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Re: Would the CX-7 be more attractive with a V-6? [ateixeira]
by aviboy97
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Mar 26, 2007 (8:52 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 26, 2007 8:41 am)
Yes, the MZR 2.3L DISI Turbo is built in Japan. The 3.5L V6 is totally Ford.
There is confusion where the 3.5L V6 is actually assembled for the Mazda application on the CX-9. Some say it is assembled here in the States and shipped to Japan, or it might be assembled in Japan, using Japanese parts. Personally, I think it is built here and shipped over there to be placed in the CX-9. It is really a nice engine. I'm very impressed. Kudos to Ford.
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Re: Would the CX-7 be more attractive with a V-6? [aviboy97]
by ateixeira
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Mar 26, 2007 (9:09 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Mar 26, 2007 8:52 am)
Agreed, nice engine, but it is a Ford and I think I'd be more comfortable waiting to here initial reports on reliability before buying one of the first ones.
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Re: Would the CX-7 be more attractive with a V-6? [ateixeira]
by aviboy97
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Mar 26, 2007 (3:10 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 26, 2007 9:09 am)
As a consumer, one is not wrong to use that approach given Fords inconsistent reliability history, however, they are making significant strides to right their ship.
On a positive note, the Duratec35 is based off of the Duratec30, which was a good engine.
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Re: Would the CX-7 be more attractive with a V-6? [aviboy97]
by vbbuilt
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Mar 27, 2007 (3:52 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Mar 26, 2007 3:10 pm)
The acronym F.O.R.D is still very appropriate..."Found On Road, Dead" or "Fix Or Repair, Daily" Nothing has changed over the years. 
Vince.
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Re: Would the CX-7 be more attractive with a V-6? [vbbuilt]
by aviboy97
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Mar 27, 2007 (5:28 am)
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Replying to: vbbuilt (Mar 27, 2007 3:52 am)
or "First On Race Day"...lol
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Re: Would the CX-7 be more attractive with a V-6? [aviboy97]
by vbbuilt
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Mar 27, 2007 (5:59 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Mar 27, 2007 5:28 am)
Oh? Which model Ford are you referring to?
Vince.
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Re: Would the CX-7 be more attractive with a V-6? [vbbuilt]
by qbrozen
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Mar 27, 2007 (6:29 am)
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Replying to: vbbuilt (Mar 27, 2007 5:59 am)
How about the famed GT40 that won the 24 hours of Le Mans 4 times in a row?
I'm not a ford fan, but let's not throw feces for the sake of it.
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Re: Would the CX-7 be more attractive with a V-6? [ateixeira]
by nmk
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Mar 27, 2007 (6:31 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 26, 2007 7:48 am)
My phrasing was a bit ambiguous.
My meaning was as the V-6 would'nt fit, to comment on the handling was irrelevant as it couldn't be done. 
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Re: Would the CX-7 be more attractive with a V-6? [ateixeira]
by qbrozen
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Mar 27, 2007 (6:32 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 26, 2007 8:41 am)
hmmm... I thought I read the sister V6s have their own internals from each company.(???) Or did that only apply to the previous 3 liter? Or am I making this up completely?
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Re: Would the CX-7 be more attractive with a V-6? [vbbuilt]
by aviboy97
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Mar 27, 2007 (11:50 am)
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Replying to: vbbuilt (Mar 27, 2007 5:59 am)
I was not referring to any model, just adding to the list of acronyms. I believe it's meant to be in reference to NASCAR
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