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#11 of 152 Pregnant weasels? by johnclineii Mar 17, 2005 (4:05 pm)
I am tempted to ask when and why you have observed pregnant weasels, but some things it is just best not to know....
#12 of 152 Frequently pregnant weasels by euphonium Mar 17, 2005 (8:32 pm)
were part of our college lab experiments as were frogs, rabbits, cats, mice, rats, & other rodents. Now you know and don't you feel better for it? Non science majors usually just take Chem 101 or Bact 210 and get by with a BA.
#13 of 152 whew by johnclineii Mar 18, 2005 (5:16 am)
Thanks. I do feel better now. And I feel better knowing the Panther cars are going to be around a bit longer, even though I do love my Ford Five Hundred with AWD. Wonder if the Panther will ever get AWD? Replies to this message: cgn49 (Mar 27, 2005 5:38 am) johnclineii (Mar 29, 2005 3:16 pm) chuck1959 (Sep 08, 2005 2:54 pm)
#14 of 152 Re: whew [johnclineii] by cgn49 Mar 27, 2005 (5:38 am)
Replying to: johnclineii (Mar 18, 2005 5:16 am) the 500 looks to be a nice car; the only rap on it is that they say it's underpowered. do you feel that thats an accurate statement? Replies to this message: johnclineii (Mar 29, 2005 3:16 pm) chuck1959 (Sep 08, 2005 2:54 pm)
#15 of 152 New Vics and Grand Marquis' by mystique Mar 28, 2005 (8:53 pm)
Does anybody have any pics of the redone 06' Crown Vic or Grand Marquis. I am particularly interested in the LX Sport.
#16 of 152 Crown Victoria SVT by lexusrocks Mar 29, 2005 (1:46 pm)
Ford should seriously consider building an SVT Crown Victoria with at least 300hp. If they don't Ford will lose the large performance sedan market to the new Cadillac STS, Dodge Charger, Chrylser 300C and the new Chevrolet Impala. If the Australians can get the really cool Ford Falcon, why can't we get a Ford sport sedan? Ford should also incorporate more technology, such as a nav system in the new model. If they can do this, the Crown Victoria could become Ford's most desirbale model. At the same time all this happening, I also feel the Ford Five Hundred needs a new engine, preferably one with at least 250hp. Replies to this message: samnoe (Apr 04, 2005 5:25 am)
#17 of 152 Re: whew [cgn49] by johnclineii Mar 29, 2005 (3:16 pm)
Replying to: cgn49 (Mar 27, 2005 5:38 am) Been on a 2000 mile trip + with the Five Hundred.   Anyway, the car could definitely use a bit more power. Then again, I averaged over 30 mpg on the trip, with AWD nonetheless....   So, even I am conflicted! I love the CVT. Feel free to join us over at the Five Hundred forum here... Replies to this message: chuck1959 (Sep 08, 2005 2:54 pm)
#18 of 152 Re: Crown Victoria SVT [lexusrocks] by samnoe Apr 04, 2005 (5:25 am)
Replying to: lexusrocks (Mar 29, 2005 1:46 pm) "I also feel the Ford Five Hundred needs a new engine, preferably one with at least 250 hp..."   Yeah, Ford also fells the same. And that's why the new Duratec 3.5L engine will be added to the 500 next year.   I also think that the CV needs a boost to compete with the others on the market. The need to improve the powertrain, the interior, and a few other minor stuff.
#19 of 152 Maybe there is hope for CV/GM engine/car upgrades... by bigunit67 Apr 06, 2005 (2:49 pm)
In the regular CV/GM chat room, one of the posters makes a point about Dodge introducing a Charger Police Car model for MY 2006, and that this little fact will force Ford to upgrade the CV, especially in the area of engine power.   I did a little digging, and does indeed appear the Charger will be offered with an option of the 3.5 or 5.7 V-8 for 2006 - to police fleets. I don't endorse anyone's website, but you can follow the following link to get the data I did: link title   Personal rant/opinion/burning question section:   1. I would think Ford could offer the 3-valve 4.6 as an option while retaining the existing 2-valve for who don't want/crave extra power w/o burning up too many development dollars.   2. Also, if anyone out there knows, could Ford put a version of the cylinder-deactiviation technology that Diamler is using on the 300c to work in their V-8 cars? Don't take away from what is there, but add something useful and relevant to the package to make people take another look at it.   3. And to go full-blown crazy, how possible would it be to incorporate an electric motor with the CV/GM and have a hybrid version available? It just makes sense to me to take your oldest car platform, one whose costs have long since be recouped, and make changes that would likely be well received in today's marketplace. With Buick going through a total makeover, and the Bonneville being axed, and a whole new 280 HP Avalon to contend with, do something that makes the public take another look at your cars. You can't just "build it and have them come".   Comments, questions? Threats? Replies to this message: euphonium (Apr 07, 2005 8:15 am)
#20 of 152 Re: Maybe there is hope for CV/GM engine/car upgrades... [bigunit67] by euphonium Apr 07, 2005 (8:15 am)
Replying to: bigunit67 (Apr 06, 2005 2:49 pm) Ford should continue with the 220 hp 4.6, Mercury should continue with the 239 engine, but only Lincoln Town Car should have the 300 hp engine available for why should the price of a Lincoln only get you a Ford powerplant? Jaguar's six speed tranny should be with only the Town Car, leaving the Ford/Mercury with the common 4 speed AOD. When you pay much more, you should receive much more. Mercury buyers are not interested in performance as the demise of the Marauder proves. Also, bring back the Towing Package enabling the sedans to drag 3,000 lb trailers. One shouldn't have to buy a pickup or SUV for the infrequent towing of boats.

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