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#473 of 486 Re: My feelings on what Ford needs [akirby] by steve_ HOST

Feb 18, 2013 (2:13 pm)

Replying to: akirby (Feb 18, 2013 2:04 pm)
Well the other manufacturers are still cranking out their niche vehicles.
 
My brother has a new F-150. Have you seen the liftover height on those things? His came with a built-in step on the tailgate to help you climb into the bed.
 
I still think there's a market for compact pickups, and we'd likely be flooded with Thai ones if it weren't for the chicken tax.

#474 of 486 Re: My feelings on what Ford needs [steve_] by akirby

Feb 18, 2013 (7:09 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Feb 18, 2013 2:13 pm)
But nobody is investing anything in upgrades or remodels on those existing vehicles. Even Tata pulled out.

#475 of 486 Re: My feelings on what Ford needs [akirby] by xwesx

Feb 19, 2013 (10:40 am)

Replying to: akirby (Feb 18, 2013 7:09 pm)
It's no surprise. Government regs highly disfavor compact pickups, just like they do wagons. There's far larger margin of profitability, for many reasons, in other models.
 
Because of that, you're right... compact pickups are merely a niche with a heavy cost of entry (not so different from diesels).

#476 of 486 Re: My feelings on what Ford needs [xwesx] by steve_ HOST

Feb 19, 2013 (10:59 am)

Replying to: xwesx (Feb 19, 2013 10:40 am)
Obviously Ford needs a compact hybrid diesel pickup.

#477 of 486 Re: My feelings on what Ford needs [steve_] by xwesx

Feb 19, 2013 (11:06 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Feb 19, 2013 10:59 am)
Hahahaha; yeah, if you're going in, do it with conviction.

#478 of 486 Re: My feelings on what Ford needs [xwesx] by steve_ HOST

Feb 19, 2013 (11:15 am)

Replying to: xwesx (Feb 19, 2013 11:06 am)
Another one we won't get but the Aussies will - the Chevy/Holden SS UTE:
 

#479 of 486 Re: My feelings on what Ford needs [steve_] by akirby

Feb 19, 2013 (6:37 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Feb 19, 2013 11:15 am)
Don't be surprised if Ford comes out with something very similar to that. 1000 lb payload, 3000 lb towing.

#480 of 486 racing sells cars, right? by steve_ HOST

Feb 21, 2013 (3:36 pm)

Well, it may sell godaddy hosting.
 
"Under the skins, they are still purpose-built machines, no more "stock" than a Formula 1 machine. But at least they look like stock cars, and that, Allison says, is significant. He cited the introduction of the Mustang brand in NASCAR's second-tier division, the Nationwide Series, in 2010."
 
2013 NASCAR Ford Fusion's Mission: Strengthen Consumer Relevance
 

#481 of 486 Re: My feelings on what Ford needs [steve_] by jae5

Feb 26, 2013 (3:53 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Feb 19, 2013 10:59 am)
I'm not sure about you but I'm seeing a lot more Transits on the street so perhaps Ford is using this to fill the gap of the Ranger? Looking these over st the show they over a lot of configurations to carry cargo.
 
But for me, my small pickup serves my hauling needs very well (but if GM wised up & brought the Ute over it may get another partner in the garage ).

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