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Sorry, Larry, it's a rental!!! I didn't want to put 7,000+ miles on my truck, so I rented the Ford Escape. But....I will tell you, that it has averaged almost 29 mpg for the entire trip so far. Not bad, and a lot better than my 4x4 Canyon.

Verna

Dang! Sunny Day is treating you nicely!

My dads folks had built a shelf so their pet dog could see where they were heading, does Sunny have that advantage too?

I am impressed by the mileage that is nearly double what I get, alas I have no car payments

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Mango
The land some where in the middle
20 47 00N -156 26 00W

Now we're talkin'!

Liz has an '05 Escape and likes it. I prefer my F-150, but the mileage is much better on the Escape.

Glad you're having a good time on your trip.

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I never got more than 24 on my 06 Escape, but in fairness, it was a 6-cylinder AWD automatic. Kids got 26 on their 4-cylinder AWD Mariner.

My Flex gets about 22, but holds all of us and the grandkids at once. (In luxury!) Even has bilateral bunwarmers for those cold winter mornings. I still miss my Rangers, but with a trailer, I can haul wood.

NB, this is a 2011 6 cylinder AWD automatic that is Flex fuel. I have the rear seats down and the cargo area is filled with camping stuff (I cannot pack light!!).

It had 1120 miles on it when I picked it up, so I guess I am breaking it in. I've had two friends tell me they consistently have gotten over 28 mpg on their 6 cyl automatics and now I know they weren't kidding me.

I can honestly say that I am considering one for my next vehicle purchase....although I hate the thought of not having a pick up. I sure would like to have the fuel economy of this Escape.

Normal disclaimer--I have no financial interests in the Ford Co., etc.

Verna

7000+ miles where ya going besides Wa, ????

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Over to MN, IA, lots of points in-between, and then home. So, I figure I've got almost as much to go as I've got now.

Verna

You took the shortcut to get to WA then? (hehehe)

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Cheers - Dennis

Value of the 6-speed trannie. With my 5-speed 06 60 was 2000 rpm. With the Flex, 60 is 1750. Imagine you're close to the same.

AWD is worth the fuel penalty in our 5 months worth of snow. Also great for those times when you run the right side wheels in a puddle and the left are dry. You ALMOST feel the pull before the vehicle corrects.

Verna,
Are you coming down I-90 on this trip? You've got to stop and see me if you are anywhere close to southern MN!

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Jon, sent you a PM.

Verna

Verna are you crossing the Pacific Ocean? if so look me up

Island of Maui 44 coconut trees from the big sand dune; the one with the Kiawe tree on the left side not the right side many confuse that and get lost.

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Mango
The land some where in the middle
20 47 00N -156 26 00W

Mango, I sent you a PM, too!!!

Verna