<DIV> <DIV> <DIV>List,</DIV> <DIV>I would be nervous buying a new model car with a new drive train and engine. Also, one needs to remember that the batteries need replacing every so often. So maybe the economy of this vehicle depends on how long you keep your car. I drive a Buick Rendezvous. Great car, lots of room. Incredible sound system with 8 speakers. It make cruising between tunings quite nice. </DIV> <DIV>Bob Russell, RPT</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><B><I>Barbara Richmond <piano57@flash.net></I></B> wrote:</DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">I looked at this on the Ford site. It said 35 mpg (depending on driving <BR>habits). Perhaps 45 mpg going down hill with the wind at your back?<BR><BR>Barbara Richmond<BR><BR>----- Original Message ----- <BR>From: "William R. Monroe" <A440WRMPIANO@TM.NET><BR>To: "Pianotech" <PIANOTECH@PTG.ORG><BR>Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 7:29 PM<BR>Subject: Re: OT-Road Service<BR><BR><BR>> How about the Ford Escape Hybrid. It's a small SUV that gets 45-50mpg.<BR>> When I'm ready to get a new vehicle this will be it. My previous concerns<BR>> with hybrids was that they were too small to put all my tools in AND<BR>> transport an action. This looks like the real ticket. Plus, who can<BR>> complain about 45mpg!!??<BR>><BR>> William R. Monroe<BR>> Madison, WI<BR>> Assoc.<BR>><BR>><BR><BR><BR>_______________________________________________<BR>pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV></DIV>