The Ford Escape is a cheap, plasticky and overall stuff vehicle. Get something else.
Buy a Ford Edge
if you just want something to travel short distances in why get something like an escape lol? why not a more fuel efficient, smaller, cheaper car? the escape is basically just a fancy looking minivan.
Err.. A crossover?
$27,525
I'll probably have to travel quite a bit in it. I'll be spending a lot of time in said vehicle.
yeah, but you aren't doing like road trips or carting kids around everywhere. tbh the escape is probs not your best bet, you would be just as well off with a used honda civic.
What the hell Ford?
What is your price range?
According to MSN Auto, The Ford Fiesta is the number one car below $15k. Has 120 Horsepower and MPG is 30 City/40 Highway.