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Replying to: bigbuck16 (Mar 19, 2009 1:49 pm)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Mar 20, 2009 8:00 pm) 
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Replying to: bigbuck16 (Mar 21, 2009 8:05 am) |
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I went to the auto show yesterday and would like to share some opinions: 2010 Taurus: Yep, this is the one they should have built in 2005 instead of the 500. The lower roofline and greenhouse has a lot of Chrysler 300 look but overall you can see the influence of the Interceptor concept. While pretty striking, there are some fussy details that detract. The crease on the back fender looks like an afterthought and needs to be hammered smooth. The "C" pillar is a bit fussy and the break between the rear window and fixed portion of glass is too far forward. The rear end is perfect to my eye but the grill is a bit Camry-bland for my tastes. I couldn't get in the show car to examine the interior closely but I like the brows over the dash and the more gentle slope of the center stack. Unfortunately, it looks like the console top is the same flat black plastic used on the MKS. MKZ: Looks better in person than in pictures. The grill and taillights are a huge improvement. I wish they could have reworked the greenhouse to lose the Fusion look, though. The interior more like the MKS but again, the console appears to use the cheap flat black plastic. Not having rear seat AC vents in a $35,000 sedan is unacceptable, IMO. Fusion: Love it. The new grill and hood really look great in person - not as overwhelming as I expected. I wish the Taurus grill was more like this. The Fusion puts the Malibu to shame, IMO. MKT: If you like big goofy station wagons, you will love this. You would never know it shares anything with the Flex. MKS: No 2010s at the Minneapolis show. From a styling standpoint, my biggest objection to the MKS is the huge tall greenhouse and too-short rear deck. Not only is the trunk opening small but the overall proportions seem out of whack with such a short deck. Also, with such a huge greenhouse, why is their less rear seat leg room than a Taurus? There has been a lot of hype about the Bridge of Weir leather used on the seats. It is soft and supple but, OMG, it wrinkles badly. The interiors of the 3 MKSs at the show all looked 10 years old. The seat bottoms are too short, too. Lincoln, please do something about that cheap-assed console/centerstack! Buick LaCrosse: A beautiful package marred by stupid details. The line going down the side that drops and then sweeps back up again might have been fine on a 1954 Roadmaster but it is tacky in 2010. Likewise the fake holes that are now stuck on top of the hood. If not for these details, I think the LaCrosse looks better than the Taurus. Others: The 2010 Camaro is drop-dead beautiful - much better than in pictures. The side windows are very shallow giving the car a low muscular appearance. While it will not likely outsell the Mustang, I can see why GM lovers will be dancing in the streets over this one. In looks, this is a home run. I don't think the Genesis looks any more upscale than a Honda Accord. Nice interior in the Genesis, though. Overall, I think the best looking mid priced sedans come from Audi. The Jag XF is right up there, too. On the lower end, the VW Passat CC is a real looker, too. I am sure no one will disagree with any of my opinions. 
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Replying to: brucelinc (Mar 26, 2009 5:06 am) You must not have seen the interior.......
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Replying to: brucelinc (Mar 26, 2009 5:06 am)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Mar 26, 2009 8:12 am) |
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Replying to: akirby (Mar 26, 2009 6:25 am) I sat in it and it is pretty low rent. However, I will cut them some slack because they have an excellent platform, excellent engines, great exterior styling and they had to meet a fairly low price point to be competitive. Gregg, the Malibu seems too narrow in relationship to its length. That is why I don't really like it. The tail lamps look odd to me, too. I do like the side view, though.
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Replying to: brucelinc (Mar 26, 2009 8:35 am) Ford on the other hand introduces a 2010 Fusion and 2010 Taurus with completely different grills. Ford truck division also oddly gave the newest F150, Superduty, Escape (its unique grill not remotely attractive), Explorer, and Expedition all slightly different themes. At least within the Ford family Mercury knows how to do a grill theme on several disparate vehicles. Lincoln has a recognizable grill again. Hope they can get it on the MKX and Nav soon. It is the one thing I like about the MKS looks (though the lower air intake looks like it was made for a different car). |
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| Thanks for that photo of the MKS bigbuck. It looks really good there. | |
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