Need advice on choosing a Ford or Mazda that is good on gas mileage?

What are Ford and Mazda cars (model years 2000 and up) that are smaller/good on gas mileage? Trying to find a mom car!Need advice on choosing a Ford or Mazda that is good on gas mileage?No brainer if you are looking for a Ford-- get the Escape Hybrid. 32mpg, works well as a mom-car.



The best thing about the 2008 Escape Hybrid is that it qualifies for a whopping $3000 Federal Tax Credit, which means you don't have to own it for years to recoup the cost of the hybrid system over a regular Escape in gas savings. The Federal tax rebate makes it cost the same as a comparably-equipped regular Escape.



I love how the advanced technology in the Escape Hybrid makes it cost less than than normal cars to maintain:



- Escape Hybrid uses regenerative braking so it does not need a brake job until 100,000 miles. (try that in a regular car!)



- Escape Hybrid uses a transmission with just a single fixed gearset-- No gear-shifting wear-and-tear of a normal car. It has no clutch, torque converter or CVT belts to wear out.



- Escape Hybrid has no starter, alternator or timing belt to wear out.



- Escape Hybrid has an 8-year / 100,000 mile warranty on its hybrid battery. If it fails before then (virtually unheard-of), Ford replaces it for free. Don't let anyone scare you with myths about how expensive it is to replace a hybrid battery because it's a non-issue.



It's a great choice in this day and age of ridiculous gas prices.



The Mazda Tribute Hybrid by the way is a rebadged Ford Escape Hybrid. You can go that route too.Need advice on choosing a Ford or Mazda that is good on gas mileage?Check consumer report on the frequency of repairs. Honda, Toyota, and Subaru are 1,2, and 3. They may be a bit more expensive but the resale value more than makes up for it...good luck to you!Need advice on choosing a Ford or Mazda that is good on gas mileage?Get a Mazda. Much more reliable. Almost as good as Honda and Toyota. Great interior quality and looks. Sporty rides and fun to drive.



Moms do not like sporty rides. They prefer comfort and luxury.

The only luxury comfortable Mazda is the Mazda Millenia, which was made in 2000.