Ford plans to use Mazda as collateral
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Originally Posted by Spin9k
It's not who builds the cars, it's who designs the cars that are built. Design crap, crap is built (e.g. Ford crap); design well, decent cars are built (e.g. Mazda). Worker costs are diffferent in different places yes, but car build procedures are relatively standard plant to plant, taking much of the possible (if they exist) 'differences' in different country worker performance out of the equation.
I mean these aren't hand build Ferraris, but mass-produced vehicles after all.
I mean these aren't hand build Ferraris, but mass-produced vehicles after all.
You are kidding aren't you mate, cost of making any product and that includes labor has EVERYTHING to do with the equation.
If you owned/managed a company and made a million cars a year what would you prefer...the expense of $200 or $2200 per car for labor and entitlements.
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Unions had a good thing going, and then they abused it.
True story- My family is in the building biz.
Back in 1999 or so, Ford and GM employees would sneak out of work, go build a couple houses, while they were on the clock, and makes a couple hundred thousand or more dollars per year. All while getting a BIG 3 paycheck, health benefits, and whatever the fark else they got.
Is it any wonder manufacturing jobs are leaving the slimy union's grip, and going overseas or down south?
I would support an honest and productive union. Not the monstrosity that has threatened to kill the American auto industry.
True story- My family is in the building biz.
Back in 1999 or so, Ford and GM employees would sneak out of work, go build a couple houses, while they were on the clock, and makes a couple hundred thousand or more dollars per year. All while getting a BIG 3 paycheck, health benefits, and whatever the fark else they got.
Is it any wonder manufacturing jobs are leaving the slimy union's grip, and going overseas or down south?
I would support an honest and productive union. Not the monstrosity that has threatened to kill the American auto industry.
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I'm speaking of the ability of a plant's workers to build a quality car. A quality car starts with engineering and next comes quality of materials.
It's as easy (or hard) to build a crap car as a quality car was the point... IOW garbage in garbage out (building a Ford)
It's as easy (or hard) to build a crap car as a quality car was the point... IOW garbage in garbage out (building a Ford)
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Originally Posted by Spin9k
I'm speaking of the ability of a plant's workers to build a quality car. A quality car starts with engineering and next comes quality of materials.
It's as easy (or hard) to build a crap car as a quality car was the point... IOW garbage in garbage out (building a Ford)
It's as easy (or hard) to build a crap car as a quality car was the point... IOW garbage in garbage out (building a Ford)
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Originally Posted by dillsrotary
ok, name one quality difference that ford should adapt....
Not saying Ford should has to use the same materials, but there IS an obvious quality difference. Doubt it takes any less time to assemble the 'tang
Or take the independend rear suspension of the 8, vs the solid rear of the Mustang. A cost cutting measure, and also easier (and cheaper) to handle big torque engines, but a less refined solution does detract in some handling situations.
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Originally Posted by Spin9k
Oh I don't know...go sit in your RX-8 and glance around at the materials used and the finish, then go sit in a Mustang, look around and compare the two.
Not saying Ford should has to use the same materials, but there IS an obvious quality difference. Doubt it takes any less time to assemble the 'tang
Or take the independend rear suspension of the 8, vs the solid rear of the Mustang. A cost cutting measure, and also easier (and cheaper) to handle big torque engines, but a less refined solution does detract in some handling situations.
Not saying Ford should has to use the same materials, but there IS an obvious quality difference. Doubt it takes any less time to assemble the 'tang
Or take the independend rear suspension of the 8, vs the solid rear of the Mustang. A cost cutting measure, and also easier (and cheaper) to handle big torque engines, but a less refined solution does detract in some handling situations.
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Originally Posted by RotoRocket
Unions had a good thing going, and then they abused it.
True story- My family is in the building biz.
Back in 1999 or so, Ford and GM employees would sneak out of work, go build a couple houses, while they were on the clock, and makes a couple hundred thousand or more dollars per year. All while getting a BIG 3 paycheck, health benefits, and whatever the fark else they got.
Is it any wonder manufacturing jobs are leaving the slimy union's grip, and going overseas or down south?
I would support an honest and productive union. Not the monstrosity that has threatened to kill the American auto industry.
True story- My family is in the building biz.
