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Anyone Have a Ford Freestyle?
Asked by M.R. from Rochester
on November 6, 2010
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We are considering new (used) vehicles and my husband just test drove a 2006 Ford Freestyle. He liked it overall and we will hopefully be able to make a decision in a...
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- Check on Consumer Reports for reliability, etc. You can join online.
- We have a Freestyle from the last year they were making them (I guess they are the Taurus X now?). We like it. It's not fancy and you get a lot of "bang for the buck...
- I don't own one, but I used to sell Ford vehicles. The Freestyle has 11 different seating options, holds 7, rides like a car, yet has seating like a minivan. Also, i...
HELP!!?? Jeep Patriot Chevy Malibu Nissan Altima Ford Focus???
Asked by J.A. from St. Louis
on July 29, 2010
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I am car shopping, unfortunately. My car is dying quickly and we are still paying on my husbands. I don't want to buy a crappy car that is going to die in 2 years beca...
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- Out of the three you mentioned, I would definitely go for the Nissan Altima. You are far more likely to get poorer gas mileage and have more repairs with the Jeep or C...
- can you run an online search and compare the vehicles side by side? That is how I buy my cameras. I think the Jeep is not going to give as good mileage as the sedan,...
- Stay away from Jeep products! We have had several and they have all had problems. I had a Cherokke, Wrangler, CJ, and several others. They are not a low maintenance...
Best Ford Dealer in Farmington Hills
Asked by R.C. from Detroit
on March 8, 2008
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We are looking to replace our Focus (due in Aug) and Explorer (ditto) with A plan leases.
We went to Tom Holzer's and the young woman who helped us was very good. ...
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- I have had Explorers, a Zephyr (old version of the MKZ), and a Focus. I loved all of them and most of all, my new Edge. If your husband is hauling tools, the new lif...
- I would suggest the Taurus for you because the seat height for your 84 year old mother to get in and out of. The Taurus is built on a volvo frame so it has a high safe...
- I've had a Fusion for one month now (lease) and I love it -- my husband has the 500 (now Taurus) and we both love his car also. The only difference is that his car si...
Multiple Car Seats in a Small Car
Asked by A.W. from Louisville
on May 8, 2008
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Any advice on how to fit three car seats (two toddler seats + one infant carrier) into the back of a Ford focus? Which car seats have the smallest dimensions (in widt...
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- we opted for the car seats that didnt have the bars across the front they fit alot better that way. and the 5 point harness is safer... hope this helps! i know how har...
- I have not personally used it, but I know Britax makes the Diplomat that is made for small cars.
- Good luck! I don't think there are any seats small enough to do three across unless you are doing boosters and they are too young for that. Might be mini van time! I k...
What Do Y'all Think About This?? (Buying a Car)
Asked by J.J. from Dallas
on December 11, 2011
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hi guys, my ridiculously thoughtful & generous uncle has decided to help me purchase a car. i didn't ask or EVER even incinuate (sp) that i wanted or needed one. min...
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- I would do a pro/ con list. Then go from there. the cost of both. The extra taxes each year registering it. The monthly payments The length of payments The ...
- I have been in a similar situation - with my mom only she bought a van for me. From what I read, he did not offer to just co-sign for a vehicle - he had worked out a g...
- I'm a fan of Ford products. What I'm not a fan of it tying your finances to a family member. If he wants to GIFT you a car--fine. But to co-sign? Nope. Bad idea. ...
Choosing a Family Car
Asked by L.L. from Lexington
on October 2, 2011
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I currently drive a Ford Escort that is on its' last leg. So we are looking to replace it. I LOVE my car - unfortunantly, the ford escort is no longer being made and...
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- I have a Honda Fit and absolutely love it. It fits our family of 4 fine - even with 2 large car seats for the preschoolers. I can park it ANYWHERE. The groceries fit g...
- We have had our Subaru Outback wagon for 10 years and we love it!
- We have a Kia Rhondo. Not something we had actually considered before this car, we always went with Toyota or Honda - which we love, but were out of the price range. ...
JFF: Do You Have an Old Car? How Many Miles Are on It?
Asked by J.F. from Bloomington
on October 12, 2011
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I was just thinking about this last night and another question this morning made me wonder how many people on here drive old cars and how many miles are on them.
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- I love my car. (: 1999 Honda Civic and it has roughly 176,000 miles on it. Only thing it's going to need is a new clutch. It still has the stock clutch that came with...
- Well, I don't consider it OLD, but it has high miles because its our family vehicle (my husband has a car he drives to work) but anything family we take my van. Its a ...
- I have a 1990 Chevy Suburban that only has 175,000!! My husband was the BOMB at getting good deals at GREAT PRICES. We paid $700 for it. It runs great!! We have ...
Need Room for 3 Kids in Backseat... Suggestions on Vehicle
Asked by S.K. from South Bend
on September 14, 2009
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I am expecting our 3rd baby at the end of Feb and I am realizing that my Ford Escape just might not be large enough to fit 3 carseats/booster seats in the back. I am l...
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- Hi Sara, our kids have a Volvo wagon and I think you could fit three car seats in it. It has three seat belts in it but not sure. They just have two children and the...
- We are also in the market for a minivan. We looked at cross-overs (which drive like cars), but they run about $4,000 more for less space. I owned a Chrystler Town & ...
- I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I do have to have carseats that are on the more compact side, but currently have 2 boosters and one 5-point harness in my backseat. ...
Looking for a New Car Seat for My Eleven Month Old
Asked by C.J. from Milwaukee
on March 24, 2008
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I've been looking at new car seats. Toys R Us/Babies R Us have a lot of them but the reviews seem to more confusing than helpful. How can some LOVE an item so much and...
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- Just a little note to think about.... Try to get a carseat that will keep your child in a 5pt Harness the longest. Britax and Sunshine Kids are great for that... ...
- cosco scenera's are cheap AND safe. i highly recommend registering for the baby bargains forum (you know the book, baby bargains?) and checking out this forum for rec...
- We love our Alpha Omega by Costco. It goes from infant (we never used that) to toddler to booster seat.
New Car Picks
Asked by K.C. from Cleveland
on October 8, 2011
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I want to get a new car. I'm between the Kia Soul and the Ford Escape.
which do you think is better?
- The Soul is $15,000, and alike to be frugal, so it suits my...
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- I have a 2006 Ford Escape, and while I like it a lot and trust Ford to make a higher-quality product than Kia (plus they're American), I am not sure it is big enough f...
- I will never buy a Kia. They have a bad rep with the mechanics. Even though they may have upgraded them the past few years, I will never own one. Ford Escape would be...
- If you're buying new you can not beat the 5 year bumper to bumper 10 year power train warranty on the Kia. I'd spend another grand to extend the bumper to bumper warr...
