Going Ford Again? Help!

**nsap** · 01-16-2009, 10:07 AM

Alright, so I have every intention of trading off my 2006 G6 GTP in the next couple of months. I was going to do it this month, but incentives slacked off so I suspect next month will be a flood of incentives to make up for it.

I was fairly set on buying a 2009 G8 GT. However I am starting to question that. Why? I don't really need a V8 powered sedan, plus it doesn't have all the features I want.

Now, I am tempted (very tempted) to go test drive a Ford Escape (of all things) and possibly order one. The price is awesome and it has all the features I want. I'd go for a Black Pearl FWD Limited V6 loaded with every possible option; SYNC, moonroof, ambient lighting, leather, heated seats, navigation, Sirius TravelLink, in-dash hard drive, etc.

Features is always my big thing, and the Escape is a damn good deal for those features. Loaded I can get it for about $25,500.00 and it stickers for well over $30K.

I think I've lost it...but I drive by the Ford dealership I buy from every day now so it is tempting me even more.

wescoent · 01-16-2009, 10:09 AM

You have lost it.

The Mariner is much nicer, and I think the same price.

Plus you get better service at Lincoln-Merc.

Shame on you.

FenwickHockey65 · 01-16-2009, 10:38 AM

You can't wait for an Equinox or something?

lio45 · 01-16-2009, 10:48 AM

Why not? I say go for it.

Buick61 · 01-16-2009, 10:54 AM

Again, why do you need two cars? I'm not judging (I have multiples). But why a FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SUV of all things? That's like buying a neutered dog for stud duty. Makes no sense... (I'm being a little hypocritical here, as I'd buy a FWD HYBRID Escape for the awesome fuel economy, and we already have an AWD SUV)

Buy what you like, but I'd just the same hold onto the G6 for a bit longer and wait to compare the Equinox to the Escape. Or the CTS Wagon.

paul8488 · 01-16-2009, 11:01 AM

Buy a Solstice!

member12 · 01-16-2009, 11:05 AM

Have you seen the Saturn VUE XR? And why not save some money and go with a V6 powered G8?

Ford Escape? It's not for car guys, but you can get a pretty good deal one one. I'd get one with AWD, though.

The more I read about it, the more I think that it's a safe buy....but I'd still consider a Vue before buying an Escape.

BTW, what made you want to trade in the GTP so soon? That was an attractive year/bodystyle for the loaded G6s.

Simon says · 01-16-2009, 11:08 AM

Don't ask me for help. . . if anything I'll push you over to Ford further . . . .

While you are at it, check out the 2010 Mustang GT.

Get the Escape, or the Mariner, those things are AWSOME . . . .

civilzues · 01-16-2009, 11:38 AM

the escape made it on my short list. but look at the interior made me leave. I thought it was cheap. and at that time they were using the 4 speed.

Bravada · 01-16-2009, 12:35 PM

After two months, every day with your Escape, you'll regret taking it over the G8. Every day with the G8, you'll thank Heavens you took it over the Escape. Remember my words!

Simon says · 01-16-2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bravada

After two months, every day with your Escape, you'll regret taking it over the G8. Every day with the G8, you'll thank Heavens you took it over the Escape. Remember my words!

...oh, yeah!!! Especially after gasoline jumps back up to $4+ per gallon.

RamJet502 · 01-16-2009, 12:48 PM

Get the G8 GT! Screw the gadgets, buy something with a little style.

Buick61 · 01-16-2009, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon says

...oh, yeah!!! Especially after gasoline jumps back up to $4+ per gallon.

If the kid has the money to have two new cars, I don't think the extra $10 per fill up is going to do him in.

2648562 · 01-16-2009, 12:52 PM

How loaded is loaded, because there's a lot of SUVs that I would pick first?

Uzzy · 01-16-2009, 01:28 PM

Escape?

Buy a VUE or wait for the new 'Nox.

What is the G8 missing that you want?

