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#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???
#36 of 152 hmmm by johnclineii Jul 03, 2005 (3:03 am)
Although primarily about Fusion, there are some interesting hints about the future of Five Hundred here (and perhaps even more so about Crown Vic/Grand Marquis):   http://www.detnews.com/2005/autosinsider/0507/03/A01-235800.htm
#37 of 152 I am curious about my taillights by marsha7 Jul 04, 2005 (12:50 pm)
on my 2004 CV LX Sport...I see so many CVs on the road, with the badge "Crown Victoria LX" on the trunk, and they have those combination taillights where the upper 80% is red, but there is a 1" x 4" band at the bottom which is the amber signal light...mine is all red...what years and exact models had the combo light (red/amber) and why did Ford change it after they created the red/amber, where the amber signal light is so much more visible in the dark, fog, mist, rain, and just off in the distance on a clear night???...so stupid to make it and then limit it to certain years or specific models... Replies to this message: surrfurtom (Jul 25, 2005 7:20 pm)
#38 of 152 Re: I am curious about my taillights [marsha7] by surrfurtom Jul 25, 2005 (7:20 pm)
Replying to: marsha7 (Jul 04, 2005 12:50 pm) I believe that all the P71 police versions of the CV had the red tailights. The civilian versions up until 2004 had the red/amber lens. In 2004 Ford put the solid red in all CVs. Can't give you a good reason for the change other than consolidation of the tailight lens design. I agree the red/amber are more noticeable for civilian vehicles as they do not have auxiliary emergency strobe lights.
#39 of 152 Power MPG by chuck1959 Sep 08, 2005 (2:54 pm)
Replying to: johnclineii (Mar 29, 2005 3:16 pm) Why does Ford or any other car company for that matter seem to put to small an engine in cars the first year they are introduce? Don't they drive these cars first. Yeah I know the are trying to get good MPG. Don't the know we (consumers) would like a good mix of power and MPG.

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