we attend. And we can purchase one specifically for you.

You see, we specialize in purchasing all vehicle makes and models at big discounts to retail ... and passing these savings directly to our customers. Here's where to discover more about our unique, money-saving, and very simple Auto Buying Service.

TWO: You can go to Public Car Auctions in your own area to purchase a wholesale Escape first-hand. That's right. You can bypass us, or any other Dealer, because these auctions (both online and on site) are open to everyone.

Here's an article about locating these auctions and the key issues in using them to your advantage: Escapes At Public Car Auctions In Your Area.

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