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Replying to: mschmal (Dec 17, 2006 1:31 pm) I like the Edge, but I have decided to keep my Mariner for another year and see if the Edge is reliable and has the braking problem fixed... ( Also is it likely that there will be rebates by this time next year... ) |
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This is to everyone out there who is considering buying a new car. In the past, US automakers made 2 many cars. Because of UAW rules and non-modern plants that were not flexible, it was cheaper for the company to put out a big rebate to sell more vehicles than to idle the factory. NOW, the automakers are making less vehicles, at fewer plants that are upgraded to allow production to reflect demand. In addition, thanks to internet shopping, Manufacturers are LOWERING the MSRP on vehicles to be closer to the final transaction cost in the past. Fords latest car models, the Fusion, 500, and Mustang never had significant rebates until well into the next model years selling season. Even the new Explorer hsd not has the huge rebates it had in the past. The best deals are usually in August. Mark.
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Replying to: mschmal (Dec 17, 2006 1:31 pm) |
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Replying to: mschmal (Dec 18, 2006 4:10 am) P.S you can get a 1K rebate on a 2007 fusion right now. A co-worker just bought a 2007 Explorer for 6K under MSRP. However, even if Ford does not offer a rebate, the dealers will still have to offer a hearvy discount to move them as there is simply too many good alternatives... |
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If you visit www.highwaysafety.org, and check out the crash test news release about Minicars, the Versa did the best because it is bigger and heavier than the Fit, Yaris, Aveo, Accent. Newtonian physics dictate that when two objects collide, the object with greater mass will transfer energy or loose energy to the object with less mass. If you are in a lighter vehicle hit by a heavier vehicle, you stand a good chance of coming out the worst of the two vehicles. Anway, the way the guy from IIHS talks in the video about the Minicar test, you feel ENCOURAGED to give up a little fuel economy to have more car around you to protect you in a crash. Mark. |
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Incidently, the independant company that sets lease end values gave Edge the HIGHEST residual percentage for any vehicle in its class. Somebody out there thinks Edge will hold its value, and banks will be risking alot of money on that recommendation. Mark.
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Replying to: mschmal (Dec 20, 2006 11:30 am) Not exactly. If the more massive object is stationary just before impact it will acquire kinetic energy while the lighter one loses kinetic energy. What you meant to say is that while the exchange of momentum between the two is equal and opposite, the change in speed of the more massive object is less than that of the lighter object. This is why your conclusion is correct and why the windshield wins over the bug.  tidester, host
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Replying to: mschmal (Dec 20, 2006 11:32 am) |
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Replying to: mschmal (Dec 20, 2006 11:30 am) Actually, the Versa only did better in the rear impact test, which is a test of the seats and headrests on 20mph impact. Nothing at all to do with weight.
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Replying to: tidester (Dec 20, 2006 4:54 pm) However, the crumple zones on the car do far more to save the lives of the occupants than the weight. It is better to decelerate the car more slowly by allowing the energy to be absorbed by bending metal...
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