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• Community Review: 2001 Ford Escape

  Banovsky on November 10, 2009

  Especially with car buyers trying to save every last penny, our vehicle reviews are an invaluable resource. Every now and then, we'd like to highlight some of the great reviews our community members write at vLane. This time, it's a Ford Escape.

  Reviewer csqrd loves the driving position in her 2001 Ford Escape :

  With the Ford Escape, I can sit in the driver’s seat and my leg can touch the ground. Although it does sit lower, you still have that “off the ground” feeling while driving.

  We're happy that she uses the Escape as it was intended to be used:

  We have hauled everything from people to landscape timbers. The back seats fold down flat, so you have ample space to work with. The back seat is split so you can still have a passenger in the back with some of the seat folded down for cargo. The seats are very easy to manipulate, and it only takes seconds to fold them down.

  Even better? The Escape has been reliable:

  I have had very few problems with this car, and no major mechanical problems. I am religious about getting the oil changed and keeping up with tire maintenance, etc. At 90,000 miles I had a full tune-up done, and it required new spark plugs and a couple of new hoses. It is about time for another full-tune-up.

  Click over to read the whole review, and don't forget to submit your own!

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under SUV, Ford, vLane, community, 2001, Community review, Escape

• Upcoming: #carchat 34; October 28 @ 8PM EST

  Banovsky on October 28, 2009

  This week: Jalopnik's Bob Lutz duel, do fuel economy figures matter, GM sales are up, and picking cars for Mad Max.

  If you'd like to participate, check out the #carchat How-To. Anyone can join us at 8 PM EST October 28, but you'll need a Twitter account to ask questions.

  However, if you'd like to follow things live, go here at 8 PM EST.

  And if you'd like to suggest topics and questions for the discussion, please leave a comment below, tag articles on Delicious.com with "carchat," or email me at michael [at] banovsky.com.

  Topics:

  • Discussion: Jalopnik challenges Bob Lutz to a duel…tomorrow!
  • Discussion: Do fuel economy figures matter that much?
  • Discussion: GM sales are up…
  • Discussion: Mad Max is back…What should he drive?

  So click through and read a few links, and see some photos related to the discussion.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under GM, General Motors, Future, Mustang, Ford, Ford, Discussion, Social Media, carchat, Cadillac, Twitter, Bob Lutz, Original

• Upcoming: #carchat 34; October 28 @ 8PM EST

  Banovsky on October 28, 2009

  This week: Jalopnik's Bob Lutz duel, do fuel economy figures matter, GM sales are up, and picking cars for Mad Max.

  If you'd like to participate, check out the #carchat How-To. Anyone can join us at 8 PM EST October 28, but you'll need a Twitter account to ask questions.

  However, if you'd like to follow things live, go here at 8 PM EST.

  And if you'd like to suggest topics and questions for the discussion, please leave a comment below, tag articles on Delicious.com with "carchat," or email me at michael [at] banovsky.com.

  Topics:

  • Discussion: Jalopnik challenges Bob Lutz to a duel…tomorrow!
  • Discussion: Do fuel economy figures matter that much?
  • Discussion: GM sales are up…
  • Discussion: Mad Max is back…What should he drive?

  So click through and read a few links, and see some photos related to the discussion.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under GM, General Motors, Future, Mustang, Ford, Ford, Discussion, Social Media, carchat, Cadillac, Twitter, Bob Lutz, Original

• The secret world of cars and tents

  Banovsky on October 16, 2009

  It started with the photo you see below. A Sunday morning browse of Chrysler's press photo archive turned up a photo of the "Magic Camper" package, available on the 1985 Plymouth Voyager. "Hmm…" I wondered, "How many car companies offer tents for their vehicles?" The results may surprise you.

  

  1985 Plymouth Voyager "Magic Camper" package

  If I'm honest, I gave up searching for OEM tent packages. There are simply too many. From laughing at the Chervrolet Nova 6 "Hutch" package (that turns an open hatchback into a three-sided cheese slice tent), to marvelling at the ingenuity of the Honda Element's available "curtains" — it seems outdoorsy people work at nearly every car company.

  So without further adieu, click through for a gallery of my favourites.