Back in 1999 or so, Ford and GM employees would sneak out of work, go build a couple houses, while they were on the clock, and makes a couple hundred thousand or more dollars per year. All while getting a BIG 3 paycheck, health benefits, and whatever the fark else they got.
Is it any wonder manufacturing jobs are leaving the slimy union's grip, and going overseas or down south?
I would support an honest and productive union. Not the monstrosity that has threatened to kill the American auto industry.
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More like they follow the rules exactly.
For example crossing the street... on a two lane road a person goes to cross at the crosswalk... the light is red (don't walk), so they stand there and wait... even though there is absolutely nothing coming... even though it is 1am and the road is empty... they wait for the green, because that's the rule.
Efficiency at work... bwahahaha.
Example... go to a department store. There will be one person to receive your purchase and check it, another that is cashier and another to wrap it.... this is for EACH register.
Come to Tokyo and check out the area around most office buildings... especially in the old districts like Otemachi and Kasumigaseki... you'll see tons of salary men outside smoking away or in a nearby coffee shop... smoking away... this takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes of course.
Come work in Tokyo in a non-English teacher position. Enjoy the numerous pointless meetings. Having a meeting with a supplier/system integrator/other middle man about having a meeting with the customer.
It goes on and on. The Japanese do their job, because they are supposed to... they have to pull their own weight or it affects the other around them... who would then start to talk about them behind their backs, bully them, etc. So they follow the rules...
For example crossing the street... on a two lane road a person goes to cross at the crosswalk... the light is red (don't walk), so they stand there and wait... even though there is absolutely nothing coming... even though it is 1am and the road is empty... they wait for the green, because that's the rule.
Efficiency at work... bwahahaha.
Example... go to a department store. There will be one person to receive your purchase and check it, another that is cashier and another to wrap it.... this is for EACH register.
Come to Tokyo and check out the area around most office buildings... especially in the old districts like Otemachi and Kasumigaseki... you'll see tons of salary men outside smoking away or in a nearby coffee shop... smoking away... this takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes of course.
Come work in Tokyo in a non-English teacher position. Enjoy the numerous pointless meetings. Having a meeting with a supplier/system integrator/other middle man about having a meeting with the customer.
It goes on and on. The Japanese do their job, because they are supposed to... they have to pull their own weight or it affects the other around them... who would then start to talk about them behind their backs, bully them, etc. So they follow the rules...
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Originally Posted by ASH8
You are kidding aren't you mate, cost of making any product and that includes labor has EVERYTHING to do with the equation.
If you owned/managed a company and made a million cars a year what would you prefer...the expense of $200 or $2200 per car for labor and entitlements.
If you owned/managed a company and made a million cars a year what would you prefer...the expense of $200 or $2200 per car for labor and entitlements.
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Originally Posted by ASH8
The RX-8 IS the RX-7 Replacement....
I agree with RG....
There is NO RX-7....it won't happen....at least the name anyway....sorry...the RX-7 is gone...
I agree with RG....
There is NO RX-7....it won't happen....at least the name anyway....sorry...the RX-7 is gone...
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
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What's in a name RX-2,RX-3,RX-4,RX-5,RX-7,RX-8....call the car what you want for marketing, sales, or retail purpose...
I have had many years experience as a Mazda Parts Manager here in Australia, so I think I have some authority on how their vehicle model code system works.
I look at the vehicles V.I.N (Vehicle Identification Number) model code as any Mazda spare parts person does..
The RX-8 shares the same model code alphabetical sequencing as the RX-7.
The RX-7's VIN model code history starting prefixes are SA (FB), FC, FD, and RX-8....FE
Mazda have never before shared a model code sequence for any all new rotary until the RX-8, I can go back 40 years.
In fact their piston engine cars also have their own model codes and don't share any VIN resemblance like the RX-7 and RX-8.
MX-5 Miata...NA,NB,NC.
Old 626..GC,GD,GE
The vehicles model code also has a direct correlation to Mazda part numbers and their identification/use.
It is my belief that the RX-8 is the RX-7 replacement apart from the name.
The only visible difference is the RX-8 being a 4 door sports car where all RX-7's were 2 door sports.
