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What is this discussion about? Ford Five Hundred, Mercury Montego, Sedan


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Re: The NEW 3.5! Drove it! Wrote a song about it! Want to hear it? Here it by chuck1
Jul 22, 2007 (4:59 pm)
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Replying to: walterquint (Jul 22, 2007 3:50 pm)

I own an '06 Five Hundred that is a company car. Let me tell you that it is one boring design to look at. In addition, the CVT tranny takes some real getting use to.
 
I also wonder about fuel economy with the CVT since if you really put your foot in to it (like you need to do with the 3.0) the motor revs are real high for what seem an extended amount of time.
Just my thoughts.
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Re: The NEW 3.5! Drove it! Wrote a song about it! Want to hear it? Here it by jaxs1
Jul 22, 2007 (5:03 pm)
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Replying to: walterquint (Jul 22, 2007 3:50 pm)

The exterior styling of the Five Hundred wasn't very good and now the 2008 Taurus has gone from plain to gaudy with all the chrome add-ons.
This car isn't what people want and they are probably working hard at a complete redesign in a few years.
They should probably get rid of both the Taurus and Crown Victoria in a couple years and come out with a new rear-drive sedan that replaces both. There is no need for two Ford full-size sedans.
At least Ford is having better luck with the Fusion even if it is not a contender to outsell the Camry and Accord.
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Re: The NEW 3.5! Drove it! Wrote a song about it! Want to hear it? Here it by chuck1
Jul 22, 2007 (5:21 pm)
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Jul 22, 2007 5:03 pm)

I completely agree Jaxs1.
 
Well said.
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Re: The NEW 3.5! Drove it! Wrote a song about it! Want to hear it? Here it [chuck1] by donl1
Jul 22, 2007 (8:46 pm)
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Replying to: chuck1 (Jul 22, 2007 5:21 pm)

I had a 05' AWD LTD Five Hundred for about a year and put almost 20K miles on it and it was all around disappointing.
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Re: The NEW 3.5! Drove it! Wrote a song about it! Want to hear it? Here it [walterquint] by gregg_vw
Jul 23, 2007 (4:02 am)
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Replying to: walterquint (Jul 22, 2007 3:50 pm)

There are reasons that evreyone doesn't share your assessment of the 500 as the "most splendid" sedan: to amny it is plain-to-almost-homely looking, the mileage isn't anything to write home about, lots of road noise, cheap looking interior, way bigger than some people want, no stability control available, no optional engine. It's safety rating is only good with the side airbags. Now, the Taurus has fixed some of those things, but it has still a plain to awkward shape adn profile.
 
Splendid is in the eye of the beholder. If you find it splendid, then you will get a darn good buy.
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Re: The NEW 3.5! Drove it! Wrote a song about it! Want to hear it? Here it [gregg_vw] by pnewby
Jul 23, 2007 (6:54 am)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Jul 23, 2007 4:02 am)

Safety is only good with the side airbags? Where did that come from. It has always had a "best" rating from both testing groups, even without the side airbags on the earlier models.
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Re: The NEW 3.5! Drove it! Wrote a song about it! Want to hear it? Here it [pnewby] by gregg_vw
Jul 23, 2007 (7:17 am)
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Replying to: pnewby (Jul 23, 2007 6:54 am)

Nope. Check again. One group said the side bags were required for a good rating. The other didn't. Look it up. In any event, it is moot now, as they are standard on the Taurus.
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2006 Ford Five Hundred G.,P.,S., death! by jackrabbit1
Jan 11, 2008 (5:32 pm)
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Dvd drive motor not initializing - would need to replace unit or rebuild unit. My car has 43,756 miles on it. I spent $1600.00 on this luxury item new and they want $600.00 to replace a dvd drive motor! Dealer tells me you should have bought the extended warranty and I tell him, Do you think I'll buy another car off of you! Where can I buy a new dvd drive motor ? I'll put in myself ! Thank you for your time and imput!
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Re: 2006 Ford Five Hundred G.,P.,S., death! [jackrabbit1] by patrickposey
Jan 20, 2008 (12:42 pm)
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Replying to: jackrabbit1 (Jan 11, 2008 5:32 pm)

IF I'M correct ford have another company make those radios when i go to work tuesday i'll find out who makes them and also check ebay too.

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