01-16-2009, 10:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
nsap Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2003 Drives: 2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT Posts: 17,720	Going Ford Again? Help! Alright, so I have every intention of trading off my 2006 G6 GTP in the next couple of months. I was going to do it this month, but incentives slacked off so I suspect next month will be a flood of incentives to make up for it. I was fairly set on buying a 2009 G8 GT. However I am starting to question that. Why? I don't really need a V8 powered sedan, plus it doesn't have all the features I want. Now, I am tempted (very tempted) to go test drive a Ford Escape (of all things) and possibly order one. The price is awesome and it has all the features I want. I'd go for a Black Pearl FWD Limited V6 loaded with every possible option; SYNC, moonroof, ambient lighting, leather, heated seats, navigation, Sirius TravelLink, in-dash hard drive, etc. Features is always my big thing, and the Escape is a damn good deal for those features. Loaded I can get it for about $25,500.00 and it stickers for well over $30K. I think I've lost it...but I drive by the Ford dealership I buy from every day now so it is tempting me even more. __________________ Get the latest news from GMI...Join the "GMInsidenews.com Facebook Page!! Follow me on TWITTER E-Mail Me

01-16-2009, 10:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
wescoent 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,462	Re: Going Ford Again? Help! You have lost it. The Mariner is much nicer, and I think the same price. Plus you get better service at Lincoln-Merc. Shame on you. __________________ "It's only when the tide goes out that you learn who's been swimming naked." -Warren Buffet(t)

01-16-2009, 10:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
FenwickHockey65 News Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 9,285	Re: Going Ford Again? Help! You can't wait for an Equinox or something? __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS: 3.6L SIDI High-Feature V6

01-16-2009, 10:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
lio45 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sherbrooke, Québec Drives: fullsize Chevy pickup Posts: 6,275	Re: Going Ford Again? Help! Why not? I say go for it.

01-16-2009, 10:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
Buick61 Chevrolet VOLT Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 10,939	Re: Going Ford Again? Help! Again, why do you need two cars? I'm not judging (I have multiples). But why a FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SUV of all things? That's like buying a neutered dog for stud duty. Makes no sense... (I'm being a little hypocritical here, as I'd buy a FWD HYBRID Escape for the awesome fuel economy, and we already have an AWD SUV) Buy what you like, but I'd just the same hold onto the G6 for a bit longer and wait to compare the Equinox to the Escape. Or the CTS Wagon. __________________

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01-16-2009, 11:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
paul8488 Firebird Concept (the turbine one) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2006 Yamaha YBR 125 1990 Citroën Ax Posts: 14,550	Re: Going Ford Again? Help! Buy a Solstice! __________________ *It's been swell, but the swelling's gone down.*

01-16-2009, 11:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
member12 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Baton Rouge Drives: 2007 Silverado 4x4 Posts: 7,663	Re: Going Ford Again? Help! Have you seen the Saturn VUE XR? And why not save some money and go with a V6 powered G8? Ford Escape? It's not for car guys, but you can get a pretty good deal one one. I'd get one with AWD, though. The more I read about it, the more I think that it's a safe buy....but I'd still consider a Vue before buying an Escape. BTW, what made you want to trade in the GTP so soon? That was an attractive year/bodystyle for the loaded G6s. Last edited by member12 : 01-16-2009 at 11:50 AM.

01-16-2009, 11:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
Simon says 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,228	Re: Going Ford Again? Help! Don't ask me for help. . . if anything I'll push you over to Ford further . . . . While you are at it, check out the 2010 Mustang GT. Get the Escape, or the Mariner, those things are AWSOME . . . .

01-16-2009, 11:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
civilzues 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,832	Re: Going Ford Again? Help! the escape made it on my short list. but look at the interior made me leave. I thought it was cheap. and at that time they were using the 4 speed.

01-16-2009, 12:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bravada GMI Europe Correspondent Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 13,835	Re: Going Ford Again? Help! After two months, every day with your Escape, you'll regret taking it over the G8. Every day with the G8, you'll thank Heavens you took it over the Escape. Remember my words!

01-16-2009, 12:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
RamJet502 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Drives: 2001 Chevy Silverado Posts: 4,461	Re: Going Ford Again? Help! Get the G8 GT! Screw the gadgets, buy something with a little style. __________________

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2648562 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4,251	Re: Going Ford Again? Help! How loaded is loaded, because there's a lot of SUVs that I would pick first?

01-16-2009, 01:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
Uzzy 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Windsor Ontario, Canada Drives: 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71; 1987 Plymouth Reliant Posts: 8,056	Re: Going Ford Again? Help! Escape? Buy a VUE or wait for the new 'Nox. What is the G8 missing that you want? __________________ Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus Aut viam inveniam aut faciam If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find him, maybe you can hire Uzzy. 'Ich bin ein Detroiter'

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