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What Are Your Thoughts on the Return of the Taurus/Sable?

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#270 of 530 Re: Ok, so I was wrong.... [albook] by pnewby Mar 02, 2007 (6:34 am)
Replying to: albook (Mar 01, 2007 7:53 pm) And using that analogy, 300 is a -8, Camry and Avalon are 0, the new model maybe a 1. Parked next to an '05 Camry in my '05 Freestyle, and suddenly saw exactly what Ford was doing on the syle, copying the best selling car as far as looks went. And the '07 restyle is less inovative than the minor changes we see on the '08 Taurus. The content changes (options, engine, etc.) seem much more significant than anything I saw on the Toyota "Restyle". Oh, and the Maxima and Pontiac aren't boring? Maybe fugly?
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#274 of 530 Style points by donl1 Mar 02, 2007 (1:46 pm)
Have to disagree on the rating of the Five Hundred and 300. I owned a 05 LTD AWD Five Hundred for almost a year and traded for a 06 300C AWD. Compliments and positive remarks were lopsidedly biased towards the Chrysler. And now having owned and drove both for almost 20K I have to agree. Not everyone will agree with me...that's fine...that's why they make so many different cars. But I've owned and drove both and the Chrysler is a better driver...IMO. Replies to this message: hardhawk (Mar 05, 2007 9:39 am) pnewby (Mar 05, 2007 10:41 am)
#276 of 530 Good Move by danielj6 Mar 03, 2007 (6:26 pm)
Although looks and style are subjective, the Ford 500 makes a statement without perhaps projecting an image of the driver, for those who are into impressing others.   It is a sober, tall, imposing car that commands respect on the road. But most of all is a strong and safe car which it will be greatly improved when officially becomes the Taurus. This is also true for the soon to be the Montego.   While owning a Sable wagon, I enjoyed, among other things, its utilitarian nature and comfort. It served me well and, to me was a serious and handsome vehicle which showed understated beauty. I never impressed anyone nor did I really care other peoples' comments and unsolicited opinions about it.   I'm very optimistic and hopeful and that the new Taurus will break the Accord/Camry dynasty, although it (Taurus) apparently will compete with the Avalon and 300. Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Mar 03, 2007 7:42 pm)
#277 of 530 Re: Good Move [danielj6] by gregg_vw Mar 03, 2007 (7:42 pm)
Replying to: danielj6 (Mar 03, 2007 6:26 pm) The Taurus name is a good move...to draw attention to a car that can stand out no other way. It's anonymous and it's boring, even if it performs just fine in a field of cars that do the same. Bottom line, it ain't gonna save Ford.   I agree that the 1986 to 1995 Sable wagon had a certain understated je n'ai ce quoi, even though at the same time, it stood out. The 1996 on was awkwardly styled, even goofy. The weirdness of it eventually killed sales. The 2008 is understated again, but this time almost to the point of anonymity. Ford's in trouble, yet all they seem to be able to bring to the table are more yawns.
#278 of 530 Re: Ok, so I was wrong.... [albook] by nvbanker Mar 04, 2007 (9:03 am)
Replying to: albook (Feb 28, 2007 7:53 pm) In defense of the barnstormer, the Freestyle and the Five Hundred may be a little on the Camry-dull side, but I have great admiration and regard for both vehicles. Rather than being Mazda 6 underneath, these two cars are Volvo S-80 under there, which is a fine machine, and ergo; these two vehicles handle extremely well, are comfortable to sit in, and should be excellent long term cars, plus, they are as roomy and useful as they come. I think the barnstormer is practical and wise, if not a little on the dull side.... Heck, excitement is overrated anyway.... Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Mar 04, 2007 11:03 am)
#279 of 530 Re: Ok, so I was wrong.... [nvbanker] by gregg_vw Mar 04, 2007 (11:03 am)
Replying to: nvbanker (Mar 04, 2007 9:03 am) Well, of course Barnstormer made a good decision and is happy with his choice. The problem for Ford is most buyers are not nearly as practical as he. It doesn't matter how good a vehicle might be, if there are factors that make it less than a good seller.   Ford needs something to sell really well...not just in numbers that might be profitable for that nameplate (like Fusion), but a real blockbuster, or a series of them. It is the only way the company is going to recover from the slide into oblivion that Bill and the board began several years ago.

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