  Read full article | Comments (6) | Filed under Classic, Feature, WTF, Saab, Misc, Toyota, Ford, Ford, Nissan, Volkswagen, Chevrolet, Dodge, LOL, GMC, From the web, Original, Camping, outdoors, Weird

• The secret world of cars and tents

  Banovsky on October 16, 2009

  It started with the photo you see below. A Sunday morning browse of Chrysler's press photo archive turned up a photo of the "Magic Camper" package, available on the 1985 Plymouth Voyager. "Hmm…" I wondered, "How many car companies offer tents for their vehicles?" The results may surprise you.

  

  1985 Plymouth Voyager "Magic Camper" package

  If I'm honest, I gave up searching for OEM tent packages. There are simply too many. From laughing at the Chervrolet Nova 6 "Hutch" package (that turns an open hatchback into a three-sided cheese slice tent), to marvelling at the ingenuity of the Honda Element's available "curtains" — it seems outdoorsy people work at nearly every car company.

  So without further adieu, click through for a gallery of my favourites.

  Read full article | Comments (6) | Filed under Classic, Feature, WTF, Saab, Misc, Toyota, Ford, Ford, Nissan, Volkswagen, Chevrolet, Dodge, LOL, GMC, From the web, Original, Camping, outdoors, Weird

• Silly old commercial: Ford Tempo is a real driver's car

  Banovsky on September 8, 2009

  Yes, three-time Formula One World Champion Jackie Stewart says that the Ford Tempo is a real driver's car. So, uh…believe him!

  

  Time to click through!

  Read full article | Comments (1) | Filed under Video, WTF, Sedan, Ford, Advertising, Ford, FAIL, LOL, Commercial, Silly old commercial, Tempo, Jackie Stewart

• Silly old commercial: Ford Tempo is a real driver's car

  Banovsky on September 8, 2009

  Yes, three-time Formula One World Champion Jackie Stewart says that the Ford Tempo is a real driver's car. So, uh…believe him!

  

  Time to click through!

  Read full article | Comments (1) | Filed under Video, WTF, Sedan, Ford, Advertising, Ford, FAIL, LOL, Commercial, Silly old commercial, Tempo, Jackie Stewart

• Silly old commercial: Vintage Ford concepts and the 1965 Mustang

  Banovsky on September 4, 2009

  "This experimental station wagon is equipped with a thermal-electric combination oven refrigerator unit…and a built-in beverage cooler and cabinet. It also has three separate AM/FM radios, a sound recorder, and a plug-in TV unit." Can you really not click through and experience the magic of 1965?.

  

  Featuring the Ford Allegro, Cougar II, Aurora, and Mustang II concepts; and the 1965 Mustang production car. Time to watch!

  Read full article | Comments (1) | Filed under Classic, Mustang, Video, Concept, Ford, Ford, LOL, Commercial, Silly old commercial, From the web, 1965

• Silly old commercial: Vintage Ford concepts and the 1965 Mustang

  Banovsky on September 4, 2009

  "This experimental station wagon is equipped with a thermal-electric combination oven refrigerator unit…and a built-in beverage cooler and cabinet. It also has three separate AM/FM radios, a sound recorder, and a plug-in TV unit." Can you really not click through and experience the magic of 1965?.

  

  Featuring the Ford Allegro, Cougar II, Aurora, and Mustang II concepts; and the 1965 Mustang production car. Time to watch!

  Read full article | Comments (1) | Filed under Classic, Mustang, Video, Concept, Ford, Ford, LOL, Commercial, Silly old commercial, From the web, 1965

• Community review: 2001 Ford Mustang

  Banovsky on September 1, 2009

  Especially with car buyers trying to save every last penny, our vehicle reviews are an invaluable resource. Every now and then, we'd like to highlight some of the great reviews our community members write at vLane.

  Reviewer Liz Lantrip says her 2001 Ford Mustang:

  It totally says that you are an awesome person.

  Sold! Well, that's almost enough for us. Unfortunately, Liz had a few problems with her car:

  I didn't like that it had transmision trouble at times. It would hesitate every once in a while and not respond if it was low on gas. The gas mileage was not near as good as my Chevy Cavalier, but it wasn't bad.

  Still, though, she sums up her review of the Mustang with the following:

  I loved every minute of driving in it, and would park on purpose near a window so I could see it out of whatever restaurant or store that I would go into. I loved this car so much, I was sad when I had to sell it. I'm happy it when to a good home though. My step sister now owns it and loves it too. I will forever be a Mustang fan.

  Click over to read the whole review, and don't forget to submit your own!

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Mustang, Ford, Advice , Coupe, vLane, 2001, used car, Community review