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Originally Posted by m477
Was this the rental car James Bond had in Casino Royale?
And if they bring this over, they should bring the Sport Ka as well!
Also, why does Ford need both Lincoln and Mercury? I honestly don't understand the distinction between the two.
And if they bring this over, they should bring the Sport Ka as well!
Also, why does Ford need both Lincoln and Mercury? I honestly don't understand the distinction between the two.
Well that is the problem with Mercury--as it is now--they might as well ax it b/c there is no difference. They should ax it or make a point to differentiate it.
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Originally Posted by CarAndDriver
Agree about GM doing a better job at differentiating:
Cadillac: luxury and prestige
Pontiac: sporty
Chevrolet: entry level performance and value
Buick: old people cars
Saturn: import style and value?
GMC: Chevy trucks with a different grill
I think they should ax GMC Trucks and I'm really not sure what the point of Saturn is.
Ford should be:
Lincoln: Cadillac and luxury import competitor
Mercury: stylish import focused cars
Ford: general value, sport and trucks/suvs
Cadillac: luxury and prestige
Pontiac: sporty
Chevrolet: entry level performance and value
Buick: old people cars
Saturn: import style and value?
GMC: Chevy trucks with a different grill
I think they should ax GMC Trucks and I'm really not sure what the point of Saturn is.
Ford should be:
Lincoln: Cadillac and luxury import competitor
Mercury: stylish import focused cars
Ford: general value, sport and trucks/suvs
Lincoln: Hi-end luxury cars, I'm talking cars that would make Mercedes and Lexus cringe when hearing they are coming out with a new model.
Mercury: European inspired brand ('cause Ford will/should be bringing all their good european cars ova to our shores). Focus should be ride quality and comfort, if you will (might get hated for this) be a poor mans BMW alternative.
Ford:A Everymans brand car, but with a slight attitude. Have people ascociated the word "Bold" with Ford like people ascociate "Zoom" to Mazda. Keep the trucks since they sell like hot cakes, Mustang again sells like hot cakes, when/if Mazda makes the Kabura steal the frame/idea from 'em and make a new probe to compete with the Civics/Cobalts, redfine the Focus to get rid of its stigma it has, make a definitive difference between the Fusion and Taurus (500).
Whoops went on a small rant with Ford haha.. oh well.
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Originally Posted by Clavius
Lincoln: Hi-end luxury cars, I'm talking cars that would make Mercedes and Lexus cringe when hearing they are coming out with a new model.
It needs to do an Infiniti style renaissance...bring out one world class car in the $30-40K range that will give the entire line a boost and renaissance.
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Originally Posted by CarAndDriver
The Contour was ugly and it was small. It drove great though in the V6 SE version.
It was just another marketing research failure by Ford just like they currently are experiencing.
It was just another marketing research failure by Ford just like they currently are experiencing.
Originally Posted by Renesis_8
I dont know why this hasnt been asked, but how did they squeeze 220hp out of a 2.5L!?!? the 'norm' is about 180hp for an engine of that size. Thats more than the IS250 2.5L V6 from Toyota/Lexus!! I do understand that more cylinder = more power with the same displacement.
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Originally Posted by Tirminyl
I disagree. Ford saw great success with the Escort and decided to bring the Contour. Unfortunately, it didn't meet with as much success. I think the cars look good in its own, well after '99. The SVT version will always remain one of my favorite cars of all time. They continue to bring the watered euro flavor with the Focus, and was met with success. The Contour was just underpowered and a tad small for its market.
I will agree that the base was underpowered and it was way too small in the rear seat compared to competitors.
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Originally Posted by brillo
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for the love of all things holy, WHY THE F&%@ CAN WE NOT HAVE THIS CAR?????
for the love of all things holy, WHY THE F&%@ CAN WE NOT HAVE THIS CAR?????
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It is amazing how close the 500 (now Taurus) outfitted like that looks like the original Taurus.
I don't think that is a compliment for the new Taurus/500.
I don't think that is a compliment for the new Taurus/500.
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I like it! If the 6 takes some styling cues from this in the future, we could end up with an exciting sedan. (that speed 6 would rule!)
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