Re: [Paddlewise] Kayak Carrying Vehicle

From: <Goffma_at_aol.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 08:16:23 EST
> I was thinking a Ford Escape, but I seem to only 
> get 200,000 km out of a North American vehicle. 

Doug,
I've got a '01 Ford Escape that I have put about 75,000 miles on so far.  
While it is a very nice size and works well as a kayak carrier, I have not been 
totally satisfied with it as I have had a number of expensive repairs, mostly 
having to do with the front end.   2001 was the first year for the Escape and 
I've read that later models had better repair records but I am definitely going 
to review all the options when it comes time to put the Escape out to pasture.

Mark Goff
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