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13373 messages, Last post on Dec 08, 2009 at 9:50 PM
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Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 15, 2007 7:04 pm) If this is the best China can do, not even Chrysler has anything to fear. |
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Replying to: goodegg (Jul 15, 2007 5:56 pm) |
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Replying to: akirby (Jul 15, 2007 6:48 pm) Do you have any info on the '08 sport package for the Fusion? More specifically, the media guide states that it includes some suspension upgrades but doesn't say what they are and I can't find info anywhere.
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Replying to: akirby (Jul 15, 2007 6:48 pm) well that excuse might just be the styling, but that is, of course, subjective. I'm sure there are a number of folks that like the razor blades and the high rump. If Ford chooses to use Mazda's artificially aspirated 4 banger that obviously solves the HP deficiencies likely sacrificing some of that reliability that Ford is actually doing pretty well at right now. The 'older' Mazda6 is reporting reliabilities several notches below the Fusion - don't know if this is because of the turbo model, the fact that the 6 is made here, or a forecast of things to come for the Fusion. And you are right, there aren't many 'enthusiasts' that consider the Camry (except possibly the SE), that softer 'Americanized' ride in the LE/XLE one of the reasons why the Camry is so absurdly successful although the SE V6 is something the enthusiast could drive with a smile on his face. While none of these cars could ever be a 'sports' sedan, Mazdaspeed and the SE/SE-R trims of the Altima do their best imitations, 'hiding' the inherent problems associated with FWD layouts. |
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Replying to: auraowner (Jul 15, 2007 6:46 pm) Really? How? The Aura is a slow seller. What did you see to convince you to buy when others have punted, besides the huge incentives? Why does a car that's "head and shoulders above all the others" need huge incentives to get it sold? |
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Replying to: baggs32 (Jul 16, 2007 5:04 am) It just says Sport Tuned Suspension which I take to mean slightly stiffer shocks/struts/springs to go along with the 18" wheels. |
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Replying to: goodegg (Jul 16, 2007 5:18 am) I don't think the sales data had much do with the other poster's choice and coming to the decision the Aura was going to be the driver. FWIW, the Aura is a formidable family sedan, it has hurt by the non-availablity of I4 but otherwise a fine sedan. If the other poster thought the Aura was above others, then that's his/her opinion, and there is no point to instigate it further. |
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Replying to: goodegg (Jul 16, 2007 5:18 am)
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Replying to: akirby (Jul 16, 2007 5:26 am) In the Contour SE it was stiffer springs and re-valved shocks and maybe a stiffer rear sway bar, so that sounds reasonable.
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Replying to: lilengineerboy (Jul 16, 2007 6:12 am)
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