Hello all,

I have just recently purchased my Mariner Hybrid (on the 28th of December actually). I've been wanting one since 2001 when I bought my Ford Focus and found out they were going to make my first choice vehicle (the Escape) as a hybrid. I was fortunate enough that I was the only person listed on the 'hybrid' list at my dealership so when it came in, I was called to take a look at it. I knew I wanted it as soon as I saw it.

It's the fully loaded vehicle and so far I'm very, very proud of owning it for a couple reasons:


1> I like the environment and think everyone should take steps to reduce our violations of it (through gas conservation, recycling, blah blah blah)
2> I despise OPEC
3> I like the idea of having an SUV with better gas mileage AND can go further on a single tank of gas. I live in a rural area and it's at least 230 miles to any real urban city for me.

I found this forum while trying to research a problem with my car radio - specifically the MP3 capable stereo function not playing MP3 discs. I've already looked it over and thought it would be a nice place to join.

Thanks everyone

Rabe...