Sonic
SuperDork
12/4/13 11:10 a.m.
I used to drive them a lot for work back in 2005-2006 or so. The 2005 refresh made it worse is so many ways, especially the interior and transmission programming. The NVH was worse than my 91 XJ. I remain convinced that nobody who bought an Escape actually drove a CRV first, as it was basically superior in every way.
Before I bought the 5, a 2wd 4cyl manual model was on my potential list but it was impossible to find one. They seem to be super unicorns.
Sultan
HalfDork
12/4/13 1:54 p.m.
This one is Seattle area. Being a XLS I assume it is a 4cyl. http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/ctd/4228517709.html
Sultan
HalfDork
12/5/13 3:06 p.m.
Pinging in the hope of more input about 2001-2007s
BOOM. I found my unicorn escape. 2005 4cyl 5spd AWD. Any advice or tips?