Dave M.

My Trooper needed a new transmission at 40k (warranty). 100k later there's been no further problems. My Saab has so many little niggling issues and lights I've lost count (warranty....but the last time I buy a European car. I'm 0/4 [Audi, Volvo, BMW, Saab] with little issues over the past 20 years of trying). Our Toyota Highlander has been perfect through 90k. Point: Cars are complex. The fact that the failure(s) were disappointing but didn't recur is encouraging. Enjoy your ride.

Karesh, thanks for your work. For those of us who had (have) been repeatedly burned by poor-reliability vehicles. every little bit counts. As someone who ran to Japanese vehicles 25 years ago after two crap cars (Trans Am, Mustang) in a row, I can attest how important the reliability is to many consumers. Since my defection, with three cars (Toyota, Nissan, Isuzu) with a combined 1,200,000 miles, I've had ONE relianility issue - a bum transmission - and that was covered by warranty. Consumer Reports is my bible, Karesh is my torah, and other consumer reflections matter as well. It's all good, and adds up to make a wise consumer decision. It seems only recently (6-7 years) that Ford is getting serious about improving their vehicles - a very welcomed move on their part. Hopefully the reliability holds up as well.

Are the two-tone seats available only on the GT/CS, or can you get them as part of an upgrade package on the GT? Thanks.

Hello? Anybody in here? Thanks for the info ice-capades. Any idea when the sales banks will open? MSRP? In an ideal world they'll start off with a $2k rebate!!!

Any more specifics on the 3 new colors, and pricing on the HIDs? Is the new red like a cranberry or something?

Excuse me folks....I'm not a Ford employee, but I found this conversation interesting. I think this is a dumb move by Mr. M...the Taurus ONCE represented innovation and the forward edge of ideas, but those salad days were long ago. The Taurus of recent memory was a rental queen - rough, hard, and low on the social scale. I personally don't think the name will help, but rather hurt. If Ford wanted to go with a retro name, I would have chosen Torino or Falcon....the end of those names at the bottom of their genre was at least 30+ years ago, and the market would probably not have negative associations. BTW, I would like to say I'm on the verge of buying my first Ford ever, after 30+ years of Japanese-labeled or German cars. There's just something about that Mustang GT.....

Greetings y'all. I love the rear diffuser and, to a lesser extent, the front fascia on the GT/CS, but don't want the CS package since I want a gray car and don't like the 2-tone interior. Are those parts available through Ford, and if so, how much? Do you think installation is labor intensive? Thanks for your help....

Sorry I didn't make it clear....I was using the Sirius, heated seats, etc comparison showing the changes 2006>2007. Anything good like aux audio controls or anything coming?

Greetings all. I wish to order an '07 GT convertible, but want the latest possible delivery time (I just know my investments will improve before then!!). I know last year they stopped taking orders in late February...but my sales person is thinking mid-June this year. I find that hard to believe...does anyone know for sure? Also, an ideas on creature-comfort changes for '08, i.e. like the offering of Sirius, heated seats, mirror compass this year? Thanks!

Ok NICK and RANCOR, thanks for the beatdown. I stand corrected in looking at it from your (respective) perspectives. That doesn't mean I have to like it.....

Regardless of the "schmoe"*, the fact that side airbags and ABS are NOT standard on EVERY Ford sold is nearly criminal, at least in my mind. It should have nothing to do with price but everything to do with safety and public perception. From a manufactoring stand point, there is something to be said as to economies of scale as well as simplicity of manufacturing. And don't get me started as to how assinine it is for Ford to go back to rear drum brakes on the '08 Escape - to save what? $50 a car on a $20,000 car?? Stupid. Concerning your "schmoe" comment, I am fortunate enough to make a decent living to live pretty well (well, compared to an Eastern European country . Many people I work with struggle for various reasons, the biggest being a lower level of education and the service economy/minimum wage existence we're moving to. The fact that one of my co-workers can splurge and buy a new car, whether its a Kia or Cadillac, I'm very happy for them. And I'm sure the manufactorer is too, since they made a sale. I guess I just found your comment a little abrupt/obnoxious/ignorant.

I'm about to order an '07 convertible - any idea on how long the delay is for the 18" polished wheels? (Hint - longer delay would be better....).... Thanks!