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Old 06-29-2006, 12:29 PM
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Default Re: FEH or TCH?....that is the question

FEH or TCH? I've got both!

The FEH is a surprisingly comfortable SUV and gets about 30mpg (AWD FEH). My only gripes are the A/C is belt driven from the ICE and stops working when the ICE stops at lights (yes, I know max A/C keeps the ICE on and the A/C too), and the "bulge" of the on either rear wheel well that prevents a 4 foot wide table from laying flat. Otherwise I am quite happy with it.

The TCH is a little quieter, has dual climate controls on the A/C, gets 10mpg better, and has a better crash rating than the FEH. I like driving the TCH better, my wife likes driving the FEH better. The trunk is bigger than I thought it would be, but be aware part of it is taken up by the battery. Doesn't matter to me, but it might for you.

FYI, I had a F-150 truck for 20 years, and only 3 times needed 4WD. We got the AWD FEH because that's all the local dealers had at the time.

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