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Re: MKS vs. Taurus vs. others [brucelinc] by akirby
Mar 26, 2009 (6:25 am)
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Replying to: brucelinc (Mar 26, 2009 5:06 am)

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.
 
You must not have seen the interior.......
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Re: MKS vs. Taurus vs. others [brucelinc] by gregg_vw
Mar 26, 2009 (8:12 am)
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Replying to: brucelinc (Mar 26, 2009 5:06 am)

I agree with most of your assessments. Both the Taurus and LaCrosse are slightly marred by some details, but both are huge improvements. The Camaro is a home run with styling that makes the Mustang look old. However, the Mustang has the better interior. The CC is just beautiful. You are so right about the MKS. How they approved styling a car that big and long to look so short is beyond me. Don't agree on the Fusion though. While the 2010 is an improvement for sure, it in no way to my eye has the handsome proportions of the Malibu. Part of the problem is it has to soldier on with the previous greenhouse styling, which is more conservative than most of the mid-size competition. But overall, I like your eye for things.
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Re: MKS vs. Taurus vs. others [gregg_vw] by akirby
Mar 26, 2009 (8:23 am)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Mar 26, 2009 8:12 am)

Remember the MKS styling was done pre-Mulally/Kuzak/Fields and the only thing they were able to change was the grille. I fully expect the next gen to show the same improvements that we saw in the new Taurus.
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Re: MKS vs. Taurus vs. others [akirby] by brucelinc
Mar 26, 2009 (8:35 am)
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Replying to: akirby (Mar 26, 2009 6:25 am)

You must not have seen the interior.......
 
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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Re: MKS vs. Taurus vs. others [brucelinc] by gregg_vw
Mar 26, 2009 (11:31 am)
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Replying to: brucelinc (Mar 26, 2009 8:35 am)

That's the Malibu view I like as well. I also like the split grill view. Chevy has done a great job of getting the same grill theme installed across the line. There's a family resemblance, and it is an attractive one.
 
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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MKS photo. by carfanforever
Mar 26, 2009 (1:52 pm)
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Thanks for that photo of the MKS bigbuck. It looks really good there.
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Re: MKS vs. Taurus vs. others [brucelinc] by savetheland
Mar 26, 2009 (4:23 pm)
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Replying to: brucelinc (Mar 26, 2009 5:06 am)

IMO Malibu looks like better built (with better aligned and tight panels and better fitting doors) and upper scale vehicle that Fusion. Exterior design is also more modern - same about interior design. Fusion interior looks kind of dated and bland. They should not change grill on the Fusion and if they decided to so - get rid of chrome bar. It does not look modern and older Fusion had more integirty in exterior design. I would choose Malibu over Fusion any day if it had same sharp steering as Fusion. I have to tell you that Ford has serious problem of their interior design - no matter how good materials are - it looks drab and outdated. How they are capabale to make interiors that look old school on brand new cars - is beyond me.
 
I am waiting for new LaCrosse though for final decision what to buy. I want something more exiting style-wise than your typical family sedan.And there is always Mazda6 which more upscale and in general better car than Fusion/Milan.
 
Milan is better looking car than Fusion for sure, but issue with bland and dated interior still remains.
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Re: MKS vs. Taurus vs. others [savetheland] by gregg_vw
Mar 27, 2009 (5:20 am)
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Replying to: savetheland (Mar 26, 2009 4:23 pm)

You must consider the VW CC as well. Looks very sharp in the metal. If you don't need the rear middle seat, it is the way to go.
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Malibu, Fusion, New Taurus, etc. by carfanforever
Mar 27, 2009 (3:23 pm)
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I think the Fusion, Milan, and MKZ are very attractive cars, with not much in the way of visual distinction between them, but very pretty cars nontheless. As for the Malibu, it is simply gorgeous. The previous Malibu was hideous. There is simply no comparion between it and the new car. I think the Malibu could use a nice SS version with the 5.3! Bring the small block back to midsize family cars Chevy! It's time! I think the Malibu is the best looking of the current crop of midsize family sedans.
 
The new Taurus just makes the hottest segment of the market (Mid/fullsize family sedans, all the action is here) even hotter!
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Re: Malibu, Fusion, New Taurus, etc. [carfanforever] by lilengineerboy
Mar 27, 2009 (4:09 pm)
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Replying to: carfanforever (Mar 27, 2009 3:23 pm)

As for the Malibu, it is simply gorgeous. The previous Malibu was hideous.
 
Old Malibu is to new Malibu as old Taurus is to new Taurus. I don't think any of the cars were "hideous" but I think both new models are way way better looking than those they replaced. I haven't been able to say that about cars in a while.

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