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3617 messages, Last post on Sep 21, 2008 at 8:07 AM
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While I will wait to see it in person, it looks like a copy of what everyone else is doing. It lacks what traditionally Galaxie 500's always had - inspired styling and attitude. Still might be nice as another blend into the crowd type of car.
Have another personal reason. If I parked this car in my garage next to my 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 XL convertible, the old gal may just refuse to start after seeing it's progeny reduced to being just another copycat of Audi.
Here is a link to a real Ford "500", alas 35 years old. http://www.fordregistry.com/images/PG%20XL%202DC/RN_01125_7W59H208521_02.jpg |
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My apologies, I stand corrected. I'm working from memory and must admit that I've never driven it, but didn't that V8 make fewer horses than the V6 that was in the previous SHO? I thought that I read a review that stated that the performance on the V8 SHO vs the V6 SHO was worse. I could very easily be wrong. Again I'm working from memory and that's why I called it anemic. For Ford to stay competitive, especially in light of their declining sales, I think they MUST build it. |
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In an interview with Reuters, Mays stated that Ford is going for a worldwide "look" that is recognizable for all models. He stated that European and Australian models are "perfect" and the American models will be changed to that model over the next couple of years. I would guess that the 500 is a major step in the "perfecting" of their American division. I thought that some of you might get a kick out of this. |
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| The hp in the latter versions of the SHO V6 had 220. The V8 had 230 hp. | |
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as a Ford dealer we are very excitied about this car.... considering j.mayes background, it's easy to see where the styling overtones have come from. |
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| Thanks for the info. I stand corrected.....again. | |
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http://auto.com/industry/iwira29_20020329.htm
I have a few questions:
1. Has anybody seen or have pictures from this video?
2. It looks like the competition is the Avalon and Max. Still think it doesn't need more power and more refinement than the Taurus? 3. Personally, I think that raising the front seat is a bad idea. What do you think? |
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I think it is a great idea: better visibility, 'command of the road' feeling, tall driver position w/o the attendant higher drivetrain & tipover potential. Hopefully someone really tall could adjust the seat down accordingly. |
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| Plus, if you have a high roofline, you can have a more "chair like" position in the backseat, too, so you have more leg room. That's why a Toyota Echo is roomy for a small car. Cars in general are getting taller. | |
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