keith61

I agree about the Equinox, I just don't care for its looks at all. I also didn't care for the looks of the RAV4 or the CRV. It's kind of funny that Edmunds' review of the '10 Escape complained of its outdated styling but I think it's by far the best looking in its class. I finally bought mine. I had to drive to a dealer 200+ miles away but I got one with the features I wanted. V6 4WD, Sun and Sync, towing and cargo package. The cargo package wasn't a must but the others were. I also wanted Black Pearl but got black, it's very sharp. Black is going to be tough to maintain over time though. All in all I am very happy with it so far.

Looks like they did away with black pearl slate for the 2010 Escape also, at least according to Edmunds.

I don't plan on getting the Hybrid. I am in a VERY rural area so almost all of my driving would be highway mileage and I don't think getting the hybrid would pay off. I am having trouble finding an Escape that has the features I want so far.

Just curious why those of you that chose your Escape made that decision and what else you looked at? I only drove a RAV4 in this class. I still haven't purchased the Escape yet and I guess it's possibble I will still go in another direction but if I can get the right price I think my mind is made up.