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sdctcher · #2 (**permalink**) 02-08-2005, 08:53 PM

I really feel for your loss of confidence CopyBoy1. Ford should have targeted much better. Those going short distances without a need for SUV capabilities should not consider this car. If you were to have trips of 30 miles plus it will deliver (given good weather and good hybrid driving habits) much more than 30 MPG. But under that it is not good for short trips because of the amount of time needed to warm up exhaust components and charge the battery.

If you are unhappy with your choice you should probably take advantage of the lull in the market from now until the next delivery of the 2006 in the middle of June and try to sell. Ford has stopped deliveries of the 2005 because they have sold out. Anything now left out there will be MSRP+ until June.

Mike