falconman13

I would prefer a Fusion based version. More like the Falcon sized Rancheos

This is a rough chop with the front lengthened, the hood, cowl lowered, and the lower grill opening proportionally reduced. The US wouldn't need such a high hoodline as the European as we do not have such strict pedestrian impact standards

Maybe no Nick, but I sure thought this was a Yaris when I first looked at the pics.

Ugly little suckers, kinda reminds me of the old Montero

Very good idea, I am suprised I hadent heard this before. IMO Capri is the right name for it. It is an iconic Mercury name and fits the car.

I think they are starting with a higher base price because they know the average Joe consumer expects cash on the hood. If they see a new Focus for 13.000 they are less impressed than if they see an ad for a new Focus for 2K off. It doesnt matter if the car starts at 15 and with 2 k off ends at 13, In the average consumers mind, they got a 15K car for 13 K. If Ford were to price it at 13K, Joe would still expet the 2K off and now we are looking at 11K which is a looser deal for Ford. Ford would rather sell 100K Foci /Yr at 500.00 /car profit than 1,000,000/ yr at 100/car loss

There are millions of VW beetles on this planet too, I bet they wouldent fare to well in the crash test. But I wouldet fault VW's current offerings based upon the performance of a vehicle they dont even make any more. I really dont see your point in all of this.

Why do you even try igor.

If they ar egoing to use that head unit, they should add the chrome accents like on the Taurus.

I doubt CAT's motors would come close to meeting the new EPA regs, and I highly doubt they would want to re-engineer everything to make them do so

I think Ford is missing the boat on this. It seems to me that Mercury buyers are more this vehicles target demographic than a typical Ford buyer who is more drawn to "truckish" SUV's I think it would outsell the Tarus X JMO

I think the difference in Highway number is probably more due to the final drive ratio than the engine. Granted, the higher torque numbers of the 3.5 would allow a taller final gear in whatever vehicle in which it replaces the 3.0. I think even the 4cyl Fusion could stand a little taller final drive. I just got back from a trip from the east coast to the mid west with 3 people in the car and all the luggage associated with that. We drove I40, I 77 and I 64 through the mountains with the cruise on and at 70 to 75 and never had to take it out of 5th. That's the 4 cyl/manual, The car never even slowed down much pulling the mountains. So that tells me, it could use a taller gear which would produce generally better highway numbers. Also , we averaged just over 30 MPG. Which I would think is dead on the 2007 EPA numbers

I loved the sig line on this one from the motortrend forum Like its somethng to brag about that a 1992 vehicle still has "Working Guages" Wow, he acts like its some sort of feat. What do you think he would say to my 1961 Falcon with its Original Working Guages, engine, transmission etc.. Post back in another 30 years and lets see how that Lexus is holding up son

They look similar to me. But like others have posted, most vehicles made lately kinda look alike. I should note although I am not a fan of the european designed Fords, I like this one, especially from the angle shown. I think it would sell well in the US

Does anyone else think that the side profile of the Freestyle/Tarus X resembles the Cadillac SRX? Especially in black

Well, there you go, I dont think it looks good, period. To me it looks like an old Aspire that some kid jacked up and put on larger tires. But like I said. Its my opinion. You may not agree, thats ok, just like I dont agree with your assesment of the Taurus X

I personally kind of liked the old Freestyle and I am sure I will like the X. I cant stand the CRV but others must like it because it sells like hotcakes. Everyone has their opinion, just because you have one, doesnt make it right.

As a GT car or something like that, I can see where that can look pretty cool. More of a GTO fighter. But as an everyday CV, I dont think it would appeal to the masses. I did a REAL quick chop, smoothed out some of the lines, and reduced to lower intake. I know it doesnt look as exciting as the original, but something along these lines , I feel would have broader appeal

yea, it looks a lot better without all the blackout treatment. But I think they would need to smooth out the creases on the nose (where the black was) also

I think it would need to be toned down quite a bit if it were to replace the CV. It looks a tad "over styled"

Loved the movie

I think you will see more real world "truck" tests coming up. At least thats what I got from reading part one

Here is an example of a pretty nice Comet of your era I like the smaller Maverick bumper and the GT hood scoop, but I would have not done the chin spoiler and wing on the back. If you want a rear spoiler , find a Grabber and take its deck lid and corner pieces, It would look more integrated IMO

You can pick any car on the planet and find some point in it that it is not class leading. And since when did stability control become the benchmark for a sedan. Most of the time pople only complain about how intrusive it is on the cars that have it. If you need ESC to safely pilot a 4 cyl 4 door sedan, perhaps you should ride the bus.

So, your basic bitch with Ford is, they are not willing to pay you for 22 hours of work when you actually only worked 10? Yea, that seems right!