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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 08:10 PM
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Talking new here from Canada.

Name is Phillip, live in Ontario just East of Toronto in Oshawa. I've been a welder for the past 13 years, but have done a bit of everything from working in auto repair, autobody work to a pizza delivery boy.

I'm driving a 2005 GMC Jimmy 2dr at the moment, bought it a year ago but not as family friendly as I thought it would have been.

I am in the process of buying a 2010 Escape XLT 4cyl.
I've done a little research before striking a deal, but if all goes well I'll have it early next week. I'm hoping the 4dr and the longer wheelbase will provide a lttle more room for the kids and dog.

I hope to call this forum my home away from home as I do with every vehicle I own. Comments on the Escape would be appreciated, good, bad or indifferent.

cheers.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 06:13 PM
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Welcome Phillip, congratulations on your 2010 Escape XLT.
Swing by your local Ont chapter and meet the chapter leader loudfords as well as all the folks there too.
Ontario Chapter - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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howdy all,
welcome phillip. i'm a mechanic/welder/DOT/cook/ford owner. welcome to the forum. feel free to move about the cabin. we are all friends here.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 03:19 PM
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I made my first trip to Toronto a couple weeks ago. I was at a customer in Mississagua, just west of the city. Oshawa was on my itinerary (GM plant), but I didn't make it over there.

Mother-in-law bought a '12 Escape. I think it is a pretty nice ride. She has mood lighting in the footwells. Not sure if that is standard. Not sure why you would want it. But I digress...

I think you chose the right forum. I came here when I was looking to get back into a F250. Lurking in the shadows, I was able to pick up some valuable information, tips and tricks that helped guide me in my quest.
 
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