Joel Bechtold Talks about the 2010 Ford Escape and compares it to the 2010 Subaru Forester

[k1ngj1mmy]

Tested this car...it sucks Big time!!! Bought a Subaru ForesterXT premium. My xt premium will fucking Destroy this Hill Billy peice of shit!!......IN CASE OF A CRASH....... YOU WILL NEED IT IN THIS HEAP OF SHIT!!!

[CJDUBstang]

@k1ngj1mmy How does your boyfriend like the Forester?

[caribbeangamezone]

Bought this car brand new, its very reliable. The only regret is opting for anything other than the 4x4... not a good decision especially living on an island or coastal area. One disappointment is the turning radius on this vehicle. A much bigger vehicle like the 2010-2011 Jeep Cherokee had a better turning radius which was upsetting. Other than that, the Escape is one of the best SUV's on the road.

[zooyork263]

you cant be from a certain company and compare cars obviously your going to say your companies product is much better. i have a newer ford escape not the best choice suv if you live somewhere with challenging climates and roads.

[strapinhotpockets]

either that dude is 7 feet tall or they bought that ford escape from the toddler section in toys r us.

[Jgjekaj]

asians didnt like this vid lol  BUY AMERICAN

[soujaboy224]

the car is nice my mom got a 2002 ford expedition it needs some rims

[nauaj13]

storageable? is that a word?

[readydvd]

If you want to race your SUV then you are looking at the wrong car anyway. Why don't you just buy the WRX and get it out of the way. It would be way more fun. If you want something practical that you can actually tow something, then get the Escape. Subaru builds a good vehicle, no doubt. There positives and negetives on both sides. It all depends on what you want to do with your vehicle.

[soujaboy224]

@readydvd loser that car sucks

[5029]

Ford 0-60 feels like a year, Subaru 0-60 WRC here I come ;)

[readydvd]

Subaru

0-60 mph: 7.17. Max Acceleration Subaru

Maximum towing capacity, 2400 lbs

Escape

0-60 MPH: 9.3 sec Ford Escape

The 2010 Escape can tow up to 3500 lbs

[CJDUBstang]

@readydvd I'm sorry...huh? how is this possible when the Escape has more hp, no turbo lag and weighs only 200lbs more?

[Loscaldazar]

@CJDUBstang

Power to weight ratio! Powerband for a second! Even with turbo lag the forester has max torque kick in 1,500 RPM's sooner and has more torque, max horsepower kicks in 1,350 RPM's sooner than the escape. Third is efficiency of the drive train which Subaru once again wins. Lets not talk about brakes either.. really drum brakes on the escape? The 0-60 times are solid facts and the Subaru is faster!

[CJDUBstang]

@Loscaldazar Hey man, there is nothing wrong with drum brakes. The hondas and Nisaans all have em so do even Toyota trucks. Its not a damn sports car. Its classed a truck. Last time I checked the escape AWD is 0-60 UNDER 7s, not 9.3s maybe the 4 cyl or the hybrid, so stop with the lies. "SOILD FACTS" yeah right, idiot. I really question the "superiority" of the drive train when the damn thing needs 91 octane just to make 224hp and has a 4-speed 1mpg.

[Loscaldazar]

@CJDUBstang

Alright, sources! Edmunds.com Ford Escape V6 0-60. Direct Quote here,"We found a V6-equipped model delivered adequate power. . .0-60-mph acceleration in a middling 8.1 seconds. The Escape didn't prove impressive in our handling tests either, as it received a "Poor" rating from our test-driver."  Forester 0-60 time- 6.8 seconds! The forester is a SPORT utility vehicle. The higher octane is for the turbo! And having a turbo means you can tune it up to 300/400 Ft-lbs like some do!

[CJDUBstang]

@Loscaldazar lol edmunds. I can't believe Edmunds took GM's cock out of their hand long enough to even type up a review. They are one of the most ford hostile reviewers out there yet love GM's garbage. All their tests are stupidly fixed. Go look for some verified times and you will -I guarantee- find a time less than 7s. lol 8.1? You seriously are stupid if you believe that. That's how fast the old model was like 10 years ago. HAHAH. Go back to your car magazines.

[Loscaldazar]

@CJDUBstang

I get you know! You are just making things up to troll and irritate people! If Edmunds is so hostile than why did they have the best 0-60 time for the v6? Motor trend states 8.7 seconds! Otherwise zeroto60 lists 8.9. You are ridiculous and have NO facts to back your claims up. You for some reasons have fanboi syndrome for Ford-not even i like every subaru they built (ie the tribeca).The Ford Escape IS slow, and the forester is faster. Besides people actually tune/mod Foresters!

[CJDUBstang]

@Loscaldazar They don't have the "best time" that time is bullshit and so is the motor trend one. Independant testing, not some paid for test, saw the escape did a 0-60 in 6.7 s. lol I can't believe you think these mags are true! The Escape has a 15.0s 1/4 time. How in the fuck is it doing 0-60 in 8s? HAHAH. Once again i told you the 2001 V6 escape was 8.1 seconds with 40hp less. Look up iamthecarczar for a non-paid, independant review. Or better yet test it yourself.

[readydvd]

Currently, you can get ZERO perecent interest for 60 months or 1.9% for 72 months. Pretty good deal if you want to save a ton on interest. Call Joel Bechtold at Archie Cochrane Ford in Billings. He'll make you a good deal on one Plus get you the best rates avaiable in your area. 1-888-873-1607

[readydvd]

They are excellent Off Roading. With the independent suspension system, they are very sturdy. I wouldn't go and do an Off Road race in one but they are excellent off road and in the snow.

[leondevargas]

Ok, nice features, but how does it drive on the road and offroad ???

[jathomas0910]

Ill be getting mine in a few days....yayyy

[robertrothman]

Damn...get some therapy.

[readydvd]

Chill out buddy, nobody is telling you to buy American. Keep buying what you want. It's still a free country.. Or at least up until now it is.  You can pull data from all kinds of sites. Pick what you like and go with it. If you like Sub's, keep buying them. Their good vehciles. A little ugly but whatever floats your boat. If you are basing your decision on the roof, good luck driving on your roof.

[readydvd]

Absolutely! Both USB and IPod Jack. Plus, you can run your music off of the Bluetooth so you don't have to plug it in.

[kevin48151612]

is there a usb slot thing so u can play ur ipod/iphone?

[kmd]

yes its available with SYNC, look it up for more info, its pretty much the best system of its kind out there

[tmurphy26a]

I was looking for a video where I get a better look at the Escape. You did a great job without being boring.

I would love it if you did a video on the options and interior.

Good luck

PS - i am buying my first Escape this year.

[puckshot31]

He says less fuel economy because of AWD. Yet the forester has better fuel economy. This would be only true if you bought the hybrid.

[jbx233]

A soft or off-road comparison between the Escape and the Forester would have been interesting, to say the least.

[readydvd]

Agreed! The ground clearence test alone would have been worth the test. I don't think they'll let us get after it at either dealership. Ford and Subaru should do it though. That would be interesting.