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It doesn't change the fact that it is a shallow way to think. Flash over substance is generally something that creates problems in the end. My first car, by choice, was a Ford Tempo. That doesn't exactly say image-obsessed and I'm proud of that fact. Function before form, I say.

In other words, a good number of kids are image-obsessed. With today's over-commercialized world is that any surprise? I know never worried about whether or not my parents drove "cool" cars.

There really is do doubt that Toyota will be able to recover from this. It isn't like there is a shortage of people who are loyal Toyota owners. Also, regardless of what some people insist, Toyota still does make a reliable vehicle.

This all shows how far behind the times Ford is when it comes to providing tracking information to customers. Given the weekly tracking updates that cyberdman has so graciously supplied, I have been able to do some detailed tracking myself. I was able to track the train my Fiesta was placed on from the production plant to a port in Veracruz. From there I was able to track the ship it was on as it traveled up the coast to Maryland. The last update from cyberdman was that Bavarian Motor Transport had it, and that marks the first time I haven't been able to track it. If I can gather daily information starting with weekly updates and a little bit of effort, Ford should easily be able to automate it for the customer. After all, if cyberdman can get the information, the information is out there and could be provided in a form similar to UPS or FedEx tracking.

I'll give you that it is great, but can you call it a "thing?" It isn't really something tangible as much as it is a concept.

Is this guy serious? I've seen frivolous lawsuits before, but this is crazy!

Okay, I'm sure this will mark me as a geek. Then again, I already call myself one. I would add Atari to the list of the best things about the USA. If it weren't for them, who knows if or when video games would have actually become popular?

Disregard post. The vehicle is in at the dealer and I will be picking it up in the next couple of days.

2011 Ford Fiesta SE sedan VIN: 3FADP4BJ5BM231332 Thanks again, again!

I've gotta say that I'm on the side that says GM killed them. They started to move away from their nice, quirky designs and became somewhat bland not too long after the buyout. Just look at the difference between the earlier Saab 900 and the newer version! Then of course there was the 9-5, a car which I made the mistake of owning. If things really do completely fall apart and Saab goes under, all I can say is RIP. A great second chance would be missed.

Definitely no more than someone's mock-up. Still, something like this wouldn't be too bad as long as it doesn't touch any existing Ford nameplates. Give it a new name and I could see something like this going somewhere.

Bump 2011 Ford Fiesta SE sedan VIN: 3FADP4BJ5BM231332 Thanks again!

Assembled in the USA, yes. I hope you don't think those most of the parts in those came from the USA, though, because they definitely did not. We don't manufacture them here anymore. Don't forget for one second which administration this country was under when the worst of this mess started. I'll give you a hint: it was before Obama and after Clinton. That's a solid fact. We were all there when it happened.

All I can say is that I'm sick of all the lies and half-truths the "conservatives" are pushing constantly these days. This forum, unfortunately, is full of that stuff.

Bump 2011 Ford Fiesta SE sedan VIN: 3FADP4BJ5BM231332 Thanks in advance!

Anyhow... I think that if Ford offered AWD as an option on the Mustang it really could increase sales. While there are plenty of people who live in areas where the Mustang would be fine all year and others who keep it as a summer car, there are those of us who live in areas that get plenty of snow and don't have the ability to have two cars. I wouldn't be too quick to advocate only AWD versions, though. That would be a mistake.

No, don't let that trade happen! This person would probably repeat the stunt and wreck it!

Label me weird if you must, but I happen to like the looks of the Nissan Murano Cross-Cabriolet and Cube. I don't like the design of the Juke so much, though. As far as the new Z models, they disappoint me greatly. They just don't have class like the 280 ZX and earlier models. Heck, even the original version of the 300 ZX was much nicer than the new ones if you ask me.

Thank you very much for getting me the information so quick, Neuromancer!

While I wouldn't call this issue a deal killer, it is pretty sad. The Toyota Yaris that I have right now has seats that fold flat without headrest removal too, so seeing Ford not offer this was a bit of a surprise.

2011 Ford Fiesta SE sedan VIN: 3FADP4BJ5BM231332 Thanks in advance cyberdman! I'm grateful for the service you are providing here.

I don't know if I would say that I have any actual favorites, but when a piece of music has a "driving" Hammond B3 sound, it works for me. The 1968 Deep Purple version of Hush is a good example of what I mean. Also, after watching the video I think "Driving in my Car" might just need to be added to a playlist. The 1980s were a great time for fun music!

Only to snob audiophiles? Not entirely true. Some of Sony's offerings are pretty bad, and some are pretty good. I just wish I had a Sony system as a choice in the Fiesta I ordered. It is available in the European Fiesta Titanium after all.

Seeing the video of Fiestas being built was great! If only there was a video that showed a US 2011 Fiesta sedan model being built. Oh well, close enough!

I guess you can all label me crazy. Although I don't like the low gas mileage of the Flex, I personally think it looks great! Then again, I prefer the older, more boxy looking Volvo designs to the newer ones. Maybe I really am crazy...