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2015 Focus RS and 2014 Mustang to share engine?
atvman replied to silvrsvt's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
I doubt a 3.7L is significantly cheaper than a turbo 4. Remember, with a V engine you have to machine two heads and two cylinder banks. Plus you need a more complex timing set, more complex intake, an extra set of camshafts, an extra exhaust manifold, two extra pistons, two extra rods, all the extra hardware, etc. -
2013 Ford Escape Pricing (Tentatively) Announced
atvman replied to silvrsvt's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Pricing was about what I expected it to be considering the level of equipment available. -
2013 Escape ordering guide released
atvman replied to Deanh's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Not true. A properly driven manual is still more efficient than an auto. The auto gets better sticker ratings because it's easier to program one to trick the EPA. -
2013 Lincoln MKZ Concept Debuts!
atvman replied to BORG's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
So what's this about a new AWD system? Is it the latest and greatest Haldex system? In case you guys didn't know, Saab's XWD was actually Haldex 4.0. GM and Haldex had a one year exclusivity agreement that has expired, making the very good system available for other automakers. It certainly wouldn't be a bad addition to the MKZ. I keep hearing rumblings about the 3.5L EB making an appearance as well. The combination of 355hp and H4.0 could make for a very competent sports sedan. -
Competitor Mid-Sized Truck Plans
atvman replied to Kris Kolman's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
The business case for a new Ranger in the U.S. will get a lot worse in a couple of years. With all the work Ford is putting into the next F150 to make it several hundred pounds lighter, it should come out with some pretty eye popping fuel economy. Drop 500lb and the 2.7L Nano EcoBoost might be the ideal engine in that truck. A 3.5L EB truck gets 16/22 today, a 2.7L Nano with 500lb less to lug around might get 17/24 or better with plenty of power. -
Competitor Mid-Sized Truck Plans
atvman replied to Kris Kolman's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
What kind of transaction prices were those Rangers fetching? How many of them were discounted fleet sales or stripped out $13K out the door specials? -
Motortrend - 2012 Camaro ZL1 vs 2012 Boss 302
atvman replied to SVTCobra's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
I remember how much whining went on when the supercharged 2003 Cobra beat up on the LS1 Camaros. Fast forward to today and it takes a both 1.2L of displacement and a supercharger for the Cowmaro to beat an NA Mustang. I love serving crow to people. -
Motortrend - 2012 Camaro ZL1 vs 2012 Boss 302
atvman replied to SVTCobra's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
The Chebbie boys are already declaring victory over the GT500. I can't wait to see that serving of crow. -
2013 Lincoln MKZ Concept Debuts!
atvman replied to BORG's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
The Nano sounds like it could be a great engine. I'm hearing that it's super compact for a V6, which means it will fit in a smaller space and weigh less than a Duratec. I'm thinking it would be a good fit in the MKZ and Fusion. I want to hear the official details. -
2013 Lincoln MKZ Concept Debuts!
atvman replied to BORG's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
I don't know if I'd call it wasted space, it's just where the axles are located. In a FWD car, you're pretty limited on where you can hang the front axle. On a RWD car, you can push that axle as far forward as you want. If two cars are the same size, the RWD one will have a longer wheelbase. It's not an apples to apples comparison. -
Not making much of a case for the Taurus, that's for sure. The Fusion is obviously packaged better.
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Competitor Mid-Sized Truck Plans
atvman replied to Kris Kolman's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
This segment is dying, it's not one worth investing heavily in. Even the best vehicles in this segment are seeing sales decreases. Most of the people complaining about the demise of the Ranger are people who wouldn't buy a new one anyways, just like Crown Vic slappies. -
That color is absolutely fantastic. This is probably the best looking sedan under $50K.
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Ford Falcon 5-Year Committment
atvman replied to BORG's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Ford has to develop a Mustang anyways, might as well make the platform work for the Falcon too. Who knows, maybe then we'll get one over here too. -
10 months and 13,000 miles on my 2011 Charger R/T with a very similar touch screen system. No crashes, no bugs, no frustration. Granted, the Dart's gauge cluster is more complex, but I'd be confident in owning it after my current experience.
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Official Word on Mustangs, 4 bangs & IRS
atvman replied to Catalepsy's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
The tuned up version of the 2.0L going in the Focus ST would be ok. Think about it this way, the 2.0L EB is around 100lb lighter than a dressed V6 and the next gen Mustang should be around 200lb lighter than the current car, that's a total of 300lb worth of weight savings over today's 3500lb base car. 247hp and 3200lb won't be slow, probably 0-60 in the six second range. 1999-2004 GT owners would have to worry about that car at a stoplight. -
I hope we see an ST concept some time this auto show season.
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2013 Lincoln MKZ Concept Debuts!
atvman replied to BORG's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
So.... With interior dimensions that rival the MKS, where does that leave the big sister? The MKS isn't exactly light, it's on an old chassis, and it's likely going to be more expensive than the MKZ. Honestly, I don't think I could even consider an MKS with this next to it in the showroom, I just don't see any advantages. -
2013 Lincoln MKZ Concept Debuts!
atvman replied to BORG's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
I take back the negative things I said about the grainy leaked pic, I think this car is beautiful. Excellent job. -
2013 Lincoln MKZ Concept Leaked!
atvman replied to BORG's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
I never thought I'd say this, but that could be good looking when they tone it down for production. -
I forget where I saw it, but it was 112.2, the same as the Mondeo.
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My thoughts are that the biege interiors don't show dirt as much as black, but they stain easier. Personally, I'll take the stain hiding black over the vacuum less often biege.
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NAIAS Lincoln sneak peek
atvman replied to TomServo92's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
I love the current Jaguar line-up. My uncle just got the LWB XJ, it's an absolutely beautiful car inside and out. He replaced his 2008 XJ8 with it. His take was that his Jags do have an issue every now and then, but when you're spending that kind of money on a car you have to be in love with it. -
I really have no idea to be honest with you. I'd almost rather see FWD with a revo-knuckle type set up since it would be lighter, cheaper, and more efficient.
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So this thing sits on a longer wheelbase than the Taurus, has about as much interior space as the Taurus, but weighs the same as the current Fusion. No disrespect to Taurus fans, but (aside from the SHO) I see absolutely no reason to buy one with this car in showrooms. Having the space of a fullsize with the weight and economy of a midsize is a huge win-win. If it drives like the Mondeo, it's going to be a segment buster.