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Automotive News & Views What about the future of Ford Inc?? 
1858 messages, Last post on Oct 16, 2006 at 6:25 AM
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Replying to: jefferyg (Oct 28, 2005 8:26 pm) You are SO right, jefferyg - which is exactly why I don't get the need for a 500hp AMG Mercedes, or the new Lexus, etc. What's the point of it all, when gas is so expensive right now.
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Replying to: jefferyg (Oct 28, 2005 8:26 pm) When the Mustang first came out, even the top-of-the-line V-8 wasn't anything to get excited about in the performance department - at least, not compared to a Pontiac GTO, or even an Olds 442. (I'm not talking about the Shelby models - I mean the stock Mustangs that could be ordered directly from Ford and sold through any Ford dealer.) But that didn't stop Mustangs from flying out the door. Most of them were equipped with the straight six or mild-mannered V-8. That was why the car was such a success in the first place - it was easy to drive (and insure) but LOOKED sporty and more expensive than it really was. And has anyone noticed that, through the years, the Mustang has been beat up regularly for not offering the raw performance of its chief competitors - Hemi 'Cuda, Camaro Z-28, GTO, IROC Z, Trans Am - and has managed to outlive them all? (Well, the GTO is back, but judging by the sales figures, it might as well be dead.) What makes the Mustang feasible isn't the hot V-8 version - it's the mild-mannered V-6 models that are sold to women and middle-aged couples (I'm amazed at how many 40- and 50-something couples I see in Mustang convertibles). |
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Replying to: nvbanker (Oct 29, 2005 2:10 pm) "What's the point of it all, when gas is so expensive right now." The people that buy IE: a AMG Mercedes, don't care about gas prices, as they can afford the high gas prices anyway.
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Replying to: chuck1959 (Oct 30, 2005 8:23 am) So can I, chuck, but I don't like it - that's why I'm driving a sedan now mostly, and the Navigator is sitting around rusting.... Maybe I have more conscience than others....
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Replying to: nvbanker (Oct 30, 2005 4:13 pm)
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Replying to: chuck1959 (Oct 30, 2005 5:19 pm) Took my wife to the dealer to look at the new Fusion - they had the silver SEL with leather, stability and comfort package (or whatever it's called). It looked awesome, and what did she say? : "It's hideous!" My heart dropped! Are you kidding me?, this comes from a woman that says that the Cadillac CTS is gorgeous! And Fusion is NOT? I am so pissed off! I was hoping to impress her with its’ driving capabilities, but she refused to even sit in it! Damn It! When does the AWD, 3.5 V6 come out, does anyone know? I am so frustrated  Just venting 
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| well, my wifes only comment 9when I showed her a picture, before even seeing it in person) was "but it's a Ford". And she is pretty oblivious to anything car related, but I guess is swayed by advertising! | |
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Replying to: 2zmax (Oct 31, 2005 7:11 am)  By the way how car savvy is she? IMO it does look awesome the CTC is the hidous one. 
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| People will shell out $45,000 + for an F-150 Lariet or Expedition, but Ford has totally lost its car credibility. Mustang was round one, lets hope Fusion continues to make a point that Ford is back | |
| for me, but it's always nice to know what to expect when I get it home! | |
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