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This is in response to the new story on inside line: 2008 Mariner I think they will see 2008 Mariner sales decline. The current Mariner at least looks nice. The 'new' one offers NO IMPROVEMENTS to make it competetive. Toyota has a bigger rav4, with 268hp! What is this? I bet this garbadge outdated 3.0L V6 at 200hp will be LESS fuel efficient than toyotas 3.5L! It was excusable in the 500 and Montego b/c the rest of the vehicle was top notch. Now even thats not good enough, and Ford knows it. This is so bad! Also, its not like Ford does not HAVE an engine that can compete, but for now they are not putting it in. Meybe they will do so next year, bu by then all of the reviews would hae come in saying how uncompetetive the mariner is. I also did not read the mention of a Nav system, and i don't think the speakers will be Alpine, either. I know you will say ford has supply issues, so they can't allocate this engine to the Mariner. Then... HOLD OFF 1 YEAR! They will loose so much goodwill in the reviews its not even funny. I really like the current mariner, and just with Fords new 3.5 was in it, with a nav system and a new steering wheel. Instead, they stick with same old same old. They can't afford to put out junk like this. I really hope Ford's situation gets better. They should not be calling this a new product.
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Replying to: exalteddragon1 (Oct 08, 2006 7:13 am)
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Replying to: nvbanker (Oct 08, 2006 6:27 pm) If they wanted to make a new Mariner, instead of putting in the old (not vulcan old, but still) DOHC V6, they could have kept the very pleasing (IMO) current design, add a few feautres, and then NEXT YEAR when they have the capacity put in your 263hp V6. Then it really will be a new Mariner. This is a joke to me.
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Replying to: exalteddragon1 (Oct 08, 2006 8:56 pm) |
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Hi, everyone. As you've probably noticed, we have been trying to refine the discussions into more narrowly focussed topics. Our objective is twofold. We want to make it easier for people seeking specific information about their vehicles to find it easily and without having to wade through hundreds or thousands of postings. To those ends, we will be shutting down the general make/model discussions and work exclusively with specific issues. This requires us to populate the make/model subsections with relevant, interesting and timely topics. Rather than having the hosts simply create boilerplate topics for each make/model, we feel that you, the owner, the make/model enthusiast and the prospective buyer can best judge what those topics should be. You can help by adding a discussion (it's easy!) or suggesting one here. To add a discussion, click on the last link in the "You are here" line at the top of this page. That will take you to the topic page for this make/model. Review the list of topics and click on the "Add discussion" link when you've decided what topic you'd like to add. Follow the directions and you're done! Feel free to add more than one. Just avoid duplicating existing topics and try not to make it TOO specific! Your help and continued participation in the Forums is greatly appreciated! Thanks.
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Replying to: tidester (Oct 15, 2006 10:47 pm) Sorry, tides - we go back a long way, and this format change is a dumb idea, IMO. I don't have many issues, I have certain cars I like to follow for information and commentary. I like general brand forums. Why can't we have both? That's my input. My continued participation will depend on how user friendly these forums remain. 
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Replying to: nvbanker (Oct 16, 2006 6:31 pm) Someone floated the idea of a "Meet the Members" style topic. And we certainly do value our long timers and welcome newcomers who we hope will be able to find what they are looking for more easily! tidester, host |
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I have a 3 day old mariner hybrid that I've put about 300 highway miles on. After 60 highway miles today, I pulled into my driveway put it in park and it died. It will not idle in park or in drive for more than about 15 secs - then I have to restart it. Anyone know what is wrong?
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Replying to: sanarael (Oct 23, 2006 3:17 pm) |
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There have been a lot of reports of excessive road noise in the Mariner. I'm wondering if there is anyone out there who has improved the situation by installing a different brand of tire.
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