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3617 messages, Last post on Sep 21, 2008 at 8:07 AM
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Can anyone give me a link to a pic of the all new 500? Id like to see it. 
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Replying to: konocar400h (Feb 03, 2007 9:03 am) 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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Replying to: konocar400h (Feb 03, 2007 9:03 am)
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Ford will soon announce the renaming the Five Hundred to "Taurus." A desperate move that will likely accomplish nothing but confusion.
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Feb 06, 2007 6:36 am) Sales have not been up to expectations with the Five Hundred Name and the Taurus was top selling car in America for a few years and also the top selling fleet car. A bold move by Ford.
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Replying to: charts2 (Feb 06, 2007 7:03 am)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Feb 06, 2007 7:17 am)
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Originally, the "what became" 500 was really ment to be a Taurus replacement, but Ford deemed the pricepoints where a bit higher than what traditional buyers would accept them. Long gone were the days of the $16K entry Taurus. Considering some midsize sedans are hitting $30K, and then some, it's a good thing Mullaly thought of this move. Ever since he entered, he has been stating you don't throw out millions of dollars of building a model's name and advertising it, to then just drop it. So here we go. One of many moves thats shaking up the company brass 
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Replying to: ANT14 (Feb 06, 2007 7:25 am) I think perhaps the Fusion was the more natural Taurus replacement (the Fusion is actually larger than the original Taurua), and the 500 should have become the new Crown Victoria--or at least a Galaxy 500 or LTD. But teh Fusion now has a presence in the market of its own (somethign the 500 never established) In any event, the Taurus will be back, and Ford can now replace the CV with a rear drive model at some point. It all bodes well. Except for periodic (idiotic) meddling from Ford family members. As long as they have control (and think up ridicuous things like Mercury being able to survive with more creative interior fabrics and surfaces), the company is probably doomed to boom-bust cycles. |
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Replying to: ANT14 (Feb 06, 2007 7:25 am) 500 is a better candidate for Taurus name because Taurus never was a sport sedan and Fusion pretends to be - it was a larger (compared to Accord and Camry) midsize family car. 500 is even larger but still it is a midsize car. Taurus name stirs emotions unlike anonymous 500. I actually like Fusion/Milan too. I don’t know how bold new Taurus will be in person. But definitely it will sell better than 500. Next redesign I hope it may become a real Taurus with beautiful exterior thoughtfully made and stylish (like in original Taurus) interior. |
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