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#26 of 152 Re: Soild rear axle, interior, power [fsmmcsi] by jsylvester Apr 23, 2005 (2:43 pm)
Replying to: fsmmcsi (Apr 20, 2005 7:27 pm) You are correct, there are some compromises with the solid rear axle, but there are advantages. It is simple and durable, and usually requires only simple shock absorbers as any future maintenance.   On the interior, I'm guessing part of the update will be to make better form-fitting seats for the bucket seat option. Myself personally, I prefer the bench seat, but you do slide around on the leather.
#27 of 152 Ford Crown Victoria by xkss Apr 24, 2005 (11:17 pm)
They should drop the Crown Victoria name and replace it with the Falcon when the Australian Ford Falcon comes here in 2008.   check it out here.   Australian Fords Replies to this message: chuck1959 (Sep 08, 2005 3:15 pm)
#28 of 152 Australian Fords need to come here by xkss Apr 24, 2005 (11:22 pm)
Here is the Australian Ford FPV GT-P (FPV stands for Ford Performance Vehicles).   You can get it without the stripes.
#29 of 152 Keep the Vic! by basils Jun 07, 2005 (8:59 am)
Sorry, but the Falcon just looks way too dull for me. Reminds me of a cross between a '95 Mustang and a new Pontiac GTO. No real eye catching lines or distinct qualities about it. As for the Crown Vic....why change it so drastically? It's an original! Great ride...one of the best, very clean and simple lines, very reliable, smooth power delivery, rear wheel drive BENEFITS (yes, benefits), classy yet slightly retro in design, and not every "joe" on the block owns one. True, cops and taxis have them, but they aren't the same in appearance. The only thing that I would want them to do in 2006-2008, is maybe use a 3v 4.6, slightly upgrade the interior, offer all versions the same wide color choices, and maybe modernize the front fascia....but not too much, and leave the rear alone. Whatever they do I hope it looks great because I plan on getting a 2006 model....unless they butcher the design or turn it into a Falcon!
#30 of 152 the Vic needs to die by xkss Jun 25, 2005 (6:12 pm)
The Falcon has way more performance than the Crown Vic.
#31 of 152 Performance by jsylvester Jun 26, 2005 (7:53 am)
I prefer the Panther over the Austrailian Falcon, but I'm more into comfort and durability than blazing performance.   As stated above, the Panther performs it's role very well; all it needs is some updating, especially in the interior and the drivetrain. My only concern is if Ford monkey's with the drivetrain, it will lose it's bulletproof reliability. Replies to this message: basils (Jun 26, 2005 8:32 am)
#32 of 152 Re: Performance [jsylvester] by basils Jun 26, 2005 (8:32 am)
Replying to: jsylvester (Jun 26, 2005 7:53 am) True, the Falcon out performs the CV in quickness and cornering, but Ford has the new Mustang GT for that. Why do we need to change the CV into some kind of teenager car? Leave it as is with just some improvements like a bit added horsepower and slight styling changes. For the money this car can't be touched. It's like a Lincoln for the budget minded. The level of comfort is superb and yes, the durablity is top notch......so why mess with it? I fear that once the Crown Vic gets changed into another platform, we'll never see it's kind again. No more retro styling, no more superb comfort (unless you pay 40k or more), no more large size ( a great alternative to a clunky SUV), and the end of an era of the big American rear wheel drive car. Let's keep it alive!
#33 of 152 be heartened by johnclineii Jun 26, 2005 (2:47 pm)
I too love the Panther series, but know that large size, comfort and very conservative styling can also be found in the Montego/Five Hundred. No RWD or V-8 or body on frame though. Thank goodness Mr. Ford tossed Mr. Nasser out the door, or the Panther would be gone already, and those who CHOOSE a Vic/GM would no longer be able to.   I own and drive a Five Hundred, but I want Panthers to be around for a very long time....
#34 of 152 Exactly by chris65amg Jun 26, 2005 (6:44 pm)
""As stated above, the Panther performs it's role very well; all it needs is some updating, especially in the interior and the drivetrain. My only concern is if Ford monkey's with the drivetrain, it will lose it's bulletproof reliability.""   One of my dad's friends has a Crown Vic from '93 or thereabouts. The car has 150k miles on it, and since he takes it in for regular oil changes and maitenance, the car is still running very well. Ford doesn't need great performance from this car. It is also as durable as any fom the Japanese, which is hard to say of a Ford. I do agree that they should tweak the drivetrain a bit.
#35 of 152 Tweak the drivetrain by marsha7 Jun 27, 2005 (2:13 pm)
firm up the bucket seats, which would add $10 for firmer foam and better side hugging (if you want cushy, get the bench seat...bucket seats should have firmer support like an LS Lincoln...I sat in my buddy's new Yukon SLT and the seats were supportive)...besides, the old folks do not get buckets and floor shifters, so totally different seats can appeal to a totally different market...and modernize the sound system, it looks like a Lafayette system from the 70s...   This car is the only one I have seen that does not have the option of heat or air going to dash vents and floor at same time...why???

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