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Re: Is Chicago on the chopping block? [mschmal]
by jigmaster
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Nov 03, 2007 (9:43 am)
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Replying to: mschmal (Nov 03, 2007 9:21 am)
Well, I have over 3000miles on my TX now and absolutely love it. Drove Freestyle as test drive before buying TX and of course it is to short to compare CVT to new trans, but I have no problems whatsoever with new transmision. It is quite smooth and not as invasive as in other cars I drove and MPG is just slightly less then other Feestyle owners are getting. Plus I like the interior and exterior of TX more.
I am just surprised that Ford is not doing anything to promote this car. In Calgary I saw only one more TX on the streets so far  , and I see at least couple Freestyles everyday.
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- #7207 of 7456
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Re: Pacifica discontinued [francishsu]
by barnstormer64
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Nov 03, 2007 (5:21 pm)
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Replying to: francishsu (Nov 01, 2007 9:56 am)
Chrysler discontinuing the Pacifica will hopefully boost the Taurus X sales
I don't see how ANY rational person could choose the Pacifica over the Freestyle or Taurus X.
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- #7208 of 7456
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Re: Pacifica discontinued [barnstormer64]
by freealfas
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Nov 03, 2007 (8:33 pm)
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Replying to: barnstormer64 (Nov 03, 2007 5:21 pm)
"I don't see how ANY rational person could choose the Pacifica over the Freestyle or Taurus X."
hit your head on the "a" post/top of door frame enough times getting in and out and you might find yourself dazed and confused enough to buy one.
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- #7209 of 7456
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Re: Pacifica discontinued [barnstormer64]
by passat_2002
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Nov 04, 2007 (5:36 am)
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Replying to: barnstormer64 (Nov 03, 2007 5:21 pm)
People (mostly women) bought the Pacifica based on it's looks. It was the only thing the car had going for it.
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- #7210 of 7456
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Re: Pacifica discontinued [freealfas]
by francishsu
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Nov 05, 2007 (9:38 am)
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Replying to: freealfas (Nov 03, 2007 8:33 pm)
Funny that you mentioned that.. my wife hit her head twice (forget whether it was getting in or out) on the Pacifica when we were taking a look at it, which nixed that for us.
I disagree with the person who said looks were the only thing going for it. I thought it was decent overall, and if my wife hadn't hit her head on it like that, the decision between the Pacifica and Taurus X would have been much more difficult.
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- #7211 of 7456
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Re: Pacifica discontinued [francishsu]
by jigmaster
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Nov 05, 2007 (10:33 am)
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Replying to: francishsu (Nov 05, 2007 9:38 am)
I remember reading about road test Freestyle vs Pacifica and Freestyle was better car overall, even beating Pacifica in 60miles test. How come it can even be close to Taurus X?Less space, poor mileage, not even comparable acceleration, driving and so on...
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- #7212 of 7456
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Re: Pacifica discontinued [jigmaster]
by francishsu
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Nov 05, 2007 (3:10 pm)
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Replying to: jigmaster (Nov 05, 2007 10:33 am)
We actually rented a Pacifica last year (forget if either of us hit our head back them), so I speak from actual experience with the car. The financial incentives on the Pacifica were better than the Taurus X, and we would have saved some money. Mileage on the Pacifica was not all that different from the Taurus X. We get around 17mpg on the T-X, and got around 16 on the Pacifica if I recall correctly.
Overall driving experience with our Pacifica rental was pleasant. Yes, we liked the Taurus X more, but we also paid more. Your decision should depend on how you're going to use and drive the car, and how much you're willing to pay. If the Pacifica meets your requirements and is cheaper than the Taurus X, then it's a reasonable decision not to spend the additional money if you don't want to.
And people seem to be pretty happy with their '07 Pacificas.. 9.2 average rating on Edmunds. You make it sound like the car is junk or something.
Oh, and another thing.. the '07 Pacifica with the stronger engine (i.e. not the base model) does 0-60 in 7.4 seconds. That's much quicker than the Freestyle.
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- #7213 of 7456
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Re: Pacifica discontinued [francishsu]
by jigmaster
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Nov 05, 2007 (9:04 pm)
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Replying to: francishsu (Nov 05, 2007 3:10 pm)
thats the review I was talking about, you are right about new Pacifica engine it is more powerful than old one in this review: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suv/112_0501_2005_ford_2004_chrysler/freesty- le_pacifica_price.html
I am just confused how you getting such a low mileage? I was getting about 24MPG in summer and even now when it is below O Celsius most of the time here I am still getting anywhere from 21.5 to 22.8mpg.
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- #7214 of 7456
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Re: Pacifica discontinued [jigmaster]
by francishsu
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Nov 07, 2007 (11:12 am)
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Replying to: jigmaster (Nov 05, 2007 9:04 pm)
I'm not sure why our Taurus X mileage is low, although most of our driving is on suburban roads with speed limits around 35. But we've put over a thousand miles on it so far and average around 17. I was hoping it would be closer to 20. And ours is FWD. It sounds like you have a Freestyle, rather than Taurus X?
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- #7215 of 7456
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Re: Pacifica discontinued [francishsu]
by makenasdad
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Nov 07, 2007 (11:36 am)
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Replying to: francishsu (Nov 07, 2007 11:12 am)
I don't think you should expect a lot higher mileage from your FWD Taurus X. I've got 3000 miles on mine and am averaging about 16.5 mpg. I should confess that I also live in suburbia (Atlanta) and spend an unreasonable amount of time in gridlock which certainly kills the mpg.
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