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100 messages, Last post on Feb 11, 2009 at 3:53 PM
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Mar 18, 2008 6:15 am) I think they're just out of resources and can't do everything at once, even if they wanted to, at least not in North America. Remember they're launching one significantly updated vehicle (F150) plus 2 all new vehicles this year plus a mid cycle refresh for the CD3s. That's a lot, even with a full staff.
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Replying to: akirby (Mar 18, 2008 8:09 am) Yeah, and they just announced today they'll be doing ANOTHER layoff. So better get them Lincolns out NOW, else never may come early. |
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Yep, check BON today and find the news that Ford has aofficially approved the MK T for production. I hope this pleases many folks who've been chomping at the bit for a FWD Lincoln station wagon. Sadly, (he says sarcastically) the news also says that the distinctive 'bustle-back' wont make it to production.
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Replying to: jeyhoe (Mar 20, 2008 12:05 pm) |
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Replying to: jeyhoe (Mar 20, 2008 12:05 pm) Unless you're talking about a different article from the one I saw at detnews.com - it doesn't say that at all. It just says that the production version will offer seating for 7 and I think that's still possible even with the 'bustle-back' design. It's also possible they'll offer 2 versions - one with a 3rd row and one without. I'm also not saying that it won't change - it might and if it does then your criticism is spot on. But given Mulally's position on past concepts I'd be very surprised if the basic design gets altered for production.
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Replying to: akirby (Mar 21, 2008 6:05 am) Yeah, there's talk of a 2 row and a 3 row version. Myself I doubt that. Would cost them too much to build 2 versions. When's the last time Ford built 2 versions of anything, save Mustang? |
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Replying to: jeyhoe (Mar 21, 2008 7:41 am)
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Replying to: jeyhoe (Mar 21, 2008 7:41 am) Taurus/Taurus X? I read those forums and I don't remember anything but speculation, but I could be wrong. I'm not a big fan of that look but it is distinctive. I'd like to think there is enough room (the concept is longer than the Flex) for a 3rd row without changing the rear too much. Then I'd like to see a 3 row option and a 2 row option with captain's chairs and extra leg room. That would make a nice livery vehicle since most only carry one or two passengers plus you have tons of luggage space - much better than a TC or CV. |
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Mar 21, 2008 8:22 am) allen: Taurus/Taurus X ?? HAHA What was that 60's song? "The Name Game"
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Replying to: jeyhoe (Mar 21, 2008 8:41 am) And if Ford can do 3 versions of a vehicle (Taurus/Sable/Taurus X) on one platform there's no reason they can't do 3 with the Flex platform (Flex, MKT 4 and MKT 7). |
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