I'm about to get this Escape for $1k - it's a V6 (unfortunately - I rather would have had a four-cylinder), and it has minor body damage. The place I'm getting it from said I can bring it back whenever for another $1k I can have it fixed if I want. No clue on the mileage... This will be my first "small" vehicle. Everything else I've ever owned was a rwd truck or SUV based on a truck. I know they have awful transmissions but it's not like the 4L60E in the Envoy is much better.
I really like how the Envoy handles and drives, but I've also driven an older Escape (01) once or twice and it was plenty good enough.
I intend to change the transmission fluid as soon as I get it, and change the oil as well. Any reason not to put Royal Purple Max ATF in the transmission and Royal Purple oil in the engine on the Escape? I am a bit of an agressive, impatient driver and I want the vehicle to last.
I'll post a little review/comparison once I get it, should be interesting for me. Anybody here have a similar vehicle and what has your experience been with it?
I really like how the Envoy handles and drives, but I've also driven an older Escape (01) once or twice and it was plenty good enough.
I intend to change the transmission fluid as soon as I get it, and change the oil as well. Any reason not to put Royal Purple Max ATF in the transmission and Royal Purple oil in the engine on the Escape? I am a bit of an agressive, impatient driver and I want the vehicle to last.
I'll post a little review/comparison once I get it, should be interesting for me. Anybody here have a similar vehicle and what has your experience been with it?
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