Fusion Sent from my iPhone
> On Jul 1, 2020, at 9:41 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > I don’t have a problem with hybrids, per se, as I’ve driven them as loaners > and rentals and been quite impressed with the economy. However, I would > rather not get a vehicle with a technology and systems I have absolutely no > familiarity with. A regular IC drivetrain I can deal with, regardless of > manufacturer, but a hybrid system would be something totally new, and this is > neither the time nor place to be experimenting. > > Thanks for the suggestion, however. Of the Escapes I’ve seen listed there > aren’t many hybrids, maybe 1-2 out of 20-30 listings. > > If I was looking for nothing more than a basic commuter car, Ford has a small > hybrid sedan who’s model name escapes me right now that I’ve driven that I > was impressed with. > > -D > >> On Jul 1, 2020, at 10:33 AM, tyee165 via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >> >> I know you are not a fan of hybrids but you might consider the Escape >> hybrid. A friend bought one used a few years ago and has had no issues with >> it.Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A >> -------- Original message --------From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Date: 2020-07-01 09:22 (GMT-06:00) To: Okie Benz >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Dan Penoff <d...@penoff.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] >> Oldest Son's New Car was W211 Nanny Mania So I spoke to oldest son this >> morning before he headed out, and he’s decided that a Ford Escape would be a >> good fit for him. It was one of the options I suggested, as being a plumber, >> he really needs something that he can toss his tools and gear into.I have >> begun the search. Lots and lots of 2008-2010 Escapes in the market right >> now, but darned near every one is at a dealer, dang it. Mostly Mom & Pop >> places, too.I patently refuse to pay dealer fees, as they’re nothing more >> than profit being added onto the cost. I’ve messaged a couple of big dealers >> who had some nice vehicles, and they have dealer fees of >> $800!!Nope.Interestingly, nearly nothing on CL, lots on FB Marketplace, >> mostly M&P dealers, and some on Autotrader. Any other venues that I’m >> missing? Seems like there are very few of these being offered in private >> sales.-D_______________________________________http://www.okiebenz.comTo >> search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/To Unsubscribe or >> change delivery options go >> to:http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
