Ford Escape

Personally I drive a 2003 Ford Escape XLT sport edition.  I purchased with the help of my parents at the age of 17.  It has served me quite well for the past 5 years,and it has no known current mechanical problems.  My favorite thing about the escape is that though it is a road SUV it has 4X4 and can go off roads with ease.  It has gotten me through water, mud, and layers upon layers of snow.  Before I had this car, getting out of my drive way at home was always a hassle.  When we got the escape I never got stuck in the drive way again.  At least not yet anyway.  The escape has a solid frame and the only accident was from me clipping a guy this summer.  That is driver fault rather than mechanical issues.  Even with that the body and paint held up well and most of the dents popped out with ease.  The escape is now 11 years old and counting and it is still running fine, with only minor electrical fixes so far.  If anyone you know is looking for a semi-cheap reliable car, from personal experience, the Ford Escape is a fine choice.