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#3540 of 3617 2008 Five Hundred by mschmal Jan 27, 2007 (8:03 am)
Expect July   Mark.
#3541 of 3617 other changes by brucelinc Jan 27, 2007 (8:28 am)
I agree the styling changes are underwhelming. I wish they could have addressed the roofline and C-piller. However, the 2008 500/Montego bring more to the party than just the 3-bar grille and the 3.5 engine.   Based on the media reports, a lot of effort has been made to make these models quieter and more refined with additional sound deadening and structural enhancements. If Ford can get butts in seats for a test drive, my guess is that these cars will be much more impressive than the original models.   I rent cars a lot and have driven 500s on many occasions. My biggest gripe, beyond the styling and lack of performance was road and engine noise. They just didn't feel/sound like a high quality vehicle to me. With the added power and reduced NVH, the new ones might be much more impressive - if you can get beyond the looks. Replies to this message: pnewby (Jan 29, 2007 5:35 am) heyjewel (Jan 29, 2007 10:21 am) savetheland (Jan 29, 2007 10:28 am) garandman (Feb 03, 2007 4:57 am) gregg_vw (Feb 03, 2007 6:24 am)
#3542 of 3617 Re: other changes [brucelinc] by pnewby Jan 29, 2007 (5:35 am)
Replying to: brucelinc (Jan 27, 2007 8:28 am) But who thinks the Camry or Accord (even the new ones) are daring and advanced? I agree, Ford needs to build those, but also a high quality, dependable car for the average family. And while they are at it, quit trying to cut costs by cutting content as a model ages. Our '06 explorer was a step in the right direction to restoring the looks and feel that had been cut, but the seats still haven't returned to the level of my '96. The LS which I loved when I was an early buyer, lost features and gained virtually nothing until it was dropped.   They just need to take what is a good vehicle and make it better with each model year even when the styling doesn't change. Replies to this message: heyjewel (Jan 29, 2007 10:21 am) savetheland (Jan 29, 2007 10:28 am) garandman (Feb 03, 2007 4:57 am) gregg_vw (Feb 03, 2007 6:24 am)
#3543 of 3617 Re: other changes [pnewby] by heyjewel Jan 29, 2007 (10:21 am)
Replying to: pnewby (Jan 29, 2007 5:35 am) Personally, I like the Accord in and out. Like, no more. The Camry exterior is too funky for me. The inside is funky too, but in a modern way.   But they're not the competition for the 500 are they?   Agree on Ford's terrible habit of decontenting cars as they age instead of improving them.
#3544 of 3617 Re: other changes [pnewby] by savetheland Jan 29, 2007 (10:28 am)
Replying to: pnewby (Jan 29, 2007 5:35 am) Same is true for Camry. Each new generation of Camry was of lower quality than previous - more cost cutting. Best Camry (also best styled) was 1992 model. 1997 Camry was decontented version of 1992 with style change that made it king of bland. Last gen Camry has even lower quality than 2002.   Taurus quality since 2003 was absolutely pathetic of course. Ford probably gave up on Taurus at that time.
#3545 of 3617 Re: other changes [pnewby] by garandman Feb 03, 2007 (4:57 am)
Replying to: pnewby (Jan 29, 2007 5:35 am) But who thinks the Camry or Accord (even the new ones) are daring and advanced? I think in 3-5 years the new Camry will look bizarre and the 500, still tasteful. Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Feb 03, 2007 6:24 am)
#3546 of 3617 Re: other changes [garandman] by gregg_vw Feb 03, 2007 (6:24 am)
Replying to: garandman (Feb 03, 2007 4:57 am) I think in three to five years, the Camry will look dated (and already be completely updated), and the 500 will still look dumpy and anonymous.   I hope by then, that the 500 is either out of Ford's line-up, or injected with a good dose of style, driving dynamics and a choice of engines.
#3547 of 3617 Driver side body weatherstriping by gened1 Feb 03, 2007 (7:12 am)
I just took my 05 500 in to the dealer because I have a rip in the driver side body mounted weatherstriping right by the body mounted door latch. They said it was a wear item but will cover it this one time under warranty. Has anyone else had a problem with this area of the door weatherstriping? (I only have 11000 miles on the odo). I was thinking that they may have compromised the area when they replaced the door latches under the recall. Anyway the dealership is stepping up to the plate.
#3548 of 3617 Link Please by konocar400h Feb 03, 2007 (9:03 am)
Can anyone give me a link to a pic of the all new 500? Id like to see it. Replies to this message: barnstormer64 (Feb 03, 2007 9:31 am) gregg_vw (Feb 03, 2007 3:30 pm)
#3549 of 3617 Re: Link Please [konocar400h] by barnstormer64 Feb 03, 2007 (9:31 am)
Replying to: konocar400h (Feb 03, 2007 9:03 am) No link, though I did see it at the Houston Auto Show yesterday.   Looked like my 2005 Five Hundred, except for the addition of the navigation/DVD system in front. And, the grill has been replaced with something that looks like chicken-wire fence.

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