wescoent Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-executive...-ambitions.html Ford and Lincoln getting new RWD models. It begins... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 There, now everyone talk about it and quit complaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Yea! The panther is finally dead :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Yea! The panther is finally dead :P Now silver, don't get them riled up lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Just tell them that an ALL NEW PANTHER IS COMING, and they're going to love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Again no mention of Mercury. :rip: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Again no mention of Mercury. :rip: That could be bad, but in all fairness this isn't the kind of product that would probably go into the current mercury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 That could be bad, but in all fairness this isn't the kind of product that would probably go into the current mercury. Oh yeah. Mercury has zero need to replace the Grand Marquis with something from this century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) There, now everyone talk about it and quit complaining. Don't worry, they will still find plenty to complain about. Here's some fodder for them: It will take too long... It won't have a 1000 hp... It won't get 80 mpg and run on farts... :blah: :blah: :blah: :blah: This is good news though and personally, I can't wait... Edited January 9, 2008 by NLPRacing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Oh yeah. Mercury has zero need to replace the Grand Marquis with something from this century. I simply mean the whole urban/ girl thing. I don't think the GM is even part of their plans...and I still think it should be killed yesterday. I do however, agree with you, and think that Mercury will slowly die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxman100 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 The "new rear wheel plan" is to continue the Panther. One can only hope, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 The "new rear wheel plan" is to continue the Panther. One can only hope, eh? Or, one can hope not.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 The "new rear wheel plan" is to continue the Panther. One can only hope, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby Vic Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 All that's been confirmed is that they're working on RWD platforms. There's nothing in the blurb that says anything has been approved for production. GM was working on a new DOHC V8, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I simply mean the whole urban/ girl thing. I don't think the GM is even part of their plans...and I still think it should be killed yesterday. I do however, agree with you, and think that Mercury will slowly die. I don't think they will kill off Mercury, I just don't think it will be anymore then 3 or 4 models of rebadges Fords with Lincoln getting the more unique product. Ford really has nothing to lose by keeping Mercury and really nothing to gain by killing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wescoent Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 Last I heard back in July, the Grand Marquis was definitely part of the program, so I'm not sure what happened between then and now. One thought is that Mercury will remain FWD as an alternative to RWD Lincolns. Taurus and MKS will go RWD, and I suspect both cars may grow a little bit to act as dual replacements for both the current Taurus and MKS, as well as to make a little room for an MKR at Lincoln. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wescoent Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 I don't think they will kill off Mercury, I just don't think it will be anymore then 3 or 4 models of rebadges Fords with Lincoln getting the more unique product. Ford really has nothing to lose by keeping Mercury and really nothing to gain by killing it. That's Ford's plan for the moment. Milan and Mariner represent the future here. Ford will be getting TONS of new models in the near future, many of which would be easy additions to LM showrooms with some tweaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Whatever the plan...its moving forward with a RWD platform. I imagine that Ford will get it right. Ford wants to hold on to the fleet business and I think those who appreciate the Panthers for those same qualities, will probably be accepting of whatever Ford has to offer. I may be wrong, but I think Ford understands the need to produce a modern interpretation of the Panther to please the loyalists, the fleet buyers and hopefully, some new customers as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Last I heard back in July, the Grand Marquis was definitely part of the program, so I'm not sure what happened between then and now. One thought is that Mercury will remain FWD as an alternative to RWD Lincolns. Taurus and MKS will go RWD, and I suspect both cars may grow a little bit to act as dual replacements for both the current Taurus and MKS, as well as to make a little room for an MKR at Lincoln. Ugh. Please no RWD Taurus. It's just such a weak name for a RWD sedan that might have even a hint of performance intentions (sorry SHO fans). Call it Falcon or something. Taurus is such a bland-mobile name. Perfect for the vehicles its name has graced in the past.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 All that's been confirmed is that they're working on RWD platforms. There's nothing in the blurb that says anything has been approved for production. GM was working on a new DOHC V8, too. two words...Aussie Falcon...........ready willing and ABLE..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) Last I heard back in July, the Grand Marquis was definitely part of the program, so I'm not sure what happened between then and now. One thought is that Mercury will remain FWD as an alternative to RWD Lincolns. Taurus and MKS will go RWD, and I suspect both cars may grow a little bit to act as dual replacements for both the current Taurus and MKS, as well as to make a little room for an MKR at Lincoln. doubtful, Taurus may remain status quo...larger sedan aka Interceptor size will be RWD.... Edited January 9, 2008 by Deanh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 As much as I don't like the thought, I think the Taurus will be come RWD...theres been lots of hints dropped about it here by people, but it also all depends on the timing of this happening, the next Taurus is due in about 2 years, which to me isn't enough time to put out a RWD platform, unless Ford has been busy working on it since last year and would indicate an addition car to the lineup. But if the new RWD platform doesn't hit till after 2011, its going to be the Taurus who becomes RWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby Vic Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 two words...Aussie Falcon...........ready willing and ABLE..... I'll believe it when I see it. I've been hearing it for at least 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue II Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 All that's been confirmed is that they're working on RWD platforms. There's nothing in the blurb that says anything has been approved for production. GM was working on a new DOHC V8, too. GM has been working on a DOHC V-8 longer than Ford has on the Hurricane. REAR WHEEL DRIVE TAURUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FOR THE UMPTEENTH TIME, NOOOOO ADDHD PLEASE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Greene Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I bought F stock this AM. From here I like the long term prospects. Even with a week economy we have to get thru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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