4x4 Reviews
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4x4 Reviews
Where do yall go when you want to research/review a new or newer 4x4?
For instance, I'm trying to research the Escape a little bit. I tried the Escape forum here, but no one can give me a straight answer about the actual four wheel drive part of things. I've tried all the four wheel mags online, and I refuse to read anything put out by those japan lovers at consumer reports. There's a few other 4x4 sites out there that I've tried, but enlighten me on your resources.
For instance, I'm trying to research the Escape a little bit. I tried the Escape forum here, but no one can give me a straight answer about the actual four wheel drive part of things. I've tried all the four wheel mags online, and I refuse to read anything put out by those japan lovers at consumer reports. There's a few other 4x4 sites out there that I've tried, but enlighten me on your resources.
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Some would consider the AWD version of the Escape as being a 4WD vehicle.
The difference is that most trucks are considered as having a manual "part time" 4WD system while an AWD vehicle is often seen as having an automatic "full time" 4WD system.
http://home.comcast.net/~eliot_www/awd.html
The difference is that most trucks are considered as having a manual "part time" 4WD system while an AWD vehicle is often seen as having an automatic "full time" 4WD system.
http://home.comcast.net/~eliot_www/awd.html
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> but no one can give me a straight answer
It's engine sits sideways under the hood. If that is not enough ...
It is basically a FWD mini-van (or Subaru Outback type vehicle if you will) that seats five and has the option of AWD (don't look even for something as "hefty" as a rear 7.5 axle here). Meant for on-road use only. Riding on 31s though the woods climbing over tree trunks is not on this vehicles menu, though I am sure someone will try it.
If you think you will need a real 4x4 for off-road, plowing,or towing, at least go with an Explorer. They are about both the same size on the interior (read you would not want to sit in back if over 5'8"). Though the Explorer at least has a frame.
It's engine sits sideways under the hood. If that is not enough ...
It is basically a FWD mini-van (or Subaru Outback type vehicle if you will) that seats five and has the option of AWD (don't look even for something as "hefty" as a rear 7.5 axle here). Meant for on-road use only. Riding on 31s though the woods climbing over tree trunks is not on this vehicles menu, though I am sure someone will try it.
If you think you will need a real 4x4 for off-road, plowing,or towing, at least go with an Explorer. They are about both the same size on the interior (read you would not want to sit in back if over 5'8"). Though the Explorer at least has a frame.
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ok, I don't know how this post turned into that, but whatever. Thanks? I know everything above, I was asking where to go to research 4x4s in general (all makes), and the Escape was an example.
Don't you guys think there's a website out there that has reviews about 4x4's?
I guess I'll just keep searching, thanks
BTW, I'm 6'6" & 330 pounds and fit in the backseat of an Escape very comfortably!
Don't you guys think there's a website out there that has reviews about 4x4's?
I guess I'll just keep searching, thanks
BTW, I'm 6'6" & 330 pounds and fit in the backseat of an Escape very comfortably!
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> I don't know how this post turned into that, but whatever. Thanks?
From your first post:
"I'm trying to research the Escape a little bit. I tried the Escape forum here, but no one can give me a straight answer about the actual four wheel drive part of things"
> but enlighten me on your resources.
I worked at a Ford dealer.
> I was asking where to go to research 4x4s in general (all makes),
> and the Escape was an example.
Okay, now that is different.
This site covers just about everything:
http://www.trucktrend.com
or based towards real 4x4s
http://www.rockcrawler.com
From your first post:
"I'm trying to research the Escape a little bit. I tried the Escape forum here, but no one can give me a straight answer about the actual four wheel drive part of things"
> but enlighten me on your resources.
I worked at a Ford dealer.
> I was asking where to go to research 4x4s in general (all makes),
> and the Escape was an example.
Okay, now that is different.
This site covers just about everything:
http://www.trucktrend.com
or based towards real 4x4s
http://www.rockcrawler.com
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