The RX-8 should therefore have its own unique VIN model code starting prefix as ALL other Mazda's do.
Mazda has never reused or rebirths a rotary models RX- name after it has been discontinued for export use...
So I believe that the RX-7's name is gone for good.
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Originally Posted by ASH8
It is my belief that the RX-8 is the RX-7 replacement apart from the name.
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But the answer to all Ford's problems is right here:
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...1029/1508/FREE
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...1029/1508/FREE
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Originally Posted by Socr8tes
But the answer to all Ford's problems is right here:
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...1029/1508/FREE
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Originally Posted by Socr8tes
But the answer to all Ford's problems is right here:
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...1029/1508/FREE
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They are wrong about the styling and name, but Ford is listening to us (and Car mags) about bringing back RWD sports sedans in the US... like the Australian Ford Falcon.
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Originally Posted by Japan8
That sounds a lot more like an April Fools joke... or...
They are wrong about the styling and name, but Ford is listening to us (and Car mags) about bringing back RWD sports sedans in the US... like the Australian Ford Falcon.
They are wrong about the styling and name, but Ford is listening to us (and Car mags) about bringing back RWD sports sedans in the US... like the Australian Ford Falcon.
I like this idea and Ford is finally listening. Bring us the Aussie V8's (and straight 6)!!!
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Originally Posted by Japan8
That sounds a lot more like an April Fools joke... or...
They are wrong about the styling and name, but Ford is listening to us (and Car mags) about bringing back RWD sports sedans in the US... like the Australian Ford Falcon.
They are wrong about the styling and name, but Ford is listening to us (and Car mags) about bringing back RWD sports sedans in the US... like the Australian Ford Falcon.
Kidding aside - What does Ford have to compete with the Charger and Magnum? A Daytona edition Charger turns my head and earns a nod of approval. Would someone shopping the big 4-door Chargers seriously consider a Ford 500 or Focus as a competing alternative? Nah, Ford does need something else in their line-up, but I maintain a Mustang Wagon is blasphemy.
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I do believe this wagon/sedan will be shared platform between the Mustang, Lincoln, and whatever this model name would be. Hell, they can call it Falcon for the US.
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Originally Posted by Cool-Blue-Dad
I'm pretty sure a Mustang Wagon is one of the seven signs of the apocolypse. Maybe not in the King James version of the bible, I'll check for a more contemporary translation.
Kidding aside - What does Ford have to compete with the Charger and Magnum? A Daytona edition Charger turns my head and earns a nod of approval. Would someone shopping the big 4-door Chargers seriously consider a Ford 500 or Focus as a competing alternative? Nah, Ford does need something else in their line-up, but I maintain a Mustang Wagon is blasphemy.
Kidding aside - What does Ford have to compete with the Charger and Magnum? A Daytona edition Charger turns my head and earns a nod of approval. Would someone shopping the big 4-door Chargers seriously consider a Ford 500 or Focus as a competing alternative? Nah, Ford does need something else in their line-up, but I maintain a Mustang Wagon is blasphemy.
I agree completely. And while some people might think a Mustang sedan/wagon for the family is cool... the Mustang enthusiasts will be in an uproar... and Ford listens to them a lot.... they are regular repeat buyers. So the looks and name being Mustang just sounds too far fetched, but a RWD sedan/wagon based on the Mustang's platform or the Falcon's... that's a great idea and something that Ford could use in their lineup.
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Originally Posted by Japan8
I agree completely. And while some people might think a Mustang sedan/wagon for the family is cool... the Mustang enthusiasts will be in an uproar... and Ford listens to them a lot.... they are regular repeat buyers. So the looks and name being Mustang just sounds too far fetched, but a RWD sedan/wagon based on the Mustang's platform or the Falcon's... that's a great idea and something that Ford could use in their lineup.
As a Ford employee I can tell you that a Mustang wagon is never going to happen. As a Mustang owner and long-time enthusiast I can tell you that if it ever did happen, I would drive my car to the WHQ in Dearborn and light that bitch on fire.
......and I wouldn't be alone.
This Mustang wagon has the same probablility of happening as an RX8 wagon or MX5 wagon.
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
Haven't you read RG's response in the other thread? I suggest comparing Chassis code instead of VIN numbers.