I’m considering a 2020 Ford Escape SE from a dealership. It’s got 74k miles, a 1.5L three-cylinder engine, and they’re asking $17,500 for it. They bought it from an auction, and the service record shows high-pressure fuel injectors, transmission, suspension, and engine work. However, the tailgate seal is bad and the tail light seals need fixing. I’m a Chevy guy, but I’m open to trying something new. Do you think this is a good purchase or should I keep looking? Let me know if you need the VIN to help me out. Thanks in advance!
That price seems a bit high considering the mileage. I have a 2018 Escape, and we got it for about $18k with only 30k miles. The Escape is a decent family car and pretty common, so parts and service are easy to find. If you’re still looking, check online auctions like Cars & Bids, you might find a better deal. Good luck!
That price seems steep for a 74k-mile Escape. I just bought a 2021 Escape SE with 17k miles for $20,500. It’s the same engine, too. What you’re describing sounds off, especially since it’s an auction car.
@Ray
Wow, that’s a big difference in price!
Yeah, mine was a lease return, so it had low miles. They did have a 2022 on the lot, but it was priced around the same as the 2021 and had 7,000 more miles. I wouldn’t trust that 2020 with all the issues, especially being auctioned.
I wouldn’t go for it. These cars aren’t great in my opinion.
True said:
I wouldn’t go for it. These cars aren’t great in my opinion.
Why do you say that? I’ve heard some good things about them.
True said:
I wouldn’t go for it. These cars aren’t great in my opinion.
Why do you say that? I’ve heard some good things about them.
As an Escape owner, and after driving the 2023 models, I wouldn’t recommend the 1.5L engine. It’s noisy, feels underpowered, and it’s less reliable than other options.
True said:
I wouldn’t go for it. These cars aren’t great in my opinion.
Why do you say that? I’ve heard some good things about them.
Good things? Where? Lmao
True said:
I wouldn’t go for it. These cars aren’t great in my opinion.
Why do you say that? I’ve heard some good things about them.
You heard wrong. Stay away from it.
Honestly, I would pass on the Escape. Look into a Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, or Mazda CX-5 instead.
I’ll sell you my 2019 for $10k.
Rowan said:
I’ll sell you my 2019 for $10k.
Thanks, but I need to finance it.
Get an extended warranty if you decide to buy it.
Rule of thumb is to avoid buying a used car that had a bunch of parts replaced recently. This one had high-pressure fuel injectors, transmission, suspension, and engine work done. That’s a red flag for me.
That’s a lot of money, especially for an auction car. I’d keep looking.
Don’t do it, these cars are junk.
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
I’d stick with a Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V. Maybe even a Mazda CX-5. The Escape isn’t great.
Ainsley said:
I’d stick with a Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V. Maybe even a Mazda CX-5. The Escape isn’t great.
Not a good deal at all. I got a 2014 Escape Titanium with 37k miles for $14k.